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U17 and U18 recruiting target observations

Charliebball said:
She's clearly one of a kind!!

Raoul‏@Raoul_000
WBB: Auburn nets a 2017 commitment from Unique Thompson, 6-2 F, Faith Academy (Mobile, AL) http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/09/faith_academy_senior_forward_u.html…

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8:46 PM - 18 Sep 2016
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I thought she had a twin...Monique.
 
easttexastrash said:
One?! Turn off your computer for a few days if Walker lands anywhere but Storrs.
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LOL, I'm really gonna enjoy the fallout from this decision. There will be some GREAT reading on a few message boards.
 
SCGamecock said:
LOL, I'm really gonna enjoy the fallout from this decision. There will be some GREAT reading on a few message boards.
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No fallout here, because if she picks one of the other 2. That school can brag about winning the recruiting war for her. While up here at Connecticut no bragging just winning National Championships!
 
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Charliebball said:
Aquira DeCosta cut UConn, ND and MD from her list...would love to know her thought process



Decided to cut it down to 14 I highly appreciate everyone for helping me out throughout this process
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The weather? Seriously. Proximity to home in the case of UConn and Md.
 
easttexastrash said:
One?! Turn off your computer for a few days if Walker lands anywhere but Storrs.
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There's not going to be much to complain about if she chooses one of the two other schools.........UConn clearly showed how interested they were and I'm sure they gave her an honest assessment of what her future could be like over the next four years............if she's willing to work harder then she ever has in her life to maximize her potential and if she wants to be a part of the greatest program in women's college basketball her choice is clear............................ if she has other priorities (and that is her absolute right) then so be it.........I will wish her well and eventually cheer for her in international competitions....................if she makes it that far!!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
Charliebball said:
There's not going to be much to complain about if she chooses one of the two other schools....UConn clearly showed how interested they were and I'm sure they gave her an honest assessment of what her future could be like over the next four years..if she's willing to work harder then she ever has in her life to maximize her potential and if she wants to be a part of the greatest program in women's college basketball her choice is clear........ if she has other priorities (and that is her absolute right) then so be it....I will wish her well and eventually cheer for her in international competitions.....if she makes it that far!!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
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Coincidentally ...;) ... I'll be heading west on Rte. 80 this Friday to go to one of those other two schools and attend, like Ms. Walker and Ms. Westbrook (and maybe a person or two we don't know about) the Duke/ND football game. The place we tailgate on Saturday morning/afternoon is just outside of the Joyce Center, home of the Basketball arena, and I've wandered into coaches taking recruits/commits on a few occasions.

I agree with you, however: coaches and campuses (in their own way) make their pitch and then -- hopefully -- the commit's priorities (mind) and gut take over. We'll see.

In the meantime play ball! Hope to see a Men's soccer game vs. Syracuse in addition to the football game.
 
Dillon77 said:
Coincidentally ...;) ... I'll be heading west on Rte. 80 this Friday to go to one of those other two schools and attend, like Ms. Walker and Ms. Westbrook (and maybe a person or two we don't know about) the Duke/ND football game. The place we tailgate on Saturday morning/afternoon is just outside of the Joyce Center, home of the Basketball arena, and I've wandered into coaches taking recruits/commits on a few occasions.

I agree with you, however: coaches and campuses (in their own way) make their pitch and then -- hopefully -- the commit's priorities (mind) and gut take over. We'll see.

In the meantime play ball! Hope to see a Men's soccer game vs. Syracuse in addition to the football game.
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How long of a drive is that from NJ? I would guess 10 -12 hours...................A big weekend for you guys for sure.............despite your record, that football game should be a wipe out........kind of like the women's basketball game between the same 2 teams will be this winter
 
Charliebball said:
How long of a drive is that from NJ? I would guess 10 -12 hours....A big weekend for you guys for sure...despite your record, that football game should be a wipe out...kind of like the women's basketball game between the same 2 teams will be this winter
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Should make it in 10 to 11 hours depending on stops, weather, etc. Given that South Bend is still in the Eastern time zone, we'll still have time to hit campus on Friday afternoon in the daytime. It will be a fun gathering under any football circumstances...a bunch of my friends from "way back when" and from all over the place (Midwest, Texas, Florida, NJ, NYC) come year in, year out to get together. Should be fun, weather notwithstanding.

As for the Dookie b-ball game, yeah, that's one I'm excited to see on our home court. Love Greenwell but that coach.....even when she was at MSU, you liked to beat her team.
 
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SCGamecock said:
LOL, I'm really gonna enjoy the fallout from this decision. There will be some GREAT reading on a few message boards.
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There is one thing you would have enjoyed more, namely having the Gamecocks in the conversation. Though I do understand the pleasure of just watching a horse race when you don't have any money down.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
There is one thing you would have enjoyed more, namely having the Gamecocks in the conversation. Though I do understand the pleasure of just watching a horse race when you don't have any money down.
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My stress level is much lower knowing that Baylor has no chance at Walker. My stress level will be much higher when Baylor has to face Walker, wherever she may go. Watching her at Texas for four years would be both entertaining and painful.

If Walker were to choose Texas I think that they may very well win another NC, which would be an incredible accomplishment for Aston and I would be happy to see that program return to that caliber. I grew up a Texas fan and loved Conradt and the classiness that she brought to the game, much like Marsha Shart at TTU and Pat Summitt. The firing of Conradt and hiring of GG, IMO, was a horrible chapter in that program's history and Aston brought the program back to one that the UT fans can be proud of again.
 
