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Yes - as you point out he hit the trifecta once in the last 15 years, though you could really say the Tuck, Stewart, Jefferson class is even better since you have one guard and two players able to play 3,4, and 5. And the current class if you stretch Lou to 'guard' which some have (including USA basketball in their listing.) And 2010 started as five ended at two but did have a nice cross section Dolson as C, Hartley as PG, Engeln as SG, and two forwards in Walker and Johnson - ended as two, but a pretty nice two!
 
Kibitzer said:
I also recall two solo classes (Ashley Valley and Kelly Faris).
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Chong was also a solo "recruiting" class. Luckily thought, TLaw walked on.
 
Bonpland said:
It's interesting to me just how excited we can become over recruits before they ever slide into our uniform. I share the board's enthusiasm for Dangerfield, and I hope that Irwin does become "a smaller Dolson", but it's a lot to ask of any point guard to think that she might start as a freshman for UCONN, especially knowing that Chong will be here and that Nurse can, and probably will, spend some time at point.

Irwin may develop into a "Dolson type" but that will also take work. I would be very happy to think that she might give us Crocket type minutes, spelling forwards and developing into a bruiser under the backboard. If we get more than that then she will hang like so many others have from the UCONN tree as another of the coaching staff's great accomplishments.

These kids are joining the best team in the country and the competition for playing time will be fierce. I hope they get here and set the world on fire, but they'll have to go through Chong and Boykin to find court time.
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My fervent hope for Irwin is that she become a Bascom type. That's not asking too much, is it? :eek:
 
Gus Mahler said:
My fervent hope for Irwin is that she become a Bascom type. That's not asking too much, is it? :eek:
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How about a clone of either Morgan Valley or Meghan Gardler? Some scoring (8-10 ppg) and rebounds (5-6 pg), plus smart, steady play at both ends of the court.
 
UcMiami said:
...When he offered Bent, the writing was on the wall for the other guard/wing type players who had been on the recruiting radar - they were not coming. Uconn is still involved with Cox and obviously would gladly accept her commitment which would take the scholarship roster to 13 - a level it hasn't been at for quite some time, but not unheard of (if Morgan stays and I think she will.) And it would probably reduce the size of the recruiting classes in future years.
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Morgan declared this past spring that she intends to stay at UConn for a fifth year to play basketball and obtain a masters degree. [BONEYARD LINK]
 
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Java - Jewel supposedly declared in Feb 2015 that she was returning for her senior year.
I have always thought that Morgan would be returning for her fifth year, but a lot can happen in twelve months and it is always possible she changes her mind. I sure hope she is back, but like to hedge my bet just a little.
 
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jdubct said:
I think it's because he's been following her play since Chong's recruitment and knows what she can bring to the team.
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Not much said about Chong, but she is arguably one of the team's most important assets. Coming off the bench to spell Kia and Mo, bringing speed and energy, dropping in the occasional three, and driving to the basket, are a few of her contributions.
 
UcMiami said:
Java - Jewel supposedly declared in Feb 2015 that she was returning for her senior year.
I have always thought that Morgan would be returning for her fifth year, but a lot can happen in twelve months and it is always possible she changes her mind. I sure hope she is back, but like to hedge my bet just a little.
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Fair enough. I was just letting you know that she had previously stated her intent.
 
Kibitzer said:
It nearly happened several years ago, when Sherwood (post), Wright (PG) and Robinson (shooting guard) all came together as freshmen. Apparently Geno's crystal ball got foggy cuz all three transferred before returning as sophomores. I also recall two solo classes (Ashley Valley and Kelly Faris).

Shows that recruiting is an art, not a science.

Plain dumb luck (e.g., Butler) helps.

Alas,
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Might just be me getting old but I have no recollection at all of Sherwood, Wright, and Robinson. Do you recall where they transferred to and any clue how they performed? Thanks
 
billnaples said:
Might just be me getting old but I have no recollection at all of Sherwood, Wright, and Robinson. Do you recall where they transferred to and any clue how they performed? Thanks
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Sherwood transferred to Vanderbilt, didn't set the world on fire
 
billnaples said:
Might just be me getting old but I have no recollection at all of Sherwood, Wright, and Robinson. Do you recall where they transferred to and any clue how they performed? Thanks
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Sherwood transferred to Vanderbilt. Geno uses a lot of space in his book to describe the difficult relationship with Liz's dad and her refusal to get in shape.

Wright was genuinely homesick so Geno gave her a waiver so that when she went to St. John's she could play right away. She played well for Kim Barnes-Arico, who thanked Geno later by spanking UConn in Gampel. (Helped get her HC psn at Michigan.)

Robinson disappeared at some D2 school.
 
Huskies Rule said:
The very first thing she mentions when she talks basketball is team championships. Sounds like she'll fit perfectly into that "husky family."

But that Southern 2nd person plural pronoun Y'all...:eek:
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Kibitzer said:
Sherwood transferred to Vanderbilt. Geno uses a lot of space in his book to describe the difficult relationship with Liz's dad and her refusal to get in shape.

Wright was genuinely homesick so Geno gave her a waiver so that when she went to St. John's she could play right away. She played well for Kim Barnes-Arico, who thanked Geno later by spanking UConn in Gampel. (Helped get her HC psn at Michigan.)

Robinson disappeared at some D2 school.
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Who was the player that got suspended for not putting forth enough effort, and shortly thereafter transferred? Was that Robinson?
 
