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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.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
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.
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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.
 
MilfordHusky said:
Whose game does Megan Walker's compare to?
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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.
 
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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
 
Sluconn Husky said:
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.
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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
 
Godfather said:
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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http://passthaball.com/2013/09/11/the-john-lucas-4040-camp-recap/
 
Godfather said:
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
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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.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
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.
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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
 
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Godfather said:
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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
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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.


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I see you just joined the BY, so I will stand aside and let you do your thing, not picking a fight
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There's no fighting here. I'm really curious if you have inside information and if you could expand on your confident comments.
 
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
 
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.
 
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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.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
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.
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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
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
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/
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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.
 
MilfordHusky said:
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.
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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.
 
2016 will be an interesting year for UConn recruiting wise as typically after a great year (which 2015 is already even without considering the possibility of Durr making it possibly the best class ever. If UConn can get Cox and Dangerfield for 2016 if will be amazing.
 
Ok, I looked at more. I love Dangerfield.

That Katie Lou kid doesn't have a last name, but she looks good. Darn good.

I also like Chou, Ogunbowale, and Boley.

And Megan Walker. Well, WOW!
 
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BlueStar's Mark Lewis discusses impressive players at the U-17 trials who failed to make the team. Lots of UConn targets among them.

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Sabrina Ionescu (2016 – Walnut Creek, Calif.) was tagged as an alternate and will no doubt be ready if called upon. The 5-11 combo continues to define attacking basketball both on the break and in the halfcourt. Her change of speed and direction serve her well as does her willingness to take the ball into traffic to create both shots and passes.

Crystal Dangerfield (2016 – Murfreesboro, Tenn.) may have had the toughest weekend coming up short in both age groups. Don’t take that as a negative. The dynamic 5-6 point guard was the only U17 candidate “moved up’ and had plenty of moments that obviously caught the selection committee’s attention. Few point guards have the ability to develop their own shots as Dangerfield does along with possessing the flair to finish among the trees.


By the word “fluid” in the dictionary you may well find the picture of Megan Walker (2017 – Chesterfield, Va.). One of 18 participants from the 2017 class, Walker demonstrated a game that many players several years older would be envious of. Active and smooth at 6-1, she can attack effectively against defenders of any size or quickness. The pull up is hard to read and comes with an elevation that leads to clean looks at the rim. Off the drive she absorbs contact and comes away with productive results time and again.


We had the opportunity to see Jaelyn Brown (2016 – Murrieta, Calif.) back to back weekends (West Coast Premier Spring Invitational) and saw strides even in that short period. At 6-1 she has the size, strength and athleticism to command a bigger defensive match up from the opposition but the perimeter skills and attack to warrant attention from more speed and quickness. A strong presence on the boards, the left handed Brown is an impact player on any court.


Kasiyahna Kushkituah (2017 – Alpharetta, Ga.) is just beginning to scratch the surface of a very promising game. Despite some “rough edges” the size, length and athleticism are there and the effort will serve her well as her skills evolve. The 6-3 forward runs the floor with the guards and gets off the floor with the bigs on the glass. Any limits are up to her.


That elusive combination of size and refined skills is showing up on a regular basis in the form of Erin Boley (2016 – Hodgenville, Ky.). She continues to challenge opposing match ups with an efficient and effective inside-out game. The stroke and touch requires a tight close out yet she uses her ballhandling and 6-2 size to get to the hoop. The step back is creating more space, her choices have improved over the past year and Boley can produce off the pull up or at the rim.


If there was one player who’s walking papers we were somewhat surprised by it would be Tori McCoy (2016 – Champaign, Ill.). The 6-4 forward made the team last year but was unable to compete due to ongoing complications from a concussion sustained during the trials. McCoy was a force from the start this year and made herself a factor virtually on every play offensively and defensively. She displayed a level of effort not often seen from bigs that was magnified even more by her exceptional athleticism. Her skill set is evolving but, by her own admission, the 15 footer needs to become a factor to make her a more complete threat.


We’ve had limited exposure to Batouly Camara (2015 – New York, N.Y.) but her play at the trials provided some insight to a true power game. Her calling card has always been an aggressive effort on the boards but there’s a refined finish to her play in the low post these days. Camara is becoming more effective off the drive from the elbow and has absolutely no reservations about taking it into contact.


http://bluestarmedia.org/index.php/blogmain/marksblog/item/851-beyond-the-rosters
 
Sluconn Husky said:
BlueStar's Mark Lewis discusses impressive players at the U-17 trials who failed to make the team. Lots of UConn targets among them.

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That explains it. Though I've haven't watched either McCoy or Lauren Cox play live, in the games that I have watched them play in, I was consistently more impressed with McCoy's game. Much more active on the boards and challenging the opponents shots around the rim.


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Sabrina Ionescu (2016 – Walnut Creek, Calif.) was tagged as an alternate and will no doubt be ready if called upon. The 5-11 combo continues to define attacking basketball both on the break and in the halfcourt. Her change of speed and direction serve her well as does her willingness to take the ball into traffic to create both shots and passes.

Crystal Dangerfield (2016 – Murfreesboro, Tenn.) may have had the toughest weekend coming up short in both age groups. Don’t take that as a negative. The dynamic 5-6 point guard was the only U17 candidate “moved up’ and had plenty of moments that obviously caught the selection committee’s attention. Few point guards have the ability to develop their own shots as Dangerfield does along with possessing the flair to finish among the trees.


