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oldude said:
Everyone wants to play with a player who can drop incredible dimes on her teammates like she’s passing out sticks of chewing gum.
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Charliebball said:
you would certainly think so....just waiting for the Bueckers recruiting effect to begin........
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While I agree in theory OD, I have to agree with Charlie thus far on this one. Having said that, there is a TON of recruiting left to be done.

When we landed Jefferson, many said the same thing - who wouldn't want to play with a player who ended up being the best PG in WCBB and one of the top 10 all time at UCONN? Maybe it was the Stewie effect, but the following year, all we landed was Chong. After that, Williams and Nurse (certainly a great class). It wasn't until the 3rd year that we added Lou and Pheesa (a post player).

I don't know what the Bueckers effect will be - but at this point, we have a TON of guards and wings, and some really really good ones at that. So her effect will pretty much be judged mostly on the post players who decide to come (and of course Fudd, which would be the biggest effect of all)...
 
Carnac said:
Oh that the basketball Gods would smile down upon UConn once more the next two recruiting years for one final 4 year run before Geno retires. Ask not, want not.
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I am passing out guarantees!! Before Geno RETIRES, in 7 to 20 years, he shall--notice the choice of shall--he shall bring home 5, count them 5, NC's. There is no guarantee this year but don't be surprised should that happen. The MASTER HAS RETURNED!!! I'm taking all bets.
 
EricLA said:
While I agree in theory OD, I have to agree with Charlie thus far on this one. Having said that, there is a TON of recruiting left to be done.

When we landed Jefferson, many said the same thing - who wouldn't want to play with a player who ended up being the best PG in WCBB and one of the top 10 all time at UCONN? Maybe it was the Stewie effect, but the following year, all we landed was Chong. After that, Williams and Nurse (certainly a great class). It wasn't until the 3rd year that we added Lou and Pheesa (a post player).

I don't know what the Bueckers effect will be - but at this point, we have a TON of guards and wings, and some really really good ones at that. So her effect will pretty much be judged mostly on the post players who decide to come (and of course Fudd, which would be the biggest effect of all)...
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I too would like a big (true post/Center) or 4. Yet, seeing the MASTER AT WORK over these 30 years he has at times preferred to go after BIG teams with guards. Quick, mobile, attacking, pressing keeping the ball away from their most effective scoring machines. Geno loves guards. The nucleus of this team and those coming tend to show his hand. He will press, he will attack, and OF Course he will WIN.
 
Carnac said:
Oh that the basketball Gods would smile down upon UConn once more the next two recruiting years for one final 4 year run before Geno retires. Ask not, want not.I
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I'm not sure of the meaning of "ASK NOT, WANT NOT". If that means don't ask and don't desire---well! Faint heart never won fair lady (or games either) If you don't ask how are the BB Gods to know what you want and if you don't want why should you get it?? I'm a believer in speak and ye shall be heard few humans really read minds. (notice FEW)
 
Bellemare said:
I'm not sure of the meaning of "ASK NOT, WANT NOT". If that means don't ask and don't desire---well! Faint heart never won fair lady (or games either) If you don't ask how are the BB Gods to know what you want and if you don't want why should you get it?? I'm a believer in speak and ye shall be heard few humans really read minds. (notice FEW)
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Bellemare said:
I'm not sure of the meaning of "ASK NOT, WANT NOT". If that means don't ask and don't desire---well! Faint heart never won fair lady (or games either) If you don't ask how are the BB Gods to know what you want and if you don't want why should you get it?? I'm a believer in speak and ye shall be heard few humans really read minds. (notice FEW)
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Did you ever write a letter or “wish list” to Santa Claus when you were a kid?

When you pray to the bb Gods, ask for what you want. What have you got to lose? A closed mouth never gets fed. Hedge your bets, and leave no stones unturned.
 
EricLA said:
While I agree in theory OD, I have to agree with Charlie thus far on this one. Having said that, there is a TON of recruiting left to be done.

When we landed Jefferson, many said the same thing - who wouldn't want to play with a player who ended up being the best PG in WCBB and one of the top 10 all time at UCONN? Maybe it was the Stewie effect, but the following year, all we landed was Chong. After that, Williams and Nurse (certainly a great class). It wasn't until the 3rd year that we added Lou and Pheesa (a post player).

