Should Aubrey be redshirted?

[da60]

We all love Aubrey, happy birthday! Unfortunately she has missed so much practice because of unfortunate injuries. She brings so much energy to the game.
With our current depth I envision a difficult period to get her on the floor. I don’t know her academic ambitions, but UConn has a fine graduate school & a year off and practice w/Geno/CD & staff should do her a lot of good. If she returns stronger & better next season, all the better for her and team. She seems like a great person & I wish her all the best.

 

[itsasport]

With the seniors leaving. she will a lot more valuable next year. But, she has defensive skills that made a huge impact on some important games last year. The healing of the injury will probably be the deciding factor.

 

[EricLA]

I'm sure Aubrey, her family, and the coaches will discuss it. I have no doubt they will all help her decide to do what is is in her, and the teams' best interest...

I assume ultimately it will come down to how long the injury will last and how long it will take her to get back into peak physical shape...

 

[Blakeon18]

While she is currently a junior...as I understand it...due to covid making last year a 'free' year
athletically she can have 2 more years of eligibility after this season even if she is not red-shirted.
Correct?

 

[MD#12Fan]

While she is currently a junior...as I understand it...due to covid making last year a 'free' year
athletically she can have 2 more years of eligibility after this season even if she is not red-shirted.
Correct?

That's what I thought too.

 

[CL82]

I'm sure Aubrey, her family, and the coaches will discuss it. I have no doubt they will all help her decide to do what is is in her, and the teams' best interest...

I assume ultimately it will come down to how long the injury will last and how long it will take her to get back into peak physical shape...

Agree. Personally, I think she would benefit from it as she will be playing catch-up all this year. Her athleticism is already crazy. Another year is just going to help her improve her physicality.

 

[Charliebball]

perhaps we should all wait and see how long it takes for her injury to heal...........right now nobody has any idea.........

 

[UConnCat]

It’s Nov 6. No one here has any idea how long she’ll be sidelined. Let this play out.

 

[Boreifs]

No one red shirts any more, particularly with the extra Covid year. She seems to be an ideal candidate for taking advantage of that extra year, though.

 

[stamfordhusky]

We all love Aubrey, happy birthday! Unfortunately she has missed so much practice because of unfortunate injuries. She brings so much energy to the game.
With our current depth I envision a difficult period to get her on the floor. I don’t know her academic ambitions, but UConn has a fine graduate school & a year off and practice w/Geno/CD & staff should do her a lot of good. If she returns stronger & better next season, all the better for her and team. She seems like a great person & I wish her all the best.

She already has a free year next year since the 2020-21 season didn't count. No need to make any decisions now.

 

[Aluminny69]

While she is currently a junior...as I understand it...due to covid making last year a 'free' year
athletically she can have 2 more years of eligibility after this season even if she is not red-shirted.
Correct?

So that means she can play limited time this year, and still have two years left. What does red-shirting buy her? Does anyone see her staying TWO years after her graduation?

 

[cwaduke]

If she's not ready in 2 to 3 months, redshirt gives everyone more options.

 

[Geew1992]

While she is currently a junior...as I understand it...due to covid making last year a 'free' year
athletically she can have 2 more years of eligibility after this season even if she is not red-shirted.
Correct?

Correct. No need for her to redshirt

 

[BBallF]

So that means she can play limited time this year, and still have two years left. What does red-shirting buy her? Does anyone see her staying TWO years after her graduation?

Exactly. If her ankle doesn't heal, she can still be with the team in a boot. Hey she's young, only turning 19 today. She has 2 years of eligibility after this year anyway. Even if she plays 1/2 a season it is still a freebee.

 

[oldhusky]

Too soon for a decision. She has an extra year option regardless. It appears we don't know how long it will be, but we mostly need her for the tournament, if she is ready by then, no need to red-shirt, and if she isn't ,the red-shirt decision could be made later in the season.

I also think the logic that she will have more opportunities next year is flawed. True there are several seniors, but only one is a big (Liv), two bigs are coming next year (Ayanna and Ice) and Dorka sounds like she wants to be here for two years. If she can play more like a 3 maybe, but as a 4 the competition looks to be greater next year.

Hope you get production out of her this year, and only consider a red-shirt if it looks like she will miss the whole year IMO.

 

[BBallF]

Just looked at NCAA rules. She can redshirt if she competes in less than 30% of the season. I don't think it has to do with actual games played but availability. There also was an article that said new legislation would limit the player to 6-8 games but I do not know if it passed. I think this whole thing is moot. It's an ankle sprain. She probably should stay an extra year anyway. It's such an opportunity. Play for the best coaching staff for a national championship every year, improve your game, and get a master's for free. I keep saying the light is going to go with her one day. She is a very young junior, just turning 19. She doesn't have any limits as far as I can see.

 

[BostonBay]

Audrey & Saylor both might be good candidates. Especially Saylor. Even at 100%, she would have a tough time getting minutes. Dont want to mess with a broken back.