UConn Recruit speculation

[Notyetready]

As good as Strong is, and she is very good, I actually think that Arianna has a greater upside.

Totally agree. Maybe even more of a now side. She is smooth, a shotblocker, and adept shooter. She seems really smart in both a basketball way and in a real life way. I feel she is a big, underated catch. Morgan is too.

 

[Panthers]

The UNC board seems to think Strong has committed to UConn and didn't even acknowledge LSU as a potential landing spot for her. I don't know what to think now.

I go on the UNC board, and I can tell you they are 0 insiders over there. They come on the Boneyard, and X to get info. So I wouldn't put much stock into what anyone has to say regarding a particular recruit

 

[visitingcock]

And how is Edwards "South Carolina's"? Edwards is free to listen to anyone and Mulkey doesn't need Staley's permission to recruit anyone who hasn't signed a LOI.

Yeah. Her family is very close to our program/school but , if she was all wrapped up, she would have committed long ago. I do think we’ve always had a sentimental edge but this is as serious as business.

I look on Stanford as the logical choice for her. But, if LSU really is offering a half million, the logic changes.

I go on the UNC board, and I can tell you they are 0 insiders over there. They come on the Boneyard, and X to get info. So I wouldn't put much stock into what anyone has to say regarding a particular recruit

I don’t believe in “insiders” . Some observers may have better positioning than others, but I don’t think good (like Geno, Kim or Dawn) coaches allow anybody close to their programs to leak very much of value.

Who had any insider knowledge about Qadence or Sahnya Jah before they committed last year? They were unknown to our fanbases and pundits.

 

[HuskyNan]

Yeah. Her family is very close to our program/school but , if she was all wrapped up, she would have committed long ago. I do think we’ve always had a sentimental edge but this is as serious as business.

I look on Stanford as the logical choice for her. But, if LSU really is offering a half million, the logic changes.

I don’t believe in “insiders” . Some observers may have better positioning than others, but I don’t think good (like Geno, Kim or Dawn) coaches allow anybody close to their programs to leak very much of value.

Who had any insider knowledge about Qadence or Sahnya Jah before they committed last year? They were unknown to our fanbases and pundits.

 

[HuskylnSC]

And how is Edwards "South Carolina's"? Edwards is free to listen to anyone and Mulkey doesn't need Staley's permission to recruit anyone who hasn't signed a LOI.

I've lived in South Carolina for 30 years. And it is a different culture than what I experienced growing up in Connecticut. There is a much greater sense of being a South Carolinian than there is a resident of Connecticut. (The epitaph 'Little Carolina' stings deeply.)The draw to the state school is almost palpable. It is very difficult for any teenage athlete to turn away from the State School. In some cases it is viewed as almost traitorous. It would be very difficult for any teenager to disappoint extended family and friends.

 

[UCONNRPh]

It would be great if Sarah Strong commits to UConn and I see her at the NC State game in Raleigh next Sunday. Sanford is only 45 minutes away from campus. I'm sure she'd go.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Yeah. Her family is very close to our program/school but , if she was all wrapped up, she would have committed long ago. I do think we’ve always had a sentimental edge but this is as serious as business.

I look on Stanford as the logical choice for her. But, if LSU really is offering a half million, the logic changes.

I don’t believe in “insiders” . Some observers may have better positioning than others, but I don’t think good (like Geno, Kim or Dawn) coaches allow anybody close to their programs to leak very much of value.

Who had any insider knowledge about Qadence or Sahnya Jah before they committed last year? They were unknown to our fanbases and pundits.

Insiders typically have relationships in the players side. So parents AAU/high school coaches etc. at least in my experience.

 

[triaddukefan]

I've lived in South Carolina for 30 years. And it is a different culture than what I experienced growing up in Connecticut. There is a much greater sense of being a South Carolinian than there is a resident of Connecticut. (The epitaph 'Little Carolina' stings deeply.)The draw to the state school is almost palpable. It is very difficult for any teenage athlete to turn away from the State School. In some cases it is viewed as almost traitorous. It would be very difficult for any teenager to disappoint extended family and friends.

Well they are Little Carolina. They need to suck it up and deal with it. I would say more, but i don't want to get banned before the season starts.

 

[visitingcock]

Well they are Little Carolina. They need to suck it up and deal with it. I would say more, but i don't want to get banned before the season starts.

Speaking of “sucking it up”, you must love you some powder blue “ Big” Carolina.

BTW, how does the daughter of an NC State basketball player let his daughter even think about playing for Un Carolina?

 

[HuskylnSC]

Speaking of “sucking it up”, you must love you some powder blue “ Big” Carolina.

BTW, how does the daughter of an NC State basketball player let his daughter even think about playing for Un Carolina?

And @visitingcock rides to the defense!. I knew you were coming.

