Poffenbarger to UConn

[GiladKatzDeli]

 

[RoadWarrior]

Wow! This summer is definitely not dull.

 

[Kaizen]

Saylor Poffenbarger
GUARD
CLASS: 2021

• Middletown, MDHOMETOWN
• MiddletownHIGH SCHOOL
• 6-2HEIGHT
• —WEIGHT
• 21OVERALL RANK
• 8POSITION RANK

saylor-poffenbarger

 

[Plebe]

Bring it, Saylor!

Good work, UConn!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Me likey 6' 2" guards/? ... saylor-poffenbarger

"USA Trials-May 2019: Versatile guard brings size to the back court and a deep 3-point range offensive attack; rebounds and attacks in transition; reads the defense, utilizes screens effectively and delivers from beyond the arc; manufactures shots, rises on jumper in mid-range game; superior size, attacks off the dribble and scores in traffic; a stock-riser in the class of 2021. (Olson) "

 

[EricLA]

This is GREAT news. Now all we need is #23 Wolfenbarger. LOL.

Seriously Saylor - another great recruit and great kid committed to UCONN in 2021. Welcome to the UCONN family!!!

 

[Beemer]

Welcome to UConn Saylor!!!

 

[Kaizen]

This is GREAT news. Now all we need is #23 Wolfenbarger. LOL.

Seriously Saylor - another great recruit and great kid committed to UCONN in 2021. Welcome to the UCONN family!!!

And #1 Fudd ...

 

[Charliebball]

Me likey 6' 2" guards/? ... saylor-poffenbarger

"USA Trials-May 2019: Versatile guard brings size to the back court and a deep 3-point range offensive attack; rebounds and attacks in transition; reads the defense, utilizes screens effectively and delivers from beyond the arc; manufactures shots, rises on jumper in mid-range game; superior size, attacks off the dribble and scores in traffic; a stock-riser in the class of 2021. (Olson) "

did he say deep three point range?

 

[JordyG]

Me likey 6' 2" guards/? ... saylor-poffenbarger

"USA Trials-May 2019: Versatile guard brings size to the back court and a deep 3-point range offensive attack; rebounds and attacks in transition; reads the defense, utilizes screens effectively and delivers from beyond the arc; manufactures shots, rises on jumper in mid-range game; superior size, attacks off the dribble and scores in traffic; a stock-riser in the class of 2021. (Olson) "

Me likey too. Likely very very much. It's also been great to watch her go from no ones list to everyone's radar. Now, can I get an A(men)zzi Fudd?!

 

[Dillon77]

What, no drama? No last-month/week decisions in 2020? Geesh.
Congrats. From what I saw this summer, I was struck by the steadiness in her approach, not to mention the very long range on the jumper. Congrats to the Huskies.

 

[Charliebball]

hmmmmmm...........................happy to welcome a talented 6'2" guard that can take the ball to the basket or shoot from the pro three point line..................curious how this impacts UConn's other back court prospects......................can SP play on the wing?

 

[CL82]

Man do we have guard talent or what? No surprise but Geno is building a team to be up tempo, spread the floor and play tenacious defense.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

hmmmmmm.......happy to welcome a talented 6'2" guard that can take the ball to the basket or shoot from the pro three point line...curious how this impacts UConn's other back court prospects.......can SP play on the wing?

That's likely where she'll play at UConn, imo.


Some recent SP highlights:

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Maryland a new hotbed of UConn recruiting? Or is it Maya Moore as fav that draws them.

High School Notes

• Has played two varsity seasons at Middletown High School in Maryland.
• Has compiled career totals of 1,109 points, 597 rebounds, 207 assists, 137 steals and 149 blocked shots.
• Lists career highs of 37 points vs. Thomas Johnson H.S.; 20 rebounds vs. Walkersville H.S.; seven assists four times; six steals five times; and 10 blocks vs. Brunswick H.S.
• As a sophomore in 2018-19, started in all 28 games and averaged 21.0 ppg., 12.0 rpg., 3.2 apg., 2.4 spg. and 3.5 bpg. to help her team to a 25-3 record and the state title game.
• As a freshman in 2017-18, started in all 25 games and averaged 21.0 ppg., 10.0 rpg., 4.0 apg., 2.6 spg. and 3.0 bpg. to help her team to a 22-3 record and the state regionals.
• Played in the summer for Fairfax Stars U17 EYBL.
• Played lacrosse and soccer until 2016.

The Scoop

• First played basketball at age 5. She grew up going to her mom’s practices.
• Enjoys working with young children and children with challenges.
• Favorite player is Maya Moore. Moore was the first player she saw and thought, “I want to play like her.”
• Favorite class is English, because there is more than one answer, depending on how you interpret the reading.
• Favorite pregame meal is ramen noodles.
• Inspired by her little brother, who died in 2010. “He plays with me!”
• Has never traveled outside of the United States.

Saylor Poffenbarger

 

[RoadWarrior]

Brenda Frese must be on holiday. That's two strong players from Baltimore and Frederick, MD respectively - both about an hour from College Park, MD.

 

[ktuck911]

Nice length.. hi team oriented basketball IQ (perfect fit for us), and is a 3 point shooting weapon to boot... Nice job by Geno & company getting an early start on the class of 2021....

 

[eebmg]

Got to say, our roster names (and backgrounds) are getting more and more exotic.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

 

[UConnCat]

Staff did the work early here. She first visited Dec 31, 2017 (with Brunelle). Other schools (ND, Tenn) tried to get involved but credit to SP for making her decision.

She does a lot of things really well and shoots better than her U16 showing.

 

[chrissaran]

Strong handle, good moves using both hands near the basket and three-point range. Great get.

 

[meyers7]

Awesome news. Welcome Ms Poffenbarger.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

What, no drama? No last-month/week decisions in 2020? Geesh.
Congrats. From what I saw this summer, I was struck by the steadiness in her approach, not to mention the very long range on the jumper. Congrats to the Huskies.

I suspect Geno has adjusted the range of his recruiting radar somewhat and word is filtering out there that he'll fill the boat from where ever and you don't want to wait it out, 'cuz Geno's through with waiting it out.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Staff did the work early here. She first visited Dec 31, 2017 (with Brunelle). Other schools (ND, Tenn) tried to get involved but credit to SP for making her decision.

She does a lot of things really well and shoots better than her U16 showing.

Yes, I saw the U16 stats and glad to have you react to those. First time abroaditis??

 

[RockyMTblue2]

did he say deep three point range?

Obviously lazy. Doesn't want to run down court!