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Serah Williams played from 2019-2022 in the OSBA league in Canada for Niagara prep. The same league in which Aaliyah Edwards played. In my opinion, the OSBA is the league that offers the best level of competition in Canada, even though Niagara Prep and Fort Erie have decided to play as independents this season.

Niaga Prep coach Dave Picton spotted her in the summer of 2019 with Canada Elite, and convinced her to join his team at Niagara Prep for the next three seasons. Her teammate was Emma Koabel, also in her third NCAA season with Duke. She was invited to the Basketball Canada camp in 2022 to form the team that would participate in that year's U18 Americas Championship. I don't believe she's a Canadian citizen, and I think it's quite possible that she didn't apply, since there was no follow-up, even for the following year's U19 World Championship. On the official Niagara prep website, the profile of the team members was posted and I remember that she was considered a very good student, with excellent academic results.

Serah has developed very well, excelling at standing out with the right passing angles to be well fed inside. Attached are recent highlights, her wikipedia page and the invitation from Basketball Canada. Unfortunately, the Niagara prep website is no longer online at this time.

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Serah Williams - Wikipedia

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48 athletes invited to Women’s High Performance National Team Age-Group Assessment Camp in Toronto

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I suppose it is kosher to discuss potential incoming transfers of players who announced they are transferring and are officially in the portal. Correct? In a separate forum, I learned that former Husky national champion Missy Rose's niece Rachael Rose, is in the portal. Seems to have some similar characteristics with Kaitlyn.
 
bschwartz said:
I suppose it is kosher to discuss potential incoming transfers of players who announced they are transferring and are officially in the portal. Correct? In a separate forum, I learned that former Husky national champion Missy Rose's niece Rachael Rose, is in the portal. Seems to have some similar characteristics with Kaitlyn.
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Works for me! We need another point guard. She doesn’t need to be a starter. But, being a senior helps a bunch towards recruiting. Plus, she is family just like Nika’s sister.
 
With Azzi announcing her return there is only one spot currently open. Will it be a high school graduate. A portal player. Or just an empty seat. Time will tell.
 
I think if it is a difference maker that could likely play ahead of a current projected rotation player you certainly go for it. Williams is probably in that category and also at a position of need. Beyond that, if another spot became available after seasons end, you also have to consider the opportunity cost, if they have more than one year remaining.
 
oldhusky said:
I think if it is a difference maker that could likely play ahead of a current projected rotation player you certainly go for it. Williams is probably in that category and also at a position of need. Beyond that, if another spot became available after seasons end, you also have to consider the opportunity cost, if they have more than one year remaining.
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Right, but exceptions would be made for a big-time player. That's why UConn went after Beers with two years remaining. Always take the more sure thing over potential, especially when you're aiming to win a title.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Right, but exceptions would be made for a big-time player. That's why UConn went after Beers with two years remaining. Always take the more sure thing over potential, especially when you're aiming to win a title.
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Right now we have one spot. A legit post player should fill that need and is hopefully a grad student or to be senior. With Azzi returning that gives us another ball handler. But, I would still like to see another point guard on the squad. With the portal you never know who is going to jump in or when. Geno tried to get a post last year what was it three times and failed. Hopefully we hook one up this year. Remember that the 2026 Class is loaded with talent. We should have two for sure scholarships available and possibly three.
 
With the portal now being an open invitational does time spent on high school recruiting even matter anymore? I know that’s not true but at some point it will be. At least for some programs.
 
According to the calendar, the regular signing period begins April 16. Perhaps some commitments will come soon thereafter.
 
Jayla Forbes UCONN POI, Current Sophomore at Montverde
Academy. Jayla is a center, listed on the Monteverde roster as 6' 7", #32.
She is from Alabaster, Ala. This year she was a First Team All-SIAA
player (2024-2025) (SIAA = Sunshine Independent Athletic Association). Ms. Forbes
averaged 22.7 ppg,15.1 rebounds/game, with 3.1 blocks per game. Her
field goal percentage was 59% and she recorded 17 double doubles. I
noted the UCONN POI report somewhere in the Boneyard and checked her
Bio and stats. REF: Monteverde Academy Girls BB webpage.
 