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The fact that Walker still has Texas on her list should worry both UCONN and Notre Dame. There is every reason for her to choose UCONN and Notre Dame if she wants to go to a program that is almost guaranteed to get her to a FF. For her to be considering UT, who has not been to a FF in quite a while, tells me that she really likes what she see there and there may be that gut feeling that it is the place for her to be.
 
easttexastrash said:
The fact that Walker still has Texas on her list should worry both UCONN and Notre Dame. There is every reason for her to choose UCONN and Notre Dame if she wants to go to a program that is almost guaranteed to get her to a FF. For her to be considering UT, who has not been to a FF in quite a while, tells me that she really likes what she see there and there may be that gut feeling that it is the place for her to be.
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Austin is the most fun college town of the three that's for sure.............the UT program is clearly on the rise so if I were a Baylor fan I would be watching with great interest................both teams have a huge built in recruiting advantage right now with the massive amount of b'ball talent in the state............the Northeastern US simply can't compete at this time.................UConn will just have to "borrow" a few of the more adventurous Texas players every now and again............
 
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Walker with Holmes for 3 years would be scary good. Throw in the highly rated guards they have (Atkins 2014, Higgs 2015, Sutton 2016, Patterson 2017), and all they really need a good C, and Texas has tons of those in the 2018 class (will play 2 years with Walker/Holmes, and 3 with Walker).
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
There is one thing you would have enjoyed more, namely having the Gamecocks in the conversation. Though I do understand the pleasure of just watching a horse race when you don't have any money down.
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Well of course. Being in the hunt for the top recruit is always preferred, now on the other hand, I could do without the stress that comes with anticipating that top recruits decision. I remember feeling nauseous the entire day A'ja was making her decision between UConn, SC and others. The anticipation of waiting for that decision is the worst, so for that, I do not envy you all..

I'm not completely out of the woods though, Evina Westbrook (the #2 recruit) is still considering SC among many and the anticipation for her decision is wearing on me. Though it's not as bad as Wilson's because I don't really expect SC to land Westbrook. I don't doubt Dawn's ability to recruit but Westbrook has a 6 great programs as her finalists and all of them can build future classes around a player like her.

We're in the mix early for the current #1 players in the 2018 (Nelson-Ododa) and 2019 (Brunelle) classes.. and I think we'll be there in the end for both so I'm enjoying the lack of stress while I can.
 
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SCGamecock said:
Well of course. Being in the hunt for the top recruit is always preferred, now on the other hand, I could do without the stress that comes with anticipating that top recruits decision. I remember feeling nauseous the entire day A'ja was making her decision between UConn, SC and others. The anticipation of waiting for that decision is the worst, so for that, I do not envy you all..

I'm not completely out of the woods though, Evina Westbrook (the #2 recruit) is still considering SC among many and the anticipation for her decision is wearing on me. Though it's not as bad as Wilson's because I don't really expect SC to land Westbrook. I don't doubt Dawn's ability to recruit but Westbrook has a 6 great programs as her finalists and all of them can build future classes around a player like her.

We're in the mix early for the current #1 players in the 2018 (Nelson-Ododa) and 2019 (Brunelle) classes.. and I think we'll be there in the end for both so I'm enjoying the lack of stress while I can.
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Well, never say never SCG. This unattributed photo from another board could offer comfort:

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HuskyFan1125 said:
Is it me or do they coaches look like Westbrook told them "no way" right before they snapped this pic?
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I find it strange that these schools would ask an undecided recruit to model one of their uniforms before even agreeing to go to that school................ Frankly that would be a turn-off for me if I was a recruit with multiple visits in front of me...........don't think you'll ever see UConn doing that.......a T-shirt maybe but not a uniform!!!!!!!!
 
I think our South Carolina friends was thinking they were getting a 4th commit for 2017. Looks like it's so.

Raoul ‏@Raoul_000
South Carolina WBB with 2017 commit #4—Bianca Jackson, 5-11 W, Brewbaker Tech Magnet HS (Montgomery, AL); espnW #54
 
HuskyFan1125 said:
I think our South Carolina friends was thinking they were getting a 4th commit for 2017. Looks like it's so.

Raoul ‏@Raoul_000
South Carolina WBB with 2017 commit #4—Bianca Jackson, 5-11 W, Brewbaker Tech Magnet HS (Montgomery, AL); espnW #54
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I thought she axed us from her finalists!

Dawn is so sneaky! :D

I swear I have no idea what's going on anymore.
 
stwainfan said:
How many more can SC take?
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Without pulling a "Louisville"?

Only one more.

We may wrap it up here though. Unless the big one decides to jump onboard too.
 
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easttexastrash said:
The fact that Walker still has Texas on her list should worry both UCONN and Notre Dame. There is every reason for her to choose UCONN and Notre Dame if she wants to go to a program that is almost guaranteed to get her to a FF. For her to be considering UT, who has not been to a FF in quite a while, tells me that she really likes what she see there and there may be that gut feeling that it is the place for her to be.
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I think Megan is intrigued by the thought of 1) Being the one. 2) Being the one who brings a long wanted championship to Texas. It's been a long time for the entire sports program. 3) Being the one who finally beats the Hated Husky's.
 
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