UConn Recruiting Speculation 6

[Rings R Us]

She doesn’t follow any of the current players. She follows Ari and just recently followed Toby.

Good to know! I was going by what the other poster said.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

She doesn’t follow any of the current players. She follows Ari and just recently followed Toby.

she just started following Ashlyn Jackson as well. Think she committed to them and is just waiting to announce.

Good to know! I was going by what the other poster said.

she just started following Ashlyn Jackson as well.

 

[CAbballfan2]

she just started following Ashlyn Jackson as well. Think she committed to them and is just waiting to announce.


she just started following Ashlyn Jackson as well.

That’s all within the last couple hours then..bc I double checked before I posted lol I see another one of the assistants is now following her as well

 

[CAbballfan2]

has there ever been word that she took an official to Duke? A lot of times girls start following each other when they take their official visit. Since Duke reemerged late maybe that’s the reason of the recent follows. I know she attended one of their games in January or February..just don’t know if it was an official visit or not.

 

[VA Huskie]

That’s all within the last couple hours then..bc I double checked before I posted lol I see another one of the assistants is now following her as well

Does she follow anyone at UConn?

 

[triaddukefan]

That’s all within the last couple hours then..bc I double checked before I posted lol I see another one of the assistants is now following her as well

 

[CAbballfan2]

Does she follow anyone at UConn?

Yes, she follows KK, Aubrey and Ayanna

 

[GenoWept]

she just started following Ashlyn Jackson as well. Think she committed to them and is just waiting to announce.


she just started following Ashlyn Jackson as well.

I’m not so convinced she’s committed anywhere yet. Seems like with as secretive as she’s been about her recruitment, that she wouldn’t have announced a top 3 at all if she had already committed somewhere (especially because I’m anticipating her announcing her commitment in April sometime). We saw her follow a bunch of LSU, South Carolina, and NC State players/ coaches and none of those schools are finalists.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Yes, she follows KK, Aubrey and Ayanna

And Ice, Aaliyah, Ali and Morgan.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

I’m not so convinced she’s committed anywhere yet. Seems like with as secretive as she’s been about her recruitment, that she wouldn’t have announced a top 3 at all if she had already committed somewhere (especially because I’m anticipating her announcing her commitment in April sometime). We saw her follow a bunch of LSU, South Carolina, and NC State players/ coaches and none of those schools are finalists.

I don’t think she followed many of those teams players tbh. At least not South Carolina.

I think she’d announce a top 3 if she made a decision. That or if she just wanted to disassociate herself from the LSU/SC mess. I’d be surprised if she didn’t have a decision made and was just waiting to announce it, which is why follows on social now are far more important than before.

 

[Zarathustra]

Only problem is that Vukosa doesn't play for LUHI. She plays for Christ the King HS.

Of course!,.. I stand corrected.... my endorphins must have been kicking in, knowing
that Ms. Strong could possibility be joining a Huskie Freshman class of Morgan Cheli,
Allie Ziebell, and Jana El Afry (RS SOPH). Together with our current team that
freshmen quartet will provide more " ammunition " for Paige as "Buckets" takes "aim" at
UCONN's next National Championship!

 

[Zarathustra]

Yes, she follows KK, Aubrey and Ayanna

A very thoughtful mix of extremely wonderful Huskies! ( i.e. UCONN players that Sarah Strong is
reported as following on social media ).

 

[GenoWept]

Saw on another post that the Nike Hoop Summit will be taking place on April 13th and our two 2024 recruits + Sarah Strong will be there. This is wishful thinking, but really hoping we get a picture of Morgan Cheli, Allie Ziebell, and Sarah Strong together with the announcement that they are all UConn teammates. Someone remind me, when is the signing period??

 

[hoopsdiva]

Saw on another post that the Nike Hoop Summit will be taking place on April 13th and our two 2024 recruits + Sarah Strong will be there. This is wishful thinking, but really hoping we get a picture of Morgan Cheli, Allie Ziebell, and Sarah Strong together with the announcement that they are all UConn teammates. Someone remind me, when is the signing period??

UConn Recruiting Speculation 5

Some dates to note, as there are a lot of moving parts that will potentially affect UConn and other schools that have significant player opportunities to take either a covid or redshirt year: March 17 - portal opens April 5 - deadline to declare for WNBA (see below) April 6 - WNBA deadline for...

the-boneyard.com

 

[JavaMan]

For me the key would be: Does she follow The Boneyard?

Then we'd know for sure.

 

[JoePgh]

For me the key would be: Does she follow The Boneyard?

Then we'd know for sure.

If she does, that would guarantee an adverse result!

 

[JavaMan]

If she does, that would guarantee an adverse result!

haha

 

[ConnMotors]

Many of us have our opinions on the Sarah Strong decision. A lot have said that she may be waiting on Aaliyah Edwards intentions to go pro and become a top five pick. I don’t recall reading anywhere or anyone saying that maybe Aaliyah has not come out about turning pro or staying at UConn because she may be waiting on what Sarah is going to do. Yes that sounds strange and I’m stretching it. But, maybe Aaliyah likes being at UConn as much as Paige does and possibly wants to stay. If Sarah committed then AE could turn pro. As much as everyone on the BY wants Strong on next years team I for one would prefer Edwards. Let her team up with Ice, Jana and Ayanna. That’s one hella of a front court.