Zarathustra said:
Jayla Forbes UCONN POI, Current Sophomore at Montverde
Academy. Jayla is a center, listed on the Monteverde roster as 6' 7", #32.
She is from Alabaster, Ala. This year she was a First Team All-SIAA
player (2024-2025) (SIAA = Sunshine Independent Athletic Association). Ms. Forbes
averaged 22.7 ppg,15.1 rebounds/game, with 3.1 blocks per game. Her
field goal percentage was 59% and she recorded 17 double doubles. I
noted the UCONN POI report somewhere in the Boneyard and checked her
Bio and stats. REF: Monteverde Academy Girls BB webpage.
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Looks more like 6-5.

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Jayla Forbes on Instagram: "1 of 30"

284 likes, 19 comments - jayla.forbes27 on March 25, 2025: "1 of 30".
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With Q leaving that opened up a third spot on the roster for potentially adding a player this year and for next. This opens the doors for Kate Harpring, Jerzy Robinson and Olivia Vukosa if they wish to commit. As stated countless times the Class of 2026 is loaded with talent. I would love to add Addison Bjorn too. However at this time the space isn’t there. Some posts have mentioned Kayleigh Heckel as a possible addition to the team. If she does choose to return to the Northeast then an additional player would need to enter the portal or graduate next season. Still a lot going on until the end of the month.
 
Harpring is not coming to UCONN! Trust me! She might visit but she won’t be a Husky! It’s heavily speculated that Robinson wants to stay on the west coast. Things could change but that’s been the rumor for a while on her and it hasn’t really changed. Vukosa is a possibility.
 
HuskyFan1125 said:
Harpring is not coming to UCONN! Trust me! She might visit but she won’t be a Husky! It’s heavily speculated that Robinson wants to stay on the west coast. Things could change but that’s been the rumor for a while on her and it hasn’t really changed. Vukosa is a possibility.
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If Harpring not coming to UConn is true then Geno and staff really need ti change direction if they have already not done so. A leader a point guard running the UConn can be overwhelming. Off the top of my head I believe that Sue Bird and Crystal Dangerfield were the only two to do so. I may be wrong here.

A lot of people in various threads have pointed out that returning players other than KK Arnold can handle the ball. Those would be Azzi Fudd a natural shooter. Morgan Cheli a point forward. Or Kelis Fisher one of our recruits that’s coming in this season. If the staff isn’t pursuing a PG for this coming season then I would hope that all interest is on Kaleena Smith the current #1 player in the Class of 2027.

The UConn staff has a bunch going on right now. The Championship Parade is this afternoon. The WNBA Draft is tomorrow night.

I know that the staffs eyes are never off of the portal. But, it’s time to fill in small holes on the team. Another post player and a Point Guard. Even if it’s only for one season. The Staff has been successful in finding these players and getting them involved with the system.
 
ConnMotors said:
If Harpring not coming to UConn is true then Geno and staff really need ti change direction if they have already not done so. A leader a point guard running the UConn can be overwhelming. Off the top of my head I believe that Sue Bird and Crystal Dangerfield were the only two to do so. I may be wrong here.

A lot of people in various threads have pointed out that returning players other than KK Arnold can handle the ball. Those would be Azzi Fudd a natural shooter. Morgan Cheli a point forward. Or Kelis Fisher one of our recruits that’s coming in this season. If the staff isn’t pursuing a PG for this coming season then I would hope that all interest is on Kaleena Smith the current #1 player in the Class of 2027.

The UConn staff has a bunch going on right now. The Championship Parade is this afternoon. The WNBA Draft is tomorrow night.

I know that the staffs eyes are never off of the portal. But, it’s time to fill in small holes on the team. Another post player and a Point Guard. Even if it’s only for one season. The Staff has been successful in finding these players and getting them involved with the system.
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I think Nika and Moriah had a pretty good year, maybe Renee and Bria, but it if there is a culture fitting upgrade out there you have to take it.
 
LSU is putting the full-court press to get Serah Williams on board with her official 2-day visit. I've read that Kim is pulling out all the stops and Flau'Jae is recruiting her hard. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is the latest about what UCONN has done or will do to try to get Serah to come to UCONN? She seems like the perfect frontcourt fit to help us to another natty
 
CGK said:
LSU is putting the full-court press to get Serah Williams on board with her official 2-day visit. I've read that Kim is pulling out all the stops and Flau'Jae is recruiting her hard. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is the latest about what UCONN has done or will do to try to get Serah to come to UCONN? She seems like the perfect frontcourt fit to help us to another natty
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We don't know. Typically, UConn is tight lipped on recruiting activities, and not a lot gets posted on social media until after it happens, or when a transfer commits and/or signs. The program generally eschews the spotlight and just does its job.
 
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