Westbrook

[oldude]

True, but wouldn’t Evina be in Knoxville attending school? I believe most schools are still in session.

I know it’s hard to keep up with everything on the BY. Last week I related that Westbrook was done with classes last week, was planning to spend a few days with a friend and was then heading back to OR, according to someone who appeared to know her and was posting on VolNation.

 

[eebmg]

Not sure if it fits the time line of the NCAA but if I were Evina, I would announce on Mothers Day since she is tight with her mom.

 

[CL82]

 

[oldude]

Not sure if it fits the time line of the NCAA but if I were Evina, I would announce on Mothers Day since she is tight with her mom.

I have also speculated that Geno might have planned a visit to OR to meet with Evina & Eva Westbrook to make sure Mom was comfortable with her daughter’s decision to transfer to UConn, should that prove to be her ultimate decision.

 

[jaundicedeye]

How does this one fit? AIR WALKER!

 

[Alydar]

Was thinking the same thing. We're swapping out a senior #1 and a #6 who were the highest scoring teammates in history with versatile games for two unproven players of lower caliber and experience (until proven otherwise). We should be so fortunate to just get back to the regional final game.

I read all the time about "replacing" players. There have been many many AA's and several POY's leave UConn. Nobody "replaced" them. And it's a guaranteed failure to try to do so. Players leave and other players arrive. Could Stewart replace Maya? Nope. Not a chance. Different skill set. Did Maya replace DT? Nope. Two entirely different players.

If you want to measure freshman players by whether they have the same skill set as one who just graduated you are insuring that they won't measure up. Look at Stewart in January of her freshman year. She didn't look like she should even start, never mind be 4 time MOP of the final four.

We're swapping out a senior #1 and a #6 who were the highest scoring teammates in history with versatile games for two unproven players of lower caliber and experience

I'd wager that after KLS & NC's freshman seasons there were fans here like you are today, convinced that Stewart, Tuck and Jefferson could not be replaced by the 2 you now tout as the best 2 scoring team mates ever.

 

[stamfordhusky]

No way that was viewed as a rebuilding year. Chong was a minor loss. Added transfer Stevens and what was regarded as the best recruiting class in the nation including the #1 player, returned 4 starters, and Chong was replaced by a soph Dangerfield who was a more talented player. That team was the overwhelming favorite to win the Championship that year.

Correct. They were actually a heavy favorite.

A. Here was SI's preseason analysis in October 2017:

1. Connecticut: The Huskies add the nation’s top recruit (6' 1" wing Megan Walker) along with 6' 6" Duke transfer Azurá Stevens, who’s been compared to Kevin Durant both for the way she plays and for joining a superteam. UConn will not lose in 2017–18.


B. Also got 25 of 32 first place votes in the preseason USAToday Coaches' Poll.


C. And #1 by a wide margin in the preseason AP poll.

 

[soxfan23]

Yeah, but Geno in seattle...

It is an NCAA recruiting "dead period". Geno can't have any contact with Westbrook.

 

[soxfan23]

I have also speculated that Geno might have planned a visit to OR to meet with Evina & Eva Westbrook to make sure Mom was comfortable with her daughter’s decision to transfer to UConn, should that prove to be her ultimate decision.

We are in a recruiting shutdown "dead period". Geno can not contact Westbrook until 5/13 at the earliest.

 

[oldude]

We are in a recruiting shutdown "dead period". Geno can not contact Westbrook until 5/13 at the earliest.

That works. Westbrook will just be back home this week. Geno can pop in next week. Summer session starts June 1.

 

[stamfordhusky]

We are in a recruiting shutdown "dead period". Geno can not contact Westbrook until 5/13 at the earliest.

Actually this week is much more restrictive than a "dead period". In a dead period, coaches can still call, email, and text players. What we have this week is a week-long "recruiting shutdown" - when no contact of any kind is permitted. Gives coaches a week to take a vacation without worrying about who is chasing their recruits.

