September 2020 UConn Recruiting Thread

[victor64]

After Azzi commits, I'll ask her, if I see her. If she commits elsewhere, I don't care so much.

So coy MIl...I hope you share all you know about her recruiting story after she finally pulls the trigger.

 

[pacific 44]

Barker isn't any better than our gal, Ms.Edwards at a similar size. Geno would find a place for both however.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Another photo from this past weekend's Blue Star camp get-together featuring Fudd, DeBerry, and UConn target Ayanna Patterson ('22) (red shirt).

 

[eebmg]

Another photo from this past weekend's Blue Star camp get-together featuring Fudd, DeBerry, and UConn target Ayanna Patterson ('22) (red shirt).

Don't let go Amari.

 

[MilfordHusky]

So coy MIl...I hope you share all you know about her recruiting story after she finally pulls the trigger.

I know very little other than what I read. The family lives maybe 8 miles away, and I've seen her play some over 3 seasons at SJC. She seems very likable as a young woman, and her basketball skills are exceptional. My fingers are crossed.

 

[victor64]

I know very little other than what I read. The family lives maybe 8 miles away, and I've seen her play some over 3 seasons at SJC. She seems very likable as a young woman, and her basketball skills are exceptional. My fingers are crossed.

So you are saying that you know exactly where she is going and when she is going to tell us...

 

[MilfordHusky]

So you are saying that you know exactly where she is going and when she is going to tell us...

Nope. I'm thinking she'll announce for earning signing week in November, unless the date is changed. My guess is that it comes down to UConn or Maryland. Just guesses. Like everyone else, I'm waiting to see.

 

[eebmg]

Nope. I'm thinking she'll announce for earning signing week in November, unless the date is changed. My guess is that it comes down to UConn or Maryland. Just guesses. Like everyone else, I'm waiting to see.

Dont like Azzi wearing red.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Dont like Azzi wearing red.

She looks much better in BLUE! But the Terps have some unique appeal.

 

[Zanzman]

I know very little other than what I read. The family lives maybe 8 miles away, and I've seen her play some over 3 seasons at SJC. She seems very likable as a young woman, and her basketball skills are exceptional. My fingers are crossed.

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[victor64]

Nope. I'm thinking she'll announce for earning signing week in November, unless the date is changed. My guess is that it comes down to UConn or Maryland. Just guesses. Like everyone else, I'm waiting to see.

I was trying to be funny. Weak attempt.

 

[BobbyJ]

She looks much better in BLUE! But the Terps have some unique appeal.

Could you share what that unique appeal might be other than watching your teammates come and go in Transfer City? Or being able to watch your best friend reap the benefits of the pro prep program at UConn?

 

[Go/huskies]

Nope. I'm thinking she'll announce for earning signing week in November, unless the date is changed. My guess is that it comes down to UConn or Maryland. Just guesses. Like everyone else, I'm waiting to see.

I would t be surprised to see Azzi make her decision on November 11, her birthday and the sign her NLI.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Could you share what that unique appeal might be other than watching your teammates come and go in Transfer City? Or being able to watch your best friend reap the benefits of the pro prep program at UConn?

1. Maryland is close to home, so, if fans are allowed, her family and friends can see her play in person.

2. Maryland is an Under Armour sponsored school. The UA founder and former CEO is an alum of Maryland and SJC. SJC is also an Under Armour school. The AAU team that Tim and Katie run and Azzi plays for is also UA sponsored. So Azzi has played for UA teams in high school and AAU.

 

[Carnac]

1. Maryland is close to home, so, if fans are allowed, her family and friends can see her play in person.

2. Maryland is an Under Armour sponsored school. The UA founder and former CEO is an alum of Maryland and SJC. SJC is also an Under Armour school. The AAU team that Tim and Katie run and Azzi plays for is also UA sponsored. So Azzi has played for UA teams in high school and AAU.

It makes one wonder how much influence (if any) her association with Under Amour will have in her final decision. Will she be allowed to decide where she wants to go without any parental/outside coaxing/prodding?

