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Cuango said:
So, I guess we’re not interested in Timea Gardiner? Seems to me that if we’re not getting a 6’4” or above player, then the next best thing might be a 6’3” that shoots 40% from three! Of course, the fact that she has (I believe) two years left may eliminate her for us. I guess that answers my own question.

This does beg the question though, (I know Geno would not do this) but could a coach make a deal with a player that had multiple years of eligibility left, to play one year and then transfer away? Again, not suggesting it as it seems a bit sleazy but I am curious as to whether a coach could do it? Nothing would surprise me with this whole portal thing. People are experts at finding and taking advantage of loopholes in rules.
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Sluconn Husky said:
This only happens if Paige, Azzi, and CD all return and nobody transfers.
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True, but that is possible, and if we add a two year player and only one of above leaves or we get a transfer we would only have one 2025 spot. It would take two not coming back or leaving to have two 2025 additional spots. I feel like one additional 2025 recruit is a must and think our odds for a 4 are very good, probably Somfai, but there are a couple of other 4's we have a decent chance for as well.

Beyond a very good 4, I'm not sure if one more is critical or not, but we are still pursuing a wing I believe, but our chances for that might be better in 2026 along with maybe the big O. I also think we are at a point where everyone on the roster could make a contribution. Am I hoping all of Paige, Azzi and Caroline return? an easy yes for Paige and Azzi, Caroline probably too, but not as obvious. As for other players there is nobody I am hoping leaves either, they may want to if they don't get enough time, but every player at this point looks like they could be a positive contributor at least in a minor role.

The probabilities regarding number of spots is hard to predict, but guaranteeing that there would be at least one spot for Somfai or another very good 4 has a certain value, and I'm not sure if Karlen as an example isn't as good as Barker or Dauda anyway. They are all pretty close IMO, so why even potentially jeopardize a 2025 recruit that we could have for four years? anyway I know many may disagree but that's the way I see it.
 
Dugway said:
From a very reliable source, I heard that it is Lauren Betts, and she would be elated if Connecticut would consider her. True Story! :rolleyes:
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Lauren reposted Times Gardners commitment to UCLA on her Instagram story. And considering it’s just hours before the portal closes, I doubt this is true. But I would love to see her in a UConn jersey
 
EricLA said:
Literally ALL our post players have had serious season ending injuries in the past few years. Jana, Ayanna, Ice and Aubrey. There's no reason to think magically all 3 of them will be back and fully healthy for an entire year. I'll take any insurance Geno wants...
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Take out the insurance policy and add the last player. I believe Karlen would be a good fit.
 
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oldhusky said:
True, but that is possible, and if we add a two year player and only one of above leaves or we get a transfer we would only have one 2025 spot.


The probabilities regarding number of spots is hard to predict, but guaranteeing that there would be at least one spot for Somfai or another very good 4 has a certain value, and I'm not sure if Karlen as an example isn't as good as Barker or Dauda anyway. They are all pretty close IMO, so why even potentially jeopardize a 2025 recruit that we could have for four years? anyway I know many may disagree but that's the way I see it.
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If UConn gets a grad transfer then it doesn't take up a space in '25. Either way, UConn has the backcourt to compete for a title. They have talent but tons of question marks in the frontcourt. Clearly, UConn was not worried about a 2025 spot for a recruit when they went after Beers, and for good reason.
 
NW-MW said:
Paige and Liza go way back. I am pretty sure they played AAU together and if not they definitely played against each other in the Minnesota State tournament.
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In the game Paige did the jump ball with Liza, one of the announcers said Paige and Liza are good friends.
 
EricLA said:
Literally ALL our post players have had serious season ending injuries in the past few years. Jana, Ayanna, Ice and Aubrey. There's no reason to think magically all 3 of them will be back and fully healthy for an entire year. I'll take any insurance Geno wants...
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You have no choice but to take it.
 
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GenoWept said:
Lauren reposted Times Gardners commitment to UCLA on her Instagram story. And considering it’s just hours before the portal closes, I doubt this is true. But I would love to see her in a UConn jersey
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Ya, I picked the most prominent center in the women’s collegiate game, and failed at what I thought was an obvious joke about ‘a reliable source’ telling some schlub like me insider information. Betts is certainly not going to leave Hollywood, although yes, I do agree that it would be nice to have her on the team!

Cheers!
 
The team received Kaitlyn in lieu of Ines, a point guard, who transferred out. All things equal, that one will probably turn out for the best, but only time will tell.

The team also lost Amari to the transfer portal. That roster spot has yet to be filled. We will have to wait and see how that one plays out. But, I don’t think that Husky Nation should be disappointed if the team added either Dauda or Karlen.
 
According to an SC fan site, Dawn is after Dauda as well.
 
Perspective:

These two players played in the same conference, played the same power forward position, 2024 Stats:

Liza Karlen 17.7 Pts/game, 7.9 Reb/game, 2.1 AST/game, FG% 49.7

Aaliyah Edwards 17.6 Pts/game, 9.2 Reb/game, 2.1 AST/game, Can’t find %!!!
 
