"She's a dynamic, high-energy player that can make shots all around. A 6-foot-2 guard, Poffenbarger was a huge get for Arkansas. ASHLYNN SHADE 10. El Alfy will be UConn's first player from Egypt. 2023 University of Connecticut Athletics, Mens & Womens Basketball Away Game Donor Request Program, Husky Advantage Center of Athletic Leadership & Enrichment, No. 2022/23. She has represented Egypt in FIBA competition three times, including the 2021 FIBA U16 African Championship, the 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup and the 2022 FIBA U18 African Women's Championship. Shades goal was to find a school where she could be part of a winning program with a great culture around it with strong academics. 5 recruit Ashlynn Shade commits to UConn women's basketball The Huskies land their second 2023 commit. UConn women's basketball fell two spots in the latest AP Top 25 rankings released Monday. "There were needs that we felt we needed to address, and we feel that we addressed each and every one of them. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. W, 6-2, Forestville, Md., Bishop McNamara High School 4 Huskies to Host Xavier on Senior Night, No. UConn's incoming class includes 5-foot-9 point guard KK Arnold, 6-foot-4 center Jana El Alfy, 6-foot-2 wing Qadence Samuels and 5-foot-10 shooting guard Ashlynn Shade. We rank the top 25 girls' high school basketball programs in the country for the 2022-23 season. The 5-foot-10 point guard from Noblesville, Indiana first received an offer from UConn in July and put the Huskies in her top eight alongside Indiana, Louisville, North Caroline, Notre Dame, Stanford, Tennessee and Vanderbilt in August. There's an understanding from everyone of where Jana wants to go and what Jana wants to be. 20182023 WBB Blog. We feel like we're getting a great group and they're all coming here for the right reasons.". (Shades) game has grown a lot since her freshman year. Carley Mooney. She committed to UConn on Jan. 12 and is the No. Dog Eat Dog! UConn women's basketball will have nine players available for the first time since Dec. 21 as Caroline Ducharme makes her return from a concussion against Creighton on Wednesday night.. STORRS We've clearly entered a new era in UConn women's basketball, one in which transfers and . 5 player in the class of 2023 according to ESPN. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Transfer Waiver Tracker for 2021-22 Season, Transfer Waiver Tracker for 2020-21 Season, Whos In, Whos Out for the 2020-21 Season, Transfer Waivers Granted for 2019-20 Season, Power 5 Transfer Additions for the 201920 Season, Transfer Waivers Granted for 2018-19 Season, Extra Eligibility Tracker: Players Returning to Current School, Programs Opting-Out of /Discontinuing Season. 5 player in the class of 2023, announced her commitment to UConn womens basketball on Wednesday morning. In the same story, she also laid out the parameters for what she wanted in her future home. Bracketology: Huskies stock rising after dispatching Providence, UConn mens hockey survives Alaska Anchorage in overtime, 4-3, Takeaways: Huskies offense shines in beatdown of No. 4 UConn pulls out 72-69 win over DePaul. The 5-9 guard from Noblesville picked up yet another noteworthy . She appeared in 12 games at UConn before entering the transfer portal on Nov. 15 and committing to Arkansas on Nov. 26. 2023 at 2:29 pm . UConn women's basketball came back in the. At the other end of the court, it ranks 63rd with 59.8 points allowed per game. Geno Auriemma on Jana El Alfy: 41) and Jana El Alfy all signed with the Huskies as part of the Class of 2023 incoming freshmen class. She was named the 2021-22 Gatorade Indiana Girls Basketball Player of the Year and last season as a junior averaged 20.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. She is third 2023 recruit to commit to UConn, following guards Ashlynn Shade and KK Arnold. Team. "We're excited as can be about our class," Auriemma said. 6) Ashlynn Shade (No. She's played a lot of basketball growing up. Arnold is known for her ability to drive to the basket and is also regarded as a physical guard that doesnt shy away from contact. 2022-23 BIG EAST Stats (PDF) Additional Links. "When I talk about getting tougher, getting physically tougher, and getting more athletic, I don't think there's anyone like Ashlynn who's physically tougher and who's that athletic and has that kind of midrange and is that competitive defensively. C, 6-4, Cairo Egypt, Al Ahly Sporting Club El Alfy also competed for Al Ahly Sporting Club. Noblesville routed Homestead, 69-48. Published: 12:40 PM EST November 9, 2022. She has participated in the NBA Academy Women's Program since 2019 fellow alums include current UConn players Aaliyah Edwards and Nika Mhl. Five-star recruit Ashlynn Shade announced her commitment to UConn through social media on Wednesday . 