 

[HuskyNan]

We are in a recruiting blackout until 12 May. Geno cannot have contact with Evina until 13 May.

She can contact him or even go visit him. He just can't initiate contact

 

[Mdoggie]

Does anyone truly believe EW will enroll at UConn?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

She can contact him or even go visit him. He just can't initiate contact

How does anyone ever verify who contacts who first? Seems unenforceable.

 

[UConnCat]

Does anyone truly believe EW will enroll at UConn?

Why wouldn’t she enrolll at UConn? Where do you think she’ll enroll?

 

[oldude]

Does anyone truly believe EW will enroll at UConn?

Yes, and a lot of the folks that do believe Westbrook will end up as a Husky are over on VolNation.

 

[CocoHusky]

How does anyone ever verify who contacts who first? Seems unenforceable.

The official cell phone used by Geno and all the staff is subject to monitoring by the NCAA.

 

[Mdoggie]

Why wouldn’t she enrolll at UConn? Where do you think she’ll enroll?

Oregon or Oregon St. Maybe the land of the transfer S Carolina

 

[ju6381]

Does anyone truly believe EW will enroll at UConn?

As of now the only known visit by Westbrook was to UConn and with not much time to make a decision and get to school for summer classes, yes, I would say she will be at UConn. Now things can always change if she takes a visit.

 

[VA Huskie]

I know it’s hard to keep up with everything on the BY. Last week I related that Westbrook was done with classes last week, was planning to spend a few days with a friend and was then heading back to OR, according to someone who appeared to know her and was posting on VolNation.

You’re right, it is hard to keep up. I try to do my best. Sorry I missed the classes are ending note. Thanks for posting.

 

[CocoHusky]

She can contact him or even go visit him. He just can't initiate contact

I'm not sure that's correct.
The NCAA definition states:
A recruiting shutdown is a period of time when no form of recruiting (e.g., contacts, evaluations, official or unofficial visits, correspondence or making or receiving telephone calls) is permissible.

 

[Jmsdawg]

I'm not sure that's correct.
The NCAA definition states:
A recruiting shutdown is a period of time when no form of recruiting (e.g., contacts, evaluations, official or unofficial visits, correspondence or making or receiving telephone calls) is permissible.

Why would any coach take a chance? the NCAA is so unpredictable. I imagine UCONN has already indicated interest or lack of interest, now Just wait until the recruit makes contact.

 

[stamfordhusky]

She can contact him or even go visit him. He just can't initiate contact

That would be true in a dead period, but it is not true in the twice-a-year recruiting shutdown, which we are in currently. Coaches can have no contact of any kind with recruits this week.

 

[stamfordhusky]

Why would any coach take a chance? the NCAA is so unpredictable. I imagine UCONN has already indicated interest or lack of interest, now Just wait until the recruit makes contact.

In cases involving the recruiting calendar, the NCAA is very predictable and the rules are very clear. No contact of ANY kind this week.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Oregon or Oregon St. Maybe the land of the transfer S Carolina

Not a scant of evidence she's visited any of those schools at this point.

 

[DEpup]

I would say it doesn't matter because I would bet the decision has already been made and all parties know it. It's now just about telling the other suitors and organizing the announcement.

 

[uconnfan68]

In cases involving the recruiting calendar, the NCAA is very predictable and the rules are very clear. No contact of ANY kind this week.

The last refuge of scoundrels is enforcing bogus rules.

 

[stamfordhusky]

The last refuge of scoundrels is enforcing bogus rules.

That's kind of silly. These recruiting rules were all proposed by the schools/coaches and were all approved by the schools in a vote. Not sure why it is bad to enforce clear-cut rules that the schools and coaches wanted.

 

[uconnfan68]

That's kind of silly. These recruiting rules were all proposed by the schools/coaches and were all approved by the schools in a vote. Not sure why it is bad to enforce clear-cut rules that the schools and coaches wanted.

Really ? A week of no contact? What does that do?
On second thought, if the kids wanted it I’m ok with it.

 

[mbr33ct]