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Post by linkster on May 25, 2024 12:56:40 GMT -5
Hopefully Gandy will face some other talented bigs on the summer circuit to get use to the idea that in college other players are just as big as she is. It sounds like she may be morphing from project to real prospect. Don't wanna get my hopes up, but man, how great would that be if she did become a force in the paint? GMM has another year and a half to get better and she seems on course to being a major contributor. UConn had a player that only did a few things but did them really really well, defense, rebounding and blocking shots. She was criticized for 4 years for her lack of offense, but Stokes was a key piece of 3 of UConn's titles despite not starting.
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Post by chicagogg on May 26, 2024 15:32:21 GMT -5
And Stokes now has several WNBA championships wins, too.
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Post by bulkey on May 28, 2024 8:29:16 GMT -5
Dan Connolly's "Mailbag" today--not sure it's behind a paywall Why hasn't UConn shown interest in, or even offered a scholarship to McKenna Woliczko — Ron W. UConn has shown interest in Woliczko — the No. 6 player in the class of 2026 and a high school teammate of incoming freshman Morgan Cheli. Without naming her directly, Auriemma referenced her during a press conference once. He mentioned the one of the team’s recruiting targets — a top player in the country — also played softball. Woliczko fits the bill.We don’t know if the Huskies have offered her or not. The team likes to operate quietly on the recruiting trail. It wouldn’t be surprising if they asked her not to publicize an offer. Woliczko hasn’t publicly revealed any offers since last summer, either.Here's a really good article: highschool.si.com/california/2024/02/10/mittys-mckenna-woliczko-is-this-the-nations-best-sophomore-girls-basketball-player-cool-and-awesome-q-aIncluding: One day when Woliczko was 8, [her father] Aaron noticed three sticky notes above her bed. Accented with a butterfly, they read:
"I want to be the best in the country."
"I will be the best in the country."
"I am the best in the country."
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Post by mdoggie on May 29, 2024 12:47:08 GMT -5
bulkey, I read Brynn McGaughy announces today 2pm
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Post by mdoggie on May 29, 2024 12:50:34 GMT -5
I think McGaughy goes to Iowa.
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Post by bulkey on May 29, 2024 12:50:47 GMT -5
Fingers crossed. With Sarah coming on board and Lara in our sights as well, hoping we can get another forward!
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Post by bulkey on May 29, 2024 12:51:20 GMT -5
I think McGaughy goes to Iowa. That's certainly a rumor....and an opportunity for her....
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Post by mdoggie on May 29, 2024 14:08:35 GMT -5
Looks like it’s actually Thursday for the announcement.
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Post by mdoggie on May 29, 2024 14:38:37 GMT -5
I think McGaughy goes to Iowa. That's certainly a rumor....and an opportunity for her.... She committed to Washington.
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Post by bulkey on May 29, 2024 14:50:42 GMT -5
That's certainly a rumor....and an opportunity for her.... She committed to Washington. wow! Has to be NIL.
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Post by mdoggie on May 29, 2024 15:00:52 GMT -5
She committed to Washington. wow! Has to be NIL. Maybe she just wanted to stay close to home.
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Post by bulkey on May 29, 2024 15:39:36 GMT -5
wow! Has to be NIL. Maybe she just wanted to stay close to home. Good bet. Also, while I think she's a good player, she's not a sure thing to start for a number of those schools. And I'd bet a lot of kids now figure they'll try a school and can always portal out later if they're unhappy.
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Post by linkster on May 29, 2024 16:37:01 GMT -5
Maybe she just wanted to stay close to home. Good bet. Also, while I think she's a good player, she's not a sure thing to start for a number of those schools. And I'd bet a lot of kids now figure they'll try a school and can always portal out later if they're unhappy. That can get old quick. Coaches start to think that the unhappiness had little to do with the teams they were on. But there will be players doing that and if they are skilled and/or athletic they will always find a home. Just not in Storrs.
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Post by grrrrr on May 30, 2024 7:48:37 GMT -5
Maybe she just wanted to stay close to home. Good bet. Also, while I think she's a good player, she's not a sure thing to start for a number of those schools. And I'd bet a lot of kids now figure they'll try a school and can always portal out later if they're unhappy. Great point about portalling out if this doesn't work. Something that has already been happening a lot and not talked about much. All the news is that the best mid major players have moved up to bigger programs. The opposite has also been true. Those same size schools, including some in the BE, have been backfilling with players transferring in from higher profile programs where it just didn't work out. Maybe this will turn out ok after all, the big schools can only take so many, and virtually no one wants to sit and watch for four years. The little guys may get the players they need after all, a year or two late but more seasoned than kids fresh out of High School.
