The 2nd highest rated class of 2020 ......and then there were two.

[#12in21]

It’s officially official: The UConn women’s basketball program has signed five members of its 2020 signing class, the school announced Wednesday. Paige Bueckers, Mir McLean, Aaliyah Edwards, Nika Muhl, and Piath Gabriel had all previously announced their verbal commitments to UConn. But with the early signing period beginning Nov. 13 and ending Tuesday, each recruit was finally able to sign her national letter of intent, setting into stone her college choice. (from The Hartford Currant)

Aaliyah Edwards and Nika Muhl are two of the most competitive players to suit up for the UConn women’s basketball team in years, according to Geno Auriemma. “These are two kids,” the Hall of Fame coach explained Thursday on Zoom, “that are really exceptionally physical and intense and play really hard. They want to try to win every single thing that they do.” (Geno quote from CT insider interview 11/20/20)

And what a duo they have been this season! Both in contention for player of the year awards in their respective positions, both garnering personal recognition, showing exceptional leadership and playing their best basketball of their college careers while living into the prophetic words Geno spoke above. And they aren't nearly done with their junior campaigns. There is one goal left this season and you can be sure these two will be key to achieving it. I for one have no doubt they are up for the challenge.

 

[Aluminny69]

There must be a period of adjustment to losing for all the great players. I'm pretty sure players like DT, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Brianna Stewart all lost more games in their first season in the WNBA than they did in eight years of High School and College basketball.

That's Real Life.

 

[Topdawg]

And then there were three! We still have Paige! i am looking forward to the trio playing next season.

 

[Geew1992]

Where’s the dislike button

 

[Bama fan]

Where’s the dislike button

You are now forced to reply if you dislike, and sometimes that does not go well. Just reply with a Ha Ha to be safe.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Though we lost 2 members of the class, we still have great players remaining:

One was the first freshman NPOY and, when healthy, is THE best player in college. She will be back for at least one more year.

One looks like an All-American this year and has already won multiple MOP trophies. She's also an Olympian.

One is a 2-time DPOY in the Big East and has led the nation in assists most of the season. She broke the great Sue Bird's season record.

A stellar recruiting class!

 

[Blond D.]

Where’s the dislike button

I guess you have to go with the WHAT THE HECK!??!! button