Which of the "newbies" will be the biggest surprise?

[Rowdy831]

My expectations of KK and Ashlynn are both very high based on their overall ranking and the comments that are escaping the practice gym since their arrival on campus. I voted for Jana because when I first say her I didn't see her as athletic as many of the kids UCONN brings on board and she seemed kind of shy.

So why vote for her then? Well I have seen some footage of her scrimmaging with the team and I am surprised at how fluid her movements are on the court and her ability to force the contact and still score the basket. She is long and right now UCONN will benefit most from a player that can rebound and defense the post and I think from what I have seen she will be the one.

 

[slug25]

Whoever can play defense the best will get off the bench first. I’m guessing that Shade will remind us of another midwestern low-profile star, Kelly Faris.

 

[SJF]

KK will contribute big time at the PG spot after Jan 1.

 

[OldSchooler]

Biggest surprise will be the kid(s) flying the most under the radar. IMO that's either Shade or Q. I tossed a coin and took Shade.

That's funny. I flipped a coin and it came up Q.

Aw, who the heck knows? I just hope we get a chance to see a lot of all 5. That happens if we consistently jump out to early leads. I want to see each of them mixed and matched with starters, rather than throwing them all in as a second team. Should be fun.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

I voted Jana but also feel Ice can break through because they both have the most well-rounded game as bigs and will have a better chance to show what they can do!

 

[AgStatesman]

I think as a quartet they will end up being a historical class at UConn. Each of them seems like they can have a massive effect on a game but all in different ways from the other. Once Paige and Azzi get their championship this year, I see this group being the foundation for a couple more.

 

[From France]

It will be hot for freshmen guards to see playing time, that's why I voted for Jana but I really hope it will be a breaking season for Amari

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I voted Jana but also feel Ice can break through because they both have the most well-rounded game as bigs and will have a better chance to show what they can do!

With the passage of time we maybe have tended to forget how versatile Ice can be on the floor and in shoot making. If she has the year she is capable off and Jana makes Geno look like @Carnac then Oh Baby!

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[AzzisBraids]

Jana

But having a player like KK Arnold on the bench is invaluable, she can come in, knock down some jumpers whenever she wants. Reminds me of alot of Jewell Loyd but with point guard skills. Ice won't be a surprise but she really is that girl. Think Qadence will surprise alot of people with her shooting ability as well.

 

[Bald Husky]

Whoever can play defense the best will get off the bench first. I’m guessing that Shade will remind us of another midwestern low-profile star, Kelly Faris.

Or Carla Berube

 

[Ron and Vida]

Ashlynn. Just a gut feeling she is going to be a major pain for opponents. The latest from UConn Blog is she is a lot like one of our favs, Shea Ralph. She gets to her spots and hits her shots. She can board and her engine is always going 110%.

The first time I really saw Ashlynn was her interview after the open practice a while back.Another smart articulate competitive young woman that Geno and CD recruit.
Looking forward to her this season

 

[Carnac]

Jana

But having a player like KK Arnold on the bench is invaluable, she can come in, knock down some jumpers whenever she wants. Reminds me of alot of Jewell Loyd but with point guard skills. Ice won't be a surprise but she really is that girl. Think Qadence will surprise alot of people with her shooting ability as well.

Right now, until something happens to make me think otherwise, that's the way I see it. I think KK will pretty much get whatever she wants on offense. Her crossover should remove whoever is in front of her producing an open look.

 

[Carnac]

I see these players helping UConn win a lot of games in the next 4 years.