Tuck Will Officially Be Named an All-American

[JavaMan]

...according to Rich Elliott. Does he have inside information?

By Rich Elliott - STORRS – UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has seen it before many times. The more that is on the line the more it seems seniors Moriah Jefferson, Breanna Stewart and Morgan Tuck thrive under the glare of the spotlight.

They are three-time national champions. Stewart is the top player in the country. Jefferson is an All-American and the nation’s top point guard. Tuck will officially be named an All-American in the coming weeks.

"I’ve been saying this pretty much all year that whenever the games get bigger and the stakes get higher as the season goes along our three seniors play even better than they normally play,’’ Auriemma said. ``And they play great most of the time. (Monday) was just a magnificent performance by the three of them. It was really something to see. Just the way they feed off each other, the way they instill confidence in their teammates. They’ve grown up so much since four years ago when they were freshmen. And it was a perfect way to end this part of their career. It was really perfect.’’

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[DaddyChoc]

she definitely a Boneyard All-American

 

[VAUConnFan]

Well deserved.

 

[huskyd]

Coach is quoted as saying that "it’s got nothing to do with coaching or tactics." Oh, really? For an "arrogant" guy, Geno is more than willing to give all of the credit to his Big 3. So I'll be arrogant for him. Coach is simply the BEST there is in WCBB. His genius has selected, prepared, and positioned these young women to be what they are. His plans and decisions play out for us to see, enjoy, and wonder at. I love all of UConn's players, but w/out Coach none of this would be happening.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

...according to Rich Elliott. Does he have inside information?

By Rich Elliott - STORRS – UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has seen it before many times. The more that is on the line the more it seems seniors Moriah Jefferson, Breanna Stewart and Morgan Tuck thrive under the glare of the spotlight.

They are three-time national champions. Stewart is the top player in the country. Jefferson is an All-American and the nation’s top point guard. Tuck will officially be named an All-American in the coming weeks.

"I’ve been saying this pretty much all year that whenever the games get bigger and the stakes get higher as the season goes along our three seniors play even better than they normally play,’’ Auriemma said. ``And they play great most of the time. (Monday) was just a magnificent performance by the three of them. It was really something to see. Just the way they feed off each other, the way they instill confidence in their teammates. They’ve grown up so much since four years ago when they were freshmen. And it was a perfect way to end this part of their career. It was really perfect.’’

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Just curious, but what is his source for that claim that Tuck will "officially" be named in coming weeks as an All-American? I've thought she was a first team AA since last year. I recall reading that the reason she wasn't even nominated as an All-American was that each school may only nominate three candidates, or else only three may be "nominated" from an individual school, and KLM was the third nominee. Is that correct?

MT is tremendous, and plays with fluid grace. A delight to watch.

 

[Geew1992]

Just curious, but what is his source for that claim that Tuck will "officially" be named in coming weeks as an All-American? I've thought she was a first team AA since last year. I recall reading that the reason she wasn't even nominated as an All-American was that each school may only nominate three candidates, or else only three may be "nominated" from an individual school, and KLM was the third nominee. Is that correct?

MT is tremendous, and plays with fluid grace. A delight to watch.

Yes, this is correct.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I think it's just speculation, but I sure hope it comes true. Geno said over the weekend that he has 3 of the top 5 players in America.

 

[FASTEDDY]

This is GREAT. If I am correct, ,if she is indeed named an AA, then she is eligible for induction into the Huskies Hall of Honor.

I believe that you need to be either an AA, Player of the Year or something of the sort.

It is very well deserved and long overdue.

 

[Aluminny69]

Unfortunately, I don't believe how Tuck does in the Tournament will have any bearing on her AA status. Those teams have already been voted on. I think the missed games in the middle of the season, and her slow return to top form have hurt her chances. But we'll see....

 

[Kaizen]

Wow we will see Tuck's name in the UConn wall ....

 

[UcMiami]

I think it means Uconn stacked the deck by ONLY nominating Morgan and leaving Stewart and Jefferson off the nomination!!!

(Stewart and Jefferson will probably make the various 5 player AA first teams anyway, so it might be an interesting tactic. And Stewart will be the unanimous NPOY which would make the WBCA look a little silly not having her as an AA if she wasn't nominated. So nominating Jefferson and Tuck and leaving Stewart out might actually be an interesting strategy.)

