Olivia To UConn!

[JavaMan]

So, the inevitable question: How does ONO compare to Charli Collier?

We'll find out come 2019!

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[Carnac]

I told you, no news is good news...
Oh yes, I am so happy ...

How happy?

 

[EricLA]

No! This is an okay class but can't be considered a great or number one class unless we get a commitment from the Mac girl. It's probably a class that could be ranked about tenth in the nation.

I disagree. I'd put our class at #2 behind only Baylor (who I pointed out got #3, 8, 15, 18 and 24). UCONN got #1 and #5. IMHO, quality beats quantity big time. The reason Baylor is #1 is they have 2 in the top 10, and 4 total in the top 20.

I'd put them in this order:

Baylor - 4, 8, 15, 18, 24
UCONN - 1, 5
Texas - 2, 12, 56, 1 NR
FSU - 6, 35, 40, 64, 82
Maryland 3, 32, 33
Syracuse - 10, 11, and 2 NR
Tennessee - 13, 26, 44, 69
South Carolina - 9, 50
Stanford - 16, 20, 1 NR

Possibly flip Maryland and FSU, and also SC and Stanford. It's just a quick and dirty analysis by me - not sure if I missed any recruits.

 

[Kaizen]

How happy?

I want to see Megan, CW and ONO to rout Texas 2018.

 

[SVCBeercats]

...and a program that's not even in a P5 conference.

UCONN, the Unversity, is not in a P5 conference. UCONN, the women's basketball program, is alone in its own completely elite conference way beyond all P5 conferences!

 

[SVCBeercats]

Just a week ago, everyone was sayin...look at UConn. Zero recruits.

Soooooooo yesterday's news!!!!

 

[dtbtbtb]

I told you, Ono news is good news...
Oh yes, I am so happy ...

corrected

 

[Alydar]

One of the aspects of ONO's decision that is fascinating, is that she almost seemed to be a "stealth" recruit. She made only 1 trip to UConn, a few weeks back. There were no hints on her social media posts. I'm not even sure when Geno and his coaches made visits to her home or to watch her play. I'm really looking forward to the press accounts on how she made her decision.

I read several boards and going back over a year the one thing I kept reading was that she was NEVER leaving the south.

 

[Kaizen]

I disagree. I'd put our class at #2 behind only Baylor (who I pointed out got #3, 8, 15, 18 and 24). UCONN got #1 and #5. IMHO, quality beats quantity big time. The reason Baylor is #1 is they have 2 in the top 10, and 4 total in the top 20.

ESPNHoop constantly changes their ranking, will not be surprised if they change ONO to #2 in next 6 months.

 

[SVCBeercats]

Don't overlook the fact that Oregon signed a 6'9" athlete from another country. So, being the best 6'4" player is great, but there are now taller ones to contend with, as well. I'm not complaining, mind you. But Brittany from Baylor was a presence.

By any chance is your name, Quay Lude?

 

[Kaizen]

Olivia Nelson-Ododa, a 6-foot-4 post player and the No. 5 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Top 100, announced on Wednesday that she is signing with Connecticut.

"They have a legendary program," Nelson-Ododa said. "And I felt like I could really get a balance of athletics and academics."

That news about Connecticut having a down year on the recruiting trail is so last week.

Olivia Nelson-Ododa commits to Connecticut Huskies women's basketball on final day of early signing period

 

[Carnac]

Now we can hope the player who reneged, and signed with Texas, will realize her error and transfer to Uconn after her first year.

I don't know how others would feel about that, but if that were to come to pass, I'd gladly pick her up at the airport.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Two great players. It astounds me how HCGA consistently gets fabulously talented players who are fabulously intelligent and articulate, as well. The beat goes on!

Geno is the bright light, but fact is in recruiting, for as much work as he puts in, his assistants Shea and Marisha work harder and longer at it. They are the screeners. Most recruits have to pass the eye test from the pair to get Geno's attention.

 

[SVCBeercats]

Is there a video of her announcemnt?

CAn only find this --

 

[Kaizen]

Christyn Williams (@christyn2000)"

 

[donalddoowop]

I disagree. I'd put our class at #2 behind only Baylor (who I pointed out got #3, 8, 15, 18 and 24). UCONN got #1 and #5. IMHO, quality beats quantity big time. The reason Baylor is #1 is they have 2 in the top 10, and 4 total in the top 20.

