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Poll - Agot Makeer's final three

Who will Makeer pick?

  • Michigan State

    Votes: 30 17.9%

  • South Carolina

    Votes: 50 29.8%

  • UConn

    Votes: 88 52.4%
  • Total voters
    168
  • Poll closed .
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HuskyNan said:
She has an offer.

Did you forget 6-6 Gandy Malou-Mamel is coming next year?
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I’m very excited about Gandy being on this team. Last year at the Albany regionals I sat next to a woman who came in from Scotland (she coached youth basketball there). We were chatting about international players and she specifically mentioned Gandy and how we were getting a good one.
 
Bald Husky said:
Kelis Fisher didn't make the McDonalds all American team. Scary, but Tennessee has 3 players on the team, we have none, so hopefully we get Agot and Blanca. Agot did make the team.
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I guess you did not see her outplay some McDonald's AA in a game last week. She is the driving guard UConn likes and a very good rebounder.
 
Vowelguy said:
I will be stunned if someone has UConn and SC in their final 3 and picks Michigan St. If she were a Michigan local, maybe. Otherwise, I dont see it.
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I'm sure people thought the same when players started to list UConn against other programs like Tennessee back in the day.

She's not a Michigan local per se, however Michigan State is closer to Thunder Bay than Columbia or Storrs. Especially now with how the Canadian dollar is trading, that can have an effect on family decisions when it comes to travelling.
 
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cancontent said:
I'm sure people thought the same when players started to list UConn against other programs like Tennessee back in the day.
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The only top players UConn landed before 1995 were Lobo and Sales, both from an hour away.

Geno's first big non-local recruiting was Tammy Arnold (OR) in 1995 and then the 1996 class of Ralph (NC), Hansmeyer (OK), and Sauer (OK/NV)
 
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Vowelguy said:
The only top players UConn landed before 1995 were Lobo and Sales, both from an hour away.

Geno's first big non-local recruiting was Tammy Arnold (OR) in 1995 and then the 1996 class of Ralph (NC), Hansmeyer (OK), and Sauer (OK/NV)
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How does this make my point invalid? Lobo is even on record stating her parents weren't high on UConn when she was.
 
cancontent said:
How does this make my point invalid? Lobo is even on record stating her parents weren't high on UConn when she was.
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My OP said that you dont turn down 2 of the top schools for a mediocre one unless it's in your back yard.
You tried to argue that UConn long ago was a counterexample. But it wasn't. The top players who chose UConn then were indeed close to home. Geno did not land top non-local players until it was a top 5 program (Arnold), and it really picked up after the NC (Ralph etc).
 
Cuango said:
I’ll be very surprised if she chooses us. We have Sarah, Morgan, Q, and Blanca plus it’s not inconceivable that we could have Caroline! All of those players are in the small forward, big wing, big guard territory.
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I think we will keep seeing Sarah play at forward/center like this year. Only way she moves to 2/3 is if amazingly we have high quality starters at 4/5 who can play 30 minutes.

The very good core group we have coming back 1Kk, 2ash, 3 Allie/q 4 Morgan is exactly not that. New post recruit Gandy is another long term developer.
 
Charliebball said:
Have you seen her play? She's a skinny version of Aubrey Griffin with a three point shot.........she's got a motor that doesn't quit, defends like crazy with long arms that she uses to disrupt passes ala Sara Strong and she's dead serious on the court.......she's just the kind of athletic and aggressive player that Geno needs to compete against teams like South Carolina, UCLA and USC.....
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Sounds a a Bit Q like (which is a good thing)
 
cancontent said:
I'm sure people thought the same when players started to list UConn against other programs like Tennessee back in the day.

She's not a Michigan local per se, however Michigan State is closer to Thunder Bay than Columbia or Storrs. Especially now with how the Canadian dollar is trading, that can have an effect on family decisions when it comes to travelling.
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In this July article from her hometown she mentions proximity to home and family being able to attend games as being important.

Top 10 prospect Agot Makeer a rising hoops star
 
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Vowelguy said:
My OP said that you dont turn down 2 of the top schools for a mediocre one unless it's in your back yard.
You tried to argue that UConn long ago was a counterexample. But it wasn't. The top players who chose UConn then were indeed close to home. Geno did not land top non-local players until it was a top 5 program (Arnold), and it really picked up after the NC (Ralph etc).
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So how doesn't the proximity of Michigan State to Thunder Bay not make sense from your perspective? Again, it's a heck of a lot closer even by air in comparison. That's the point here.
 
