October UConn Recruiting Thread

[CocoHusky]

Ok time to get to something of semi-substance maybe.
Will Aaliyah get to keep the yellow streaks in her hair when she signs with UCONN?
Is that going to make Stefanie Dolson mad?

 

[Dillon77]

Ok time to get to something of semi-substance maybe.
Will Aaliyah get to keep the yellow streaks in her hair when she signs with UCONN?
Is that going to make Stefanie Dolson mad?

I would imagine there are enough colors and/or shades to satisfy both .

Although -- now you have me thinking -- what shade does one bring into complement UConn's blue and white? Maybe Megan Walker, with her fashion chops, can advise....

 

[eebmg]

I would imagine there are enough colors and/or shades to satisfy both .

Although -- now you have me thinking -- what shade does one bring into complement UConn's blue and white? Maybe Megan Walker, with her fashion chops, can advise....

red/white/blue.

 

[oldude]

Geno accepted a compromise on tatoos by having his players cover them with physio-tape during games. Perhaps he will have Edwards wear a hat to cover her colorful locks.

 

[JS]

There have been some, though I can’t think of them off the top of my head.

Can still picture recruits posing at the 2003 Supershow. Charde, Mel, and . . . the only one not smiling . . . Crystal Langhorne.

 

[eebmg]

Geno accepted a compromise on tatoos by having his players cover them with physio-tape during games. Perhaps he will have Edwards wear a hat to cover her colorful locks.

Please. She is a natural blond.

 

[CocoHusky]

Geno accepted a compromise on tatoos by having his players cover them with physio-tape during games. Perhaps he will have Edwards wear a hat to cover her colorful locks.

I struggling with the bolded phrase, at best this is an oxymoron. Right @Carnac ? Anyhow, Is UCONN the only WCBB program to maintain this policy? Is it time to perhaps reconsider in light of stories like the Penn State hair incident below? We recently had a thread on tattoos and judging from some of the post many would probably answer no. However if UCONN is the only school then might the program be at risk of losing out on a promising recruit because of this policy?

Penn State football fan ignites controversy over player’s dreadlocks

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. -- An elderly Penn State grad’s letter to the football team’s black captain describing his dreadlocks as “disgusting” has touched off a social media firestorm and national

www.cnhinews.com

 

[oldude]

I struggling with the bolded phrase, at best this is an oxymoron. Right @Carnac ? Anyhow, Is UCONN the only WCBB program to maintain this policy? Is it time to perhaps reconsider in light of stories like the Penn State hair incident below? We recently had a thread on tattoos and judging from some of the post many would probably answer no. However if UCONN is the only school then might the program be at risk of losing out on a promising recruit because of this policy?

Penn State football fan ignites controversy over player’s dreadlocks

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. -- An elderly Penn State grad’s letter to the football team’s black captain describing his dreadlocks as “disgusting” has touched off a social media firestorm and national

www.cnhinews.com

A comment and a story. I think Geno is moderating his views over time, and would likely accept Edwards with her colored locks. After all, women and, to a lesser extent, men have been coloring their hair for decades. I suspect that CD, Shea and Jasmine would all have some input into this issue. I also wouldn't be surprised if Geno uses something like "A Touch of Gray" to create that distinguished coiffure of his.

I am also reminded of another issue that was just starting to be debated when I was in HS in the early 70's. At that time, the issue was facial hair, hopefully just with male athletes. There was a successful football coach by the name of Nick Nicolaou at the University of Bridgeport, back when UB had a football program. Nicolaou had a rather unique take on the issue, basically stating that, "If you have a mustache and I recruit you, you can keep the mustache, but there will be no mustaches grown on my time."

Aaliyah seems like a hard worker and a nice young lady. She has a tremendous upside. Perhaps Geno will moderate his views once again to accept a player who is a little bit unique in her appearance.

 

[Huskie02]

A comment and a story. I think Geno is moderating his views over time, and would likely accept Edwards with her colored locks. After all, women and, to a lesser extent, men have been coloring their hair for decades. I suspect that CD, Shea and Jasmine would all have some input into this issue. I also wouldn't be surprised if Geno uses something like "A Touch of Gray" to create that distinguished coiffure of his.

I am also reminded of another issue that was just starting to be debated when I was in HS in the early 70's. At that time, the issue was facial hair, hopefully just with male athletes. There was a successful football coach by the name of Nick Nicolaou at the University of Bridgeport, back when UB had a football program. Nicolaou had a rather unique take on the issue, basically stating that, "If you have a mustache and I recruit you, you can keep the mustache, but there will be no mustaches grown on my time."

Aaliyah seems like a hard worker and a nice young lady. She has a tremendous upside. Perhaps Geno will moderate his views once again to accept a player who is a little bit unique in her appearance.

Let’s just get her on board and figure out her hair color later.

 

[pvdoggy]

If her hair is an issue, I don't think Uconn would have been recruiting her.

 

[TheFarmFan]

This is a thing? Seriously? I can't really remember visible tattoos on our women's players, so I'm not sure whether Tara has a rule on tattoos per se, but our women's players have been coloring their hair for ages, including, most recently, Dijonai Carrington sporting Cardinal red in her official Stanford photos:



I'm sure Stanford would be happy to take any and all top 20 recruits who are seeking freedom for their locks!