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Post by bulkey on May 30, 2024 14:59:59 GMT -5
Our future high post (from my computer to Geno's ear)
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Post by mdoggie on May 31, 2024 9:02:26 GMT -5
I was very curious about Mcgaughy decision so I looked up Washington basketball. Not impressed with their overall record or conference record. Her decision baffles me. It has got to be about staying home and trying to build a home grown legacy or they offer her major. Anyhow best of luck to her but I don’t see those other huskies doing to much on the basketball front. Who is up next?
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Post by mdoggie on May 31, 2024 9:05:52 GMT -5
Our future high post (from my computer to Geno's ear) If I’m a coach recruiting this future college ball player, I’m all over this recruitment every chance I get. I’m letting her know she is a priority for our program. I’d do the same with “Bean” and Special K.
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Post by doggydaddy on May 31, 2024 9:14:10 GMT -5
Our future high post (from my computer to Geno's ear) If I’m a coach recruiting this future college ball player, I’m all over this recruitment every chance I get. I’m letting her know she is a priority for our program. I’d do the same with “Bean” and Special K. Great to know.
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Post by mdoggie on May 31, 2024 9:59:13 GMT -5
If I’m a coach recruiting this future college ball player, I’m all over this recruitment every chance I get. I’m letting her know she is a priority for our program. I’d do the same with “Bean” and Special K. Great to know. Would you do the same?
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Post by doggydaddy on May 31, 2024 12:23:42 GMT -5
Ask Geno. We don't matter.
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Post by mdoggie on May 31, 2024 13:10:22 GMT -5
Ask Geno. We don't matter. We matter on this forum.
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Post by bulkey on Jun 4, 2024 12:22:51 GMT -5
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Post by bulkey on Jun 5, 2024 11:20:26 GMT -5
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Post by bulkey on Jun 5, 2024 11:22:19 GMT -5
Not yet a recruit, as far as I know, but the kid sister of our Q, is very highly rated for 2027. If Geno wants her, he may have to find a way to keep our Q happy, despite the fact that there are talented players ahead of her with more polish. Qandace Samuels (ESPNW No. 8) Bishop McNamara Club | Team Takeover EYBL Samuels is a long wing with an advanced feel for the game. She competes against a high-level schedule in both high school and club, which has helped improve her game. She is a quality spot up shooter, but also attacks close-outs well, finding opportunities to slash or play make for others. She has a knack on the defensive end -- utilizing her length on the glass and passing lanes in the press. She plays with an edge, much like her older sister, Qadance, sophomore at UConn. Much like the other high level rising soon-to-be sophomores, Samuels' recruiting interest comes from all of the power conferences. www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/40276758/new-high-school-girls-basketball-player-rankings-2025-2026-2027
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Post by rockymtblue2 on Jun 5, 2024 12:16:10 GMT -5
Not yet a recruit, as far as I know, but the kid sister of our Q, is very highly rated for 2027. If Geno wants her, he may have to find a way to keep our Q happy, despite the fact that there are talented players ahead of her with more polish. Qandace Samuels (ESPNW No. 8) Bishop McNamara Club | Team Takeover EYBL Samuels is a long wing with an advanced feel for the game. She competes against a high-level schedule in both high school and club, which has helped improve her game. She is a quality spot up shooter, but also attacks close-outs well, finding opportunities to slash or play make for others. She has a knack on the defensive end -- utilizing her length on the glass and passing lanes in the press. She plays with an edge, much like her older sister, Qadance, sophomore at UConn. Much like the other high level rising soon-to-be sophomores, Samuels' recruiting interest comes from all of the power conferences. www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/40276758/new-high-school-girls-basketball-player-rankings-2025-2026-2027A long, long time ago Geno actually spoke to the sister act thing and he was rather guarded about it and acknowledged it raised potential complications. I can't recall when this was; whether before Morgan and Ashley or during or after. Morgan was all smarts and control and Ashley was pretty much a hot mess!
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