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Olivia To UConn!

UcMiami said:
Woops - bad info, thought it was an ACL but from the W:
The senior at Georgia's Winder-Barrow High School has been sidelined since January after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured kneecap and a torn medial patellofemoral. She has been cleared for contact and is hoping to return to the floor soon. At UConn, she plans to pursue a degree in the medical field.

Full story:
Olivia Nelson-Ododa commits to Connecticut Huskies women's basketball on final day of early signing period
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The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) helps to keep the kneecap centered along the front of the knee, so that it tracks well during knee movements. MPFL injuries typically occur during a forceful traumatic kneecap dislocation. This injury is most common among young, active females. Depending on the severity of an MPFL injury, treatment may involve surgical reconstruction, followed by physical therapy.
another site:
At four to seven months after MPFL reconstruction, most people can generally return to sport or play.

I also read that the prognosis is excellent. All in all, seems far less severe than a torn ACL
 
oldude said:
I might differ slightly with your assessment. These two recruits could well be #1 and #2 in the country, in no particular order. Once again a reminder that before her knee injury, ONO was the #1 player in her class. Watching her on film as a sophomore, the way she ran the court, rebounded, blocked shots, handled the ball and scored in the paint reminded me of Stewie. The only difference is that Stewie had a better outside shot.
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And like Stewie she's going to have to get a lot stronger with much better endurance. She's going to be living in the weight room, then walking over to the practice court and work on her perimeter game. There won't be that much pressure on her to play in her freshman year, and she can use it to get stronger and learn from watching AZ, Pheese and Lou and listening to the Grandmaster. Nice roll models huh?
 
MilfordHusky said:
"That news about Connecticut having a down year on the recruiting trail is so last week." :D
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Charli Collier's decommit almost seems like a blessing in disguise at this point.

Also from the article:
"Nelson-Ododa, who also was considering Duke, South Carolina, Florida State and Georgia, said she spent the last few weeks analyzing her visits and the programs she was considering with input from her parents. She called coach Geno Auriemma Monday night to tell him that she had arrived at a decision. She had him on speaker phone with her mom, Heather, and dad, Alonzo, a former player at Huntington University and the Kenyan national team, listening in."
 
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JordyG said:
And like Stewie she's going to have to get a lot stronger with much better endurance. She's going to be living in the weight room, then walking over to the practice court and work on her perimeter game. There won't be that much pressure on her to play in her freshman year, and she can use it to get stronger and learn from watching AZ, Pheese and Lou and listening to the Grandmaster. Nice roll models huh?
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Olivia is built a lot like Stewie. I want to know her wingspan. I bet it's approaching 7'.

Crystal will take Olivia into the weight room and have her doing handstands by her sophomore year. :)
 
mdakota said:
Plus Other states :) I've never lived in Connecticut, but since the first time I saw them play in 1991 at the final four.. I was hooked.. Can I be an honorary Connecticut citizen?? :)
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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.
 
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Golden Husky said:
So, the inevitable question: How does ONO compare to Charli Collier?
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I had the impression that Charli had a better face-up game and shot from distance, but recent info suggests that Olivia is pretty good at that too.

Olivia has a very long reach and good timing. Remember how Stewie rebounded over other players and blocked shots? Olivia is similar in that regard.
 
Plebe said:
Charli Collier's decommit almost seems like a blessing in disguise at this point.

Also from the article:
"Nelson-Ododa, who also was considering Duke, South Carolina, Florida State and Georgia, said she spent the last few weeks analyzing her visits and the programs she was considering with input from her parents. She called coach Geno Auriemma Monday night to tell him that she had arrived at a decision. She had him on speaker phone with her mom, Heather, and dad, Alonzo, a former player at Huntington University and the Kenyan national team, listening in."
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The ESPN article went on to say that she thought that talking to Geno was the fun part, because he did not see it coming. (Which makes you wonder if he was deking when he mentioned "one next week" last week.) She and her family appreciated his excitement when he heard the news.
 
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....
 
JoePgh said:
The ESPN article went on to say that she thought that talking to Geno was the fun part, because he did not see it coming. (Which makes you wonder if he was deking when he mentioned "one next week" last week.) She and her family appreciated his excitement when he heard the news.
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As Geno said about Christyn, he never gets blasé or takes these kids for granted.
 
JoePgh said:
The ESPN article went on to say that she thought that talking to Geno was the fun part, because he did not see it coming. (Which makes you wonder if he was deking when he mentioned "one next week" last week.) She and her family appreciated his excitement when he heard the news.
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the article concludes with her final thought: "The plan," she said, "is to go in and work hard."
yeah, that's Geno's plan for her as well. :):):)
 
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oldude said:
I don't know if UConn's class is #1, but I'll take our 2 recruits over any other school's top 2, and considering that we should have 11 returning players, UConn got exactly what they needed: quality not quantity.
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Still TBD whether Napheesa and Azura come back next year.
 
Cocohusky turned me onto ONO some time ago. He then continued to pine for her, so I've looked for his post on this thread. Hard to imagine anyone who could be happier. I've checked out ONO on videos since I heard about her, and I must say I, too, pined for the young lady. We've had such problems landing a quality big (Wilson, Cox, C. Collier) that I felt we were jinxed in that area. Ain't so; we got the player(s)(including C. Williams) who we needed for a pleasant transition from one NC to the next. Somebody wants the train to roll on: don't even think of retiring G-man. As Mel Brooks said, "It's good to be King!"
 
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Fairfield Fan said:
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....
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Probably that or maybe with Macbegor.
 
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Plebe said:
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.
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I remember that game like it was yesterday. I was impressed at how they passed the ball to each other.. even back then.. and Bascom was only 6'1", going up against the Burge Twins 6'5"..... also Staley was on that team. They only lost by 5 points... It was just fun to watch them...
 
This from GlennMacGrady on Rebkell;

"Now that UConn has signed #1 Christyn Williams at guard, whom Geno has called the best high school player in America, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, who was the former #1 before injuring her ACL and who is the best 6-4 high school player in America, UConn fans on Wooster Street in New Haven are already reported to be lamenting the tedious team they will have to endure this season until they can get to the exciting team of next season".

FOTFLOL.
 
Scoop said:
Thanks Java, your Olivia post was the first one I saw. I just logged on, this is great. My first reaction is to the UConn coaches and the wonderful job they did in recruiting her. I liken this to them hitting a walk-off grand-slam home run in the bottom of the ninth with two out and down 3 runs. ONO is THE ONE Recruit I wanted from the 2018 class. If they got others from that class, fine. But SHE is the main player I wanted!! Today is a great day!!!!

Olivia - Welcome to the UConn family. You just made a decision you will NEVER regret. :):D

To my fellow BY's - OK, you guys can start breathing again. :p
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Now we can hope the player who reneged, and signed with Texas, will realize her error and transfer to Uconn after her first year.
 
JordyG said:
This from GlennMacGrady on Rebkell;

"Now that UConn has signed #1 Christyn Williams at guard, whom Geno has called the best high school player in America, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, who was the former #1 before injuring her ACL and who is the best 6-4 high school player in America, UConn fans on Wooster Street in New Haven are already reported to be lamenting the tedious team they will have to endure this season until they can get to the exciting team of next season".

FOTFLOL.
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It's good they have something to look forward to.
 
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