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I had already ruled Jazzy Davidson as not going to UConn, but this changes everything! In the past, she has had really good things to say about Geno. She was quoted as saying she “admires Geno and Tara”. So I’d say we have that going in our favor! In the past she has said that she wants a program with good academics and basketball and a good culture of the program. I think her top 6 reflects that pretty well, but hard to contend with UConn when it comes to good basketball and good program culture. Anyone else have any thoughts about Jazzy going to UConn? Or why she would choose another program over UConn?
Tara being Stanford Tara? Retired Tara? If that’s the case, I think we could be a front runner, but until she visits we’ll see.x.com
I had already ruled Jazzy Davidson as not going to UConn, but this changes everything! In the past, she has had really good things to say about Geno. She was quoted as saying she “admires Geno and Tara”. So I’d say we have that going in our favor! In the past she has said that she wants a program with good academics and basketball and a good culture of the program. I think her top 6 reflects that pretty well, but hard to contend with UConn when it comes to good basketball and good program culture. Anyone else have any thoughts about Jazzy going to UConn? Or why she would choose another program over UConn?
We’re losing Paige and Aubrey for sure next season right? How many spots do we have after they leave? 3?
Only Kaitlyn and Aubrey will be out of eligibility.
When you ask about any thoughts about Jazzy going to UConn, how could it not be also about some sort of lineup analysis? If you are speculating about a recruit, you are also speculating about a position of need or a position to add to make it stronger, are you not? Therefore, there is an implication that someone is going to get bumped, correct? And that you have done some sort of position anaylsis, correct?x.com
I had already ruled Jazzy Davidson as not going to UConn, but this changes everything! In the past, she has had really good things to say about Geno. She was quoted as saying she “admires Geno and Tara”. So I’d say we have that going in our favor! In the past she has said that she wants a program with good academics and basketball and a good culture of the program. I think her top 6 reflects that pretty well, but hard to contend with UConn when it comes to good basketball and good program culture. Anyone else have any thoughts about Jazzy going to UConn? Or why she would choose another program over UConn?
Given that in March Jonathan had a bit of a biting problem, a little fear might be a good thing.she's afraid of dogs?.........
I think you have the priority order correct if there can only be one, namely Lara first, mostly due to need. But if we have two then Lara and Jazzy is probably the best combo. The plan B or C is more limited if we miss on Lara, but if we can't get Jazzy, Maker or Prawl are decent options on the wing.
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I had already ruled Jazzy Davidson as not going to UConn, but this changes everything! In the past, she has had really good things to say about Geno. She was quoted as saying she “admires Geno and Tara”. So I’d say we have that going in our favor! In the past she has said that she wants a program with good academics and basketball and a good culture of the program. I think her top 6 reflects that pretty well, but hard to contend with UConn when it comes to good basketball and good program culture. Anyone else have any thoughts about Jazzy going to UConn? Or why she would choose another program over UConn?
Because she removed UConn from her list when it wasn’t clear if Geno would be there for her whole career, it makes me wonder if there are other aspects about Uconn that weren’t appealing to her. I understand wanting to go to Uconn specifically because of Geno, but to take them completely off your list because of the possibility Geno might leave at some point makes me question where we rank in her final schools. I am surprised that Stanford did not make her list (her social media made it seem like she was really interested in Stanford). But maybe Tara really was the draw for her, just like Geno is the draw to UConn. With that logic, I like our chances now.
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I dunno, I don’t think that’s a sign she didn’t like the school other than Geno. For an athlete like her who has a chance to play pros, obviously she’ll want the best coach. Jazzy could love UCONN as a community and as an education, but if the coach she wants isn’t there, it’s perfectly reasonable to check it off.
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LSU WBB Recruiting: Anyone heard any news on 6'4" C/F Awa Fam from Spain? - I know she has done zoom calls with LSU. Thought she would have started schedwww.tigerdroppings.com
Sportsengine publishes on one of its sites, a ranking of international players, as well as the NCAA College they have chosen. Of course, these rankings are always subjective, but this one is interesting nonetheless. The attached page is the 2024 Global Rankings. In second place we can see Clara Silva, for whom UConn had shown interest, but who eventually accepted the offer from the former Virginia Tech coach and went on to follow him with Kentucky. I'd just like to point out that some of the players on this list still seem to be available.
I'm particularly interested in Awa Fam (6'4) from Spain who turned 18 last month. The last publication I found with a possible move to the USA was a few months ago (see attachment), so I also think she should be higher up on this list. She was selected last year on the second all-star team of the U19 World Championship and is old enough to return next year. Tomorrow it's off to the U20 championship in which Gandy Malou-Mamel plays, so I've attached the match between Spain and Portugal, which kicks off tomorrow morning at 8.30am. It could also be an opportunity to see Ines, who also plays in this other European U20 championship.
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Between Makeer and Prawl, I'd lean towards Makeer currently. Length is one reason. Her instincts on the court is another. With Prawl being at IMG this past season, I haven't seen much compared to when she was in Canada. The upcoming FIBA U17 tournament will give UConn fans a chance to see them both in action.
I'm not going on scouting reports. I'm describing what I've seen in her games and speculating about how that will translate to D1. And I didn't say she was slow -- you may think so, but I think she's got good speed. This was on display in the recent FIBA games. I merely wanted to compare her to other Huskies who might play similar roles in the transition game. Is she as fast or as quick as Aubrey or Q? That's worth thinking about. Do you have an opinion on this, or will you merely quote scouting reports? I'd much rather hear your views in this thread.
This strikes me as a strange sentiment given the speed of both Kelis and Jazzy and the fact that Gandy is pretty mobile and quick for a 6'5" player. Haven't seen Lara play at all but I don't understand how adding players where 3/4 of them have at a minimum of above average speed for their position would make Uconn a "slow" team.
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Not surprised at all that she would change her mind based on Geno’s assurance that he would be her coach! When one looks at the championships, the culture, and the widely celebrated success of UConn players in the WNBA, he is the honey that attracts the bee! Of course, CD plays a big part in that as well, but I think most believe that she will go when he goes. If I were a highly ranked player who dreamed of playing at UConn, I too would like some assurance that he would be there to coach me!