BobbyJ said:
In this July article from her hometown she mentions proximity to home and family being able to attend games as being important.

Top 10 prospect Agot Makeer a rising hoops star
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Bingo. Thunder Bay isn't exactly the easiest place to travel out of. Heck, it's a challenge getting to southern Ontario from there. I've done the drive from Toronto and it's at least half a day of travel when the roads are good.
 
cancontent said:
Bingo. Thunder Bay isn't exactly the easiest place to travel out of. Heck, it's a challenge getting to southern Ontario from there. I've done the drive from Toronto and it's at least half a day of travel when the roads are good.
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Sounds like proximity is one of many factors

“There’s a lot of things that go into it, like how close it is to home, how often your family can get to games, dorms and just everything about the school, other than basketball. Because I feel I’ve picked 12 schools that have really good basketball programs.”

www.tbnewswatch.com

Top 10 prospect Agot Makeer a rising hoops star

Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
www.tbnewswatch.com www.tbnewswatch.com
 
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HuskyNan said:
Sounds like proximity is one of many factors

“There’s a lot of things that go into it, like how close it is to home, how often your family can get to games, dorms and just everything about the school, other than basketball. Because I feel I’ve picked 12 schools that have really good basketball programs.”

www.tbnewswatch.com

Top 10 prospect Agot Makeer a rising hoops star

Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
www.tbnewswatch.com www.tbnewswatch.com
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Most definitely. I'm not trying to say it's the only factor, but the assumption that she's not "local" to justify considering Michigan State is incorrect.

Even those of us in Southern Ontario forget what it's like in Northern Ontario. Travel there, especially in the winter, can be a grind and sometimes dangerous.
 
cancontent said:
Most definitely. I'm not trying to say it's the only factor, but the assumption that she's not "local" to justify considering Michigan State is incorrect.

Even those of us in Southern Ontario forget what it's like in Northern Ontario. Travel there, especially in the winter, can be a grind and sometimes dangerous.
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Just checked Google Maps. Talk about a grind! It's almost 12 hrs by car to Lansing (MSU) and 10 hrs by plane because I assume there's no jet airport in TB. And that's the closest school. :eek:
 
A couple thoughts about Makeer:
  • Most WBB recruits express an interest in playing close to home. But E. Lansing, MI is an 11 hour drive from Thunder Bay and Makeer is currently playing at Montverde Academy near Orlando, FL. So it’s hard to believe that proximity to home will be the deciding factor.
  • I also want both Blanca & Makeer. Blanca is a more complete player. She’s more physical and she’s incredibly talented attacking the basket. Makeer is the better shooter and hopefully will add some muscle to that lean frame of hers.
  • As far as NIL is concerned, foreign athletes on F1 student visas are still prohibited from earning “active” compensation. They are permitted to earn “passive” compensation. So Makeer can’t appear in an add for Gatorade. But she can be compensated for jersey sales. As a result, I don’t think NIL will be a major factor in her decision.
  • In the end, I think her decision will come down to UConn or SC. I’m hoping she follows the path of fellow Canadians Kia Nurse and Aaliyah Edwards and decides to come to the basketball capital of the world. Fingers crossed.
 
BobbyJ said:
Just checked Google Maps. Talk about a grind! It's almost 12 hrs by car to Lansing (MSU) and 10 hrs by plane because I assume there's no jet airport in TB. And that's the closest school. :eek:
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Not clear on what you mean by jet airport, but Thunder Bay does have one. Not sure if flights can go direct to Detroit or Lansing from there however.

The size of our provinces in comparison to most states are massive. For example, it takes over 20 hours to drive west to Manitoba if you go through Ontario. Cutting through the US saves a lot of time in some situations.

Canadians deciding to play in the US for any sport isn't a simple decision, especially if you're being targeted by a top program. I recall Shay Colley transferring out of South Carolina to Michigan State because it was closer to home in Ontario. Some athletes end up transferring back to a Canadian program because they can't handle the distance and being homesick.