Dugway said:
Perspective:

These two players played in the same conference, played the same power forward position, 2024 Stats:

Liza Karlen 17.7 Pts/game, 7.9 Reb/game, 2.1 AST/game, FG% 49.7

Aaliyah Edwards 17.6 Pts/game, 9.2 Reb/game, 2.1 AST/game, Can’t find %!!!
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Karlen also shot 35.7% from 3-pt and 82.2% on FTs.

Edwards shot 59.3% on FG, 74.7% on FTs with no 3-pt taken.
 
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All this hand wringing and conjecture is maddening. Time for looking for scraps from the portal table is over. Perhaps it was fun to some just being in the mix and relish in the anticipation of reading the daily posts. I will repeat a comment I made days ago... that being that while the US has the greatest potential talent mix, it did not go unnoticed that 3 or 4 young international players were in the first round of the WNBA draft and that perhaps there is one (or more) bigs in THAT market AND... who knows more about that environment than Geno.
E.G. Jana. So, hope is NOT lost and rest assured the search continues...
 
Jackalope said:
Surprising, as her sister had committed to the Bruins. Hmmm.....

247sports.com

UCLA WBB: 2025 Five-Star Forward Sienna Betts Commits to the Bruins

The UCLA women's basketball team has received a commitment from five-star forward Sienna Betts.
247sports.com 247sports.com
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Jackalope said:
Surprising, as her sister had committed to the Bruins. Hmmm.....

247sports.com

UCLA WBB: 2025 Five-Star Forward Sienna Betts Commits to the Bruins

The UCLA women's basketball team has received a commitment from five-star forward Sienna Betts.
247sports.com 247sports.com
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I think Karlen would help our needs for this year ! I hope we go after her !
 
Dugway said:
Perspective:

These two players played in the same conference, played the same power forward position, 2024 Stats:

Liza Karlen 17.7 Pts/game, 7.9 Reb/game, 2.1 AST/game, FG% 49.7

Aaliyah Edwards 17.6 Pts/game, 9.2 Reb/game, 2.1 AST/game, Can’t find %!!!
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Karlen's a nice player. Edwards was an AA.

www.sports-reference.com

Liza Karlen College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Liza Karlen - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more
www.sports-reference.com www.sports-reference.com

www.sports-reference.com

Aaliyah Edwards College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Aaliyah Edwards - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more
www.sports-reference.com www.sports-reference.com
 
Dugway said:
Ya, I picked the most prominent center in the women’s collegiate game, and failed at what I thought was an obvious joke about ‘a reliable source’ telling some schlub like me insider information. Betts is certainly not going to leave Hollywood, although yes, I do agree that it would be nice to have her on the team!

Cheers!
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Fear not, a lot of people, including me, understood your wry humor because you used the :rolleyes: emoji. :-)
 
Well, is the Boneyard ready to move and stop the talk about other teams and their potential or a specific player who never was in the mix on this thread which if I can still read correctly was supposed to be ABOUT UCONN (ONLY).
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
Karlen's a nice player. Edwards was an AA.

www.sports-reference.com

Liza Karlen College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Liza Karlen - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more
www.sports-reference.com www.sports-reference.com

www.sports-reference.com

Aaliyah Edwards College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Aaliyah Edwards - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more
www.sports-reference.com www.sports-reference.com
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A great site for statistical comparisons with advanced stats that everyone should use because it is free. Herhoops.com also excellent but with a subscription.
 
Interesting fact, They measured the players height, in the final four, & some of the tall players, did not matched their reported heights !
 
BRS24 said:
www.courant.com

Can UConn women’s basketball still land a transfer portal post player? Three potential targets

After missing on Oregon State forward Raegan Beers, UConn women’s basketball has limited options as it looks for a transfer post player.
www.courant.com www.courant.com

Barker, Dauda, and Karlen listed. I'd take them in that order.
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I would reverse that order, mostly because of one year vs two, but regardless at this point I don't think we can be that picky. If any one of those three is ready to commit you take them. Without knowing details on the player's preferences, or who we are competing with, except that Dauda was supposedly contacted by 20 schools, we can't be sure we will get any of them.

In some ways getting the next tier player could be harder than pursuing Beers or Iriafen. They didn't have to worry about playing time or starting, and knew that wherever they went they would be on a championship contender. With this group the championship contender is a given with us, but their role is likely to be less than it was, and many players don't want that. The well is almost dry, so I just hope we get one of them and we see a Skim picture of a husky soon.
 
Dugway said:
Ya, I picked the most prominent center in the women’s collegiate game, and failed at what I thought was an obvious joke about ‘a reliable source’ telling some schlub like me insider information. Betts is certainly not going to leave Hollywood, although yes, I do agree that it would be nice to have her on the team!

Cheers!
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I can't believe some of the replies to your original post like it was real. Some people are so gullible:p
 
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