Sedona Prince

[HuskyNan]

The big question I see withe bringing in either Sedona or Morrow is are these two worth slowing the development of Jana or Ice for one year. I say no.

We know Ice and Jana are going to get significant minutes next year. This is critical to their development and the team's development. These two are also members of the team. There is a bond that has developed. Is it worth risking that for one year?

Too many here are looking for a quick fix. There is no quick fix for development talent you have recruited and signed. Morrow is a forward, not a center. We have Aaliyah. We are fine there. Sedona is 6' 7". She has not shown much Oregon. Again, too many here are enamored with the big banger down low. Not worth the gamble.

Yes, this. Boneyarders are always saying Geno needs to play the bench more to help player development but where will the minutes come from with 15 on the bench? Paige and Aaliyah aren’t going to sit much, either

 

[FormerCTrez]

That's interesting, thanks.
This is her story abou it.

The first Minnesotan to play for Geno Auriemma? Go back 25 years

When Paige Bueckers committed to UConn, she was touted as becoming the first Minnesota women's basketball player to play at the powerhouse. Wrong. Remember Sarah Northway?

www.startribune.com

@sun, thank you for sharing this nice article.

 

[Shenandoah]

6'7" would be nice, but I would prefer to see Amari Deberry take a big leap this off season, and push for some significant minutes next year. She is long, can shoot from the 3 in, and is a shot blocker. Footwork and positioning on d/boxing out, needs work. She also needs to learn how to stay out of foul trouble. These are all teachable things. Heck if Nika can learn to stay (mostly) out of foul trouble, anyone can.

 

[tower1]

The big question I see withe bringing in either Sedona or Morrow is are these two worth slowing the development of Jana or Ice for one year. I say no.

We know Ice and Jana are going to get significant minutes next year. This is critical to their development and the team's development. These two are also members of the team. There is a bond that has developed. Is it worth risking that for one year?

Too many here are looking for a quick fix. There is no quick fix for development talent you have recruited and signed. Morrow is a forward, not a center. We have Aaliyah. We are fine there. Sedona is 6' 7". She has not shown much Oregon. Again, too many here are enamored with the big banger down low. Not worth the gamble.

How do you think bringing in either of these two would slow down Jana or Ice's development ?? It would help them tremendously with the competition.

 

[HuskyNan]

As Southie previously stated, Prince is not a center. She averaged 4.9 rebounds a game - and she’s 6-7. She’s not interested in banging in the post. I also think recruiting over all of the five forwards already on UConn’s roster is a very bad idea.

Peoples’ obsession with an extra inch or two of height is bordering on the absurd at this point.

 

[JellyBean]

I would love for Sedona to come to UConn. Talk about a solid BIG. She has decent rebounding ability, great court vision, mid-range game is on point. Her footwork is outstanding! Defense is okay. Not great but okay. But like a few people have already stated, we want our bench players to get quality game experience & minutes. We want our players to develop. Adding Sedona would diminish any minutes for Ice, Amari, and Jana plus limit Sedona's minutes.

 

[JellyBean]

How do you think bringing in either of these two would slow down Jana or Ice's development ?? It would help them tremendously with the competition.

Maybe. Maybe not. So many things to consider with that whole thing. The competition may help them develop, which is a good thing and the opposite could happen, which nobody wants. But if in that competition what would happen to Prince or Morrow's playing time if they were beat out? Would they stay? Would they be okay sitting the bench getting little to no minutes after transferring? How would that impact team chemistry when you have two players that were starters getting minutes, shot attempts, and helping their previous team? They would go from lead singer to background vocalist shaking the maracas.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

She is from Texas and TCU just landed former Oregon assistant Mark Campbell.

Could be something to keep an eye on!

 

[GiladKatzDeli]

Sign her up! She’s a starter for us at the 5 and could replace Dorka.

 

[UcMiami]

Assuming that Geno did make Sedona a previous offer to accept her as a transfer which she turned down to go to Oregon in 2019, has any other player ever been offered to attend UConn a 2nd time after turning Geno down?