 

[oldhusky]

Many of us have our opinions on the Sarah Strong decision. A lot have said that she may be waiting on Aaliyah Edwards intentions to go pro and become a top five pick. I don’t recall reading anywhere or anyone saying that maybe Aaliyah has not come out about turning pro or staying at UConn because she may be waiting on what Sarah is going to do. Yes that sounds strange and I’m stretching it. But, maybe Aaliyah likes being at UConn as much as Paige does and possibly wants to stay. If Sarah committed then AE could turn pro. As much as everyone on the BY wants Strong on next years team I for one would prefer Edwards. Let her team up with Ice, Jana and Ayanna. That’s one hella of a front court.

Given all the possibilities, Aaliyah returning would probably be the second best one, and far better than many lesser options. Sarah for 4 years is better than Aaliyah for 1, but in terms of winning a championship next year, Aaliyah could be as good or better. She is also better than the portal option where we might find a top player, but the probability of finding someone as good as Sarah or Aaliyah is not very good.

One thing I have not looked at or heard anything about, is potential returnees at North Carolina or Duke. If Aaliyah's is the only decision affecting Sarah's wait, then I like our chances of getting her or Aaliyah. If she is waiting on decisions at Noth Carolina or Duke, not so much.

 

[GenoWept]

Given all the possibilities, Aaliyah returning would probably be the second best one, and far better than many lesser options. Sarah for 4 years is better than Aaliyah for 1, but in terms of winning a championship next year, Aaliyah could be as good or better. She is also better than the portal option where we might find a top player, but the probability of finding someone as good as Sarah or Aaliyah is not very good.

One thing I have not looked at or heard anything about, is potential returnees at North Carolina or Duke. If Aaliyah's is the only decision affecting Sarah's wait, then I like our chances of getting her or Aaliyah. If she is waiting on decisions at Noth Carolina or Duke, not so much.

Both North Carolina and Duke don’t have a lot of seniors and I believe all the seniors on each team have their COVID year so probably not a lot of players leaving for them. One thing I think UConn has going for them when compared to North Carolina or Duke is that they relatively don’t have a lot of turnover in terms of transfers. I think Duke had at least 3 or 4 transfers last year. And North Carolina has a couple as well. Not saying this will be a determining factor, but I’m hoping that Sarah Strong sees that the top players that come to Uconn don’t typically leave and there is a reason for that.

 

[Cuango]

Given all the possibilities, Aaliyah returning would probably be the second best one, and far better than many lesser options. Sarah for 4 years is better than Aaliyah for 1, but in terms of winning a championship next year, Aaliyah could be as good or better. She is also better than the portal option where we might find a top player, but the probability of finding someone as good as Sarah or Aaliyah is not very good.

One thing I have not looked at or heard anything about, is potential returnees at North Carolina or Duke. If Aaliyah's is the only decision affecting Sarah's wait, then I like our chances of getting her or Aaliyah. If she is waiting on decisions at Noth Carolina or Duke, not so much.

I’m with you! Four years of Strong would be better than one with Aaliyah. However, if those are the two likely scenarios, I’m gonna stop worrying! Either one is going to result in next year’s team being absolutely loaded! If someone could guarantee one of those two I’d be a happy man!

 

[CAbballfan2]

Both North Carolina and Duke don’t have a lot of seniors and I believe all the seniors on each team have their COVID year so probably not a lot of players leaving for them. One thing I think UConn has going for them when compared to North Carolina or Duke is that they relatively don’t have a lot of turnover in terms of transfers. I think Duke had at least 3 or 4 transfers last year. And North Carolina has a couple as well. Not saying this will be a determining factor, but I’m hoping that Sarah Strong sees that the top players that come to Uconn don’t typically leave and there is a reason for that.

All the seniors for Duke do not have Covid years. Camilla Emsbo and Kennedy Brown’s eligibility is done. The only other senior is De Jesus who sat out with a season ending knee injury. I’m assuming she’s returning bc she didn’t participate in senior day. That gives Duke 10 returning players.

 

[skidroe]

Here's a thought: What if Carla Berube and Geno get together and convince Kaitlyn Chen of Princeton to spend her final year of eligibility with the Huskies?! I've watched many Princeton games and even saw them live this year at UCLA. She is the real deal. I'm sure Carla's system is similar to Geno's. Chen comes over to replace Nikka, comes off the bench for KK and that way Paige and Azzi get to stay on the wings as shooting guards with no responsibility for bringing the ball up. Depth on the bench in case of foul troubles and Chen gets a chance to play for a national title next season. I think it's a win-win.

 

[UCTitleTown]

If she does, that would guarantee an adverse result!

I don't know. Winners like passionate fan bases. Imagine going somewhere where the fans don't care about the team?

 

[oldhusky]

Here's a thought: What if Carla Berube and Geno get together and convince Kaitlyn Chen of Princeton to spend her final year of eligibility with the Huskies?! I've watched many Princeton games and even saw them live this year at UCLA. She is the real deal. I'm sure Carla's system is similar to Geno's. Chen comes over to replace Nikka, comes off the bench for KK and that way Paige and Azzi get to stay on the wings as shooting guards with no responsibility for bringing the ball up. Depth on the bench in case of foul troubles and Chen gets a chance to play for a national title next season. I think it's a win-win.

Nothing wrong with the thoughts about how she could help, but right now we don't know with certainty if there is any room for even one additional player for next year. If Aaliyah returns there is no room for Sarah, Emely or anybody from the transfer portal. If Aaliyah doesn't as is largely expected, then we have one spot only.

Presumably that is held for Sarah Strong. The portal only becomes relevant after decisions by Aaliyah and Sarah and if we wind up with neither. Even then you still have to consider the trade-off of getting Rodriquez or pursuing someone in the portal, and if the portal has a pretty good big, i would think that would take priority over Kaitlin.

Having said all of that, if a second roster spot became available, and we got a big with the first, I would be all over pursuing Kaitlin.