USA U-17, U-18 Trials

[MilfordHusky]

Collier has loooonnggg arms.

Her length impacts the game on both ends of he floor. Like that other kid from Jefferson City who blocked shots and made steals that no one else could.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Samuelson and Boykin make the U17 Team. http://elmcitytoeaglevillenhr.blogspot.com/2014/05/uconn-commits-boykin-samuelson-make-u.html

Congrats to those who made the cut. And to all who participated.

 

[UcMiami]

Collier has loooonnggg arms.

Yeah, but a little worried about Lou who seems to have lost both arms and hands!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Yeah, but a little worried about Lou who seems to have lost bother arms and hands!

That makes her stellar shooting even more remarkable!

 

[WesternPaFan]

Anyone hear how her ankle is doing????

 

[John Glass]

for your enjoyment

also;

http://www.prospectsnation.com/story/scouts-take-usa-u17-team

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Thanks for the video John.

KLS with the post-up, underhanded flip shot, old school style.

Noticed Megan Walker and her overflowing talent. If she isn't offered by UConn this Fall I'll eat my hat.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Thanks for the video John.

KLS with the post-up, underhanded flip shot, old school style.

Noticed Megan Walker and her overflowing talent. If she isn't offered by UConn this Fall I'll eat my hat.

Whose game does Megan Walker's compare to?

We may have the name "Butler"on the Wall of Honor for both genders. Maybe we'll have "Walker" too.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Whose game does Megan Walker's compare to?

I'll have to think about that. Nobody has come to mind yet. I will say that before she's out of HS I'll bet she's considered the best non-big prospect since Maya.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

A further breakdown of the US roster from Prospects Nation:

http://prospectsnation.com/story/scouts-take-usa-u17-team

 

[Sluconn Husky]

A piece on Napheesa Collier at the 3x3 tourney this weekend:

http://www.usab.com/mens/3x3/14_3x3_skills_feature.html

 

[Godfather]

Walker is not there yet, we are watching her development closely the report that I got says she's a top prospect at this time but one dimensional and is young, we will be watching to see how she develops her entire game over the next year and a half

 

[Godfather]

Thanks for the video John.

KLS with the post-up, underhanded flip shot, old school style.

Noticed Megan Walker and her overflowing talent. If she isn't offered by UConn this Fall I'll eat my hat.

Geno will not offer Walker until September of her junior year, they are going to watch her closely this summer and next to see if she is a good fit for the program, too early right now to tell

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Walker is not there yet, we are watching her development closely the report that I got says she's a top prospect at this time but one dimensional and is young, we will be watching to see how she develops her entire game over the next year and a half

Sure she's young, she's a freshmen. I'm not sure what you mean by one dimensional but that's certainly not how I would describe her, and people who watch her gush.

Although NSP wasn't planning on selecting an MVP the choice was obvious and unanimous to every evaluator in attendance. Megan Walker didn't play at all like a kid entering high school, in fact she played as if she's about to enter her first year of college. The Monacan H.S. coach losing only one senior and gaining Megan should have realistic state championship thoughts in his head. Megan has a college body with refined wing skills and a smooth looking perimeter shot. The ability to hit the deep ball combined with her ball handling ability made her truly unstoppable while seemingly coasting.

http://nextsportsphenom.com/rite-of-passage.html

Megan Walker, 6-0 wing, Monacan HS (Chesterfield VA)


I liked her game when I thought she was a junior however I was blown away when I checked the roster. This young lady will be a household name, she’s strong, can handle the ball and more importantly finish with contact. Wait, she battles under the boards and I mean battles plus she can face the basket and step out and hit mid or long range jumpers with ease.

http://www.fullcourt.com/prep/23998/john-lucas-hosts-star-studded-event

Be on the lookout for the 2017 class.....Megan Walker Forward for Monacan High in Virginia is absoultuely ridiculous I was stunned at what she could do

http://passthaball.com/2013/09/11/the-john-lucas-4040-camp-recap/

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Geno will not offer Walker until September of her junior year, they are going to watch her closely this summer and next to see if she is a good fit for the program, too early right now to tell

Do you have inside info? If so, your comments don't mesh with Altavilla's recent tweet that UConn "LOVES" Walker. He obviously was told that by someone affiliated with the program.

