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oldude said:
There has been no confirmation from any source that Prince is visiting anyone else, although I know the ND fans are making a lot of wishful sounds about a visit to South Bend.
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I would be shocked if she didn't visit ND! ND was viewed by most as the runner up when Prince originally chose Texas and there has been recent contact on social media between Prince and ND.
 
bballnut90 said:
Haven't sifted through this whole thread yet so I apologize if this is repetitive, but has she announced she's visiting any other schools? From the footage I've seen, Prince would be a heck of a get for whoever lands her assuming her leg recovers okay. 6-7 girls that coordinated and mobile don't grow on trees. Also looks like she has an effortless jumper with a quick release and great hands for catching passes/blocking shots inside. Plus good handles for a player her size.

For anyone who follows college volleyball, she reminds of basketball's version of Dana Rettke (Middle Blocker at Wisconsin). Doesn't seem to be overwhelmingly athletic but extremely coordinated and moves well with developed fundamentals. Both were also ranked #8 coming out of HS and Rettke has been an absolute beast collegiately.

Anyway, side tangent over. Wherever she ends up I hope she recovers 100%. She'll be a joy to watch.
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Well, you're putting Sedona in very good company with a comparison to Dana Rettke, who I believe was a 1st team All-American a year or so ago. Hopefully, the comparison pans out....
 
soxfan23 said:
I would be shocked if she didn't visit ND! ND was viewed by most as the runner up when Prince originally chose Texas and there has been recent contact on social media between Prince and ND.
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I don’t know. She’s been to South Bend before and turned ND down for TX. I know she and Niele Ivey are following each other, but the vast majority of these transfers have involved just one trip and then the player announces their decision on social media with the requisite picture standing next to their new HC. For all we know, Prince has already made up her mind and this trip to UConn is just about closing the deal.
 
tchalla1 said:
Well, you're putting Sedona in very good company with a comparison to Dana Rettke, who I believe was a 1st team All-American a year or so ago. Hopefully, the comparison pans out....
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Rettke was 1st Team AA each of the last two years, including her freshman year, when she was NFOY.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
I'm not sure if you're saying Prince isn't that athletic here but, if so, watch some of her dunks. She was explosively athletic prior to the injury.
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Not overwhelmingly athletic in the sense that she doesnt appear to be an exceptional leaper or lightning fast running the floor...her athleticism isnt the first thing you notice. The only dunk clip I've found is an attempted one in warmups that she missed. Would love to see the clips if you have a link.
 
tchalla1 said:
Well, you're putting Sedona in very good company with a comparison to Dana Rettke, who I believe was a 1st team All-American a year or so ago. Hopefully, the comparison pans out....
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Not saying she is the next Rettke for WBB but based on the clips I've seen of Prince, both have similarities in how fluid and coordinated they are on the court. Both are extremely mobile too which you rarely see in players their size.
 
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bballnut90 said:
Not overwhelmingly athletic in the sense that she doesnt appear to be an exceptional leaper or lightning fast running the floor...her athleticism isnt the first thing you notice. The only dunk clip I've found is an attempted one in warmups that she missed. Would love to see the clips if you have a link.
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Ummm post # 170 in this thread.
 
Biff said:
Ummm post # 170 in this thread.
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Thanks....thread was a little overwhelming with various tangents so I hadnt read through it. That dunk was impressive though. Definitely elevates better off 2 feet than Rettke does in volleyball. Hope she fully recovers.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Jasmine began following Sedona on Saturday. This morning Sedona started following her back.

Maybe Prince was too busy to check social media, or maybe this is a good sign.
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Also a bit of good news: the weather in Storrs today has changed from cloudy/rain to mostly sunny. It should be a beautiful day to stroll around campus in Storrs. I wonder if Geno used his purported relationship with the Almighty to summon up some great spring weather? ;)
 
oldude said:
Also a bit of good news: the weather in Storrs today has changed from cloudy/rain to mostly sunny. It should be a beautiful day to stroll around campus in Storrs. I wonder if Geno used his purported relationship with the Almighty to summon up some great spring weather? ;)
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does anyone know if she is on campus today?
 
