Rellah Boothe to Texas

[Sluconn Husky]

The women's game could use some personalities. Boothe seems to have one, and she'll be on a contender. Probably not a good fit for UConn but she'll makes things more interesting which is good for the sport.

As for Walker's journey comment mentioned above, most of her answers were pretty stock and short. She started almost every response by repeating the question in the form of a statement. I didn't think she was all that comfortable. Nor do I think that comment has much in the way of similarity with Boothe's.

 

[Kaizen]

Boothe, a 6-foot-1 forward at IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida), averaged 22.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game for a 16-12 team last season as a junior.

Jump from 22.7 pts to 45 pts per game is a big step.

I guess I will wait and see her first 5 games ....

 

[Kaizen]

She guaranteed championships.... these kids are bold! Gotta work on beating Baylor first though.

She said: "It may take a year or two to win a national championship. But I guarantee you that before I graduate, I will win championships with an 'S' at the end."

It certainly looks she is the coach, not coach Karen Aston.....LOL

 

[Gus Mahler]

Boothe, a 6-foot-1 forward at IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida), averaged 22.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game for a 16-12 team last season as a junior.

Jump from 22.7 pts to 45 pts per game is a big step.

I guess I will wait and see her first 5 games ....

Darn near double!

 

[Charliebball]

As a Texas fan, I am disappointed we didn't get Megan Walker, but I am happy we got Rellah Boothe.

As a guest on this forum, I always try to be respectful of others. But, I have to say, it's been very disappointing to read all the negative comments made towards 17-18 year olds just because they handle things differently than some of the adults on here believe they should.

For the past couple of months, so many posters on here ridiculed and insulted Megan Walker because she chose to wait until the signing period began to announce her school of choice. More insults when it was made known that she would be interviewed about her commitment on ESPNU. I guess there wouldn't have been an individual interview on ESPNU if she had announced her verbal commitment earlier in the process. Because of that, many UConn fans on here proclaimed she wasn't the right fit for UConn, and was selfish and wanted attention, and so on and so forth, and didn't want her at UConn. But, once she announced for UConn, the tune changed 180 degrees.

I watched Megan's interview on ESPNU, and you know what she said when asked about being the #1 ranked player in the country? "I just want to continue on my journey being #1 ." She could have easily said that the ranking didn't mean anything to her, but it obviously does. And, it's okay that she's proud and feels blessed to be ranked #1 (by a couple of the recruiting services), because it is an honor that only a few players get to enjoy. She obviously wanted that interview on ESPNU. But, when Rellah Boothe states that she feels she is being underestimated and is under-ranked, she is selfish and has an attitude? Give me a break. Maybe I missed it, but I don't believe anyone even knows the question(s) she was asked which prompted those answers. I don't see anything wrong with what she said (as a 17-18 year old); if that is something she can use as motivation, more power to her. Nothing wrong with these players wanting to be regarded as the best, and willing to work hard to prove they are the best.

Personally, I really don't care how long MW or any other recruit waits to make their decision, what bothered me a bit was that she was playing games pitting one school against another on social media.........and her comments about marketing her "brand" was a bit premature as far as I'm concerned ..................still her choice.................UConn has an unwritten "code of conduct" for it's players and MW's actions were just not how a typical UConn recruit handles business..............I was never one of the "we don't want her here crowd" but like every UConn freshman, she does need to prove that she is a team player in every regard........based on her past play, I'm confident that she will do a good job fitting into the UConn system...................

 

[HGN]

As a Texas fan, I am disappointed we didn't get Megan Walker, but I am happy we got Rellah Boothe.

As a guest on this forum, I always try to be respectful of others. But, I have to say, it's been very disappointing to read all the negative comments made towards 17-18 year olds just because they handle things differently than some of the adults on here believe they should.