 

[Fairfield Fan]

But Rich Elliot wrote that she will "officially" be named. Rather curious for a professional journalist to make a clear declarative without any supporting evidence. No quote, no source. But he declared it a done deal.

Of course, I think Morgan would be the victim of outright robbery if she were denied AA for a second year.

 

[HGN]

...according to Rich Elliott. Does he have inside information?

By Rich Elliott - STORRS – UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has seen it before many times. The more that is on the line the more it seems seniors Moriah Jefferson, Breanna Stewart and Morgan Tuck thrive under the glare of the spotlight.

They are three-time national champions. Stewart is the top player in the country. Jefferson is an All-American and the nation’s top point guard. Tuck will officially be named an All-American in the coming weeks.

"I’ve been saying this pretty much all year that whenever the games get bigger and the stakes get higher as the season goes along our three seniors play even better than they normally play,’’ Auriemma said. ``And they play great most of the time. (Monday) was just a magnificent performance by the three of them. It was really something to see. Just the way they feed off each other, the way they instill confidence in their teammates. They’ve grown up so much since four years ago when they were freshmen. And it was a perfect way to end this part of their career. It was really perfect.’’

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Java , I hope Rich Elliott is correct when he states that Tuck will be named an All-American..........I would love to see her get that honor.

 

[UcMiami]

Yeah - talk about kicking the Mojo gods in the nuts!
First the Gampel PA said Morgan would soon be joining her classmates on the wall, and now this in print!
I honestly don't think anyone knows as the votes are probably still being tallied - the announcements are ten days away. People can make assumptions ... suspecting that Stewart will sweep the NPOY awards is pretty safe, Morgan as an AA ... not quite such a done deal I would think - there is really solid competition out there.
Does she deserve it, I vote yes, but ...

 

[FairView]

Of course there's no doubt.
Don't you know that Geno actually decides who is on the All-American Teams through his role as head of the basketball illuminati?
At least that's what I've heard on some other fan sites.

 

[ocoandasoc]

Am I the only one who hopes that Tuck plays another year so that she becomes the center of attention at UConn and gets the national accolades she deserves?

 

[JavaMan]

Am I the only one who hopes that Tuck plays another year so that she becomes the center of attention at UConn and gets the national accolades she deserves?

No! You're not. In recent months I've hypothesized that if Morgan is selected as an AA this year, she leaves; if she doesn't, she stays. Reason: Morgan has previously stated that being on the wall when she leaves is an important goal of hers. We shall see.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Am I the only one who hopes that Tuck plays another year so that she becomes the center of attention at UConn and gets the national accolades she deserves?

Yes, for sure. But more important still that she make UConn an NC contender.

 

[malevocalist#]

...according to Rich Elliott. Does he have inside information?

By Rich Elliott - STORRS – UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has seen it before many times. The more that is on the line the more it seems seniors Moriah Jefferson, Breanna Stewart and Morgan Tuck thrive under the glare of the spotlight.

They are three-time national champions. Stewart is the top player in the country. Jefferson is an All-American and the nation’s top point guard. Tuck will officially be named an All-American in the coming weeks.

"I’ve been saying this pretty much all year that whenever the games get bigger and the stakes get higher as the season goes along our three seniors play even better than they normally play,’’ Auriemma said. ``And they play great most of the time. (Monday) was just a magnificent performance by the three of them. It was really something to see. Just the way they feed off each other, the way they instill confidence in their teammates. They’ve grown up so much since four years ago when they were freshmen. And it was a perfect way to end this part of their career. It was really perfect.’’

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Yes!!!! I sure hope your 100% correct.

 

[malevocalist#]

They probably said lets get this girl on the wall so she can leave Uconn. Because They don't want to see 5 in a row if she stays.

 

[Vowelguy]

she definitely a Boneyard All-American

Why the need to insult her?

 

[Bayareahusky]

Love seeing this thread!!! I want Morgan on the wall !!!! She so so so deserves it..... just like Mo and Stewie.

 

[Carnac]

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me. Aren't the votes for All-Americans done at the end of conference play, and BEFORE the beginning of the conference tournaments?

 

[JavaMan]

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me. Aren't the votes for All-Americans done at the end of conference play, and BEFORE the beginning of the conference tournaments?

Maybe that's why/how people in the know already know.

 

[Carnac]

Maybe that's why/how people in the know already know.

That's what figured. Somebody opened a little "leak". I sure hope the rumored information is accurate. Tuck has worked hard this year, and is deserving of that recognition.