Does she want to stay close to home (some recruits do), or is she predisposed to join her bff in Storrs?

I can see her announcing her reveal on her November 11 birthday, a day that would be special for her in another way. She can celebrate her birthday and her reveal at the same time. November 11 is also Veterans Day.

 

[BobbyJ]

1. Maryland is close to home, so, if fans are allowed, her family and friends can see her play in person.

2. Maryland is an Under Armour sponsored school. The UA founder and former CEO is an alum of Maryland and SJC. SJC is also an Under Armour school. The AAU team that Tim and Katie run and Azzi plays for is also UA sponsored. So Azzi has played for UA teams in high school and AAU.

I just can't see her parents selling her out for a summer league sponsor and some shoes. Especially with no money involved. They seem a lot more honorable than that.

 

[HopJim]

It makes one wonder how much influence (if any) her association with Under Amour will have in her final decision. Will she be allowed to decide where she wants to go without any parental/outside coaxing/prodding?

Does she want to stay close to home (some recruits do), or is she predisposed to join her bff in Storrs?

I can see her announcing her reveal on her November 11 birthday, a day that would be special for her in another way. She can celebrate her birthday and her reveal at the same time. November 11 is also Veterans Day.

Azzi has been under the microscope for so long, suspect she has a very broad view of college basketball and what motivates her. From a strictly basketball point of view, I find it hard to compare Maryland to UConn. One struggles to make the Top 20, the other is perpetually in the Final 4. Personally, who knows. With all the All Star games she plays in, Azzi likely has many friends in addition to her bff. I look back to the top high schools friends my son and daughter had and none of them went to the same school. I suspect UConn will win out for the total life development Geno provides each of his players. Azzi likely too smart to decide based on only 1-2 points.

 

[Ozimoto]

I would not be surprised if she who shall not be named does not make a decision by the early signing date if she is, in fact, terrible at making decisions as she has said in multiple interviews. Could be like Sabrina and wait until the very last minute.

 

[eebmg]

I would not be surprised if she who shall not be named does not make a decision by the early signing date if she is, in fact, terrible at making decisions as she has said in multiple interviews. Could be like Sabrina and wait until the very last minute.

I imagine it is very different since she cant visit campuses or see games during the Pandemic. Hard to see any new information being unearthed.

 

[visitingcock]

The first post of this September thread was a post about "Her."

Odds on the last post being about "Her?"

 

[slug25]

1. Maryland is close to home, so, if fans are allowed, her family and friends can see her play in person.

2. Maryland is an Under Armour sponsored school. The UA founder and former CEO is an alum of Maryland and SJC. SJC is also an Under Armour school. The AAU team that Tim and Katie run and Azzi plays for is also UA sponsored. So Azzi has played for UA teams in high school and AAU.

She’s sporting a Nike logo in the pic posted above.

 

[bluedevil]

The first post of this September thread was a post about "Her."

Odds on the last post being about "Her?"

About the same odds that the sun will rise in the east tomorrow..

 

[MilfordHusky]

It makes one wonder how much influence (if any) her association with Under Amour will have in her final decision. Will she be allowed to decide where she wants to go without any parental/outside coaxing/prodding?

Does she want to stay close to home (some recruits do), or is she predisposed to join her bff in Storrs?

I can see her announcing her reveal on her November 11 birthday, a day that would be special for her in another way. She can celebrate her birthday and her reveal at the same time. November 11 is also Veterans Day.

Azzi was invited to and won the 3-point shooting contest at the Steph Curry camp the last 2 years. Any guess as to who sponsors Steph?

 

[MilfordHusky]

I just can't see her parents selling her out for a summer league sponsor and some shoes. Especially with no money involved. They seem a lot more honorable than that.

It's not "selling out." It's about loyalty and more. Kevin Plank gave $16 million to SJC. When Azzi becomes eligible, she could sign the biggest shoe contract in the history of women's sports.

