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Blakeon18 said:
Speaking of KK: she [and Ashlynn?] are playing in some kind of high school all-star game next
week. Anyone have the date/time/channel?
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The McDonald’s All American game is March 28 at 6:30 PM ET on ESPN2.

There is also a Powerade Jam Fest which includes a three point contest, knock-out game and dunk contest on March 27, not sure who is participating in it yet
 
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SARG 2011 said:
New follow for Morgan, it's a big. Madina Okot out of Kenya.
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OK she looks interesting. But I'm not sure if I understand her status. She is 6-5 and 18 years old. She played in an African FIBA league and did pretty well, particularly on rebounding stats and pretty good on blocks. The competition is not real good, and the players seem on the small side, but this is not an under 18 league it includes adults, and I think she may be the youngest player in the league not just her team.

She has also been picked as one of the 12 players to represent the world against the US high school seniors in a competition sponsored by Nike. Both KK and Ashlynn will be on the US team she faces. I think that tournament is early April. I haven't found any video of her, but playing effectively against adult competition in a FIBA African league is pretty impressive, and maybe even more so being selected for the world team to take on the US high school stars.

One thing that puzzled me was on a search for her name she popped up on an ESPN link that showed her listed with Troy University, no stats, bio or picture so I'm not sure what to make of that.

Anyway I'm guessing she would still be considered part of the 2023 class since she is competing against the US high school seniors, but I'm not sure about that.
 
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Kenyan Madina Okot and Angolan Elton da Silva Mangueira were the Three-Point Champions.....this is from the Basketball Without Border's camp this summer where Jana was named MVP. I'm curious to see what this kid is about.
 
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SARG 2011 said:


Another new follow PF Dorja Iva Zaja from Croatia
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Dorja Iva Zaja - Player Profile - FIBA.basketball

The official website of FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of Basketball. FIBA organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the FIBA World Championship for Women and the FIBA 3x3 World...
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Another new follow PF Dorja Iva Zaja from Croatia
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Catch, keep the ball high, and shoot with no dribble? Strong post moves, ball fakes, and Euro step? See the floor, find cutters, and deliver back door passes on time? No hesitation shooting stroke out to the 3 line? Able to use both hands inside on all shots? I'm all in. Let's have the coaches touch base while in Croatia this summer if legal with the NCAA.
 
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SARG 2011 said:
Kenyan Madina Okot and Angolan Elton da Silva Mangueira were the Three-Point Champions.....this is from the Basketball Without Border's camp this summer where Jana was named MVP. I'm curious to see what this kid is about.
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Wait, WHAT? The kid is 6-6 and the ball looks like a soccer ball in her hands.
 
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BobbyJ said:
Catch, keep the ball high, and shoot with no dribble? Strong post moves, ball fakes, and Euro step? See the floor, find cutters, and deliver back door passes on time? No hesitation shooting stroke out to the 3 line? Able to use both hands inside on all shots? I'm all in. Let's have the coaches touch base while in Croatia this summer if legal with the NCAA.
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BobbyJ said:
Catch, keep the ball high, and shoot with no dribble? Strong post moves, ball fakes, and Euro step? See the floor, find cutters, and deliver back door passes on time? No hesitation shooting stroke out to the 3 line? Able to use both hands inside on all shots? I'm all in. Let's have the coaches touch base while in Croatia this summer if legal with the NCAA.
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Not sure how this works. Did Coach Valley contact these young ladies to determine their interest or did the 2 players contact UConn?
 
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Huskie02 said:
Not sure how this works. Did Coach Valley contact these young ladies to determine their interest or did the 2 players contact UConn?
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From what I understand it's just Valley following them on social media. Beyond that I have no idea.
 
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