6 in the poll after going 1-1 over the past week. 15), Qadence Samuels (No. 2 Arizona. Arnold will arrive in Storrs from Germantown, Wisconsinand is poised to become Paige Bueckers replacement at point guard once the Husky star graduates. 9 in the rankings following a home loss to St. John's last . "I'm really excited to get the opportunity and time when we both can put on our jerseys together and play together just because we played against each other in high school all four years, so it will be really exciting for us to be together and play with each other next year," current UConn freshman and fellow Indiana native Ayanna Patterson said. UConn women's basketball's two 2023 commitments have both been named the best players in their respective states. The Huskies fell five spots to No. Qadence Samuels a 6-foot-2 wing from Bishop McNamara High in Forestville,. Odds & lines subject to change. See our ethics statement. 6) Ashlynn Shade (No. UConns other 2022 signee, Ice Brady, will also participate in the McDonalds All-American game and was named a Naismith Second Team High School All-American. UConn commit Ashlynn Shade of Noblesville High in Indiana. The UConn women's basketball team added to their 2023 recruiting class on Saturday morning as 2023 4-Star G Qadence Samuels announced her commitment to the Huskies.The 6'2 star from from Forestville, Maryland announced the news on Twitter. All three of UConn women's basketball's Class of 2023 commits will be in attendance at First Night Friday at Gampel Pavilion. Samuels plays AAU for Team Takeover. UConn womens basketballs two 2023 commitments have both been named the best players in their respective states. Maggie.Vanoni@hearstmediact.com @maggie_vanoni, UConn women's basketball's recruits KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade named McDonald's All-Americans. Samuels is UConn's latest commit for the Class of 2023. This is a carousel. "What really tipped it. Gambling problem? Though she's not necessarily the tallest player at 5-foot-9, she has a strong frame and uses. Arnold has been in touch with many of her future teammates, including Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Nika Mhl. Outside of writing, she enjoys spontaneous adventures, reading, hiking and visiting her family back home in Portland, Ore. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Girls ice hockey top performances from conference tournaments, GameTimeCT Top 10 Girls Basketball Poll (March 1), CIAC boys basketball tournament scoreboard and schedule, UConn men kick off March with last home game of season vs. DePaul, CT native named Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator, Latest GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Hockey Poll. 4 UConn for the first time . She can push the tempo for us. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. In addition, the target lists are inevitably incomplete because offers are not publicly reported for many prospects. pic.twitter.com/S3e57WXcWP, "We got the kind of kids that I think we're used to getting here in Connecticut," Auriemma said. Maggie Vanoni covers UConn women's basketball for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. 4 UConn pulls out 72-69 win over DePaul. "More importantly though, each member of this class really expressed an interest in coming here. The outright Big Ten champions for the first time in program history acquitted themselves well, even in defeat, and were 1.5 seconds away from . Arnold is ESPN's No. With the three signings, ESPN ranks UConn's 2023 recruiting class as No. "Qadence addresses our desire to get more athletic, to get longer. 2 despite the loss to Iowa. At the 2022 U18 African Championship, El Alfy led the tournament with 24.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, leading Egypt to silver. pic.twitter.com/cbpoqG8RH8. Samuels, from Forestville, Maryland, will help the frontcourt next season following the departure of Dorka Juhsz. Note for early signing period and beyond: Players who signed an NLI with the school (or are otherwise definitively committed) are indicated with ^ before their name. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Andrea Hudy . St. John's beat No. 2024 Women's Basketball Commitments By raoul on August 29, 2021 ( 0 ) D-I women's basketball commitments for the 2024 recruiting class, arranged alphabetically by school (last updated: February 21, 2023 ). She was named the 2022 Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year. We think of all the point guards that are coming out of high school, she fit us better than anyone else.". Speaking of Patterson, the 6-foot-2 forward may have missed out on Gatorade Player of the Year but shes still picked up plenty of accolades. Here in this all new video from Hoops Central we talk about the newest recruiting target for the UConn Women's Basketball team in the class of 2023 in W/F Riley Stack. We wanted to get quicker in the back court, we wanted to get longer on the wing, we wanted to physically get a little tougher and we wanted to add more athleticism and skill up front. 221. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 2022-23 Media Guide. Bracketology: Huskies stock rising after dispatching Providence, UConn mens hockey survives Alaska Anchorage in overtime, 4-3, Takeaways: Huskies offense shines in beatdown of No. Earlier in the state tournament, Shades Nobesville team ended the high school career of fellow UConn commit Ayanna Patterson, who will join the Huskies ahead of next season. Until there is definitive word that a player will be taking advantage of this extra year, the WBB Blog scholarship charts will not reflect this extra eligibility. 'Bo was a legend', 5 CT companies hiring for 100 or more positions, Sean Desai, Shelton native, named Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator, Elizabeth's Cafe in Madison to be razed for new restaurant, housing, The Best Window Replacement Companies in CT, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies in CT, The Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies in CT, comes to Storrs from Noblesville, Indiana, Video of fatal police shooting of CT man will not be released yet, Cannabis activists want more CT criminal cases dropped, expunged, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting, Haar: Payouts at fading CT trash agency offer lessons in a crisis. Arnold also represented Team USA at the 2022 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup, aiding the team to bring home gold for the third straight year. UConn announced the signings on social media to mark the first day of the early national signing period (which runs Wednesday through Nov. 16). The Huskies are ranked No. South Carolina Women's Basketball: News Recruiting Schedule Roster Stats SEC Polls Scholarships South Carolina women's basketball targets Maliyiah Mason, Forward, 6-0 Gray Collegiate, West Columbia, SC HoopGurlz rank: NR Recruiting profile (+) 41. UConn 2022-23 Stats UConn ranks 26th in college basketball with 76.6 points per game this year. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. COMMITTED #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/RT3fFVrS3V. Before joining Hearst, she covered all things UCLA athletics for the OC Register. Class of 2023 (no commits yet) Kamora Arnold 5-8, Germantown WI, (offered in July)< BS#8, #6 in Hoopgurlz Here in this new video we break down the latest in women's basketball recruiting, as UConn has sent an offer to 2023 5-Star P Ciera Toomey. She was named Gatorade's Indiana Girls Basketball Player of the Year. ', Weather service warns of black ice as snowstorm winds down, 'Saturday Night Live' skit with Woody Harrelson takes place at Naval Submarine Base New London, Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. UConn Women's Basketball Forum This forum is for fans to discuss UConn's 11 National Championships; UConn women's basketball recruiting; Coach Geno Auriemma; music; trivia, etc. . Yarin Hasson, a versatile 6-foot-9, 205-pound forward from Gan Yavne,. A 5-foot-9 guard from Germantown, WIWelcome to UConn, KK! But most importantly, she wanted a team that had a family atmosphere. With that criteria, its little surprise Shade ended up with UConn. Shade was in Storrs and sat behind the Huskies bench. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. UConn and Women's College Basketball. As a junior last season, Arnold averaged 24.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 4.4 steals per game, leading Germantown to the Greater Metro Conference championship. You can't even pigeonhole her into a position, you can just say she's just a really good basketball player.". The final top-16 rankings from the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee are revealed. 0. She was named a Naismith First Team High School All-American and is one of five finalists for the Indiana Miss Basketball Award. NCAA Women's Bracketology: 2023 women's college basketball projections. Nationally-ranked recruits Kamorea "KK" Arnold (No. The Huskies land their second 2023 commit. STORRS, Conn. The UConn women's basketball team will welcome four freshmen next season as head coach Geno Auriemma announced the program's 2023 signing class Wednesday. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. There's only one player in NCAA Basketball, both on the men's and women's side with a 50-point game this season and that's the nation's leading . She also won Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year in 2021 along with being named the AP MaxPreps Player of the Year for her home state. Shade comes to Storrs from Noblesville, Indiana. pic.twitter.com/bGa3Aa6YyE. 4 after moving up two spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday. 1/23/2023 12:05:00 PM. Shes regarded as a bulldog on the court despite her smaller stature and is willing to do whatever is needed to help her team win. The last week of regular-season play for ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC women's basketball brought some huge crowds, historic victories and unforgettable shots. ET, CBS Sports Network. Shade has totaled 1,698 points, 606 rebounds, 282 assists, 314 steals and 17 blocks in 78 high school games. Off Topic. 8 prospect in the class of 2023. SG, 5-10, Noblesville, Ind., La Lumiere Here in this video we break down UConn Women's Basketball and their early targets for the class of 2023. Because I think they understood, you know, this is what we had, this is where we are, this is what you guys can bring and they were anxious to come here. February 26, 2023. 1 AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. "KK's probably the first point guard since Moriah [Jefferson] that plays at that pace and is a little bit stronger. pic.twitter.com/aop99HbRkG. 30 recruit in the class of 2020 and the No. 0.9751. Chasing Perfection: Is it time to be worried about UConn? Before joining Hearst, she covered all things UCLA athletics for the OC Register. The 2022-23 UConn Huskies women's basketball team represents the University of Connecticut (UConn) during the 2022-23 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.The Huskies, led by Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma in his 38th season at UConn, split their home games between Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on their campus in Storrs and the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. She was named the AP's Wisconsin State Player of the Year. 5 in the recruiting class rankings for the 2023 cycle. ', Weather service warns of black ice as snowstorm winds down, 'Saturday Night Live' skit with Woody Harrelson takes place at Naval Submarine Base New London, Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. The junior surpassed Sue Birds mark of 231 assists in the first quarter of Mondays game. UConn women's basketball officially announces 2022 recruiting class Isuneh Brady and Ayanna Patterson both signed their national letters of intent to play for the Huskies on Wednesday. Sarah Darras. Kelis Fisher, 5-9 PG, IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) / hometown: Baltimore, MD [offered October 2022; committed 1/27/2023], Jasmine Jazzy Davidson, 6-1 W, Clackamas HS (OR), Bella Hines, 5-9 CG, Eldorado HS (Albuquerque, NM), ZaKiyah Johnson, 6-1 W, Sacred Heart Academy (Louisville, KY) [offered July 2022], Seenext page for archived recruiting information and scholarship charts for UConn womens basketball. The junior surpassed Sue Birds mark of 231 assists in the first quarter of Mondays game. Jaylin Stewart Garfield (Seattle, WA) 6-6 / 210. STORRS, CT The University of Connecticut women's basketball team will be welcoming two top 5 freshmen next season as head coach Geno Auriemma announced the program's 2022 signing class. JANA El ALFY STORRS, Connecticut The UConn women's basketball team announced Wednesday four of the 2023 signing class . ET, CBS Sports Network. Ashlynn Shade's recruiting stock continues to skyrocket. Get the inside scoop on the top ranked high school girls' basketball players. They kept going back to I want to play basketball at UConn, I want to go to UConn because I think that's where I can reach my full potential. KK Arnold led Germantown High School to its first state championship in 2021. Arnold is the No. UConn commit Ashlynn Shade has been playing basketball since the second grade. She helped led Team USA to victory to earn her second gold medal. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). WNBA and International Basketball. The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a . If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. But she has this edge to her that's really dynamic. 1 LSU and No. KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade and Qadence Samuels will visit campus this weekend and watch First Night from the stands. 8 player in the class, announced her commitment to the Huskies on Monday. She has represented Egypt in FIBA competition three times, including the 2021 FIBA U16 African Championship, the 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup and the 2022 FIBA U18 African Women's Championship. Samuels averaged 13.