I don't know what the Bueckers effect will be - but at this point, we have a TON of guards and wings, and some really really good ones at that. So her effect will pretty much be judged mostly on the post players who decide to come (and of course Fudd, which would be the biggest effect of all)...
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I respectfully suggest that holding Paige to an arbitrary standard of whether or not she attracts one or more post players to UConn is unfair. Since Paige announced she was coming to UConn, Nika, Ania, Mir & Saylor also committed to UConn. Surely all of these players were aware that UConn had signed the #1 pg in the nation and I suspect were looking forward to playing with her.
 
oldude said:
As pointed out in my response to EricLA, since Paige committed, UConn received commitments from Nika, Ania, Mir & Saylor.
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could be she helped...............................I'm thinking more of players she has developed relationships with the past few years............................a certain Ms Fudd being a prime example......................
 
Charliebball said:
could be......I'm thinking more of players she has developed relationships with the past few years........a certain Ms Fudd being a prime example.......
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Azzi would certainly be the lynchpin, but with or without her, watching Paige lead a team full of young ladies who can all pass and finish will be a beautiful thing.
 
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oldude said:
I respectfully suggest that holding Paige to an arbitrary standard of whether or not she attracts one or more post players to UConn is unfair. Since Paige announced she was coming to UConn, Nika, Ania, Mir & Saylor also committed to UConn. Surely all of these players were aware that UConn had signed the #1 pg in the nation and I suspect were looking forward to playing with her.
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I'm sure you are right that they are aware of and look forward to playing with Paige, but it was January or February when Anna said she wanted to play for UConn after UConn contacted her in December. Saylor recently stated that she has wanted UConn since she was 4("I fell in love from the beginning") and more to the pointed decided on UConn last winter, but her mother made her wait until the end of the school year to give her verbal. Nika on committing said Paige's presence didn't deter her and they'd work together. Geno/UConn had her on hello. What she decided on was UConn's game and Geno. Mir was still considering 5 other warm weather schools until she visited UConn on June 20.

But you are right @oldude : she has no responsibility to snag anyone for UConn and no one should even imply otherwise. It is sort of light hearted sport to imagine the possibilities.
 
Charliebball said:
you would certainly think so....just waiting for the Bueckers recruiting effect to begin........
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Personally I hope she goes after and attracts players that want to “light” the torch, and not be satisfied with simply carrying the torch.
 
EricLA said:
While I agree in theory OD, I have to agree with Charlie thus far on this one. Having said that, there is a TON of recruiting left to be done.

When we landed Jefferson, many said the same thing - who wouldn't want to play with a player who ended up being the best PG in WCBB and one of the top 10 all time at UCONN? Maybe it was the Stewie effect, but the following year, all we landed was Chong. After that, Williams and Nurse (certainly a great class). It wasn't until the 3rd year that we added Lou and Pheesa (a post player).

I don't know what the Bueckers effect will be - but at this point, we have a TON of guards and wings, and some really really good ones at that. So her effect will pretty much be judged mostly on the post players who decide to come (and of course Fudd, which would be the biggest effect of all)...
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Yeah, we’re waiting for the cherry to be placed on top of this sundae. :D
 
Bellemare said:
I'm not sure of the meaning of "ASK NOT, WANT NOT". If that means don't ask and don't desire---well! Faint heart never won fair lady (or games either) If you don't ask how are the BB Gods to know what you want and if you don't want why should you get it?? I'm a believer in speak and ye shall be heard few humans really read minds. (notice FEW)
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If that works for you, go with it!!
 
oldude said:
Azzi would certainly be the lynchpin, but with or without her, watching Paige lead a team full of young ladies who can all pass and finish will be a beautiful thing.
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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.
 
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Is there any evidence that Fudd is a Uconn lean or is it just wishful thinking?
 
huskyd said:
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.
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"forfend" is a great word choice in your context. I commend you. Nice word seldom heard! :)
 
Dokey said:
ONO will be here for three more years. Plenty of time to add another “big.” Big enough for me when surrounded by skilled playmakers.
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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.
 
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bluedevil said:
Is there any evidence that Fudd is a Uconn lean or is it just wishful thinking?
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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.
 
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