 

[MilfordHusky]

This is a thing? Seriously? I can't really remember visible tattoos on our women's players, so I'm not sure whether Tara has a rule on tattoos per se, but our women's players have been coloring their hair for ages, including, most recently, Dijonai Carrington sporting Cardinal red in her official Stanford photos:



I'm sure Stanford would be happy to take any and all top 20 recruits who are seeking freedom for their locks!

I like her as a player. When I hear her name, I think of this:

 

[jaundicedeye]

'The next step of the Olympic qualifying process Canada is hosting a tournament in Edmonton coming up in November.

Edwards has to wait to receive an invitation to that tournament and said she doesn’t want to get ahead of herself thinking of playing in the Olympics.

“Honestly my focus is just being here in this moment but of course an opportunity to represent Canada at the highest level of competition such as the Olympics would be incredible,” she said. “One step at a time though.”'

I could think of a good first step that might help.

My wish would be that Kia Nurse could hold her hand in making that "first step"!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Edwards' purple and gold streaks are for her love of the Lakers though really for her love of Kobe Bryant. Considering Kobe's favorite women's team is UConn, I think she might be willing to drop the streaks to play for the program. And with UConn's professional attire rules--both during games and otherwise--I don't see her showing off those colors at Storrs, if she comes.

 

[BobbyJ]

A comment and a story. I think Geno is moderating his views over time, and would likely accept Edwards with her colored locks. After all, women and, to a lesser extent, men have been coloring their hair for decades. I suspect that CD, Shea and Jasmine would all have some input into this issue. I also wouldn't be surprised if Geno uses something like "A Touch of Gray" to create that distinguished coiffure of his.

I am also reminded of another issue that was just starting to be debated when I was in HS in the early 70's. At that time, the issue was facial hair, hopefully just with male athletes. There was a successful football coach by the name of Nick Nicolaou at the University of Bridgeport, back when UB had a football program. Nicolaou had a rather unique take on the issue, basically stating that, "If you have a mustache and I recruit you, you can keep the mustache, but there will be no mustaches grown on my time."

Aaliyah seems like a hard worker and a nice young lady. She has a tremendous upside. Perhaps Geno will moderate his views once again to accept a player who is a little bit unique in her appearance.

I would have to believe that it's been discussed at least once since he started recruiting her, especially by C. Dailey. And since she's coming to the First Night circus I'd assume an agreement has been reached, one way or another.

 

[MilfordHusky]

My wish would be that Kia Nurse could hold her hand in making that "first step"!

Kia casts a very long shadow in Canada. She is probably the most successful female player in Canadian history.

 

[victor64]

Did Aaliyah Boston make it to First Night last year?

 

[UConnCat]

Did Aaliyah Boston make it to First Night last year?

No. Her official visit was early Nov.

 

[eebmg]

No. Her official visit was early Nov.

It seems very early in her recruiting (Sophomore), she did according to this article

Sophomore recruit Aliyah Boston is a rising star

If there were women's college basketball coaches from around the country who did not know who Aliyah Boston was earlier in the year, four days last May changed that.

www.sny.tv

'On Oct. 14, she made her first trip to the University of Connecticut and took in the Huskies' annual First Night program at Gampel Pavilion. '

 

[UConnCat]

It seems very early in her recruiting (Sophomore), she did according to this article

Sophomore recruit Aliyah Boston is a rising star

If there were women's college basketball coaches from around the country who did not know who Aliyah Boston was earlier in the year, four days last May changed that.

www.sny.tv

'On Oct. 14, she made her first trip to the University of Connecticut and took in the Huskies' annual First Night program at Gampel Pavilion. '

Right, but the question was about last year.

 

[VAMike23]

The narrative on Mir says that she may be the best rebounder in the class--better than Brink, Cardosa, or Gusters. She combines explosiveness, timing, and determination. Reminds me of Kalana Greene. I'll go watch her in December.

I would not have guessed that an explosive leaper like Gabby W would come along again so soon but that *just might* be the case with Mir. Not a certainty , but as the magic 8-ball says, “Indications say Yes.” Like certain beers, she is very, very hoppy.

Can’t wait to see how close she comes to the Gabulous One in that regard! Plus she seems like an all-around gem of a young lady!

 

[victor64]

A couple more Edwards questions.

I know that her coming to First Night with the other commits is good news. What is the guess at the level of optimism?

I know Edwards keeps things close to the vest. What are the main schools of interest competing for her services?

IMO, from what I have seen, she is a monster. Really athletic for someone her size.

 

[BobbyJ]

A couple more Edwards questions.

I know that her coming to First Night with the other commits is good news. What is the guess at the level of optimism?

I know Edwards keeps things close to the vest. What are the main schools of interest competing for her services?

IMO, from what I have seen, she is a monster. Really athletic for someone her size.

She's been so far under the radar that outside of her family and friends I don't think anyone knows her schools of interest. However, if her trip to UConn less than a month before the early signing period will be her first and only public recruiting appearance so far, that says a lot to me about her interest.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Yeah, we know some of the schools in on Edwards:

Mississippi State, North Carolina, Maryland, and UCLA

Louisville was for a long time but appears to be out now.

 

[DEpup]

Yeah, we know some of the schools in on Edwards:

Mississippi State, North Carolina, Maryland, and UCLA

Louisville was for a long time but appears to be out now.

Isn't MS State at about scholarship max right now?