This is intriguing. Generally, I don’t think Geno would take a kid who could play only one year, because learning the UConn system often takes more than one year. But I think Geno should be flexible and discuss it with CD, Marissa, and Shea. Would Howard want UConn? I don’t know, but I think her chances of winning are better in Storrs than in SC or at MSU. Would she consider ND? I hope not!!
Hah! Ms. Howard had a field day against ND in the regional semi-finals, scoring 26 points and snagging 14 rebounds in only 30 minutes. If she didn't run into foul trouble, it could've been an even closer game (and it was close). Her persistence on rebounding was/is reminiscent of Gabby Williams, but was not the defensive presence of the divine Ms. Williams (who is?). Plus, her three-point shooting is up and down, from what I've read (but that can be addressed). Not sure she'd be a fit for ND either, but I'm guessing MM, Niele, Beth Morgan Cunningham and Carol Owens would have a talk on it.
Personally, I thought she was part of a fine mix in A&M and wonder what's up there. However, I highly doubt Mississippi State would consider her, given the close ties between Blair and Schaefer.
If you're going to leave a potential Top Ten team, my gut thinks you do so only if: you really want to get out of the school you're about to graduate from (in August, right?); you want a chance to win a title in one year with a team that's quite a bit better than the school you're planning on leaving; and/or, there's a grad program at a school you want to attend. Will be interesting to see what her research finds and/or where her inner compass points her to after August.