For the past couple of months, so many posters on here ridiculed and insulted Megan Walker because she chose to wait until the signing period began to announce her school of choice. More insults when it was made known that she would be interviewed about her commitment on ESPNU. I guess there wouldn't have been an individual interview on ESPNU if she had announced her verbal commitment earlier in the process. Because of that, many UConn fans on here proclaimed she wasn't the right fit for UConn, and was selfish and wanted attention, and so on and so forth, and didn't want her at UConn. But, once she announced for UConn, the tune changed 180 degrees.

I watched Megan's interview on ESPNU, and you know what she said when asked about being the #1 ranked player in the country? "I just want to continue on my journey being #1 ." She could have easily said that the ranking didn't mean anything to her, but it obviously does. And, it's okay that she's proud and feels blessed to be ranked #1 (by a couple of the recruiting services), because it is an honor that only a few players get to enjoy. She obviously wanted that interview on ESPNU. But, when Rellah Boothe states that she feels she is being underestimated and is under-ranked, she is selfish and has an attitude? Give me a break. Maybe I missed it, but I don't believe anyone even knows the question(s) she was asked which prompted those answers. I don't see anything wrong with what she said (as a 17-18 year old); if that is something she can use as motivation, more power to her. Nothing wrong with these players wanting to be regarded as the best, and willing to work hard to prove they are the best.

Great consolation prize if you ask me.

 

[MikeR01950]

As a Texas fan, I am disappointed we didn't get Megan Walker, but I am happy we got Rellah Boothe.

As a guest on this forum, I always try to be respectful of others. But, I have to say, it's been very disappointing to read all the negative comments made towards 17-18 year olds just because they handle things differently than some of the adults on here believe they should.

For the past couple of months, so many posters on here ridiculed and insulted Megan Walker because she chose to wait until the signing period began to announce her school of choice. More insults when it was made known that she would be interviewed about her commitment on ESPNU. I guess there wouldn't have been an individual interview on ESPNU if she had announced her verbal commitment earlier in the process. Because of that, many UConn fans on here proclaimed she wasn't the right fit for UConn, and was selfish and wanted attention, and so on and so forth, and didn't want her at UConn. But, once she announced for UConn, the tune changed 180 degrees.

I watched Megan's interview on ESPNU, and you know what she said when asked about being the #1 ranked player in the country? "I just want to continue on my journey being #1 ." She could have easily said that the ranking didn't mean anything to her, but it obviously does. And, it's okay that she's proud and feels blessed to be ranked #1 (by a couple of the recruiting services), because it is an honor that only a few players get to enjoy. She obviously wanted that interview on ESPNU. But, when Rellah Boothe states that she feels she is being underestimated and is under-ranked, she is selfish and has an attitude? Give me a break. Maybe I missed it, but I don't believe anyone even knows the question(s) she was asked which prompted those answers. I don't see anything wrong with what she said (as a 17-18 year old); if that is something she can use as motivation, more power to her. Nothing wrong with these players wanting to be regarded as the best, and willing to work hard to prove they are the best.

U don't like it go back on the Texas board!! When u win 11 national titles then please feel free to come back to the boneyard!!! Thank u for your interest in uconn basketball....

 

[DaddyChoc]

Good luck with that... Alston have fun dealing with that attitude... She comes across to me more then confident.... She needs a reality check.... And to come up with a statement that she shouldn't be ranked 3... Seems to me all about me attitude... Winning championships isn't always about talent it's about coaching and team play... Egos don't mix well... Glad that's not our issue.... She may be good but read between the lines... This kids ego is going to be a issue and the all about me attitude doesn't work well... Good Luck Texas with that.....

 

[DaddyChoc]

Some of us were wondering why UConn didn't recruit Boothe. Is anyone still wondering?

UConn doesnt have a big enough bandaid for her right forearm?

 

[JordyG]

UConn doesnt have a big enough bandaid for her right forearm?