For Kia Nurse (8 hrs) and Aaliyah Edwards (7 hrs), the travel wasn't bad, but it's still a trek. Not to mention the option for discount airlines like Southwest are virtually non-existent to help make flying cheaper. It's a big factor when considering playing in the NCAA.
 
oldude said:
A couple thoughts about Makeer:
  • Most WBB recruits express an interest in playing close to home. But E. Lansing, MI is an 11 hour drive from Thunder Bay and Makeer is currently playing at Montverde Academy near Orlando, FL. So it’s hard to believe that proximity to home will be the deciding factor.
  • I also want both Blanca & Makeer. Blanca is a more complete player. She’s more physical and she’s incredibly talented attacking the basket. Makeer is the better shooter and hopefully will add some muscle to that lean frame of hers.
  • As far as NIL is concerned, foreign athletes on F1 student visas are still prohibited from earning “active” compensation. They are permitted to earn “passive” compensation. So Makeer can’t appear in an add for Gatorade. But she can be compensated for jersey sales. As a result, I don’t think NIL will be a major factor in her decision.
  • In the end, I think her decision will come down to UConn or SC. I’m hoping she follows the path of fellow Canadians Kia Nurse and Aaliyah Edwards and decides to come to the basketball capital of the world. Fingers crossed.
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Actually, NIL doesn't affect her technically. She's a dual citizen. She only recently got her citizenship and passport to play for Canada last year. She may not need the F1 visa.
 
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fwiw, i see she was born in fargo and living in thunder bay she is accustomed to the midwest/storrs climate; also the huskies have paige (minn.), kk and allie (both wisc) -- her type of folks? kia and liya are obvious links. maybe even azzi, who i believe has close relations in minn.
 
cancontent said:
Not clear on what you mean by jet airport, but Thunder Bay does have one. Not sure if flights can go direct to Detroit or Lansing from there however.

The size of our provinces in comparison to most states are massive. For example, it takes over 20 hours to drive west to Manitoba if you go through Ontario. Cutting through the US saves a lot of time in some situations.

Canadians deciding to play in the US for any sport isn't a simple decision, especially if you're being targeted by a top program. I recall Shay Colley transferring out of South Carolina to Michigan State because it was closer to home in Ontario. Some athletes end up transferring back to a Canadian program because they can't handle the distance and being homesick.

For Kia Nurse (8 hrs) and Aaliyah Edwards (7 hrs), the travel wasn't bad, but it's still a trek. Not to mention the option for discount airlines like Southwest are virtually non-existent to help make flying cheaper. It's a big factor when considering playing in the NCAA.
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I read the map wrong. That obviously wasn’t a flight time. It’s 4 1/2 hrs flight time from TB to Detroit. That makes more sense. ;)
 
This has been an interesting thread to peruse.

I can certainly see why Makeer would be interested in UConn and, particularly, South Carolina (more on that in a bit).
However, my gut and tendency to root for underdogs says "Why not Michigan State?"

One of the adages I see thrown a lot are that great players don't think about whether they'll play a lot, but how can you not when looking at the Husky and Gamecock rosters? McDonald All-Americans galore, leading scorers that don't start.

However, Staley has a way of getting a large number of her players court time. Going back a few years, one such player was also a lithe Canadian by name of Laeticia Amihere, who was heavily pursued by multiple schools before going to S. Carolina. She had her moments, but was never a star before moving onto -- and making -- a WNBA roster with the Atlanta Dream. I've got to think this kind of progression is known to Makeer.

UConn is, of course, known for finishing school, too, but I just haven't heard of strong mutual interest. But publicity doesn't matter if they have contact.

Michigan State -- not Michigan and, btw, not a "mediocre" school -- is very much headed in the right direction under Coach Robyn Fralick. For those not familiar, she holds the highest winning percentage of any coach in any division ever for her 10-year stint at Ashland in D-II. She then went onto Bowling Green and got that school -- hardly a hoops mecca -- into the WNIT (saw a great semifinal between them and Columbia a few years back). She's done a great job at Michigan State, bringing in transfers and working with the Suzy Merchant players who stayed. Now, it's time to bring in her own high schoolers. If she could bet a Makeer, that would be a major progression for the program.

I don't know the young woman, but I can guess which one would give her prominent court time sooner rather than later. Stay tuned.
 
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Bald Husky said:
Kelis Fisher didn't make the McDonalds all American team. Scary, but Tennessee has 3 players on the team, we have none, so hopefully we get Agot and Blanca. Agot did make the team.
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Not unexpected. There’s already so many elite G’s on the roster. Don’t forget Kelis outsourced Kaleena Smith amongst other top 10 recruits in the OT select semis.
 
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