UcMiami said:
Yes - as you point out he hit the trifecta once in the last 15 years, though you could really say the Tuck, Stewart, Jefferson class is even better since you have one guard and two players able to play 3,4, and 5. And the current class if you stretch Lou to 'guard' which some have (including USA basketball in their listing.) And 2010 started as five ended at two but did have a nice cross section Dolson as C, Hartley as PG, Engeln as SG, and two forwards in Walker and Johnson - ended as two, but a pretty nice two!
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Understated, but very accurate. Got to be a "pretty nice" duo that got both of them on the Husky wall. What I really like about WCBB is the fact that overwhelmingly I get to watch and root for these special people for 4 years, no discipline issues, no academic problems, you just have to stay out of Geno's dog house!
 
Gus Mahler said:
Who was the player that got suspended for not putting forth enough effort, and shortly thereafter transferred? Was that Robinson?
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You're probably thinking of 6'5" post Kristin Phillips who transferred to Richmond. She was
plagued by injuries and never really contributed to that program either.
 
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ed4ourgirls said:
You're probably thinking of 6'5" post Kristin Phillips who transferred to Richmond. She was
plagued by injuries and never really contributed to that program either.
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Yeah, that sounds right. Thanks!
 
Huskies Rule said:
I haven't seen this clip of Kyla Irwin posted on the BY before. Although I'm not sure of the level of competition, Kyla is fun to watch; she's aggressive and physical with a solid all-around game. While she doesn't appear super athletic, she does look to be very strong in her fundamentals. She's comfortable using her left and right hand around the basket (reminds me of Stef with those baby hooks in the paint), has a good handle for a big kid, goes strong to the basket, has excellent range on her outside shot, rebounds and plays aggressive defense (unafraid to take the charge) and she's a very good passer. With another year of HS and being the hard worker she is said to be, she will get much better before arriving at Storrs.

Kyla's unranked by the ratings services, and it's probably been a long long time that a kid NOT in the national top 100 has gotten lots of playing time at UConn (please correct me if I'm wrong on that), but I think she's gonna fit in absolute great as a versatile role player who can contribute in so many ways off the bench. Kyla's definitely a winner and a keeper.

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Thanks for this extended look at Kyla. My initial impression is that Geno wanted her as a character type player: someone bright, steady, solid. In this video, I'm sorta reminded of Morgan: big body, active, patient, ok with the ball. Let's hope.
 
huskyd said:
Thanks for this extended look at Kyla. My initial impression is that Geno wanted her as a character type player: someone bright, steady, solid. In this video, I'm sorta reminded of Morgan: big body, active, patient, ok with the ball. Let's hope.
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Geno has commits from two 2016 coach's daughters. I think BBIQ and work ethic are big parts of the UCONN "total package"
 
I just read about Kyla and her mom and it turns out her mom used to babysit me. So funny. They lived in Stony Creek, Branford. They still have a house (I guess for the summer) with a huge outdoor ball court. I always wondered why the court was so big given her Mom's older than me....ha now I know. Very cool.
 
fatlucy said:
I just read about Kyla and her mom and it turns out her mom used to babysit me. So funny. They lived in Stony Creek, Branford. They still have a house (I guess for the summer) with a huge outdoor ball court. I always wondered why the court was so big given her Mom's older than me....ha now I know. Very cool.
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Kibitzer said:
Sherwood transferred to Vanderbilt. Geno uses a lot of space in his book to describe the difficult relationship with Liz's dad and her refusal to get in shape.

Wright was genuinely homesick so Geno gave her a waiver so that when she went to St. John's she could play right away. She played well for Kim Barnes-Arico, who thanked Geno later by spanking UConn in Gampel. (Helped get her HC psn at Michigan.)

Robinson disappeared at some D2 school.
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The Sherwood case is interesting. She went to the same high school as Ann Strother in Colorado (Castle Rock) and she had size and I thought she might develop into a contributor, but then she was gone and eventually Geno's comments surfaced and I never noticed her again.

But more interestingly to me is the fact that her name was removed from the UCONN archives (if you look at the rosters from her years here you don't find her name).

Other transfers show up but her name is gone. I guess she made Geno pretty angry.
 
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Bonpland said:
The Sherwood case is interesting. She went to the same high school as Ann Strother in Colorado (Castle Rock) and she had size and I thought she might develop into a contributor, but then she was gone and eventually Geno's comments surfaced and I never noticed her again.

But more interestingly to me is the fact that her name was removed from the UCONN archives (if you look at the rosters from her years here you don't find her name).

Other transfers show up but her name is gone. I guess she made Geno pretty angry.
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Sherwood is in the Media Guide.
 
meyers7 said:
Sherwood is in the Media Guide.
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Liz and her dad also appear at length in Geno's book. His criticisms of both are scathing.

Like most other transfers she went on a less than illustrious career elsewhere.
 
Bonpland said:
The Sherwood case is interesting. She went to the same high school as Ann Strother in Colorado (Castle Rock) and she had size and I thought she might develop into a contributor, but then she was gone and eventually Geno's comments surfaced and I never noticed her again.

But more interestingly to me is the fact that her name was removed from the UCONN archives (if you look at the rosters from her years here you don't find her name).

Other transfers show up but her name is gone. I guess she made Geno pretty angry.
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meyers7 said:
Sherwood is in the Media Guide.
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And she transferred to Vanderbilt where she had a pretty decent career in perhaps a less demanding/pressurized environment. She played 18 mpg, average 10.6 ppg at 64% shooting and won two 6th player awards from the SEC coaches.
 
Thanks for the video!
Can't wait for Crystal Dangerfield! She'll get some RESPECT! She'll continue where MoJeff leaves off!
 
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