Paige looks like she is already recruiting.

[bluedevil]

Is there any evidence that Fudd is a Uconn lean or is it just wishful thinking?

 

[Bama fan]

Agree. Paige reminds me of no less a player than the Divine Sabrina; I believe that Paige will be the next transcendent Husky. I love to watch her and hope to live long enough to see her grow at UConn.
Mentioning Sabrina, I believe she made a poor choice in not joining the WNBA instead deciding to play another year in green. She could, instead be rolling in green. There is nothing to be gained by another year at Oregon and, besides the thousands of dollars she's giving up, she might heaven forfend be injured this season. Her status in the sport cannot be enhanced; she is already at the pinnacle of her sport.

"forfend" is a great word choice in your context. I commend you. Nice word seldom heard!

 

[Alydar]

Is there any evidence that Fudd is a Uconn lean or is it just wishful thinking?

 

[Carnac]

ONO will be here for three more years. Plenty of time to add another “big.” Big enough for me when surrounded by skilled playmakers.

With the players we have, and those coming in, I think we’ll be ok. It doesn’t look like we’re going to get the 6’4”+ post player we wanted to back up ONO, so we’ll just have to make do with who we have.

We know Evelyn can back her up. I’d like to see Camara step up her final year, and showcase the potential we thought she had when she came over from Kentucky.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Is there any evidence that Fudd is a Uconn lean or is it just wishful thinking?

I don't know how anyone concludes which way players are "leaning," but when one makes four trips to a school before the end of her sophomore year, and her best friend will be playing for that program, you'd have to rank that school's chances as rather high.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Is there any evidence that Fudd is a Uconn lean or is it just wishful thinking?

I'm not hearing anything about where Azzi is leaning, other than her father likes UConn and both parents know Geno will get the most out of her.

Last year, many people here thought that Brunelle would lead a steady stream of players to Notre Dame. But Horston went elsewhere. So did Boston. So did Jones. So did Bueckers. Of the trio of Brunelle, Bueckers, and Fudd, it was clear to me that the closest relationship was between Paige and Azzi. Some examples: sitting together and chatting extensively while watching the USA Senior team (as Boston, Brunelle, and Van Lith rarely interacted); visiting UConn and perhaps other schools together; Paige visiting D.C. to see Azzi; taking summer vacation together. Those two are very close. Paige would love to play with Azzi. Is it mutual? I'm not sure, but obviously I hope so.

 

[JordyG]

With the players we have, and those coming in, I think we’ll be ok. It doesn’t look like we’re going to get the 6’4”+ post player we wanted to back up ONO, so we’ll just have to make do with who we have.

We know Evelyn can back her up. I’d like to see Camara step up her final year, and showcase the potential we thought she had when she came over from Kentucky.

...and next year is next year. That transfer portal is perhaps the biggest player that has yet to dribble a ball.

 

[Carnac]

...and next year is next year. That transfer portal is perhaps the biggest player that has yet to dribble a ball.

Correct. As it stands now, from year to year, you never know who will come to your program via the portal. This time last year, no one could/would have imagined that Westbrook would begin the 2019-2020 season in a UConn uniform.

 

[Waquoit]

That's it! No soup for you!! Come back in one year.

FIFY

 

[bluedevil]

When will we know if EW will be able to play this season?

 

[oldude]

When will we know if EW will be able to play this season?

When the NCAA gets around to it, which could be tomorrow or the day before the season starts.

 

[DaBball]

When will we know if EW will be able to play this season?

Totally depends. Deja Church already found out that after transferring from Michigan, she will be eligible next season at DePaul. AEH and Shepard found out very late, I know for sure Mississippi State already played a game when AEH found out, I think Shepard’s was similar.

 

[Golden Husky]

I'm not hearing anything about where Azzi is leaning, other than her father likes UConn and both parents know Geno will get the most out of her.