 

[Godfather]

The

Do you have inside info? If so, your comments don't mesh with Altavilla's recent tweet that UConn "LOVES" Walker. He obviously was told that by someone affiliated with the program.

They do love her potential but they don't make offers that early is all I'm saying, they loved KLS and the others but the offer was not made until after sophomore year

 

[Godfather]

Sure she's young, she's a freshmen. I'm not sure what you mean by one dimensional but that's certainly not how I would describe her, and people who watch her gush.



http://nextsportsphenom.com/rite-of-passage.html




http://www.fullcourt.com/prep/23998/john-lucas-hosts-star-studded-event




http://passthaball.com/2013/09/11/the-john-lucas-4040-camp-recap/

I see you just joined the BY, so I will stand aside and let you do your thing, not picking a fight

 

[Sluconn Husky]

The

They do love her potential but they don't make offers that early is all I'm saying, they loved KLS and the others but the offer was not made until after sophomore year

Generally speaking, yes, but they just offered Erin Boley before the start of her sophomore year last November and she isn't in the same league as Walker. KML was offered as a sophomore as well.

I see you just joined the BY, so I will stand aside and let you do your thing, not picking a fight

There's no fighting here. I'm really curious if you have inside information and if you could expand on your confident comments.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I'm sure many if not most know who Clay Kallum is, a former HS coach and writer at MaxPreps and Full Court. He attended the US trials and was asked on another board who impressed him.


Durr, Ogunbowale, and this girl:


Katie Lou Samuelson: Much more athletic than she appears, fast, great, great shooter, good understanding of the game, plays hard. Not quite EDD, but close.

http://boards.rebkell.net/viewtopic.php?p=1221390#1221390

 

[MilfordHusky]

Interesting stuff in that thread:

Kalani Brown and Sierra Calhoun did not impress. Maybe Geno knows what he's doing.

I hope we get Asia Durr, but I'd be very happy with Arike Ogunbowale.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Kallum was on another board recently and really gushed over Sabrina Ionescu after watching her with her AAU team. I like her game too from the little I've seen. She's a hybrid guard that can do a lot of things and has really good improvisational skills. I'd be thrilled with either her or Dangerfield for the '16 guard spot.

 

[Godfather]

Generally speaking, yes, but they just offered Erin Boley before the start of her sophomore year last November and she isn't in the same league as Walker. KML was offered as a sophomore as well.




There's no fighting here. I'm really curious if you have inside information and if you could expand on your confident comments.

Sometimes I talk to much, I'am confident in what I say but I have to be careful what I say, I sometimes say too much

 

[Sluconn Husky]

The 3x3 American team of Collier, Boykin, Ogunbowale, and KLS replacement Chou went 5-0 on Saturday to move to the semifinals. Those take place later today followed by the final.

http://snyuconn.com/uconn/boykin-collier-unbeaten-in-3x3-pool-play/

 

[MarieYLee]

The 3x3 American team of Collier, Boykin, Ogunbowale, and KLS replacement Chou went 5-0 on Saturday to move to the semifinals. Those take place later today followed by the final.

http://snyuconn.com/uconn/boykin-collier-unbeaten-in-3x3-pool-play/

Wow, 21-20 over Southern Stars. Just looked at the roster, and that team can pull off the upset if a few lucky bounces fall their way. I don't remember seeing a strong team, other than the one USA BB put together. Shakayla Thomas game is well suited for the 3x3 (1 on 1 type) competition. If she gets hot, watch out! Chassity Carter and Maci Morris are also VERY good prospects. I still think Boykin/Collier/Ogwunbole/Chou are the favorites, but very surprised that there is another team that can possibly pull off an upset.

 

[HGN]

Interesting stuff in that thread:

Kalani Brown and Sierra Calhoun did not impress. Maybe Geno knows what he's doing.

I hope we get Asia Durr, but I'd be very happy with Arike Ogunbowale.

I agree. Maybe Geno does know exactly what he's doing. Maybe those players just hadn't improved as much as was hoped. Klay's post really was an eye opener and informative on players I had wondered about.