December Recruiting Thread

[Mdoggie]

Lefty, nice. Hard to guard.

 

[HopJim]

Great moves, especially for her age. My only concern is her shooting. She has a nice touch but was taking 6 foot jump shots over defenders 6 inches shorter. Would have been more impressed to see her take it to the rim.

 

[donalddoowop]

She played for NYC Exodus, which were the runner-ups at Nike Nationals. I’d have to go back and look at the stats, but IIRC she was solid/okay, but not great.

She’s a big body with solid mobility, showed some nice footwork in the post a couple times, but she didn’t seem to be at the level of Cunningham.

Based solely on yesterday's game, Koval looked like a player who would be successful only because she is much bigger and taller than most of her opponents. However, that is based on watching one game.

 

[Mdoggie]

Based solely on yesterday's game, Koval looked like a player who would be successful only because she is much bigger and taller than most of her opponents. However, that is based on watching one game.

@donalddoowop do you think she could be developed at UConn?? Stef Dolson type?

 

[HopJim]

Based solely on yesterday's game, Koval looked like a player who would be successful only because she is much bigger and taller than most of her opponents. However, that is based on watching one game.

I said the same thing the first time I saw Dolson play. No idea what Koval's finished product will be but bigger and taller is not a bad place to start.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

@Sluconn Husky
Which recruits top your list as UConn “must haves”?

Sarah Strong and Kennedy Smith are my top two targets for '24. Would take both.

I like all the PG's UConn are looking at (Cambridge, Fiso, Berry, Heckel) as well as Cheli and Tac at other positions.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Prospects Nation has released their top-60 list for 2024.

ELITE 60 Rankings - 2024 Class | Prospects Nation

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2024 Ranked Players | Prospects Nation

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1) Cambridge

2) Strong

3) Carlton

4) Edwards

5) Koval

6) Tac

8) Randolph

9) Ziebell

14) Cheli

16) Lee

17) Prince

18) Fiso

19) Smith

21) Berry

22) Ume

23) Heckel

27) Blakes

30) Fournier

33) Peterson

35) Coppinger

42) Walker

 

[Mdoggie]

Sarah Strong and Kennedy Smith are my top two targets for '24. Would take both.

I like all the PG's UConn are looking at (Cambridge, Fiso, Berry, Heckel) as well as Cheli and Tac at other positions.

I competed with the Etiwanda coach for that job. Seeing what he is doing now with that program, I can honestly say they made the correct choice. I wouldn’t have the time or energy to do what he has done. I have spoken to a few coaches in the area who are familiar with Kennedy Smith. No one seems to know her plans or they are all being tight lipped. I also have a few connects at Sierra Canyon. I was unable to get Jujus info and so far it’s the same for Randolph. I’ll keep digging.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I competed with the Etiwanda coach for that job. Seeing what he is doing now with that program, I can honestly say they made the correct choice. I wouldn’t have the time or energy to do what he has done. I have spoken to a few coaches in the area who are familiar with Kennedy Smith. No one seems to know her plans or they are all being tight lipped. I also have a few connects at Sierra Canyon. I was unable to get Jujus info and so far it’s the same for Randolph. I’ll keep digging.

Wow, that's interesting.

Smith does seem to be keeping things about as quiet as Ziebell. I have a feeling she'll release a list at some point though.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/22

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Based solely on yesterday's game, Koval looked like a player who would be successful only because she is much bigger and taller than most of her opponents. However, that is based on watching one game.

I can work with bigger and taller, but not one or the other.

 

[cancontent]

Probably the best highlight reel I've seen of her in some time. Still curious as to how she's doing with her outside shot and bigger bodies. I'm trying to picture her versus Cunningham for example. Not sure I could see her having much success.

I saw her play a local tournament this fall and she struggled battling inside with players smaller than her. Currently, the OSBA has maybe 1 or 2 players who can be physical with her. That's going to be the question mark for me for a while.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Quick Brandon Clay overview of some of the players on PN's new 2024 list. He makes a comparison between Sarah Strong and Nikola Jokic.

‎BrandonClayScouting: Top of the Class - Hansen's Take - December 23, 2022 on Apple Podcasts

‎Show BrandonClayScouting, Ep Top of the Class - Hansen's Take - December 23, 2022 - Dec 23, 2022

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[cbraarj]

indeed!

She shoots 3s almost better than her father shot free throws!

 

[darrell]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Another Brandon Clay podcast on PN's 2024 list.

He talks about Imari Berry, Kate Koval, Adhel Tac, Jordan Lee, and Kayleigh Heckel.

‎BrandonClayScouting: Clay's Take - 2024: ProspectsNation.com - December 23, 2022 on Apple Podcasts

‎Show BrandonClayScouting, Ep Clay's Take - 2024: ProspectsNation.com - December 23, 2022 - Dec 23, 2022

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[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Qadence Samuels with McKenna Woliczko:

 

[donalddoowop]

@donalddoowop do you think she could be developed at UConn?? Stef Dolson type?

I think it depends on her attitude and effort. If they meet Geno's standards, then yes. However, I don't think she is a Dolson type but, I did not see Dolson in high school.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[donalddoowop]

She looked really good against La Jolla the other day.

 

[Mdoggie]

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[SECbbfan24]

Based solely on yesterday's game, Koval looked like a player who would be successful only because she is much bigger and taller than most of her opponents. However, that is based on watching one game.

I've seen her a few times. She is very good but the consistency is still not quite there yet but its easy to see why a lot of top programs are chasing her given the physical tools she has. Needs more polishing but she has tremendous size, strength and enough talent to be molded into a great player at the next level. With continued development, provided she continues to put in the work, I think she will be a good one.

She's hearing from a lot of top programs right now. Don't know specifics on which ones she is truly interested in though.