03-02-2014, 08:07 AM
The younger Ogwumike sisters are not a mystery. Coaches have talked (cautiously) many times about them at chalk talks, because fans always ask about them. I imagine they are getting used to the constant questions about the two younger ones. They both apparently are excellent students and both love Stanford. Olivia, who is 6'0", is a senior and has applied to Stanford with the idea that she may attempt to be a walk-on. She was given an 88 rating by ESPN. Olivia, however, also has applied to Ivy league schools and might have a choice to make if it comes down to starting for an Ivy or walking on at Stanford. Erica is a 5'9" junior and the coaches have said they are still evaluating her. ESPN has her as an 89.
You can see Erika's high school stats here:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/erica-og...year=11-12
and Oliva's:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/olivia-o...-stats.htm
If we want to talk about younger sisters, though, Katie Lou Samuelson has the potential to be even more impactful than either of her sisters. She is fiercely independent, though, and is being recruited by Geno and everyone else, so it is not a foregone conclusion that she will come to Stanford. ESPN has her as the No.2 high school student in her class--the same class as Erika Ogwumike.
http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary...s-stanford
You can see Erika's high school stats here:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/erica-og...year=11-12
and Oliva's:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/olivia-o...-stats.htm
If we want to talk about younger sisters, though, Katie Lou Samuelson has the potential to be even more impactful than either of her sisters. She is fiercely independent, though, and is being recruited by Geno and everyone else, so it is not a foregone conclusion that she will come to Stanford. ESPN has her as the No.2 high school student in her class--the same class as Erika Ogwumike.
Quote:The past two years have been difficult for the Samuelsons. Jon lost his brother, Mikey, who died of a sudden illness, and his father, Jerry. Karen said those tragic events shaped Karlie's college choice of Stanford. "Karlie loved UConn," Karen said. "That was her dream school. She loves Stanford -- don't get me wrong. But after those two deaths in the family, she wanted to stay closer to home."
Quote:Katie Lou, who has a 4.2 GPA, said her sisters are not trying to recruit her to Stanford. "My sisters know I'm a different person than they are," Katie Lou said. "I'm more independent".
http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary...s-stanford