I'd put them in this order:

Baylor - 4, 8, 15, 18, 24
UCONN - 1, 5
Texas - 2, 12, 56, 1 NR
FSU - 6, 35, 40, 64, 82
Maryland 3, 32, 33
Syracuse - 10, 11, and 2 NR
Tennessee - 13, 26, 44, 69
South Carolina - 9, 50
Stanford - 16, 20, 1 NR

Possibly flip Maryland and FSU, and also SC and Stanford. It's just a quick and dirty analysis by me - not sure if I missed any recruits.

I was not serious.

 

[cbraarj]

I should have added that I would not trade our class for Baylor's for anything. UCONN got exactly what it needed/wanted. The #1 player in the class - a guard who wants to be legendary, and an uber athletic post player. Add to that #1 small forward Walker an
d top 15 guard Coombs in the class just ahead of them, and no one has recruited better over the 2 year period.

Coombs was ranked 4th before her knee injury.

I just wish there were a video of their 1991 Final Four appearance. Just curious: What was it about that 1991 team that made you an instant fan?

I can identify. I have no ties whatsoever to Connecticut. Born and raised in Texas. The closest I've ever lived to the Northeast is Pittsburgh and DC. But I was instantly won over by the 1995 team that took down mighty Tennessee.

Im from Bristol, Ct and Laura Lishness who started at guard as a Sr. and Kathy Ferrier a 6ft 3in soph. played for Uconn. Both played at Bristol Eastern High School. I would scrimmage against them on Sundays! I started watching the Huskies in 1987 when Lishness was a Frosh!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Still TBD whether Napheesa and Azura come back next year.

Sleep in the nude in the backyard last night in a snow storm?

 

[oldude]

Still TBD whether Napheesa and Azura come back next year.

You’ve just earned the buzz-kill award.

 

[NewCorn]

We will really miss Gabby and Kia, but I look forward to watching our 2018 newbies. Welcome, Ladies!

Hey! I know we're excited, but let's slow down on the goodbyes to Kia and Gabby. We're going to delight in those two as they lead UConn to #12.

 

[augustaTC]

So with Ms Nelson-Odda, what does the UConn starting five look like two years out? Something like this?

Crystal Dangerfield
Chrystin Williams
Nelson-Ododa
Megan Walker
Batouly Camara

Just wondering....

Oh lordy.....not yet.....please!

 

[oldude]

So, the inevitable question: How does ONO compare to Charli Collier?

You have to go back 2 yrs when ONO was #1 and Collier was #6 in Hoopgurlz rankings. Collier had a better perimeter game, but ONO was better at just about everything else. She ran the floor better and was more athletic. She was a better rebounder and shot blocker and probably a better post player on offense. Last year Collier improved and ONO was hurt, so we’ll have to see once ONO gets back on the court.

 

[augustaTC]

So with Ms Nelson-Odda, what does the UConn starting five look like two years out? Something like this?

Crystal Dangerfield
Chrystin Williams
Nelson-Ododa
Megan Walker
Batouly Camara

Just wondering....

Pls no....not yet. Let them at least show up for practice.....please.

 

[FlyRyGuy]

Does anybody have a link to the announcement video

 

[huskyd]

I disagree. I'd put our class at #2 behind only Baylor (who I pointed out got #3, 8, 15, 18 and 24). UCONN got #1 and #5. IMHO, quality beats quantity big time. The reason Baylor is #1 is they have 2 in the top 10, and 4 total in the top 20.

I'd put them in this order:

Baylor - 4, 8, 15, 18, 24
UCONN - 1, 5
Texas - 2, 12, 56, 1 NR
FSU - 6, 35, 40, 64, 82
Maryland 3, 32, 33
Syracuse - 10, 11, and 2 NR
Tennessee - 13, 26, 44, 69
South Carolina - 9, 50
Stanford - 16, 20, 1 NR

Possibly flip Maryland and FSU, and also SC and Stanford. It's just a quick and dirty analysis by me - not sure if I missed any recruits.

Notice anyone conspicuously absent from the list? A team that's usually vying for the top players? Remember ND? Seldom heard of these days.