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hookshot said:
Surprised her Dad hasn't been successful yet in getting her a higher release on her jump shot. Even at her height, she could be eating a lot of leather with that very low release
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You're not wrong about the low release point on her shot. I would just say that not all coaches are that knowledgeable about shooting mechanics. They may know there's a problem but don't necessarily know how to fix it. That's why I think it's a good idea to hook up otherwise skilled players with a quality shooting instructor as early as possible, even if they're entering college. Some kids will just never be good shooters but with hard work some can be.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
Geno’s practices will take Juste out of her comfort zone. Come play with Nika, Ines, Azzi, Buckets, et al.!
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I agree about Juste's " comfort zone". She is tremendous, but watching her in this
summer's FIBA tournament ( see highlights of Lithuania against anybody), I felt
she was on cruise control until the game was on the line. She came to life and lit it
up in the fourth quarter. She could not be stopped or was fouled.. She is deadly from
the foul line!
 
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UConnCat said:
El Alfy with the team at the Sun game Tuesday night.

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I would recognize her anywhere! Jana El Alfy , usually jersey # 24, 6' 4" ( 193 cm )
Jana was once the youngest player at the "NBA Academy". During the 19 games that
she had played in the FIBA ( 19 games: 2020 -2022 ), Jana has averaged 19.9 ppg, 10.9 rpg,
1.9 assists per game, with an efficiency rating of 23 +. For the U 18 FIBA
African tournament this past summer, Jana ( over 6 games), averaged 24.7 ppg, 11.5 rebounds per
game, 2.5 assists per game and had an efficiency rating of... hold your hats.... 30.2!!
Egypt lost to Mali in the hard fought final with Mali's Maimoune (sp) Haidari also
having a great game. Since Mali won the gold, Haidari won the MVP, but Jana
edged her out on all the statistical numbers. Haidari plays BB in Spain.
In theory UCONN's competition for this young lady includes: Louisville, Duke, and ?? UCLA.
Jana was originally a Guard , she can handle the ball!.... then she grew!!! (a few inches,) now she is listed
as a power forward. Note how her 6'4" compares to Dorka in the Twitter photo.
So, Jana, if you are reading this, ... we do know you!! Come to Storrs!! All
the best to you. I think you will reach you dream of being a WBB coach like your
dad. Let Geno, CD, Coach J, and Morgan help you !! Sincerely, Z
 
Zarathustra said:
I agree about Juste's " comfort zone". She is tremendous, but watching her in this
summer's FIBA tournament ( see highlights of Lithuania against anybody), I felt
she was on cruise control until the game was on the line. She came to life and lit it
up in the fourth quarter. She could not be stopped or was fouled.. She is deadly from
the foul line!
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She’ll develop consistency under Geno. How good will she be? 1st Team WNBA good.
 
Just a note to the UCONN recruiting staff, Morgan et al. JANA EL ALFY's
Birthday is SEPTEMBER 20 , 2005. So we have two birthday girls this
month: Jana and Ines ( in Ines case her first birthday with the team!)
Happy ( early ) birthday ladies.!!
 
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Olivia is the real deal! If she wanted to stay in the midwest I was hoping she would go to
Wisconsin with our very own Marisa Moseley.

Is ElAlfy considered a member of the class of 2023?
Same question for Jocyte?

We have verbals from Shade/Arnold/Samuels so far...got room for 2 more?
For ElAfly and Jocyte? Yes.
 
Charliebball said:
Jocyte is going to be a great player at the next level with her smarts and a fantastic quick release on her shot.........she would be devastating as part of the UConn offense......
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She is obviously a lefty. Dribbles almost exclusively with her left, drives to her left, shoots with her left. (At least from this video)
 
Blakeon18 said:
Olivia is the real deal! If she wanted to stay in the midwest I was hoping she would go to
Wisconsin with our very own Marisa Moseley.

Is ElAlfy considered a member of the class of 2023?
Same question for Jocyte?

We have verbals from Shade/Arnold/Samuels so far...got room for 2 more?
For ElAfly and Jocyte? Yes.
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I think El Alfy is class of 2023.

Re Jocyte, it's hard to say. Many Europeans leave for college at age 19, rather than 18. She could be 2023, 2024, or even 2025. She is still only 16 and turns 17 on November 19.
 
MilfordHusky said:
I think El Alfy is class of 2023.

Re Jocyte, it's hard to say. Many Europeans leave for college at age 19, rather than 18. She could be 2023, 2024, or even 2025. She is still only 16 and turns 17 on November 19.
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If El Alfy wasn’t a 2023, this couldn’t have been an OV.

OVs for 2024 don’t start until after this year’s NC.
 
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CajunHusky said:
She is obviously a lefty. Dribbles almost exclusively with her left, drives to her left, shoots with her left. (At least from this video)
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she definitely favors the left hand but if you watch her highlights she does have the ability to go right.........she is a basketball savant..........great instincts, great shooter and that quick release and her ability to adjust her body while shooting is freakishly good for her age......
 
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