45 ppg huh? I think the first reality check will come the first day of practice when she walks on the court and has to face all that talent in the gym. The second is when she gets blasted by Cox in Waco. The third will be when she starts huffing and puffing running up and down the court in the 2nd period while losing to The UConn in the Elite 8. The fourth will be when she never goes past the FF in her college career. I still like Aston, though it will be a never ending pleasure watching Boothe get schooled.

By the way watching Muffet and ND early reminds me again why those young ladies may win it all this year. Well coached, athletic sharpshooters. SC and Geno are going to have to step up. Anyone notice there is as much talent in WCBB as there has ever been? Phenomenal.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

"I'm going to show you," Boothe said. "I'm going to average 45 points a game this season."
"Me being No. 3 is very false. I feel very disrespected. I'm not bragging or boasting. I just have confidence."

This is a girl no brain and no respect to other Texas players.
If she doesn't play 45 pts a game is she going to eat her sneakers?

I thought DD is too much. But compares to Boothe, DD is a lady.

I guess I took it as she was going to average 45ppg during her senior season of high school being "this season".

Which could be possible in the high school game. Not sure how her teammates at IMG feel about that but that's my take away.

 

[DaddyChoc]

I guess I took it as she was going to average 45ppg during her senior season of high school being "this season".

Which could be possible in the high school game. Not sure how her teammates at IMG feel about that but that's my take away.

thanks, I was going to inform others that I believe she's talking about in High School

 

[DaddyChoc]

45 ppg huh? I think the first reality check will come the first day of practice when she walks on the court and has to face all that talent in the gym. The second is when she gets blasted by Cox in Waco. The third will be when she starts huffing and puffing running up and down the court in the 2nd period while losing to The UConn in the Elite 8. The fourth will be when she never goes past the FF in her college career. I still like Aston, though it will be a never ending pleasure watching Boothe get schooled.

By the way watching Muffet and ND early reminds me again why those young ladies may win it all this year. Well coached, athletic sharpshooters. SC and Geno are going to have to step up. Anyone notice there is as much talent in WCBB as there has ever been? Phenomenal.

and AAU doesnt see all that huge these days... atleast here in Connecticut

 

[Mdoggie]

Southie, I understand your comments regarding posters and MW, however I would say a few had disparaging remarks. Not "many posters"

 

[Kibitzer]

For the past couple of months, so many posters on here ridiculed and insulted Megan Walker because she chose to wait until the signing period began to announce her school of choice. More insults when it was made known that she would be interviewed about her commitment on ESPNU. Because of that, many UConn fans on here proclaimed she wasn't the right fit for UConn, and was selfish and wanted attention, and so on and so forth, and didn't want her at UConn. But, once she announced for UConn, the tune changed 180 degrees.

Your comments about the occasionally harsh and inconsiderate posts about young recruits -- specifically about Megan Walker and the Boneyard -- were justified and expressed thoughtfully and respectfully. However, a casual reader of your critique could be misled by your repetitive use of modifiers like "many" and "more."

It is certainly true that many of the 1,500+ posts expressed impatience or anxiety, some were disrespectful, and a few were downright mean-spirited. The majority reflected a combination of eagerness and hope that she would become a UConn Husky. There was surely a large segment of regular Boneyarders like me who chose to not join the tedious discussion.

So, Longhorn Lover, castigate the nasties among us but please do so proportionally, OK?

 

[HGN]

Some of us were wondering why UConn didn't recruit Boothe. Is anyone still wondering?

BTW, ASGR has her rated #6. HG has her at #3.

Nope , I'm not wondering anymore.

 

[UcMiami]

Southie - my first post was specific to the issues you raised and at least some of the background that I think exists relative to Boothe.

As for the post itself and reactions - please stay and continue posting. We do want to get insider perspective on Texas as they seem to be finally putting it all back together under Aston. Must be exciting times for you after a spell in the desert.

Not sure why there was quite so much vitriol thrown at you but we do defend our own when we feel attacked and some of us have a hair trigger. But EastTexasTrash has stuck it out and rolled with the punches sometime directed at him while landing a few of his own. It never hurts a community to be brought up short by an outsiders views occasionally, either. Makes us all look inward for a moment.

