Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. She appeared in 12 games at UConn before entering the transfer portal on Nov. 15 and committing to Arkansas on Nov. 26. By. As a junior at Noblesville High School arguably the top team in the state of Indiana Shade is averaging 20.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.9 steals per game. Samuels, from Forestville, Maryland, will help the frontcourt next season following the departure of Dorka Juhsz. KK Arnold led Germantown High School to its first state championship in 2021. Shade and Samuels' trip will mark their official visits to Storrs after both previously verbally . 2022/23. Carley Mooney. Title. Dog Eat Dog! Score By Period. Rankings; Champ Week; Women's Tournament Challenge; NCAA Tournament Dates; Updated: 8:30 PM EST November 9, 2022. UConn women's basketball is ranked No. Shade comes to Storrs from Noblesville, Indiana. 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. pic.twitter.com/aop99HbRkG. Gambling problem? Disclaimers: The roster information, offers, and commitments are all unofficial. STORRS, Connecticut The UConn women's basketball team announced Wednesday four of the 2023 signing class . "I think the skills Jana has are skills that translate well into the way basketball is played today. Arnold has been in touch with many of her future teammates, including Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Nika Mhl. 1 See our ethics statement. to its first state championship since 1987, made a fan of Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, Recruiting: Ashlynn Shade is a perfect fit for UConn, State of the roster: What Ashlynn Shade's commitment means for UConn, With 2022 recruiting class, Huskies hope to have assembled frontcourt of the future, UConn womens basketball officially announces 2022 recruiting class. 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 H. 1 LSU and No. JANA El ALFY With the three signings, ESPN ranks UConn's 2023 recruiting class as No. She's one of those kids that is deceptively competitive. 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. BIG EAST Conference. She's played a lot of basketball growing up. 5 in the recruiting class rankings for the 2023 cycle. 3, committed to the Husky program in January, Geno Auriemma gives bleak assessment as UConn womens basketball looks to find footing in March: 'Poorly coached team. Incoming recruits. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "I like who we're bringing in," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said Wednesday. We feel like we're getting a great group and they're all coming here for the right reasons.". She's a terrific leader and her teammates respond to her leadership. So that's even better. 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. 20182023 WBB Blog. 20 Providence. KK Arnold and Ashlynn Shade both earned the honor of being the best girls basketball players in their respective home states. 9 UConn beats Xavier 60-51 to take Big East title, Mhl Named Nancy Lieberman Award Finalist, No. For coverage of all sports in the JI's 18-town coverage area, plus updates on the UConn women's basketball team and head coach Geno Auriemma, follow Carl Adamec on Twitter: @CarlAdamec, Facebook . A 6-foot-4 center from Cairo, Egypt Welcome to UConn, Jana! ESPN ranks her as the No. 6 ranked recruit in this years class while Shade comes in at No. Arnold will arrive in Storrs from Germantown, Wisconsinand is poised to become Paige Bueckers replacement at point guard once the Husky star graduates. Samuels is the No. UConn women's basketball took a sizable drop in the latest AP Top 25 poll released Monday. 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. UConn women's basketball picked up its first 2023 recruit as Kamorea "KK" Arnold, the No. 41) and Jana El Alfy all signed with the Huskies as part of the Class of 2023 incoming freshmen class. Maggie.Vanoni@hearstmediact.com @maggie_vanoni, UConn women's basketball's recruits KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade named McDonald's All-Americans. This summer, Arnold represented the U.S. on the international stage at the 2022 3x3 World Cup. In landing three top-20 recruits, Niele Ivey's Fighting Irish went from unranked to No. She has participated in the NBA Academy Women's Program since 2019 fellow alums include current UConn players Aaliyah Edwards and Nika Mhl. UConn womens basketballs two 2023 commitments have both been named the best players in their respective states. C, 6-4, Cairo Egypt, Al Ahly Sporting Club 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. As a junior, she averaged 20.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.9 steals per game. 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. 2022-23 Stats. Outside of writing, she enjoys spontaneous adventures, reading, hiking and visiting her family back home in Portland, Ore. 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Ashlynn Shade's recruiting stock continues to skyrocket. 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. WNBA and International Basketball. 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.. UConn women's basketball's two 2023 commitments have both been named the best players in their respective states. A third recruit from the high school Class of 2023 has decided to join the UConn women's basketball team. 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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. 5 player in the class of 2023 according to ESPN. Name. 1 . So, it was a pleasure.". UConn women's basketball rallies to beat DePaul, 72-69 The Huskies trailed by as much as five late but fought back to pull out the victory. UConn Huskies Big East Conference. In the same story, she also laid out the parameters for what she wanted in her future home. KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade and Qadence Samuels will visit campus this weekend and watch First Night from the stands. "KK's probably the first point guard since Moriah [Jefferson] that plays at that pace and is a little bit stronger. She's a big kid who's athletic and can play on the perimeter. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). UConn women: Senior Night deja vu for Juhasz, Senechal. 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. 11/9/2022 7:45:00 PM. In 2021, Arnold also helped the U.S. win the FIBA Americas U16 Championship. Before joining Hearst, she covered all things UCLA athletics for the OC Register. When you look at her on the court, you just think it's smooth and skillful. Women's Basketball Its crazy, Patterson told the IndyStar postgame. UConn 2022-23 Stats UConn ranks 26th in college basketball with 76.6 points per game this year. 