Saylor Interview

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I Am More Than Basketball | Saylor Poffenbarger - Team USA & UCONN Recruit

Podcast Episode · High Performers Podcast · May 27, 2020 · 31m

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I love her she’s a great kid!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Gotta say the interviewer talks too much! He uses her to validate his point of view.

 

[eebmg]

Gotta say the interviewer talks too much! He uses her to validate his point of view.

'Yes the interviewer is annoying but Saylor gets her points in as well.

Still best piece around 4' mark.

'Just watching the girls on UConn as a 4 year old and wondering what it would take to get to that level. '

 

[MilfordHusky]

I've seen Saylor play 3x and loved her first.

Agreed--the interviewer talks too much. What's the point of interviewing if you don't let the interviewee do the majority of the talking?

 

[MilfordHusky]

The crutches were for a hip injury?

I think the following players had hip injuries/surgery: Sue, Phee, Crystal.

Best wishes to Say!!

 

[hoopsfan22]

So Saylor won't be here for a year.. how tall is she?

 

[cohenzone]

I've seen Saylor play 3x and loved her first.

Agreed--the interviewer talks too much. What's the point of interviewing if you don't let the interviewee do the majority of the talking?

Common problem. There are a few political talking heads who I generally agree with but can’t watch just for that reason.

 

[MilfordHusky]

So Saylor won't be here for a year.. how tall is she?

A legit 6'2".

If you compare old videos or pics (9th grade) with more recent ones, it's clear that she's taller and more strongly built. As you heard in the interview, her brother is a football player and workout fanatic. Saylor definitely has spent time in the gym, and it shows.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Young Saylor:

 

[MilfordHusky]

17-year-old Saylor:

 

[bluedevil]

gr8 picture..she looks 6 ft 2 and a half inch to me old eyes.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Her shoulders remind me of Kiah.

 

[LCConnFan]

Her shoulders remind me of Kiah.

True, but that's all. She isn't able to do a 'Canadian' layup like Geno used to taunt her with.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

True, but that's all. She isn't able to do a 'Canadian' layup like Geno used to taunt her with.

I was thinking Kiah Stokes, not Kia, though she has a set of shoulders too. Thank heaven she does not do Kia's lay up; works only for her.

 

[Samanthabrown3]

Yeah, Kiah Stokes had an unusual build for a basketball player. More like a swimmer.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Yeah, Kiah Stokes had an unusual build for a basketball player. More like a swimmer.

Everyone at UConn was jealous of Kiah's build.

This is what I'm talkin' 'bout!

 

[uconnfan68]

Best rebounder and shot blocker imho.

 

[Bigboote]

I can't wait for this young woman to get to UConn. With her size, strength, passing, and range, she'll be a really versatile option, available to do whatever they need -- a legitimate 2/3/4 player. With Saylor, Nika, and Paige on the team, there might be an ESPN weekly hour UConn WBB passing highlights.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Best rebounder and shot blocker imho.

The defensive line of Kiah, Stef, and Stewie was very daunting. When Kiah came into the game, we often went on a nice run. The play-by-play:

Block by Stokes. Outlet to Hartley. Pass to Stewie for a layup.

Rebound by Stokes. Outlet to Jefferson. She blows by everyone for a layup.

Steal by Stokes. Outlet to Hartley. Pass to Mosqueda-Lewis spotting up. Three!

Shot altered and rebounded by Stokes. Pass to Stewie. She finds Hartley for an and-one.

1:20 elapsed time. UConn 10-0.

Saylor has a nice athletic build. She's more mobile and not as bulked-up as Kiah.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I can't wait for this young woman to get to UConn. With her size, strength, passing, and range, she'll be a really versatile option, available to do whatever they need -- a legitimate 2/3/4 player. With Saylor, Nika, and Paige on the team, there might be an ESPN weekly hour UConn WBB passing highlights.

Yeah, Saylor plays all 5 positions in high school. She jumps center and anchors the defense under the basket. She also brings the ball up the floor and is the leading shooter. At the college level, 2, 3, and 4 seem like her spots. Very versatile!

 

[Steelerone]

I wonder if Kiah Stokes might not be the most underrated player to ever put on a husky uniform.

 

[JonathanXIV]

Everyone at UConn was jealous of Kiah's build.

This is what I'm talkin' 'bout!

Always thought that Kiah had the widest shoulders of any UConn player. Impressive athlete.

 

[pvdoggy]

Another very well-spoken Uconn recruit.

 

[Carnac]

True, but that's all. She isn't able to do a 'Canadian' layup like Geno used to taunt her with.

SLCConnFan............wrong Kiah. Kiah Stokes, 6’4” post player from Marion Iowa - Kia Nurse 6’0” guard from Hamilton Ontario Canada.

 

[Carnac]

Always thought that Kiah had the widest shoulders of any UConn player. Impressive athlete.

A lot of us agree with you!!

 

[LCConnFan]

SLCConnFan............wrong Kiah. Kiah Stokes, 6’4” post player from Marion Iowa - Kia Nurse 6’0” guard from Hamilton Ontario Canada.

Yeah, I noticed that afterwards. But what's an 'h' between friends!

 

[Centerstream]

I am confused (again)...is this a Saylor thread or a Kiah thread? Just wondering because I have thoughts about both.

 

[uconnfan68]

I wonder if Kiah Stokes might not be the most underrated player to ever put on a husky uniform.

I always felt she was Geno’s enforcer. When the starters were outworked on the boards, or were scored on too often down low... in she went and all that stuff ground to a halt. It was just a shame her offensive game didn’t allow her to be a starter. And it wasn’t that she was terrible, it was that the starters were really good.