Last year, many people here thought that Brunelle would lead a steady stream of players to Notre Dame. But Horston went elsewhere. So did Boston. So did Jones. So did Bueckers. Of the trio of Brunelle, Bueckers, and Fudd, it was clear to me that the closest relationship was between Paige and Azzi. Some examples: sitting together and chatting extensively while watching the USA Senior team (as Boston, Brunelle, and Van Lith rarely interacted); visiting UConn and perhaps other schools together; Paige visiting D.C. to see Azzi; taking summer vacation together. Those two are very close. Paige would love to play with Azzi. Is it mutual? I'm not sure, but obviously I hope so.

My younger brothers Milford Husky and Sluconn Husky are wise beyond their years.

 

[Dokey]

"forfend" is a great word choice in your context. I commend you. Nice word seldom heard!

That “green” is small potatoes, such an insignificant amount compared to having a memory of a national championship to savor in your 80s. The WNBA ain’t the NBA. If Stevens opted to WNBA for money, then she probably wasn’t smart enough to play for UConn (I think she was just pissed at being poorly utilized and said the hell with you).

 

[Checkmate 2.0]

I don't know how anyone concludes which way players are "leaning," but when one makes four trips to a school before the end of her sophomore year, and her best friend will be playing for that program, you'd have to rank that school's chances as rather high.

or the Storrs area restaurants are good

 

[Charliebball]

When the NCAA gets around to it, which could be tomorrow or the day before the season starts.

or even a month after the season starts.........................

 

[oldude]

or even a month after the season starts.....

God help us....

 

[Carnac]

Totally depends. Deja Church already found out that after transferring from Michigan, she will be eligible next season at DePaul. AEH and Shepard found out very late, I know for sure Mississippi State already played a game when AEH found out, I think Shepard’s was similar.

I realize that waivers are judged on a case-by-case basis, UConn is due. If Westbrook can play this coming season, that changes the whole dynamic and outlook on things. A deeper bench, and another savvy and "experienced" player for Geno's pleasure.

I'll step out on a limb here and suggest that it's very possible (better than 50-50) that she starts, depending of course on how much of UConn's offensive/defensive schemes and concepts she can understand and perform before the beginning of the season.

Geno won't put her or anyone else on the floor that is going to be out of place much of the time because they don't know where they are suppose to be. i.e., a full court press is easily broken if just one player is out of place/position.

Westbrook has a very high BB IQ. I don't think it will take her as long to understand/grasp as the average incoming freshman. Oh btw, Olivia Nelson-Ododa will be the other starter.

 

[Carnac]

Totally depends. Deja Church already found out that after transferring from Michigan, she will be eligible next season at DePaul. AEH and Shepard found out very late, I know for sure Mississippi State already played a game when AEH found out, I think Shepard’s was similar.

I did a little checking to see if Westbrook's and Church's situation was similar in any way. Here's what I found:
Like Westbrook, Church just finished her Sophomore (2018-19) year. She Started all 34 games, averaging 8.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per game, so she could not complain about playing time.

The head coach Kim Barnes Arico just finished her 7th season as the head coach in 2018-19. According to an article in the Detroit News written Friday, July 26, 2019, "Michigan women's basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico's received a contract extension signed earlier this summer. The two-year extension, which takes Barnes Arico through the 2022-23 season", so she's not going anywhere, yet Church's transfer request was granted, and granted early.

Here's DePaul's announcement on signing Church: Multi-Talented Michigan Transfer Signs With DePaul.
There's nothing in the announcement to suggest why she left, or why her waiver was granted. There is no mention of Church's transfer on the Michegan WBB website.

Westbrook's coach (Holly Warlick) was fired on March 27, 2019 (the coach that recruited her, and the coach she went to Tenn to play for), and Westbrook also received a lot of negative feedback and ridicule on social media from fans and program boosters relative to a post-season media interview she did in March.

So based on the comparison, how optimistic should we be? Like I said, UConn is due!

 

[Golden Husky]

I realize that waivers are judged on a case-by-case basis, UConn is due. If Westbrook can play this coming season, that changes the whole dynamic and outlook on things. A deeper bench, and another savvy and "experienced" player for Geno's pleasure.

I'll step out on a limb here and suggest that it's very possible (better than 50-50) that she starts, depending of course on how much of UConn's offensive/defensive schemes and concepts she can understand and perform before the beginning of the season.

