August UConn recruiting thread

[UConnCat]

New mutual follow by Morgan. 2022 PG from Portugal who played in the U18 tournament.

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Ines Bettencourt

Portugal played in the U18 B division championships which is not the U18 championships Jamelle attended in Greece. Was Jamelle in Greece to watch potential 2022 players or for 2023? Morgan began following a few of the U18 guards Jamelle watched on IG, including France’s Lacan who is terrific, but it seems those guards would already be signed if they were interested in playing college ball in 2022.

Bettencourt made the all tournament team but the teams were not as good as those playing in Greece. I also believe she is (or was) to play for a Junior College team this fall.

School starts in less than 3 weeks.

 

[oldhusky]

ASGR's latest rankings have Qadence Samuels at a high of #17 in 2023. They have UConn's 2023 class ranked 2nd to Arizona at the moment.


After lengthy deliberations, All-Star Girls Report has Arizona ranked No. 1 in its first version of 2023 recruiting classes. UConn is No. 2.

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For now, though, UConn’s class is looking like it could be special. It’s highlighted by ASGR’s top-ranked point guard for 2023. That’s Kamorea “K.K.’’ Arnold, who is ranked No. 8 overall.

“In this day and age, it’s about versatility, unless you’re a true point or a true post,’’ Altenhofen said. “K.K. is definitely a true point guard.’’

UConn also has commitments from two other players in ASGR’s top 20 who is ranked (No. 11) — shooting guard Ashlynn Shade and wing Qadence Samuels (No. 17).

Arizona, UConn Lead Early Recruiting @AdiaBarnes @CoachMValley @CallMeCoachD @KatePaye @WolfpackWes | ASGR Basketball

Arizona has had four straight 20-win seasons, including a runner-up finish in the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. UConn has had more than 20 wins in every season since 1992-93. That’s why it really is no big surprise that the Huskies and Wildcats are sitting high atop of All-Star...

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Encouraging on Qadence moving up, but also very interesting that they have Prosper at #1 and Del Rosario at #6. I understand that the train has left the station on Del Rosario for us, but have no idea if we are still in the hunt for Prosper or not. I suspected that signing Qadence meant that we were unlikely to get Prosper, or Booker for that matter.

I could easily be wrong here but while a #2 class ranking now is very good, I think some of our top competitors are still in for the best of the unsigned prospects, while we may be closer to done for 2023. Hope I am wrong.

 

[southie]

For those who don't know, Justice Carlton is the daughter of former Baylor women's basketball post player, Kacy Moffitt. She finished her career at Baylor prior to Mulkey's arrival in Waco.

 

[SARG 2011]

Portugal played in the U18 B division championships which is not the U18 championships Jamelle attended in Greece. Was Jamelle in Greece to watch potential 2022 players or for 2023? Morgan began following a few of the U18 guards Jamelle watched on IG, including France’s Lacan who is terrific, but it seems those guards would already be signed if they were interested in playing college ball in 2022.

Bettencourt made the all tournament team but the teams were not as good as those playing in Greece. I also believe she is (or was) to play for a Junior College team this fall.

School starts in less than 3 weeks

Thank you for the info about the divisions, her team finished second after losing to Slovenia in the championship game. I agree that the school year is basically here so perhaps the recent interest in these players is for 2023. I did some digging and it looks like she is expected to attend Northwest Florida State this fall...per their twitter account. I believe she plays in a Pro League (team Sportiva) which also has former Lady Vol Kasi Kushkituah, small world sometimes. She has some games on YouTube and Kasi is seen in one... same #11 as college.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Practice has begin for tomorrow's UA Elite game featuring many UConn POI plus Ashlynn Shade who has a cameo in this vid:

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Quick reminder that this game will be televised on ESPNU tomorrow, the girl’s game will begin at 4pm.

Tomorrow, Coco.

 

[CocoHusky]

Tomorrow, Coco.

Also some confusing on the time which is why I edited and then deleted it.
My ESPN is showing the boys game starting at 5:00

 

[Carnac]

I could be wrong, but with assistant coach Morgan Valley still following 2022 recruits and Jamelle following players in Greece, it appears (to me) Geno may still be interested in adding one more player to this year's roster. Probably a foreign born player. Every time I log onto the yard, I expect to see an announcement that UConn has signed another player for this year's run.

 

[AmeriConn]

I could be wrong, but with assistant coach Morgan Valley still following 2022 recruits and Jamelle following players in Greece, it appears (to me) Geno may still be interested in adding one more player to this year's roster. Probably a foreign born player. Every time I log onto the yard, I expect to see an announcement that UConn has signed another player for this year's run.

Hoping, but time is not on our side.

 

[Blakeon18]

I saw this game mentioned a while back....with Ashlynn Shade participating.
I wrote down the time listed as 5:00....on espnu. Might the 4:00 mention above be the CDT?

 

[YoDore]

I saw this game mentioned a while back....with Ashlynn Shade participating.
I wrote down the time listed as 5:00....on espnu. Might the 4:00 mention above be the CDT?

Yes, the 4 is CST. I went to the ESPN website to check the schedule there, and it says the girls game is at 4 my time (CST) and the boys play at 6 CST.

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Watch the Under Armour Elite 24 Basketball (Girls Game) live from ESPNU on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Friday, August 12, 2022.

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[Bone Dog]

Time is running short for persuading a European player to pick up stakes and relocate to Storrs. That’s a big change for a teenager. It may look like an adventure, but it’s also a huge challenge. In addition to wanting to play ball in the US, they have to want to take college courses when they could just play pro back home.

 

[oldhusky]

Hoping, but time is not on our side.

Same for me, every day I am hoping for something but if it doesn't happen very soon that option will be gone. It is quite a challenge because they need a guard badly for this year, but not after that, unless a player would help us with our immediate need, knowing the probability of transferring after that was high. Not an easy role to fill but maybe we can pull a rabbit out of the hat.

 

[MooseJaw]

Also some confusing on the time which is why I edited and then deleted it.
My ESPN is showing the boys game starting at 5:00

From the times here est game listed at 5pn a 2nd game is scheduled for 7pm which scouyld be the womens game.I no longer trust ESPN so I have sent my machine to record both games, hope I get it. As I posted a few days ago I am sticking with the team Ms. Strong and most of my top POI's are on. I am very interested to watch our commited recruits, but really will be watching the undecided more closly.

 

[donalddoowop]

Same for me, every day I am hoping for something but if it doesn't happen very soon that option will be gone. It is quite a challenge because they need a guard badly for this year, but not after that, unless a player would help us with our immediate need, knowing the probability of transferring after that was high. Not an easy role to fill but maybe we can pull a rabbit out of the hat.

NO, no, no, no, no. Pull a point guard out of the hat.

 

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[RoadMaster]

Looks like a real good one.. Can't wait to see her and the others play tonight..
Here are some similar shots of her in action at scrimmage. (Probably different angles of same action)

Watch this story by Ashlynn Shade on Instagram before it disappears.

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[MooseJaw]

IMO Ashlynn will become the face of the Huskies in the future. She has the game, the mindset plus the IQ to become a fan favorite.

 

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[visitingcock]

Is it 4 or is it 5?

Guessing four:
Louisville
Kentucky
UConn
SCar

UNC?

 

[MooseJaw]

Yes there are a number of very good and excellent young women in "24" any number of which are UCONN POI's and recruits. I am hanging my hat on the young lady above. Double O is my top POI in "24". We can watch many UCONN POI's and recruits tonight. Monster game, lets hope Geno finds a few more jems playing in tonights game