Serah Williams Commits to UConn

[Charliebball]

I don't think public opinion was against Serah coming. Some are against Heckel coming.

There were some on the BY who believed that Serah's signing would stunt Jana's growth......I don't view it that way at all.......

 

[BBallF]

Serah's commitment is

So you're predicting that our starting lineup will include:

K, Sarah, Serah?

Well, whatever will be, will be.

That is really clever. You get a gold star.

 

[Scud49]

And this magic month of April continues to delight!

 

[Vowelguy]

Gandy 6'6"
Jana 6'5"
Serah 6'4"
Sarah 6'2"
Blanca 6'2" Now that is a tall team.

I had imagined that Blanca had more of a guard's body -- like Juju. And that Ice would still be "bigger" if not taller. Is that not the case?

 

[BBallF]

There were some on the BY who believed that Serah's signing would stunt Jana's growth......I don't view it that way at all.......

I agree. It strategically allows Ice to move into a back up for the 4 position which is her natural position with her shot. As for Jana, it will be of benefit because she will likely play the same minutes or thereabouts with no let up underneath when she isn't in there.

 

[MooseJaw]

Heckel could compete with Ash or KK for a spot if she comes.

KK yes Ash no.

 

[BBallF]

I'm content. Nothing else to hope for this summer. Kayleigh can come or not -- it won't disturb my bliss either way.

But it may definitely, definitely add to it. As of right now, we are probably a better defensive team than last year. With her,
that becomes a definite and we were not too shabby on D last year.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Woooooooow! They all hate us again. Woohoo

 

[BBallF]

I am happy for Sarah, for our team and fans and especially for Geno. We saw last year what he can do with depth. He had many, many years of no depth and still got to the FF. We saw what he did last year with it. It was a thrill ride through the FF.

 

[Scrutineer]

I don't have time to scroll through 6 pages so here's a video about Serah's commitment that I saw that might be of interest if it hasn't already been posted:

MSN

 

[BBallF]

Whether Kayleigh comes to UConn or not I took a look at her stats for this past year.
BTW: she was a frosh...has 3 years of eligibility remaining....hmm!

USC was an elite team all year...losing JuJu hurt them late in The Dance.
Kayleigh played 17 minutes a game...averaged 6 points/2 assists...overall shot
46% from the floor....near 80% from the foul line.

I'd be very inclined to say 'Go Geno!

All true. Here is the thing about her that is not in the stats. Her defense.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Congrats huge get!!

Add Heckel now and wow

We have plenty of talented guards on the roster. I’d be shocked if Heckel came to UConn to play a couple of minutes a game.

 

[ERWUC65]

Absolutely happy to get Serah, but this is just silly.
She definitely shores up a weak area, but hardly makes UConn an overwhelming favorite.

Finally, another realist. Yes, we will be better up front (maybe now 20 ppg), and Sarah will get her 15 - 18 ppg, but outside Azzi (I'll give her 15-18 ppg, because she is going to be doubled every game), where do we get the other 20 -25 ppg we lost with Paige leaving?

 

[BBallF]

Now that is the way to seal and finish with a baby J. Jana can pick up a thing or two from her.

 

[BBallF]

I know this thread is to celebrate the arrival of Serah, but I think that she will help Jana big time. I think Jana will benefit by not having to be the primary big for opponents to focus on and will develop nicely next season.
Swerve over.

Just think about practices against Serah.

 

[HuskyNan]

Gandy 6'6"
Jana 6'5"
Serah 6'4"
Sarah 6'2"
Blanca 6'2" Now that is a tall team.

Ice 6-3
Ayanna 6-2
Caroline 6-2

 

[BBallF]

A final note. We may have 3 AAs on this team.

 

[victor64]

Side note question. Any guesses who wears number 25? Ice or Serah?

 

[BRS24]

We have plenty of talented guards on the roster. I’d be shocked if Heckel came to UConn to play a couple of minutes a game.

Here's another perspective - players come to UConn for different reasons, however if you want to win a natty, want to play in the W, UConn is a great training ground. And even if it doesn't work out in the W, look at all the alumni that are having success either on air, or with W & NBA teams. Imaging going through a season where players aren't playing more than 20-25 mins per game, there's less wear and tear, and Geno can implement a UConn style of what TN is doing, but with his typical sets and play calling? That's why Heckel might choose UConn. I'm betting that everyone knows exactly what to expect with playing time - you earn it.

 

[drsteven]

Hopefully Serahh will push Jana and Ice in practice to a point where there will be limited or no drop off when she comes off the floor and they enter the game!! Welcome!

sarah serah Morgan Caroline jana ice Blanca and gandy gonna make each other better. Only a little like the time, 90s? the best two teams were uconn and its bench

 

[Golden Husky]

"April is the cruelest month..."

Not for UConn, T.S.

 

[Charliebball]

Finally, another realist. Yes, we will be better up front (maybe now 20 ppg), and Sarah will get her 15 - 18 ppg, but outside Azzi (I'll give her 15-18 ppg, because she is going to be doubled every game), where do we get the other 20 -25 ppg we lost with Paige leaving?

I would expect 14-16 points per game from Serrah, 20-23 points per game from Sarah, 18 - 22 points per game from Azzi, 10 - 12 points per game from Blanca, 10 - 12 points per game from KK, 10 - 12 points per game from Shade, and 6 - 8 points per game from Jana.......hard to predict the rest of the scoring since we don't know who's getting minutes.......as long as there are no serious injuries to Sarah, Serah, Azzi and KK, UConn will be just fine from a scoring standpoint.....

 

[CL82]

Absolutely happy to get Serah, but this is just silly.
She definitely shores up a weak area, but hardly makes UConn an overwhelming favorite.

 

[PvP]

Let's just simplify things.......clearly no need to go to the expense of all those games and tournaments next year....just send Geno the trophy. Same address.....as all those other times!

 

[StarMan]

Welcome to UConn, Serah!!!!!!

 

[Happydad745]

Scary good team for us to have come November...can hardly wait to hear the complaints from other teams/fans. It has been awhile since UConn had this much height.

 

[YankeeJim]

i just watched video highlight reel of Serah from this past season. She really understands how to use her big, athletic body to create space and passing angles around the rim -- in a way that our bigs can't (yet). One of the things our offense has lacked is easy points at the rim by feeding the post. That will change. She and Sara a scary 4-5 combo.

 

[Aluminny69]

All this starting lineup speculation, nobody thinks Caroline will get back to 100%? Don't sell her short, she could definitely earn a starting spot.

 

[BRS24]

Let's just simplify things.......clearly no need to go to the expense of all those games and tournaments next year....just send Geno the trophy. Same address.....as all those other times!

Doomed.

 

[ERWUC65]

I would expect 14-16 points per game from Serrah, 20-23 points per game from Sarah, 18 - 22 points per game from Azzi, 10 - 12 points per game from Blanca, 10 - 12 points per game from KK, 10 - 12 points per game from Shade, and 6 - 8 points per game from Jana.......hard to predict the rest of the scoring since we don't know who's getting minutes.......as long as there are no serious injuries to Sarah, Serah, Azzi and KK, UConn will be just fine from a scoring standpoint.....

2024-2025 stats: Sarah 16.4, Azzi 13.6, Ash 7.7, KK 5.5, Blanca unknown, just sayin...