Olivia Nelson-Ododa

[MilfordHusky]

Sorry guys, no announcement that I'm aware of, but I thought Olivia (ONO) deserves her own thread, now that Christyn is a UConn commit.

I believe that Olivia has said that her decision will be announced during this early signing period, which ends next Wednesday, November 15. I haven't heard anything regarding a date, but she has only 5 days remaining. I hope she liked what Geno is selling and decides to join Christyn and become a Husky for life too.

 

[ucalum]

Yes i was thinking the same thing, she has 5 days to decide during the early signing period. Has anyone know if she will tske her final ov to Georgia? Or if she is close to making a decision?

 

[MilfordHusky]

One point I forgot is who is in the running. Some sources still list 6 schools of interest. One of the Horde lists 5 schools, dropping Stanford. A solid source confirms that Stanford is out of the running.

Here are the other 5 with comments:

Georgia--not a basketball power; it's the flagship university of her State, though.

Florida State--a strong program, but little history of getting top-5 kids.

Duke--she visited recently. One good source says she will not choose Duke.

South Carolina--They have Dawn and the 2017 trophy.

UConn--They have Geno, Christyn, and 11 trophies.

I think it comes down to UConn, South Carolina, and possibly Florida State. I have my fingers crossed. We should know in 5 days or sooner.

 

[bschwartz]

Yes i was thinking the same thing, she has 5 days to decide during the early signing period. Has anyone know if she will tske her final ov to Georgia? Or if she is close to making a decision?

An ESPN article says she will announce next Wednesday

 

[ASweet3781]

This article about Olivia was on ESPN just 2 weeks ago.

It suggests her visit to South Carolina stood out due to sitting in on a knee operation (Olivia has had knee cap surgery). Not sure if she chooses them because of that but something to consider.

She's also a straight A student so Duke could be a factor.

Undeclared prospect Olivia Nelson-Ododa still making the rounds and recovering from knee surgery

 

[TitleTown]

One point I forgot is who is in the running. Some sources still list 6 schools of interest. One of the Horde lists 5 schools, dropping Stanford. A solid source confirms that Stanford is out of the running.

Here are the other 5 with comments:

Georgia--not a basketball power; it's the flagship university of her State, though.

Florida State--a strong program, but little history of getting top-5 kids.

Duke--she visited recently. One good source says she will not choose Duke.

South Carolina--They have Dawn and the 2017 trophy.

UConn--They have Geno, Christyn, and 11 trophies.

I think it comes down to UConn, South Carolina, and possibly Florida State. I have my fingers crossed. We should know in 5 days or sooner.

Hopefully I am wrong but I think FSU is where she is headed.

 

[Plebe]

Hopefully I am wrong but I think FSU is where she is headed.

What makes you think that?

 

[YellwJcket999]

Imagine this 2020 Huskies- two time defending Nat'l champs with returning line up:

• Coombs
  
• Espinosa-Hunter
  
• Walker
• Williams
• Ododa

 

[MilfordHusky]

Imagine this 2020 Huskies- two time defending Nat'l champs with returning line up:

• Coombs
  
• Espinosa-Hunter
  
• Walker
• Williams
• Ododa

Add in Dangerfield.

 

[01Neaggrad02]

Does Williams verbals help us in landing Olivia? Does it hurt our chances? Or does it do neither/both?

 

[rugbymate]

Add in Dangerfield.

That may be the most athletic group ever in a UCONN uniform, if not anywhere ......if you were an athletic forward, as in Brunelle, why wouldn't you want to be part of this?

 

[JustinesGuy]

How badly do we want her after that serious injury? She still hasn't played at 100% yet? Would it be the end of the world if she went elsewhere? We would then go hard after Boston? It could set up a monster class for 19. Boston, Bruney etc. There's some real live talent in this class.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Add in Dangerfield.

Dangerfield graduates in 2019. I'm assuming YellowJacket meant the 20-21 season.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Dangerfield graduates in 2019. I'm assuming YellowJacket meant the 20-21 season.

So soon? It seems like she just got here and 2019 is only a couple years away!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Dangerfield graduates in 2019. I'm assuming YellowJacket meant the 20-21 season.

Don't rush her out. Crystal leaves in 2020.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Does Williams verbals help us in landing Olivia? Does it hurt our chances? Or does it do neither/both?

I think it helps us. They visited together in October, they play different positions, and CW increases the chances of ONO playing on a championship team.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Don't rush her out. Crystal leaves in 2020.

Glad someone else picked up on that!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Glad someone else picked up on that!

We have THREE more full seasons to enjoy watching Crystal.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Don't rush her out. Crystal leaves in 2020.

After the 19-20 season yes. When someone says to focus on the '20 season I figure it's the 20-21 that they are referring to.

 

[MilfordHusky]

After the 19-20 season yes. When someone says to focus on the '20 season I figure it's the 20-21 that they are referring to.

Ah, a difference in perspective. I think of the tournament/end-of-season date.

 

[Carnac]

We have THREE more full seasons to enjoy watching Crystal.

An ironic note - at 5'5", Crystal will be a BIG sister (and mentor) to Christyn during their two years together.

 

[UConnCat]

Will there?

 

[BobbyJ]

Will there?

Oh my! I’ll stayed tuned. Thanks for this little nugget Cat.

 

[Plebe]

I generally abstain from all the hand-wringing over recruits, but this is surely a bad sign for SC. This local paper can't even spell ONO's name right:

‘The makings of an incredible class’: USC’s recruiting efforts may yield huge results

 

[MilfordHusky]

I generally abstain from all the hand-wringing over recruits, but this is surely a bad sign for SC. This local paper can't even spell ONO's name right:

‘The makings of an incredible class’: USC’s recruiting efforts may yield huge results

The first “a” in Victaria is correct. The first “a” in Odada is not.