October UConn Recruiting Thread

[Huskie02]

If Azzi goes to UConn u may see a whole back lash from other schools

Why? I didn’t see any criticism when South Carolina signed the number one recruiting class this year, or what Stanford has done.

 

[Geew1992]

Why? I didn’t see any criticism when South Carolina signed the number one recruiting class this year, or what Stanford has done.
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Man...u must know about the haters

 

[Alydar]

If Azzi goes to UConn u may see a whole back lash from other schools

Oh, that would be new.

All I think about is the beautiful basketball I have to watch. Besides, there are several schools that are stockpiling elite players. Even a backcourt of Bueckers/Fudd can foul out in Maples.

 

[Lwrc]

If Azzi goes to UConn u may see a whole back lash from other schools

Someone else asked I think, but hopefully you’ll say why?

I think most schools aren’t even recruiting Fudd because coaches think she’ll end up a Husky. Media and forums insinuate this too. Paige and Azzi are very talented to be sure but they are far from enough to seal future championships. Not too mention Azzi’s serious knee injury and how that could affect her.

 

[bantamlaker]

Not sure about Azzi attending First Night, but she’s on campus today. Geno and CD are talking to her and family in the Dairy Bar (I even googled her family to make sure my eyes weren’t playing tricks on me!). Everyone seems happy to me.

Surprised Azzi and family didn’t want to visit on a weekend with a home football game to attend Isn’t that what a lot of programs do when recruits come for a visit ? For a player like Azzi with big-time basketball aspirations I like our chances with Geno, Chris and the Dairy Bar.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Someone else asked I think, but hopefully you’ll say why?

I think most schools aren’t even recruiting Fudd because coaches think she’ll end up a Husky.

I still expect all-out efforts from South Carolina, Maryland, and Notre Dame.

 

[Geew1992]

Someone else asked I think, but hopefully you’ll say why?

I think most schools aren’t even recruiting Fudd because coaches think she’ll end up a Husky. Media and forums insinuate this too. Paige and Azzi are very talented to be sure but they are far from enough to seal future championships. Not too mention Azzi’s serious knee injury and how that could affect her.

Pretty sure most schools are recruiting her

 

[BobbyJ]

Surprised Azzi and family didn’t want to visit on a weekend with a home football game to attend Isn’t that what a lot of programs do when recruits come for a visit ? For a player like Azzi with big-time basketball aspirations I like our chances with Geno, Chris and the Dairy Bar.

UConn has a football team?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Some high school basketball is already underway including Crestwood and Aaliyah Edwards. Here she is with the finish:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Edwards taking a charge:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Spin move in the post:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

And the finish off a Lattimore pass:

 

[soxfan23]

There is just so much to like about her game! Really hope UConn can finish off the 2020 class with Edwards!

 

[Lwrc]

Pretty sure most schools are recruiting her

Most schools are not. This would be the result of schools thinking they do not have a chance. This is not uncommon for the highest level players. Especially ones that have an obviously good relationship with a powerhouse recruiting program like UConn.

 

[UConnCat]

Can someone identify the schools Edwards is considering? Is she expected to sign during the early signing period?

 

[soxfan23]

Can someone identify the schools Edwards is considering? Is she expected to sign during the early signing period?

When it comes to recruiting news regarding Edwards, mum is the word. There is not much known information regarding her list of finalists, visits, timeline, etc. Sluconn might jump in here, he seems to know the most about Edwards.

 

[Alydar]

Most schools are not. This would be the result of schools thinking they do not have a chance. This is not uncommon for the highest level players. Especially ones that have an obviously good relationship with a powerhouse recruiting program like UConn.

Despite her apparent good relationship with Geno all Fudd has to do to send this board into a seizure is to post a photo of her at a Notre Dame game wearing an Irish sweatshirt. I remember the apoplexy when Bueckers did it.

 

[oldude]

Despite her apparent good relationship with Geno all Fudd has to do to send this board into a seizure is to post a photo of her at a Notre Dame game wearing an Irish sweatshirt. I remember the apoplexy when Bueckers did it.

Even though we lost her to Stanford, I was impressed that Haley Jones resisted the push to wear a ND jersey when she visited South Bend.

 

[bluedevil]

I fail to see the purpose of continuing to denigrate the football team..It is what it is.....

 

[oldude]

I fail to see the purpose of continuing to denigrate the football team..It is what it is.....

I can think of few comments more damning than, “It is what it is.....,” with regard to the football team.

 

[DaBball]

Azzi stopped to see a former SJC teammate on the way home:

 

[Huskie02]

I can think of few comments more damning than, “It is what it is.....,” with regard to the football team.

Personally I think UConn should drop football and focus on basketball. It’s got to be a money loser for the school.

 

[oldude]

Personally I think UConn should drop football and focus on basketball. It’s got to be a money loser for the school.

I don’t disagree with you, but such statements can open up an incredibly contentious can of worms around here.

 

[Huskie02]

I don’t disagree with you, but such statements can open up an incredibly contentious can of worms around here.

There just doesn’t appear to be a fan base to support a division one football program. What top program is going to come to ct and play in front of 30,000-35000 fans? In addition what 5 or 4 star athlete wants to play for uconn? Football is a huge money maker for the big ten, sec, etc. but not for our program. I say cut our losses and move on. No major conference is going to extend an invitation to UConn to join with the deficits our football has ( small stadium, lack of top talent etc)

 

[MilfordHusky]

Azzi stopped to see a former SJC teammate on the way home:

Ok, is anyone concerned that Azzi is wearing a Columbia sweatshirt? OMG, she may just go to the Ivy League! Her former point guard is there. Oh, wait, UConn will also have a point guard with whom Azzi is familiar.

Nice autumn road trip for Azzi and her family--visit legendary Geno and CD at the Dairy Bar and then stop to see former teammate Carly Rivera (whom Tim coached) in New York. If you look at Tim's IG account, you can see that Azzi and Carly have been friends for a long time, way before Azzi got to St. Johns.

It's interesting that there are no public posts of Azzi at UConn. Is that good news or bad news? I think the family is just being discreet. I've posted this before, but, from chatting with Coach Scribner's mother and observing Azzi after games, she is a total sweetheart of a kid. Everyone loves her. She reminds me of the great Maya Moore in that and other ways.