 

[Geew1992]

Wow..I thought some of u guys were better than this. U don't know these girls but are quick to them. There's nothing wrong with Boothe sayin Texas will win a Ship or wanting to average 45 points. And "u" didn't win 11 titles, Uconn did.

 

[Kaizen]

I guess I took it as she was going to average 45ppg during her senior season of high school being "this season".

Which could be possible in the high school game. Not sure how her teammates at IMG feel about that but that's my take away.

I know it is during her high school season. And that is why I posted her past high school games was 22.7 ppg.

IMG high school last season avg, is 45 to 60 pts per game and overall record is 9-8.
Overall 9-8, District 0-1, National Rank 1135, State (FL) Rank 43

IMG Academy High School Girls Basketball Schedule

 

[CocoHusky]

Texas, Baylor, Tennessee, Notre Dame and Louisville are really stockpiling for the next several seasons. Take a quick look at some of the projected players and their recruiting ranking on each program:


Texas:
Holmes (#2) 2016
Boothe (#3) 2017
Patterson (#4) 2017
Sutton (#6) 2016
Atkins (#3) 2014
Higgs (#7) 2015
White (#7) 2014 (eligible for 2015 class)
Prince (#9) 2018
7 top 10 kids that will be together in All of those players sans Prince will be together for a year in 2017-18, and all return besides Atkins for another year in 2018-19. The Holmes/Boothe/Patterson combo for 3 years will be outstanding. Talent wise, they are as good as anybody right now and should make a Final Four in the next couple of seasons.

Texas also has Jordan Horsey (#16) 2015

 

[CocoHusky]

There's nothing wrong with Boothe sayin Texas will win a Ship or wanting to average 45 points.

She did not say she "wanted" to average 45 Points. She said that she would- I don't have to know her very well to tell her that is WRONG! She also guaranteed a Championship for Texas.

"I'm going to show you," Boothe said. "I'm going to average 45 points a game this season."

"It may take a year or two to win a national championship. But I guarantee you that before I graduate, I will win championships with an 'S' at the end."

No. 3 recruit Boothe commits to Longhorns

 

[Geew1992]

She did not say she "wanted" to average 45 Points. She said that she would- I don't have to know her very well to tell her that is WRONG! She also guaranteed a Championship for Texas.

"I'm going to show you," Boothe said. "I'm going to average 45 points a game this season."

"It may take a year or two to win a national championship. But I guarantee you that before I graduate, I will win championships with an 'S' at the end."

No. 3 recruit Boothe commits to Longhorns

She still didn't say anything wrong. My point being, people here are saying things about a 17/18 year old kid that none of us know personally. Just like there was a lot of crap talked about walker because people thought she wasn't going to Uconn.

 

[CocoHusky]

She still didn't say anything wrong. My point being, people here are saying things about a 17/18 year old kid that none of us know personally. Just like there was a lot of crap talked about walker because people thought she wasn't going to Uconn.

You seem to be stuck on that "know personally" and the "17/18 year old" part.
I don't know you personally and I disagree with you. What Rellah said was wrong. I would have said the same thing if she was 15 or 22 and you were my best friend.

 

[LesMis89]

Stewie said she was trying for 4, but she had Geno.

Rellah is an outstanding player. Maybe she could use some humility.

We've seen many boasts before that didn't come to fruition. Time will tell.

In any case, Texas is loading up.

Stewie was also committing to a program with recent success re national championships. It makes her desire for 4 sound a bit more doable.

Re Boothe's guarantees - a very talented coach has said, more than one, to win championships you not only have to be good, you have to be lucky.

But Texas is certainly looking like they have a bright future. Should be interesting.

 

[easttexastrash]

I have to say, I watched all of the player videos available on Prospect Nation and Boothe was by far the most impressive. Her attitude may not be what a coach wants at this point, but the talent level is tremendous.