Geno won't put her or anyone else on the floor that is going to be out of place much of the time because they don't know where they are suppose to be. i.e., a full court press is easily broken if just one player is out of place/position.

Westbrook has a very high BB IQ. I don't think it will take her as long to understand/grasp as the average incoming freshman. Oh btw, Olivia Nelson-Ododa will be the other starter.

Who adjudicates the waiver request? Is it a single person or a committee? Is there any transparency? If it is a committee, do we know the members of the committee? Is a vote taken? Are the results of the vote made known? Is the individual requesting the waiver interviewed and permitted to state her case? If denied a waiver, is there a process in which a player or school may appeal that decision? Has this system ever been tested in court?

Finally, are these questions ridiculously naive given that we're talking about the NCAA?

 

[Carnac]

Who adjudicates the waiver request? Is it a single person or a committee? Is there any transparency? If it is a committee, do we know the members of the committee? Is a vote taken? Are the results of the vote made known? Is the individual requesting the waiver interviewed and permitted to state her case? If denied a waiver, is there a process in which a player or school may appeal that decision? Has this system ever been tested in court?

Finally, are these questions ridiculously naive given that we're talking about the NCAA?

Great questions that we all would like answers to.

 

[donalddoowop]

I just watched a replay of UT against Arkansas. Those of you who have not seen Westbrook play may be very surprised by how good she is offensively. She is as good or better than anyone on UConn's present team, imo. However, her defense has a lonnnngg way to go. Sometimes it seemed non-existent. Before she starts she will have to get a lot better. Get all that Tennessee out of her. Fans are waiting to see Paige and Fudd but, Westbrook and Dangerfield could be lethal.

 

[Carnac]

I just watched a replay of UT against Arkansas. Those of you who have not seen Westbrook play may be very surprised by how good she is offensively. She is as good or better than anyone on UConn's present team, imo. However, her defense has a lonnnngg way to go. Sometimes it seemed non-existent. Before she starts she will have to get a lot better. Get all that Tennessee out of her. Fans are waiting to see Paige and Fudd but, Westbrook and Dangerfield could be lethal.

Would you provide a link to the game please?

 

[BobbyJ]

I realize that waivers are judged on a case-by-case basis, UConn is due. If Westbrook can play this coming season, that changes the whole dynamic and outlook on things. A deeper bench, and another savvy and "experienced" player for Geno's pleasure.

I'll step out on a limb here and suggest that it's very possible (better than 50-50) that she starts, depending of course on how much of UConn's offensive/defensive schemes and concepts she can understand and perform before the beginning of the season.

Geno won't put her or anyone else on the floor that is going to be out of place much of the time because they don't know where they are suppose to be. i.e., a full court press is easily broken if just one player is out of place/position.

Westbrook has a very high BB IQ. I don't think it will take her as long to understand/grasp as the average incoming freshman. Oh btw, Olivia Nelson-Ododa will be the other starter.

So you would go with 3 guards counting Williams with an undersized forward for a team that’s short on rebounding?

 

[Carnac]

So you would go with 3 guards counting Williams with an undersized forward for a team that’s short on rebounding?

Yes, until that lineup proved unworkable or insufficient. ONO and Walker may provide all the rebounding necessary. Remember that ONO had a career high 16 rebounds one game, and 145 for the year. 4th best on the team. I'd say she's a very capable rebounder. I expect those numbers (coming off the bench) to go up this season.

Geno would find out real quick, during the first non-exhibition game against Cal (Nov 10) at home. I'd try it for a half. If it doesn't work (they get out rebounded by a significant margin), then make adjustments to begin the second half. No matter what he does, he's not going to lose to Cal at home.

If it goes well, try it again the next game against Vanderbilt on the road. That's Dangerfield's homecoming game. He won't lose that one either. If UConn (Geno) decides to "run n' gun, most teams may find it hard to keep up.

Remember they did it to UCF (who was the next best team in the conference) in the 1st quarter of their game on Jan 27. UConn came out of the blocks "smokin', and scored 29 in the first quarter, and never looked back. UConn won that one by 36. UCF was "gassed" the 2nd half only scoring 10/11 pts respectively the last two quarters.