Of course there's always a first time, but what are the odds & where is the precedent?

Brittany Hunter chose Duke over Uconn, but transfered to Uconn. Unfortunately she was never fully healthy.

 

[TexRon]

Do NOT take Prince....Watched her play in high school....(Just minutes from Austin (UT)...Sat out first year with an injury she got in USA basketball prior to the season....Then bailed on the Longhorns, blaming the lack of medical attention she received at Texas...(Find that pretty hard to believe)...Went to Oregon and never really put up the kind of numbers you'd expect from someone 6'7"...Not sure she wants to come off the bench at Uconn. Plus, she's got way too many tattoos for Uconn...!!!..and coming off another injury/surgery.....

 

[PacoSwede]

Assuming that Geno did make Sedona a previous offer to accept her as a transfer which she turned down to go to Oregon in 2019, has any other player ever been offered to attend UConn a 2nd time after turning Geno down?

Of course there's always a first time, but what are the odds & where is the precedent?

brittany hunter

 

[SCNCHuskie]

If Prince and Edwards were the front court, you could still start Azzi, Paige, and Nika.

Note: I would take Prince or Morrow, just so they didn’t go anywhere else

 

[Fossil]

No an offer wasn’t made to E. She was upset that UConn didn’t offer her

Thank you

 

[Fossil]

6'7" would be nice, but I would prefer to see Amari Deberry take a big leap this off season, and push for some significant minutes next year. She is long, can shoot from the 3 in, and is a shot blocker. Footwork and positioning on d/boxing out, needs work. She also needs to learn how to stay out of foul trouble. These are all teachable things. Heck if Nika can learn to stay (mostly) out of foul trouble, anyone can.

I don’t have a good feeling of Amari taking a big leap this year unfortunately for her I think she’s going to be passed by Paterson and Brady and pushed by Jana. She seems to be a really nice young lady and her teammates really look like they like her but I don’t know if she’s got the drive or the heart.

 

[JonathanXIV]

As Southie previously stated, Prince is not a center. She averaged 4.9 rebounds a game - and she’s 6-7. She’s not interested in banging in the post. I also think recruiting over all of the forwards already on UConn’s roster is a very bad idea. There are five forwards. Peoples’ obsession with an extra inch or two of height is bordering on the absurd at this point.

At this point? I think we passed the absurd border on "bigs" a while ago.

 

[LarryLegend]

6'7" would be nice, but I would prefer to see Amari Deberry take a big leap this off season, and push for some significant minutes next year. She is long, can shoot from the 3 in, and is a shot blocker. Footwork and positioning on d/boxing out, needs work. She also needs to learn how to stay out of foul trouble. These are all teachable things. Heck if Nika can learn to stay (mostly) out of foul trouble, anyone can.

haven’t seen anything in two seasons now that would indicate that this is possible

 

[Jorislove]

Would love to see her end up at uconn as well. Lol.

 

[Blueballer]

Note: I would take Prince or Morrow, just so they didn’t go anywhere else

This isn't MLB. I don't think you're going to see that type of maneuvering in WCBB.

 

[tower1]

6'7" would be nice, but I would prefer to see Amari Deberry take a big leap this off season, and push for some significant minutes next year. She is long, can shoot from the 3 in, and is a shot blocker. Footwork and positioning on d/boxing out, needs work. She also needs to learn how to stay out of foul trouble. These are all teachable things. Heck if Nika can learn to stay (mostly) out of foul trouble, anyone can.

She hasn't learned this things yet what makes you think she is going to now. I hope she does but it doesn't look good for the future. I would take one of the 6'7" girls in a heartbeat. You can't teach height .

 

[bovwa10]

UConn should not go anywhere near Sedona Prince imo. She seemed to negatively affect Oregon's team chemistry during her time there, and I don't think she's a good enough player to warrant all the extra distractions.