I think she will play enough. The coaches and players are saying she is better than expected.I think his comment about his sister means how she likes UConn and what her experience is here will influence his decision, rather than simply her playing for UConn. If we want him, I hope she likes it here and plays a ton.
What were the expectations? Wasn't she a top 5 rated recruit?I think she will play enough. The coaches and players are saying she is better than expected.
I think she is going to be a star, based on a couple of things. I caught a podcast with her talking basketball and I swear she reminded me of Taurasi. She sounded like she knows and loves the game. The initial reports are good, she's tall and can make 3's. She will fit this team like a glove.What were the expectations? Wasn't she a top 5 rated recruit?
She has been hurt a lot in high school, so her ranking suffered early. She’s a stud and will be in the league one day. UConn has recently gotten and have ALOT of talent coming in, so it’s gonna be hard for any one player not named Paige, Azzie or Aliyah to stand out. But I’m hearing if anyone, it will be her. Her experience here should be awesome because not only will she play, she will be good.What were the expectations? Wasn't she a top 5 rated recruit?
Why the sudden changeWe went from peripheral interest to all-in on this kid real quick.
We went from peripheral interest to all-in on this kid real quick.
Miranda has to be a priority as wellCurious if we can bring in both Ducharme and Griffiths. Slightly different play styles, so maybe we can.
A class of Ducharme at SG, Griffiths at SF, and Bowen at PF, plus a Top PG would be killer.
We went from peripheral interest to all-in on this kid real quick.
Because when you see him play live you realize he defends like a mean SOB.Why the sudden change
Yep.Is he 6’4”, 6’5” or 6’6”?
.928 Hilton UnitsNot the first time it’s happened and won’t be the last, but this kid’s height is different on every website. Is he 6’4”, 6’5” or 6’6”?
.928 Hilton Units
IF a choice is needed, I have been predisposed to favor Ducharme over Griffith because I assumed by reputation and ranking that they were equal shooters with approximately equal size and skill to play a big 2G for us. I liked the storyline with Caroline. I liked the storyline playing with Bowen and Buzelis at Brewster where I could watch in person, and maybe see half of our future team.
Now that I've watched multiple live streamed games of both, at Avon Old Farms with their Brewster and Kingswood teams, and Peach Jam with their AAU teams, Griffith is winning me over based on his consistency. In the small sample size, if they both shoot 40% from deep, Griffith seems to be a guy who makes 4 out of every 10. Ducharme seems to have cold streaks and I haven't yet seen the hot streak that must be there. Both have a relationship with Bowen.
The defensive comment of @Matrim55 with respect to Ducharme surprises me because in the AAU games he was the point person in a 1-2-2 zone whenever I noticed. They were using him there to chase the ball and be difficult to pass over. He wasn't really playing anybody to show tough hardnosed defense. Since we don't seem to play zone, I didn't think there was much to notice unless Hurley wanted to change up to a zone in certain game situations.
(FYI; I think he is 6'6 or a big 6'5. Definitely bigger than 6'4. I've forgotten how to convert to Hilton units.)
Because when you see him play live you realize he defends like a mean SOB.
Always appreciate your insights Ricker. I haven't seen much of Ducharme, helpful that's helpful to hear.
And FWIW remember that Ducharme was playing up in 17U. Better competition could have impacted his consistency. Plus playing with new guys for BABC and with a team that has never played a game together with Brewster... he's both not the #1 option like Gavin is for his team, and has less experience playing with those groups. Personally not concerned with the consistency just yet. Give him a month with Brewster before we make those judgments in my opinion.
Griffiths looks 6'6 to me and Ducharme looks 6'5. Probably listed an inch taller for each in college.
We have enough talent leaving (or likely leaving) that year that I wouldn't be surprised if we pursue both heavily and could accept a commitment from both. I'm thinking GG as a Jackson replacement and RD as a Hawkins replacement potentially. Ducharme is probably a 2/3 and Griffiths a pure 3, so some options to play together.