UConn (only) recruiting (only) speculation

[Maleficent9]

vonleh just entered the portal

 

[robert]

Twitter is twitting about an incoming UConn transfer but no names are mentioned.

Hoping it’s Beers or Ariafen… we need either of them in the low post …

 

[cferraro04]

vonleh just entered the portal

12.2 Points 4.5 rebounds

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Brandon Clay's list of the best available transfer prospects:

College WBB Transfer Portal Rankings Update: Former Oregon State star Raegan Beers tops best portal players

247Sports takes its latest look at the women's college basketball transfer portal rankings.

247sports.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Someone's gonna get a hell of a player in Weimar. I would not be sad if it were UConn.





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[Viet Vet]

If it is true I hope it is not Chen. I like the guards UConn already has.

Go big, go big, go big! We needs bangers.

 

[GenoWept]

Kind of slipped my notice, but probably within the last 3 weeks or so Lara Somfai (class of 2025) has followed Jana, Morgan Cheli, Azzi, Aubrey, Aaliyah Edwards, Dorka Juhasz, Ashlynn, and Allie Ziebell on Instagram (she already followed Qadence, Paige, and Nika). It looks like she followed them all at once, so my guess is that was maybe from when she came to UConn’s 1st or 2nd round game. But, that means she’s following the entire UConn team except KK, Ice, and Caroline. Obviously we can’t put much stock in social media follows, but it definitely isn’t a bad sign!

 

[HuskyNan]

Kind of slipped my notice, but probably within the last 3 weeks or so Lara Somfai (class of 2025) has followed Jana, Morgan Cheli, Azzi, Aubrey, Aaliyah Edwards, Dorka Juhasz, Ashlynn, and Allie Ziebell on Instagram (she already followed Qadence, Paige, and Nika). It looks like she followed them all at once, so my guess is that was maybe from when she came to UConn’s 1st or 2nd round game. But, that means she’s following the entire UConn team except KK, Ice, and Caroline. Obviously we can’t put much stock in social media follows, but it definitely isn’t a bad sign!

Lara attends IMG Academy in Florida with UConn commit Kelis Fisher

 

[Rings R Us]

Kind of slipped my notice, but probably within the last 3 weeks or so Lara Somfai (class of 2025) has followed Jana, Morgan Cheli, Azzi, Aubrey, Aaliyah Edwards, Dorka Juhasz, Ashlynn, and Allie Ziebell on Instagram (she already followed Qadence, Paige, and Nika). It looks like she followed them all at once, so my guess is that was maybe from when she came to UConn’s 1st or 2nd round game. But, that means she’s following the entire UConn team except KK, Ice, and Caroline. Obviously we can’t put much stock in social media follows, but it definitely isn’t a bad sign!

Speaking of Lara, she just posted this on her Instagram story. Probably from her trip to Storrs during the NCAA tourney.

 

[Bone Dog]

Speaking of Lara, she just posted this on her Instagram story. Probably from her trip to Storrs during the NCAA tourney.

She looks very happy to be there. Is it worth noting as well that Azzi and Jana are in uniforms?

 

[Heytherego]

Speaking of Lara, she just posted this on her Instagram story. Probably from her trip to Storrs during the NCAA tourney.

I wonder if Stanford, Tennessee and VT are off her list given the coaching changes..
That would leave Duke and UCONN

 

[Zarathustra]

Speaking of Lara, she just posted this on her Instagram story. Probably from her trip to Storrs during the NCAA tourney.

This photo of Lara Somfai give us an idea of her height = 6' 4' by report. Jana has
her knees bent somewhat and, of course, Azzi is not in either of Lara's or Jana's height
range. The smiles indicate to me that the team chemistry is UCONN PERFECT!

 

[EricLA]

I'd love to land Lara. Plus, Australia owes us a post player (rumor was that Ezi Magbegor would have come to UConn if Lauren Jackson had not convinced her to forego American college and stay in Australia to work with the Australian National Team)...

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Speaking of Lara, she just posted this on her Instagram story. Probably from her trip to Storrs during the NCAA tourney.

Are they in a giant oven?

Anyway, odd she would just now put up this photo considering it's been a month since her visit.

 

[Blue Ghost]

I really wanted us to get Grace. But now I hope that it is either Beers or Iriafen. We need a Big!