By the word “fluid” in the dictionary you may well find the picture of Megan Walker (2017 – Chesterfield, Va.). One of 18 participants from the 2017 class, Walker demonstrated a game that many players several years older would be envious of. Active and smooth at 6-1, she can attack effectively against defenders of any size or quickness. The pull up is hard to read and comes with an elevation that leads to clean looks at the rim. Off the drive she absorbs contact and comes away with productive results time and again.


We had the opportunity to see Jaelyn Brown (2016 – Murrieta, Calif.) back to back weekends (West Coast Premier Spring Invitational) and saw strides even in that short period. At 6-1 she has the size, strength and athleticism to command a bigger defensive match up from the opposition but the perimeter skills and attack to warrant attention from more speed and quickness. A strong presence on the boards, the left handed Brown is an impact player on any court.


Kasiyahna Kushkituah (2017 – Alpharetta, Ga.) is just beginning to scratch the surface of a very promising game. Despite some “rough edges” the size, length and athleticism are there and the effort will serve her well as her skills evolve. The 6-3 forward runs the floor with the guards and gets off the floor with the bigs on the glass. Any limits are up to her.


That elusive combination of size and refined skills is showing up on a regular basis in the form of Erin Boley (2016 – Hodgenville, Ky.). She continues to challenge opposing match ups with an efficient and effective inside-out game. The stroke and touch requires a tight close out yet she uses her ballhandling and 6-2 size to get to the hoop. The step back is creating more space, her choices have improved over the past year and Boley can produce off the pull up or at the rim.


If there was one player who’s walking papers we were somewhat surprised by it would be Tori McCoy (2016 – Champaign, Ill.). The 6-4 forward made the team last year but was unable to compete due to ongoing complications from a concussion sustained during the trials. McCoy was a force from the start this year and made herself a factor virtually on every play offensively and defensively. She displayed a level of effort not often seen from bigs that was magnified even more by her exceptional athleticism. Her skill set is evolving but, by her own admission, the 15 footer needs to become a factor to make her a more complete threat.


We’ve had limited exposure to Batouly Camara (2015 – New York, N.Y.) but her play at the trials provided some insight to a true power game. Her calling card has always been an aggressive effort on the boards but there’s a refined finish to her play in the low post these days. Camara is becoming more effective off the drive from the elbow and has absolutely no reservations about taking it into contact.


http://bluestarmedia.org/index.php/blogmain/marksblog/item/851-beyond-the-rosters
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Sabrina Ionescu (2016 – Walnut Creek, Calif.) was tagged as an alternate and will no doubt be ready if called upon. The 5-11 combo continues to define attacking basketball both on the break and in the halfcourt. Her change of speed and direction serve her well as does her willingness to take the ball into traffic to create both shots and passes.

Crystal Dangerfield (2016 – Murfreesboro, Tenn.) may have had the toughest weekend coming up short in both age groups. Don’t take that as a negative. The dynamic 5-6 point guard was the only U17 candidate “moved up’ and had plenty of moments that obviously caught the selection committee’s attention. Few point guards have the ability to develop their own shots as Dangerfield does along with possessing the flair to finish among the trees.


By the word “fluid” in the dictionary you may well find the picture of Megan Walker (2017 – Chesterfield, Va.). One of 18 participants from the 2017 class, Walker demonstrated a game that many players several years older would be envious of. Active and smooth at 6-1, she can attack effectively against defenders of any size or quickness. The pull up is hard to read and comes with an elevation that leads to clean looks at the rim. Off the drive she absorbs contact and comes away with productive results time and again.


We had the opportunity to see Jaelyn Brown (2016 – Murrieta, Calif.) back to back weekends (West Coast Premier Spring Invitational) and saw strides even in that short period. At 6-1 she has the size, strength and athleticism to command a bigger defensive match up from the opposition but the perimeter skills and attack to warrant attention from more speed and quickness. A strong presence on the boards, the left handed Brown is an impact player on any court.


Kasiyahna Kushkituah (2017 – Alpharetta, Ga.) is just beginning to scratch the surface of a very promising game. Despite some “rough edges” the size, length and athleticism are there and the effort will serve her well as her skills evolve. The 6-3 forward runs the floor with the guards and gets off the floor with the bigs on the glass. Any limits are up to her.


That elusive combination of size and refined skills is showing up on a regular basis in the form of Erin Boley (2016 – Hodgenville, Ky.). She continues to challenge opposing match ups with an efficient and effective inside-out game. The stroke and touch requires a tight close out yet she uses her ballhandling and 6-2 size to get to the hoop. The step back is creating more space, her choices have improved over the past year and Boley can produce off the pull up or at the rim.


If there was one player who’s walking papers we were somewhat surprised by it would be Tori McCoy (2016 – Champaign, Ill.). The 6-4 forward made the team last year but was unable to compete due to ongoing complications from a concussion sustained during the trials. McCoy was a force from the start this year and made herself a factor virtually on every play offensively and defensively. She displayed a level of effort not often seen from bigs that was magnified even more by her exceptional athleticism. Her skill set is evolving but, by her own admission, the 15 footer needs to become a factor to make her a more complete threat.


We’ve had limited exposure to Batouly Camara (2015 – New York, N.Y.) but her play at the trials provided some insight to a true power game. Her calling card has always been an aggressive effort on the boards but there’s a refined finish to her play in the low post these days. Camara is becoming more effective off the drive from the elbow and has absolutely no reservations about taking it into contact.


http://bluestarmedia.org/index.php/blogmain/marksblog/item/851-beyond-the-rosters[/QUOTE]
 
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