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. UConn commit Ashlynn Shade has been playing basketball since the second grade. 4 UConn for the first time . 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. Shade is the second 2023 prospect to commit to UConn, joining KK Arnold, a guard rated as the No. The 5-9 guard from Noblesville picked up yet another noteworthy . ET, CBS Sports Network. She led Bishop McNamara High School to a state championship game appearance last season. UConn women offer Noblesville girls basketball standout Ashlynn Shade. "And relatively speaking, they were not hard to recruit. Can UConn women still earn top seed in the NCAA Tournament? SLC semifinals between Cromwell, Morgan should be classic, UConn men vs. DePaul: Time, TV and what you need to know, Patrick Cantlay commits to 2023 Travelers Championship, ESPN ranks UConn's 2023 recruiting class as No. The UConn women's basketball team's sophomore had surgery to repair her left hip labrum on April 28, an injury she sustained in high school. pic.twitter.com/S3e57WXcWP, "We got the kind of kids that I think we're used to getting here in Connecticut," Auriemma said. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. At the other end of the court, it ranks 63rd with 59.8 points allowed per game. 5 recruit Ashlynn Shade commits to UConn women's basketball The Huskies land their second 2023 commit. Toomey is a five-star recruit that is the top player at her position and the No. . 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. As a junior, Shade averaged 21 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals last season. ', 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. A 5-foot-9 guard from Germantown, WIWelcome to UConn, KK! 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. South Carolina, Indiana, Stanford and Utah take the top-four spots; each team would take the No. pic.twitter.com/cbpoqG8RH8. Nationally-ranked recruits Kamorea "KK" Arnold (No. ASHLYNN SHADE 8 player in the class by ESPN. The Huskies look to keep their momentum rolling against the Blue Demons. 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. 0. 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 . Out of Middletown High School in Maryland, she was the No. El Alfy also competed for Al Ahly Sporting Club. Maggie.Vanoni@hearstmediact.com @maggie_vanoni, UConn women's basketball receives National Letters of Intent from four Class of 2023 recruits. KAMOREA "KK" ARNOLD 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 . 4 Huskies to Host Xavier on Senior Night, No. She was a member of the 2021 FIBA Americas U16 Championship, helping the team to gold. "We're excited as can be about our class," Auriemma said. On Monday night, UNC landed a commitment from five-star post player Ciera Toomey. Hopefully one day she is bleeding blue at UConn. She can push the tempo for us. The junior surpassed Sue Birds mark of 231 assists in the first quarter of Mondays game. Nationally-ranked recruits Kamorea "KK" Arnold (No. 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. 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. 10 Four future UConn women's basketball players made their commitments official Wednesday on National Signing Day. 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. The final top-16 rankings from the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee are revealed. Arnold, Shade, Samules make up UConns Class of 2023 freshman along with early enrollee Jana El Alfy, who joined the program on Monday from Egypt. 5 recruit Ashlynn Shade commits to UConn womens basketball, Preview: No. For the fifth time in UConn basketball program history, the Huskies have added a recruit from Israel to their roster. 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. STORRS We've clearly entered a new era in UConn women's basketball, one in which transfers and . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. UConn women's basketball 2023 recruits Kamorea "KK" Arnold and Ashlynn Shade have been named McDonald's All-Americans, as announced by ESPN's NBA Today Tuesday afternoon. Five-star recruit Ashlynn Shade announced her commitment to UConn through social media on Wednesday . There's an understanding from everyone of where Jana wants to go and what Jana wants to be. UConn commit Ashlynn Shade of Noblesville High in Indiana. She understands exactly what this is all about.". Wednesday is the first day of the weeklong early signing period for Division I men's and women's basketball players. The Pennsylvania native has a loaded list of offers that also includes Baylor, UNC, Ohio State, Maryland, NC State and many others. 6-ranked recruit in the Class of 2023 and the second-ranked point guard. It was hearing UConn coach Geno Auriemma repeat the words of her late grandmother that helped convince Samuels that Storrs was where she needed to be. 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. Meanwhile, Shade is a 5-foot-10 guard from Noblesville, Indiana. . By Daniel Connolly. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Gambling problem? 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. 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. University of Connecticut Athletics Main Navigation Menu Sport Navigation Menu Women's Basketball More Schedule Roster Coaches News Stats 2022-23 Season Stats (PDF) 2022-23 BIG EAST Stats. 64 13 1. 15), Qadence Samuels (No. The Huskies open the 2022-23 season Thursday night against Northeastern. PG, 5-9, Germantown, Wis., Germantown High School But most importantly, she wanted a team that had a family atmosphere. With that criteria, its little surprise Shade ended up with UConn. KK Arnold earned the Wisconsin Gatorade Girls' Basketball Player of. 2023 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100 Watching her play this summer, it was especially noticeable how aggressive she was getting into the lane, and defensively being disruptive. ESPN ranking: 6 A lifelong UConn fan, Arnold was the first 2023 recruit to commit to the Huskies. Shade led Noblesville High School to the state championship last season, scoring 31 points in the title game. Director of Women's Basketball Recruiting Operations and Student-Athlete Development. 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. 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