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oldude said:
There has been no confirmation from any source that Prince is visiting anyone else, although I know the ND fans are making a lot of wishful sounds about a visit to South Bend.
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oldude said:
I don’t know. She’s been to South Bend before and turned ND down for TX. I know she and Niele Ivey are following each other, but the vast majority of these transfers have involved just one trip and then the player announces their decision on social media with the requisite picture standing next to their new HC. For all we know, Prince has already made up her mind and this trip to UConn is just about closing the deal.
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So, Old Dude, just what does a "wishful sound" actually sound like via e-platforms? ;)

Yes, Sedona did, in fact, visit Notre Dame and apparently had a good visit with the Irish before choosing Texas. To the best of my recollection, Geno had a home visit with Sedona and her family before choosing UT. So, both of our schools' forays kind of got nipped in the bud, no?

Maybe that visit to Notre Dame was enough for the Prince family? Or maybe there's one scheduled that has not been publicized?
Who knows? We'll find out soon enough.

Oh, I seem to recall Jess Shepard visiting at least one other school (S. Carolina?) before settling on ND and Chartrice White visited ND and Louisville before visiting and selecting Florida State. So, while a lot of transfers go the "one and done" route, a few do check the menu.
 
Dillon77 said:
So, Old Dude, just what does a "wishful sound" actually sound like via e-platforms? ;)

Yes, Sedona did, in fact, visit Notre Dame and apparently had a good visit with the Irish before choosing Texas. To the best of my recollection, Geno had a home visit with Sedona and her family before choosing UT. So, both of our schools' forays kind of got nipped in the bud, no?

Maybe that visit to Notre Dame was enough for the Prince family? Or maybe there's one scheduled that has not been publicized?
Who knows? We'll find out soon enough.

Oh, I seem to recall Jess Shepard visiting at least one other school (S. Carolina?) before settling on ND and Chartrice White visited ND and Louisville before visiting and selecting Florida State. So, while a lot of transfers go the "one and done" route, a few do check the menu.
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A couple things to unpack. I’ve spent a little time lurking on McGraw’s Bench where I thought that if Sedona had recently visited or planned to visit South Bend, one of the Irish sleuths would have posted something. There were naturally several posts expressing a desire for Sedona to come to ND, and one peculiar (wishful) post which misinterpreted Orangutan’s post quoting UConnCat on this forum suggesting that Sedona planned to visit ND.

As you point out, Sedona turned down both UConn and ND last time she recommitted to TX. We don’t know if she has visited or will visit ND or any other school this time around. All that we know is that she planned on visiting UConn this week.

As for Shepard, her two visits to ND and SC appear to be an exception to the majority of transfers who make but a single visit.

Hopefully we will all know soon whether Sedona is headed to ND, UConn, somewhere else, or recommits for yet a third time to TX.
 
Dillon77 said:
So, Old Dude, just what does a "wishful sound" actually sound like via e-platforms? ;)

Yes, Sedona did, in fact, visit Notre Dame and apparently had a good visit with the Irish before choosing Texas. To the best of my recollection, Geno had a home visit with Sedona and her family before choosing UT. So, both of our schools' forays kind of got nipped in the bud, no?

Maybe that visit to Notre Dame was enough for the Prince family? Or maybe there's one scheduled that has not been publicized?
Who knows? We'll find out soon enough.

Oh, I seem to recall Jess Shepard visiting at least one other school (S. Carolina?) before settling on ND and Chartrice White visited ND and Louisville before visiting and selecting Florida State. So, while a lot of transfers go the "one and done" route, a few do check the menu.
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:eek: I seem to remember a certain recruit cancelling a scheduled trip to ND right after she visited UCONN.
Hoping this history repeats itself. KLS?
 
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CocoHusky said:
:eek: I seem to remember a certain recruit cancelling a scheduled trip to ND right after she visited UCONN.
Hoping this history repeats itself. KLS?
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Oh, I was just trying to draw some parallels/comparisons in regards to this specific Prince, but "...there you go again." ;) KLS and UConn, Kylee Watson and Oregon. Ah, to think they've missed the wonder of an "out of nowhere thunderstorm" in South Bend in late afternoon....:rolleyes:

I don't even know of a scheduled trip (or even an inkling of one) for Ms. Prince and ND, so itinerary is entirely in her docket.

As I said somewhere, we'll see. The amazing thing about these transfers is, compared to high school recruits, everything happens intensely in a condensed time period. Enter portal, visit a place (maybe two, maybe not) and then announce. Off to the next transfer.
If you're a contending coach, you almost have to take on the mindset of a reliever or defensive back. Learn and move on....
 
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Wouldn’t we assume that she would want to wrap up the transfer process in order to get enrolled and adjusted at wherever she chooses? Not to mention the filing of her paperwork to the NCAA for a waiver...

