Sarah Strong announcing tomorrow 4/6 at 11:00 am on ESPN

[YSRFrisbee]

Why are kids still being criticized by how they make their announcments these days? Doing it through social media or on ESPN is how it's been done for awhile now. Can we stop longing for the old days where kids just sent in a letter of intent and we found out afterwards?

Deal with it...and just look forward to the top player hopefully choosing us!

Agreed! Moreover, these kids have worked so hard to get to achieve this level of success. If you’re the number ONE player coming out of high school it’s nice to be recognized and get a little limelight on TV. And as someone else noted, it may help with NIL next year.

Let’s build these these kids up!! And who knows, maybe it was ESPN who was in charge of the scheduling the announcement and not Sarah. It seems like a pretty good time to keep promoting the future of WCBB!

“In a world where you can be anything…be KIND”

 

[bballnut90]

I wonder if this has anything to do with the timing of it. Between this and the timing of it, tea leaves say Duke but I wouldn't be at all surprised if she picks UCONN.

 

[and one]

If she chooses UConn - great. If not -- meh. Sarah doesn't stand between us and an outstanding team next year. If she was 6'6" and really talented I'd care a whole lot more.

 

[pacific 44]

I cannot in any way even remotely imagine a player announce in a negative way to a team that may still be in hot pursuit of a national championship. If Uconn loses tonight then this would be insult to injury. I just don't think she would do that. Her timing convinces me that she will join the sleddogettes and will,just like two of this year's freshmen, be an all american in her freshman year. fingers crossed.

 

[GenoWept]

I wonder if this has anything to do with the timing of it. Between this and the timing of it, tea leaves say Duke but I wouldn't be at all surprised if she picks UCONN.

I never felt like Kara would leave for Tennessee. Regardless of if they got Sarah or not, Kara has recruited some top players to Duke and has a lot of great returning players. I think to her quote about how “if you build it right, you’ll only have to build it once.” So I feel like Sarah announcing she was committing didn’t have anything to do with it.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

If she chooses UConn - great. If not -- meh. Sarah doesn't stand between us and an outstanding team next year. If she was 6'6" and really talented I'd care a whole lot more.

You'll find out that she doesn't need to be 6'6" to be an impact player. She would be a spectacular fit at UConn, but oh well.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I never felt like Kara would leave for Tennessee. Regardless of if they got Sarah or not, Kara has recruited some top players to Duke and has a lot of great returning players. I think to her quote about how “if you build it right, you’ll only have to build it once.” So I feel like Sarah announcing she was committing didn’t have anything to do with it.

Why would Lawson leave? She's gonna have a frontcourt with Strong, Fournier, and Roberson.

 

[bballnut90]

I never felt like Kara would leave for Tennessee. Regardless of if they got Sarah or not, Kara has recruited some top players to Duke and has a lot of great returning players. I think to her quote about how “if you build it right, you’ll only have to build it once.” So I feel like Sarah announcing she was committing didn’t have anything to do with it.

I agree--I was actually thinking the reverse situation--that Sarah wanted confirmation that Kara was staying put in Durham before committing.

 

[UCONNRPh]

If she is advanced in her academics I would choose Duke. It is close to home, the program is close to being really good, and the Degree from Duke is valuable. If she just wants to hone her skills for the next level I would choose South Carolina or UConn and South Carolina is rumored to be out of the mix. North Carolina would be the surprise. They aren't elite in basketball, and they are not elite in education so that one would be "I want to play close to dad".

Actually, UNC is elite in education. Rated higher than UConn I believe.

 

[Heytherego]

Hmmmm interesting little piece I found on twitter. Sarah followed a child actor very recently, that seems to resemble a young Sarah a bit. The little girl posted on Instagram last night a photo of her wearing a UCONN huskies jersey and holding a basketball while a photographer is taking a picture of her. The caption is “stay tuned.” Wondering if there is some connection to this and the way she announces her commitment maybe in a photo or video montage. Maybe it’s nothing, maybe it’s something. The girls name is Juanita if you look through Sarah’s following to find it.

 

[jonack]

Now the timing makes sense : Lawson is not going to Tennessee… Sarah is coming to Duke… Losing Strong doesn’t bother me as much as when we lost Boston! We need a talented big in the middle , not another wing..

 

[Bigboote]

Maybe the family car doesn’t have a hood.

She could sign on a frunk.

 

[GoUconn7961]

Can you imagine what Diana would've put us through if doing this kind of stuff was a thing back then?

 

[Fore!]

In years past, if Geno knew of good news on the recruiting front, he would make a non-specific, cryptic reference to it during one of his pressers. Having heard no such comments, I am inclined to think SS is going elsewhere.