 

[oldhusky]

I wonder if Stanford, Tennessee and VT are off her list given the coaching changes..
That would leave Duke and UCONN

Good point. i liked our chances before, now even more so.

 

[oldhusky]

Someone's gonna get a hell of a player in Weimar. I would not be sad if it were UConn.





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Her numbers are most impressive, but against very weak competition. after consideration for that i think she would be way behind Beers and Iriafen, and maybe close to even with Vonleh. But those four would be on my shortlist for a big in the portal.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Her numbers are most impressive, but against very weak competition. after consideration for that i think she would be way behind Beers and Iriafen, and maybe close to even with Vonleh. But those four would be on my shortlist for a big in the portal.

Weimar might be a steal in the portal but watching the Patriot league final, Holy Cross kept her check and she was ineffective in the game. Should be able to rewatch on ESPN app. I admit that was one game and she clearly dominated the Patriot League.

 

[oldhusky]

Weimar might be a steal in the portal but watching the Patriot league final, Holy Cross kept her check and she was ineffective in the game. Should be able to rewatch on ESPN app. I admit that was one game and she clearly dominated the Patriot League.

I'm getting a little nervous about the whole portal process, but at least there are several candidates that could help us, so getting someone that enhances our team is very likely. On the other hand two of those are major difference makers, ideal fits, and if we don't get Beers or Iriafen, the next tier is a long way down.

At first with the numerous player follows I was hopeful of a pretty quick decision by Beers. Since that hasn't happened yet, I am worried we are not just competing with west coast schools like UCLA and USC, but also with Notre Dame, South Carolina and LSU. Beers is good enough that most of the top programs will likely pursue her, and although the Uconn fit seems perfect, she would be a major addition at quite a few of the top programs so I think we have to sweat this out a bit.

 

[Goodgood]

I'm getting a little nervous about the whole portal process, but at least there are several candidates that could help us, so getting someone that enhances our team is very likely. On the other hand two of those are major difference makers, ideal fits, and if we don't get Beers or Iriafen, the next tier is a long way down.

At first with the numerous player follows I was hopeful of a pretty quick decision by Beers. Since that hasn't happened yet, I am worried we are not just competing with west coast schools like UCLA and USC, but also with Notre Dame, South Carolina and LSU. Beers is good enough that most of the top programs will likely pursue her, and although the Uconn fit seems perfect, she would be a major addition at quite a few of the top programs so I think we have to sweat this out a bit.

She has a "do not contact" note. She probably has one or two choices. UConn may or may not be on that list. Patience, Grasshopper!

 

[HuskyNan]

1. UConn football got a coveted transfer a couple days ago
2. Today, the UConn men‘s basketball team got a transfer
3. ………….???

Waiting is hard.

 

[EricLA]

I'm getting a little nervous about the whole portal process, but at least there are several candidates that could help us, so getting someone that enhances our team is very likely. On the other hand two of those are major difference makers, ideal fits, and if we don't get Beers or Iriafen, the next tier is a long way down.

At first with the numerous player follows I was hopeful of a pretty quick decision by Beers. Since that hasn't happened yet, I am worried we are not just competing with west coast schools like UCLA and USC, but also with Notre Dame, South Carolina and LSU. Beers is good enough that most of the top programs will likely pursue her, and although the Uconn fit seems perfect, she would be a major addition at quite a few of the top programs so I think we have to sweat this out a bit.

I'm with you - I'd love for a quick decision to make us fans feel better. BUT... I would think these kids would want to visit the campus and meet with potential teammates/coaches. I'm actually more surprised by the kids who decide quickly. Have they REALLY done their homework? Visited, talked to, etc.?

 

[Blond D.]

I think Caitlin Weimar would be a great fit. She would be the one I'd go after.

 

[Charliebball]

I think Caitlin Weimar would be a great fit. She would be the one I'd go after.

Weimar would be my second post option as her experience against top-flight teams is minimal...........Beers is battle-tested against tough competition and is by far the number one post in the portal.........she could be the player to put UConn over the top next season......

 

[Scud49]

1. UConn football got a coveted transfer a couple days ago
2. Today, the UConn men‘s basketball team got a transfer
3. ………….???

Waiting is hard.

Yea, Nan, it's like some kind of slow burn mental torture, always simmering right below the surface.