Hard pass. We want the type of player who wants to be at UConn not someone who decides later on. It’s a specific kind of kid who goes to Connecticut one with an exceptional work ethic .We want the type of player who wants to be at UConn not someone who decides later on. It’s a specific kind of kid who goes to Connecticut one with an exceptional work ethic. And they desire to be the best they can. Connecticut has proven its ability to make players the best they’ve ever been. Over the years of watching women’s basketball, I am seeing top recruits, go to other programs and never really progress to a top-tier player. I’d rather see the player who wants Connecticut and watch them develop overtime on the Gino and staff. Connecticut has shown that they prepare their players better than anyone else may be a little sour grapes but I hope she does well with her choice.So, we can get Toby out of the portal after she decides she doesn't like Kara.
I don't know about that it seemed to workout well with Dorka and Lou. If someone wants to come to UConn after their Freshman or Sophomore year and they fit UConn's needs and are approved by the coaches and players, I say why not.Hard pass. We want the type of player who wants to be at UConn not someone who decides later on. It’s a specific kind of kid who goes to Connecticut one with an exceptional work ethic .We want the type of player who wants to be at UConn not someone who decides later on. It’s a specific kind of kid who goes to Connecticut one with an exceptional work ethic. And they desire to be the best they can. Connecticut has proven its ability to make players the best they’ve ever been. Over the years of watching women’s basketball, I am seeing top recruits, go to other programs and never really progress to a top-tier player. I’d rather see the player who wants Connecticut and watch them develop overtime on the Gino and staff. Connecticut has shown that they prepare their players better than anyone else may be a little sour grapes but I hope she does well with her choice.
Evina Westbrook Hoopgurlz #2 passed on UConn out of high school…Hard pass. We want the type of player who wants to be at UConn not someone who decides later on. It’s a specific kind of kid who goes to Connecticut one with an exceptional work ethic .We want the type of player who wants to be at UConn not someone who decides later on. It’s a specific kind of kid who goes to Connecticut one with an exceptional work ethic. And they desire to be the best they can. Connecticut has proven its ability to make players the best they’ve ever been. Over the years of watching women’s basketball, I am seeing top recruits, go to other programs and never really progress to a top-tier player. I’d rather see the player who wants Connecticut and watch them develop overtime on the Gino and staff. Connecticut has shown that they prepare their players better than anyone else may be a little sour grapes but I hope she does well with her choice.
Did they miss out on Blanca Thomas?Finally some good news for Duke on the recruiting trail.
Some of the more informed (@HuskyNan, etc) might fill in the blanks. I think there was a disconnect where UConn thought E (#2) was going to stay out west, and UConn was going for Walker (#1), so it didn't happen. Two years later though, Evina ended up where she wanted to be.Evina Westbrook Hoopgurlz #2 passed on UConn out of high school…
Coming out of HS I'm not sure that UConn even offered Westbrook. If anyone has evidence that they did, please post a link to it. UConn was not in Westbrook's final 5 and only 2 of them were west coast schools, Oregon St. and So. Cal. The other 3 were Tennessee, Maryland and ND. It doesn't appear that UConn was her favorite until it was her best available option later on.Some of the more informed (@HuskyNan, etc) might fill in the blanks. I think there was a disconnect where UConn thought E (#2) was going to stay out west, and UConn was going for Walker (#1), so it didn't happen. Two years later though, Evina ended up where she wanted to be.
We've already taken Brittany Hunter ans Azura Stevens from Duke via transfer.Hard pass. We want the type of player who wants to be at UConn not someone who decides later on. It’s a specific kind of kid who goes to Connecticut one with an exceptional work ethic .We want the type of player who wants to be at UConn not someone who decides later on. It’s a specific kind of kid who goes to Connecticut one with an exceptional work ethic. And they desire to be the best they can. Connecticut has proven its ability to make players the best they’ve ever been. Over the years of watching women’s basketball, I am seeing top recruits, go to other programs and never really progress to a top-tier player. I’d rather see the player who wants Connecticut and watch them develop overtime on the Gino and staff. Connecticut has shown that they prepare their players better than anyone else may be a little sour grapes but I hope she does well with her choice.
It absolutely worked out for Dorka and Lou. The question should always be did it push UCONN to new levels by adding a player from the portal. In my opinion the portal doesn't help build you a team since it always impacts the players you brought in before them. If you have a program that loses 3-4 players a year to the portal then I think it is fine to shop there yourself.I don't know about that it seemed to workout well with Dorka and Lou. If someone wants to come to UConn after their Freshman or Sophomore year and they fit UConn's needs and are approved by the coaches and players, I say why not.
I think Toby is a very good player, but I don’t believe she’s a program maker I think that’s reserved for special players like Lobo,Parker, A’ja Wilson and others of that Stature.Pretty huge recruit for Coach Lawson and her Duke program. All it takes is one solid recruit to begin or sustain a programs rise up the ladder.
Could be their 2023 Rebecca Lobo.Pretty huge recruit for Coach Lawson and her Duke program. All it takes is one solid recruit to begin or sustain a programs rise up the ladder.
Could be their 2023 Rebecca Lobo.