Who would you ...?

[eebmg]

Because the "talent cup" at UConn truly runneth over, I, like others, do not covet any other team's players to add to the current mix...as well as to the minutes distribution dilemma Geno already faces, especially once Lou and Batouley return to health. Having said that, if I were forced to pick just one, and because I love WCBB players that bring a certain attitude, and a certain swagger, I'd go for that Slocum kid that Brenda lost to Oregon State. She's a handful!!

With Crystal cementing the PG slot, not thanks. My first thought was Ionescu but I removed it from my mind for the same reason.

 

[CocoHusky]

With Crystal cementing the PG slot, not thanks. My first thought was Ionescu but I removed it from my mind for the same reason.

Don't talk your self out of a good idea so fast. Ionescu can play off the ball and occasionally handle and bridge Kia Nurse for two more years.

 

[Buzzyboy]

All of you doubting Wilson would be singing her praises if “we” had her. Don’t over analyze. Geno was recruiting her for a reason. He knows best.

The suggestion that because Geno was recruiting Wilson that she would have been awesome for the Huskies is not necessarily accurate. Geno and CD have recruited players that arrived in Storrs and didn't work out nearly as well as they would have liked. It's pretty presumption to think they haven't had misfires. As has been mentioned, she and Coates didn't work as well on the frontline as their "talent level" would have suggested they would.

 

[Buzzyboy]

Kelsey Mitchell? The Carmelo Anthony of WCBB? The ball stops when it reaches her hands and everyone else just watches. She is a big no in my book. Not doubting her scoring talent but she is not a good fit.

Couldn't agree more. She plays far too selfishly and out of control for me.

 

[JoePgh]

Based on her play at George Mason, I would nominate Natalie Butler. If she were still in Storrs, she would be #7 in the depth chart and Megan Walker would be #8. Even with Lou and Batouly injured, foul trouble for Gabby or Azura would not give us or Geno heartburn. I think that her stats, at least on a per-minute basis, would be as good for UConn as they have been for George Mason.

I do realize that her decision to leave had essentially nothing to do with basketball, so none of this would have changed her decision even if she could have predicted it.

 

[Mdoggie]

The suggestion that because Geno was recruiting Wilson that she would have been awesome for the Huskies is not necessarily accurate. Geno and CD have recruited players that arrived in Storrs and didn't work out nearly as well as they would have liked. It's pretty presumption to think they haven't had misfires. As has been mentioned, she and Coates didn't work as well on the frontline as their "talent level" would have suggested they would.

My opinion, Coates talent level is subpar. Wilson is a BEAST!

 

[BigBird]

There is one player that when I watch her her game screams UCONN-Megan Gustafson of Iowa. She a mobile big, solidly built, finishes on the block on offense and defends the low post very well.

Well done, Coco. You beat me to it in mentioning Megan. Lisa Bluder’s players are unselfish, and (usually) they are good shooters who are willing to play energetic defense.

 

[Mdoggie]

Well done, Coco. You beat me to it in mentioning Megan. Lisa Bluder’s players are unselfish, and (usually) they are good shooters who are willing to play energetic defense.

How did Geno miss her? Was she ever on the radar?

 

[BigBird]

How did Geno miss her? Was she ever on the radar?

My guess, and it’s only a guess, is that the UConn staff was at least aware of her. She was one of the better posts in the midwest. Here’s a link to a piece about her from a year ago...

Bluder: Megan Gustafson 'might be the hardest worker I've ever coached'