Update on U.S.A. u-17 Women's Basketball Tryouts

[Dillon77]

Hey there:

Wasn't quite sure whether to put this here or in the General thread, but I chose UConn because KK Arnold is among the participants.
Here's the press release announcing the roster, plus Mike Flynn's report on the first day of the tryouts that he could see.

Women’s U17 National Team Trials Participants Announced

USA Basketball today announced 40 athletes expected to participate at the 2022 WU17 National Team trials. Trials start May 26 with the 12-member team expected to be announced June 1. The team will compete at the 2022 FIBA Women’s U17 World Cup July 9-17 in Debrecen, Hungary.

www.usab.com

New day, first day at USAB U17 trials - Bluestar Media

Colorado Springs – The first open USA Basketball trials in three years opened Friday evening at the US Olympic Training Center with 40 athletes vying for a spot on the U17 team that will compete at the FIBA World Championships in Debrecen, Hungary this July. It’s a new day with a return of...

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[MilfordHusky]

Somebody needs to grab Jadyn Donovan!

 

[Bone Dog]

KK has a medical issue? I don’t like the sound of that.

 

[YoDore]

Day 2. Sounds like Arnold is still out with a medical issue.

USAB U17s Day 2: Grind and Play - Bluestar Media

Colorado Springs – The second viewable two-hour session of the 2022 USA Basketball Women’s U17s trials provided a few more clue as the assembled talent worked hard to defend, run the floor and make shots to create separation. Its apparent that the impressive players are:Juju Watkins, Mikaylah...

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[Carnac]

Day 2. Sounds like Arnold is still out with a medical issue.

USAB U17s Day 2: Grind and Play - Bluestar Media

Colorado Springs – The second viewable two-hour session of the 2022 USA Basketball Women’s U17s trials provided a few more clue as the assembled talent worked hard to defend, run the floor and make shots to create separation. Its apparent that the impressive players are:Juju Watkins, Mikaylah...

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One of the stand out players mentioned was Judea (Juju) Watkins. She is the only player in this group that I have seen in person. I was very impressed with her. She could play D1 wcbb right now. She was hard to guard, and played defense.

She was clearly the best player on the floor. She is the real deal. A can't miss prospect. She is mature beyond her years. Remember that name. You will hear it again starting in the fall of 2023.

 

[eebmg]

KK has a medical issue? I don’t like the sound of that.

Would not be a husky without a medical issue.

 

[JordyG]

KK has a medical issue? I don’t like the sound of that.

It actually said she had a medial issue. Either that is a typo, or it's a strain and/or inflammation of that ligament.

 

[JordyG]

Somebody needs to grab Jadyn Donovan!

Extremely quick and athletic. Not much of a shot maker though.

 

[YoDore]

@Carnac , Blue Star has Watkins ranked number one in the class.

 

[Carnac]

@Carnac , Blue Star has Watkins ranked number one in the class.

Believe me, she's worthy. She's that good. She can shoot, drive and create her own shot, and she plays defense. I've seen her twice in person. She appears to have a high BB IQ. She'll be a great get for whoever is lucky enough to recruit her. She probably has offers from every top 100 program in the country. Like most top 10 recruits in any class, she'll have her choice of schools to select from. I have no inside information, but I'd be surprised if she selects a school in the eastern part of the country. Too many other ELITE programs closer to home (Sylmar area of Southern California) for her to choose from. Remember that name.

 

[Bone Dog]

It actually said she had a medial issue. Either that is a typo, or it's a strain and/or inflammation of that ligament.

I like the sound of that even less.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

KK Arnold did not make the 16-player cut.

Neither did UConn POI Joyce Edwards, Blanca Thomas, Olivia Edwards, Taliyah Parker, Jordan Lee, Taj Roberts, and Kennedy Smith.

 

[JordyG]

@Carnac , Blue Star has Watkins ranked number one in the class.

So do I.

 

[eebmg]

KK Arnold did not make the 16-player cut.

Neither did UConn POI Joyce Edwards, Blanca Thomas, Olivia Edwards, Taliyah Parker, Jordan Lee, Taj Roberts, and Kennedy Smith.

I guess the KK injury was significant.

 

[Dillon77]

KK Arnold did not make the 16-player cut.

Neither did UConn POI Joyce Edwards, Blanca Thomas, Olivia Edwards, Taliyah Parker, Jordan Lee, Taj Roberts, and Kennedy Smith.

These are the 16 players that will attempt to make the final 12-person team:

The 2022 WU17 National Team finalists are Sunaja Agara, Sienna Betts, Madison Booker, Jaloni Cambridge, Morgan Cheli, Breya Cunningham, Jaydn Donovan, Kendall Dudley, Hannah Hidalgo, Reagan Jackson, Riley Nelson, Mackenly Randolph, Kennedy Umeh, Judea Watkins, Jada Williams and Mikaylah Williams.

 

[eebmg]

These are the 16 players that will attempt to make the final 12-person team:

The 2022 WU17 National Team finalists are Sunaja Agara, Sienna Betts, Madison Booker, Jaloni Cambridge, Morgan Cheli, Breya Cunningham, Jaydn Donovan, Kendall Dudley, Hannah Hidalgo, Reagan Jackson, Riley Nelson, Mackenly Randolph, Kennedy Umeh, Judea Watkins, Jada Williams and Mikaylah Williams.

Seems some of the BY should guess the final 12.

 

[Carnac]

Seems some of the BY should guess the final 12.

We can guess the other 10. Williams and Watkins are shoe-ins!!!

 

[Reypl21]

These are the 16 players that will attempt to make the final 12-person team:

The 2022 WU17 National Team finalists are Sunaja Agara, Sienna Betts, Madison Booker, Jaloni Cambridge, Morgan Cheli, Breya Cunningham, Jaydn Donovan, Kendall Dudley, Hannah Hidalgo, Reagan Jackson, Riley Nelson, Mackenly Randolph, Kennedy Umeh, Judea Watkins, Jada Williams and Mikaylah Williams.

Isnt Sienna Betts 2025? She must be pretty special to still be in the running. Kind of rooting for her to make the team.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

We can guess the other 10. Williams and Watkins are shoe-ins!!!

And Cambridge IMO.

 

[Audi1954]

How serious is this injury of KK’s? Some of the comments on twitter sound a bit ominous? Anyone know?

 

[Dillon77]

Isnt Sienna Betts 2025? She must be pretty special to still be in the running. Kind of rooting for her to make the team.

Yes, 15-years old and Class of 2025. We'll know pretty soon if she does/does not make the team.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Extremely quick and athletic. Not much of a shot maker though.

If she were a shot-maker, she would be Michael Jordan.

 

[TeamFirst!]

Siena is already 6'4". She's growing fast.

 

[Audi1954]

I guess the KK injury was significant.

K K had a concussion and wasn’t able to compete.