 

[Huskee11]

I cannot in any way even remotely imagine a player announce in a negative way to a team that may still be in hot pursuit of a national championship. If Uconn loses tonight then this would be insult to injury. I just don't think she would do that. Her timing convinces me that she will join the sleddogettes and will,just like two of this year's freshmen, be an all american in her freshman year. fingers crossed.

I fully agree with your opinion of what would be appropriate under the circumstances.

I am also old enough to remember a number one recruit - pursued by UConn - who went down to the Virgin Islands, where she was from, at the same time UConn was playing, announced from there she was going to a rival school, and then watched UConn play from behind our bench.

Fair to assume that ESPN pushed this “event” big time, and all they care about is getting people to watch. The E does not stand for “etiquette”.

As far as what she decides, I suspect Duke but I haven’t thrown in the towel.

 

[HuskyNan]

Once Sarah declares, I expect Emely Rodriguez and possibly Kaitlin Chen will make their choices known. Imari Berry, a 5-10 G and former(?) UConn recruit, is also undeclared. Lots of dominoes to fall

On edit - Did Berry sign with Clemson? I thought she reneged on her oral commitment

 

[darrell]

Once Sarah declares, I expect Emely Rodriguez and possibly Kaitlin Chen will make their choices known. Imari Berry, a 5-10 G and former(?) UConn recruit, is also undeclared. Lots of dominoes to fall

On edit - Did Berry sign with Clemson? I thought she reneged on her oral commitment

She probably signed and was granted a release from her LOI. She’s down to Kentucky, Louisville and UNC now.

 

[browns]

Hate to say it but I feel it's Duke

 

[Forego]

A lot of members are saying finally. But what are we going to discuss on the Boneyard when the decision is finally made? It could be a long hot summer. Maybe Sarah should delay the announcement.

 

[Zonepress]

If she chooses UConn - great. If not -- meh. Sarah doesn't stand between us and an outstanding team next year. If she was 6'6" and really talented I'd care a whole lot more.

You obviously haven’t see her play

 

[Zonepress]

Now the timing makes sense : Lawson is not going to Tennessee… Sarah is coming to Duke… Losing Strong doesn’t bother me as much as when we lost Boston! We need a talented big in the middle , not another wing..

So uconn does not need the no 1 recruit who by
All accounts has potential to be a generational
Player fits perfectly in the uconn system and given
Her body type and strength can guard in the post
And by the way we have a 6:5 player injured who
The coach believes will be a star next yesr

 

[Rings R Us]

Maybe we should lock this thread up since people can't comprehend that kids no longer sign Letter of Intents on the hoods of their cars.

 

[Rings R Us]

Maybe we should lock this thread up since people can't comprehend that kids no longer sign Letter of Intents on the hoods of their cars.

And also...all you people would be thrilled to see her commit on national TV to our beloved Huskies!

I want to see it plastered on social media as much as possible! Would be great for the program!

 

[bschwartz]

So much like Vizzini in the Princess Bride, my head is swirling with wildly conflicting conjecture.

Don't be a victim to one of the classic blunders. The second most famous of which is to never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line, but only slightly less well known is this: Never bet against Geno and CD.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

. I m sure Geno is ready with back up if Strong chooses to go elsewhere

Your confidence is not born out by history, but I like it and join you in the hope.

 

[fomalhaut]

It would be awfully confusing if Imari Berry came here.

Unless her decision is somehow dependent on the outcome of the Iowa game, I very much doubt Strong is coming here. (I guess there's a small chance, if Ziebell and Cheli tried to persuade her at the game the other day.)

I hope Connecticut works hard to try and land Sara Somfai.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

In the era of clicks and NIL this is what you get.

 

[CL82]

Maybe the family car doesn’t have a hood.

Well let's get her one...

 

[CL82]

Actually, UNC is elite in education. Rated higher than UConn I believe.

Absolutely! Plus, it has the advantage of not requiring student athletes to attend those pesky classes.

 

[Cuango]

Not really

Why in the world would you doubt that when it’s been widely reported that they have already offered a similar player in Emily Rodriguez? If that doesn’t happen he has already shown (with Dorka & Lou) his willingness/ability to find good players in the portal! I don’t think here’s any doubt that Geno knows exactly what he will do if Strong goes elsewhere! Having said that, I have no idea what will happen tomorrow. Of course I hope she comes to UConn ( but only if she is very sure of her choice) as I believe she is going to be a generational type player! However, I would remind those who are likely to be crushed if she doesn’t that our roster, which is expected to finally be fully healthy next season, is already (on paper) one of the most talent laden ones in UConn’s illustrious history! Plus, even if Strong goes elsewhere, there is little doubt that we will get another talented player to add to that roster! So, regardless of tomorrow’s outcome, UConn is looking great for the next few years!