No she was not. She was a late discovery by UConn, but that is quite different from being a fall back player. Similarly, stars who are recruited late because they develop late are different from fall back players.I think Nika was sort of a last minute plan B. She worked out pretty good. I'm sure there is a big guard who can shoot the 3 and pass hiding somewhere in Europe waiting for Geno's call.....
Rumor has it that both UConn and Tenn are in the mix.Isn’t Okeke still hanging out there as a possibility too?
Raoul has UConn, Tenn listed as "finalists."Rumor has it that both UConn and Tenn are in the mix.
Poor us.Everyone needs to take a look at not next season but the year after. We do not have KK and Ashlynn. Ice and Ayanna have red shirt years but can also decide to leave if they want to. Jana because of age and International Ball can say bye.
That leaves: Kayleigh, Sarah, Allie, Morgan, Blanca, Kelis, Gandy and Olivia. Only eight players.
Say bye and what? Are we sure she isn't making a similar amount of money at UConn?Jana because of age and International Ball can say bye.
If you are good enough and confident enough. You aren’t concerned with competition at your position. You just beat them out and take the spot.I have been an Addison Bjorn fan for a while. The early signing period started yesterday and I was hoping for a sent autograph from her to UConn. Then I went to the game last night and Blanca played pretty well considering it was her first game. And, Morgan was moving around with a soft cast on her foot. Who knows if she will play this year or not. All three basically play the same position. Would Addison want to be a part of this group? I would bet now that Jerzy would be the better get…
Jana is an international player. Her ability to earn money is quite restricted unless Congress passes new legislation.Say bye and what? Are we sure she isn't making a similar amount of money at UConn?
I know the money isn't the same as the men's side of things, but other schools pay far more than the WNBA for star players.
Same thing with Okeke. People discuss her option to go pro -- but if it is money that interests her most, she might do better to go to the highest bidder in college.
The men's side of college basketball has dozens of European players that left pro leagues in Europe for more money in the US.Jana is an international player. Her ability to earn money is quite restricted unless Congress passes new legislation.
That wall is cracking. The last Tear Pao vs. US leads one to question whether the US can continue to prohibit international players from earning NIL based upon their visa status. No, it’s not a final decision, but the court has refused to grant the government summary judgment. So, the power may not depend on Congress. It MAY ultimately depend on the courts.Jana is an international player. Her ability to earn money is quite restricted unless Congress passes new legislation.
Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka, Kaleena Smith, GG Banks, and Haylen Ayers are the top 4 guards in the 2027 class. All have UConn offers except Banks at this point.With the early signing period coming to an end we got an outstanding post player in Olivia. It’s noon and names of two others are still out there. However, UConn will need Guards coming out of the 2027 Class. So who’s on deck that we need to start putting our comments into?
Bjorn is Texas. As a UConn fan, my takeaway is that I think this is good news for Morgan Cheli.