 

[visitingcock]

1. Maryland is close to home, so, if fans are allowed, her family and friends can see her play in person.

2. Maryland is an Under Armour sponsored school. The UA founder and former CEO is an alum of Maryland and SJC. SJC is also an Under Armour school. The AAU team that Tim and Katie run and Azzi plays for is also UA sponsored. So Azzi has played for UA teams in high school and AAU.

I would say that the "close to home" factor MAY be stronger this year than usual.

A parent's natural inclination during these crazy times must be to keep their child close to home because of Covid19. If my child tests positive, I want to pick her up and get her home as quickly as possible.

What will be happening in November? Will there be a dependable vaccine? Will there be a spike as we close up doors/windows/selves for Winter? Yes, I know she won't be going to school until next Summer but these considerations would be natural in any parent's mind.

We may even see a rash of decommits and changes this November among other recruits.

I still think she ends up at UConn.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I would say that the "close to home" factor MAY be stronger this year than usual.

A parent's natural inclination during these crazy times must be to keep their child close to home because of Covid19. If my child tests positive, I want to pick her up and get her home as quickly as possible.

What will be happening in November? Will there be a dependable vaccine? Will there be a spike as we close up doors/windows/selves for Winter? Yes, I know she won't be going to school until next Summer but these considerations would be natural in any parent's mind.

We may even see a rash of decommits and changes this November among other recruits.

I still think she ends up at UConn.

Just as the horrific hurricane in Texas caused Charli Collier to decide to stay "home," Covid could cause players to stay closer to home for the next two years or more.

 

[DaBball]

Link to Premier Basketball’s International rankings:

 

[visitingcock]

Thanks DaBball


2021

Rank	Player	Country	Commitment
1	Awak Kuier	Finland	PRO
2	Anna-Gret Asi	Estonia	Arizona
3	Ilaria Panzera	Italy	PRO
4	Reka Dombai	Hungary	PRO
5	Emma Chardon	Switzerland	Maryland
6	Jade Melbourne	Australia	Arizona State
7	Adrielly Francisco de Oliviera	Brazil	PRO
8	Sude Yilmaz	Turkey	PRO
9	Esther Little	England	Gonzaga
10	Alberte Rimdal	Denmark	Florida
11	Caterina Gilli	Italy
12	Ymke Brouwer	Switzerland	Penn State
13	Georgia Woolley	Australia	Buffalo
14	Urte Cizauskaite	Lithuania
15	Janette Aarnio	Finland
16	Kenya Cote-Lysius	Canada	La Salle
17	Kitty Henderson	Australia	Columbia
18	Maud Huijbens	Netherlands	Syracuse
19	Marta Morales Romero	Spain
20	Giulia Natali	Italy
21	Tara Wallack	Canada	Washington State
22	Olivia Pollerd	Australia	Washington
23	Oumou Diarisso	France
24	Silja Viita	Finland
25	Martina Spinelli	Italy

 

[MilfordHusky]

Link to Premier Basketball’s International rankings:

Thanks! Interesting list. Some folks think Kuier is better than Magbegor. I see that she has committed to the pro game.

Jocyte is a fabulous, fabulous player. Geno needs to talk to her.

No one named Makurat or Muhl on the lists?

 

[BobbyJ]

It's not "selling out." It's about loyalty and more. Kevin Plank gave $16 million to SJC. When Azzi becomes eligible, she could sign the biggest shoe contract in the history of women's sports.

As a rich guy who "gave" some of his excess money to a couple of schools as Plank did, I would hope he wouldn't expect a show of loyalty in return from a HS kid trying to maximize her development for a career. And I would hope that Fudd and her parents wouldn't base her decision on some guy they may not even know because of where he spent his excess money. And while I think Fudd may develop into a good college player, I don't see her being great enough to warrant a shoe deal since currently nobody including Taurasi or Stewart has one. Ionescu has a Nike personal services contract but no shoe deal as of yet.