 

[Dezoworld]

Hope AR and Strong don't be another Cooper Flagg and Pat N. Losing 2 front court players will be a big deal going into next year

 

[triaddukefan]

Speaking of “sucking it up”, you must love you some powder blue “ Big” Carolina.

BTW, how does the daughter of an NC State basketball player let his daughter even think about playing for Un Carolina?

 

[Boreifs]

Speaking of “sucking it up”, you must love you some powder blue “ Big” Carolina.

BTW, how does the daughter of an NC State basketball player let his daughter even think about playing for Un Carolina?

The mother went to Harvard and works for the Celtics; that’s how.

 

[Ladeeeeda]

The mother went to Harvard and works for the Celtics; that’s how.

Lol...If those factors were reasons, she would be going to Duke.

 

[triaddukefan]

Lol...If those factors were reasons, she would be going to Duke.

I said on here in August of 2022.. If she wanted a combination of her parents Alma Maters the only choice would be Duke. So obviously she wants something different.

 

[FormerCTrez]

Well they are Little Carolina. They need to suck it up and deal with it. I would say more, but i don't want to get banned before the season starts.

Lol Triad. You’re making me choke on my breakfast before church, but I think it’s my fault. I should’ve known not to read your post at this time. Anyway, I’m excited that the BB season is here, and I’m looking forward to reading your posts. Keep them coming. All the best to your team, except if/when they play my team. Go UConn! Go Huskies!

 

[Charliebball]

Totally agree. Maybe even more of a now side. She is smooth, a shotblocker, and adept shooter. She seems really smart in both a basketball way and in a real life way. I feel she is a big, underated catch. Morgan is too.

there's very little that Strong doesn't excel at............she can score at all levels, is an adroit passer, and cleans the boards........not getting her would be a major disappointment.....

 

[Zarathustra]

Just saw the film clip on Maddyn Greenway on the recruitment thread. So... to
"speculate" in the correct blog area...... WOW!
She had over 2,000 points before going into her sophomore year. She started
playing in the seventh grade at Providence Academy in Minnesota. She
was (at one time) averaging 24.3 ppg. for her H.S. career. She is 5'8" and has had unofficial
visits to IOWA, Wisconsin, and others. Some interest and some offers have
been expressed by IOWA, Minnesota, Creighton, Michigan, Iowa State,
Wisconsin, Maryland, and South Dakota State. The best overview that
I saw was on the UCLA website.
My Speculation: how many offers will she have if she grows 2 - 4 inches!!
Dad played for IOWA and THE VIKINGS (football). Does anyone know
about the possibility/depth of UCONN interest? Or is she still too young or
too short?

 

[hoopsdiva]

Does anyone know when either Sarah or Arianna intend to announce their commitment and sign their LOI? I know the signings won't be any time before November 8, but I believe they have a full week in the early signing period. Seems to me that we used to see announcements for when the announcement would be, either I'm out of the loop these days or pre-announcements are no longer as much of a thing.

 

[Hayven]

Sarah is following Kim, LSU team page, and most LSU players on insta. This can’t be said with UConn. I think we lose the #1 recruit to Kim again. I’ll believe this until she announces, so it doesn’t make a big of a hit to the morale

 

[cohenzone]

The UNC board seems to think Strong has committed to UConn and didn't even acknowledge LSU as a potential landing spot for her. I don't know what to think now.

Don’t pay attention to anything.

 

[SportsFan92]

Does this confirm Sarah’s commitment.. why wouldn't she follow Kim? LSU? Most of the players? She visited them on her official visit… she formed a relationship with them .. everyone follows everyone.. many pass recruits followed UConn but ended up somewhere else.. it’s social media!!! Why do we continue to go on players pages and stalk there instagrams , twitters .. I only posted this image because I wanted to respond to all this nonsense!! These are teenagers they follow everyone … she comes to UConn awesome she doesn’t we move on!!!!

 

[triaddukefan]

The UNC board seems to think Strong has committed to UConn and didn't even acknowledge LSU as a potential landing spot for her. I don't know what to think now.

I know you shouldn't pay attention to anything you read over there. My advice would be to avoid that board all together. My non-biased opinion if course.

 

[visitingcock]

Does this confirm Sarah’s commitment.. why wouldn't she follow Kim? LSU? Most of the players? She visited them on her official visit… she formed a relationship with them .. everyone follows everyone.. many pass recruits followed UConn but ended up somewhere else.. it’s social media!!! Why do we continue to go on players pages and stalk there instagrams , twitters .. I only posted this image because I wanted to respond to all this nonsense!! These are teenagers they follow everyone … she comes to UConn awesome she doesn’t we move on!!!!

Tea leaves are addictive

 

[Nolefan]

Tea leaves are addictive

Thought the were used to wipes ones rear end ?

 

[visitingcock]

Thought the were used to wipes ones rear end ?

You’re thinking about that vine with three leaves per cluster