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game last season. . A third recruit from the high school Class of 2023 has decided to join the UConn women's basketball team. A 6-foot-4 center from Cairo, Egypt, El Alfy is not expected to participate during the 2022-23 season but can practice and travel with the team. We needed to be quicker at point guard and we did, you know, KK's like that. "I like who we're bringing in," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said Wednesday. So, it was a pleasure.". 15-ranked player. The 6-foot-3, stretch five picked the Tar Heels over UCONN and six other schools, announcing her decision via Twitter. Fellow Husky 2023 commit Qadence Samuels is ranked No. Geno Auriemma on Qadence Samuels: By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. In November, Shade faced off against 2022 UConn signee Ayanna Patterson and finished with game-high 25 points despite being guarded by the future Husky at times. UConn Women's Basketball: 2023 5-Star G Ashlynn Shade Commits To Huskies | NCAA WBB '22 Hamilton Neill 2.45K subscribers Subscribe 597 45K views 11 months ago 2023 5-Star G Ashlynn. She sent a congratulatory text to fellow 2023 commit Qadence Samuels when she made. Nika Mhl breaks UConns single-season assist record vs. Xavier. 2023 No. Women's college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25: South Carolina still on top, Baylor rising 2y ESPN.com 2021 women's college basketball recruiting class rankings: South Carolina starts at No. See our ethics statement. All rights reserved. UConn and Women's College Basketball. Geno Auriemma on KK Arnold: So that's even better. She led Bishop McNamara High School to a state championship game appearance last season. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. All three were named McDonald's All-American nominees on Jan. 11, but only Arnold and Shade were named to the list of the country's top 24 girls basketball players. Current Huskies Ice Brady, Ayanna Patterson, Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers, Caroline Ducharme, Amari DeBerry and Aubrey Griffin were also named McDonald's All-Americans while in high school. She comes to Connecticut after growing up and working all along the West Coast, including stops at The Seattle Times and The Orange County Register. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Transfer Waiver Tracker for 2021-22 Season, Transfer Waiver Tracker for 2020-21 Season, Whos In, Whos Out for the 2020-21 Season, Transfer Waivers Granted for 2019-20 Season, Power 5 Transfer Additions for the 201920 Season, Transfer Waivers Granted for 2018-19 Season, Extra Eligibility Tracker: Players Returning to Current School, Programs Opting-Out of /Discontinuing Season. Below is a comprehensive look at South Carolina's 2023 recruiting picture. 64 13 1. Shade, who committed to the Husky program in January, is a 5-foot-10 guard from Noblesville, Indiana. Ashlynn Shade, the No. Name. We need to get tougher physically and be able to score other than just the 3-point line and Ashlynn does that and (she) defends like crazy. The Huskies open the 2022-23 season Thursday night against Northeastern. She's a big kid who's athletic and can play on the perimeter. Wednesday is the first day of the weeklong early signing period for Division I men's and women's basketball players. ESPN ranks her as the No. Can UConn women still earn top seed in the NCAA Tournament? OVERALL RECORD: Conference RECORD: NA: NA: 2023 Player Commits. 6 ranked recruit in this years class while Shade comes in at No. UConn womens basketballs 2023 commits named state Gatorade Players of the Year, Preview: No. Ranked the No. Her father is the national team coach, so she really understands the game. She has participated in the NBA Academy Women's Program since 2019 fellow alums include current UConn players Aaliyah Edwards and Nika Mhl. KK Arnold earned the Wisconsin Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year while Ashlynn Shade claimed the Indiana Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year. 6 overall recruit in the Class of 2023 by ESPN, she is averaging 23.4 points, 7.5 assists, 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 steals, shooting 48.2 percent . Here's a look at the rest of the rankings. She played her first three years at Noblesville High before transferring to La Lumiere, a local prep school. The Pennsylvania native has a loaded list of offers that also includes Baylor, UNC, Ohio State, Maryland, NC State and many others. The Huskies look to keep their momentum rolling against the Blue Demons. Shade is ranked 6th in the class by ESPN, Arnold is ranked No. 13 guard. Jayden Ross Long Island Lutheran (Glen Head, NY) 3 in the nation behind No. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). UConn on SNY. Outside of writing, she enjoys spontaneous adventures, reading, hiking and visiting her family back home in Portland, Ore. 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