Also, do we know if she is close to any ND players like she is with CW and ONO?
 
marti3td said:
Wouldn’t we assume that she would want to wrap up the transfer process in order to get enrolled and adjusted at wherever she chooses? Not to mention the filing of her paperwork to the NCAA for a waiver...

Also, do we know if she is close to any ND players like she is with CW and ONO?
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While I’m sure you are correct that Sedona wants to wrap up the process, the 1st summer session at UConn is about midway through the term, and I believe most UConn players go back home rather than enrolling in the 2nd summer term.

As far as Sedona being close to any ND players, I believe that ND recruit Anaya Peoples was also on the U18 team with Sedona, Christyn & Liv.
 
marti3td said:
Wouldn’t we assume that she would want to wrap up the transfer process in order to get enrolled and adjusted at wherever she chooses? Not to mention the filing of her paperwork to the NCAA for a waiver...

Also, do we know if she is close to any ND players like she is with CW and ONO?
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Yes but the second summer session at UCONN doesn't start until Mon. July 15 which is her earliest opportunity for Sedona to enroll at UCONN. That would leave almost 3 full weeks should she decided to take other visits. As far as friends on the current ND roster Sedona has played USA basketball with Abby Prohaska U16 and Anaya Peoples in 2018 for the U18 team.
 
If she wants to be semi-close to home and be the #1 big on her team while getting the best education (depending on major), then ND makes the most sense. If she wants the best coaching available to become the best basketball player she can be because that's her intended career, then UConn has the edge.
 
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What do you all think about how the facilities affect incoming recruits. Gampel is a special place, but the XL Center is awful, old, and decrepit. It is not a recruitment advantage IMO.
 
hoopsfan22 said:
If she wants to be semi-close to home and be the #1 big on her team while getting the best education (depending on major), then ND makes the most sense. If she wants the best coaching available to become the best basketball player she can be because that's her intended career, then UConn has the edge.
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“Semi-close” is truly a relative term. It’s approximately 1,200 miles from Sedona’s home in TX to South Bend, IN. As for the best education, ND is not Stanford. Any potential educational advantage is marginal at best.
 
oldude said:
“Semi-close” is truly a relative term. It’s approximately 1,200 miles from Sedona’s home in TX to South Bend, IN. As for the best education, ND is not Stanford. Any potential educational advantage is marginal at best.
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Our academic peers are more like Texas and Penn State, while ND's is more like Rice and Wash U in St Louis. Different league for sure. Again depends on major, but in general terms. If she's majoring in basketball then UConn has the advantage. In terms of proximity to home, DFW to Storrs is a 5-6 hour journey all in. Probably a little more than half that to ND.
 
Shaffer0011 said:
What do you all think about how the facilities affect incoming recruits. Gampel is a special place, but the XL Center is awful, old, and decrepit. It is not a recruitment advantage IMO.
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Don't think XL has much impact. They don't take recruits there, and you're only going to have ~7 games per season there. I like Geno's idea of taking one of those XL games and having it at Webster Bank.
 
hoopsfan22 said:
Our academic peers are more like Texas and Penn State, while ND's is more like Rice and Wash U in St Louis. Different league for sure. Again depends on major, but in general terms. If she's majoring in basketball then UConn has the advantage. In terms of proximity to home, DFW to Storrs is a 5-6 hour journey all in. Probably a little more than half that to ND.
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I tell you what. I’ll place UConn’s WBB grads side by side with ND’s any day. Not even considering basketball, UConn grads compare very favorably.

As for travel time, you probably haven’t spent very much time at O’Hare. I used to fly to O’Hare frequently on business for many years. It’s on the north side of Chicago, the 2nd busiest airport in the world. Getting through the terminal, picking up your bags, catching a ride and driving around the city into Northern IN is a 2-3 hr process. You can get through Hartford to Storrs in an hour.
 
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oldude said:
“Semi-close” is truly a relative term. It’s approximately 1,200 miles from Sedona’s home in TX to South Bend, IN. As for the best education, ND is not Stanford. Any potential educational advantage is marginal at best.
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It is times like these when I miss @bags27 because as a former college professor at an Ivy league institution he would remind us all that an education is what you make of it. However... the position that there is only a "marginal" difference in education between ND and UCONN (for the general/average student ) is an untenable one. As politically incorrect as this may sound Sedona will be majoring in basketball at which ever school she chooses, therefore UCONN is a superior choice. :D
 
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