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BobK - 08-07-2023
(08-07-2023, 11:29 AM)Card10Fan Wrote: Umeh commit is REALLY good news. Did anyone even have her on our radar? Here's to hoping more good news to come soon.
She has been on our list forever but i misspelled her name Also mentioned as still possible recently on Rivals
Love your thoughts. Having watched Peterson twice recently I think more of a 2/3.
RE: Class of 2024+ -
pauloalto - 08-07-2023
Updated to add Kennedy Ume 08/07/23
[tweet]https://twitter.com/PabloAlto5/status/1688689089040596992/photo/1[/tweet]
RE: Class of 2024+ -
CompSci87 - 08-07-2023
(08-07-2023, 12:01 PM)BobK Wrote: (08-07-2023, 11:29 AM)Card10Fan Wrote: Umeh commit is REALLY good news. Did anyone even have her on our radar? Here's to hoping more good news to come soon.
She has been on our list forever but i misspelled her name Also mentioned as still possible recently on Rivals
The spelling isn't your fault. Her name is spelled both Ume and Umeh on different places around the Internet.
RE: Class of 2024+ -
joemontes - 08-07-2023
(08-07-2023, 11:26 AM)stopandpop Wrote: (08-07-2023, 11:14 AM)BosCard Wrote: (08-07-2023, 10:16 AM)Lorcan Wrote: Stanford gets a recruit!!!!
[twitter]https://twitter.com/SCNext/status/1688596291041869825[/twitter]
This is really great news, not just because Umeh is a top player (HG#28, ASGR#15, U17 national team member). The post position was a of immense proportions position of need for us with Betts’ transfer. Next year (‘24-‘25 season) we only have one true post player (Iriafen). With Umeh we have a second one and probably a different type of post vs Iriafen. Umeh appears to be more of a bigger, stronger more physical post presence whereas Iriafen relies more on her quickness and jumping ability.
Agree. Several other sites list Umeh at 6'4, including USA FIBA. With such uncertainty swirling around about Stanford's future alignment, this is such encouraging news. Tara and the Stanford brand still has the power to bring in high quality talent.
Fantastic news! Just when I was already about to lose hope.
Indeed, Tara and the Stanford brand still has the lure.
In a way, this reminds me of the ultimate WCBB powerhouse
that is UConn. Despite being relegated to the 2nd tier conference
AAC for several years, they were still able to attract the likes of
2015 #1 KL SAMUELSON and #6 N COLLIER
2016 #3 C DANGERFIELD
2017 #1 M WALKER
2018 #1 C WILLIAMS and #5 O NELSON-ODADA
2020 #1 P BUECKERS
2021 #1 A FUDD and #5 C DUCHARME
RE: Class of 2024+ -
kat0189 - 08-08-2023
I remember Kennedy from 2022 U17 USA FIBA World Cup team. Some panned her for being a bit raw, but she was also the youngest member of the roster.
Personally, thought she looked remarkably powerful, with a strong build, good length, an assertive high motor, and impressively athletic and explosive for her size.
Per a November 2022 article, Kennedy was only receiving "interest" from Stanford at that time, thus, I'm curious if that means she has improved or if other posts higher Stanford's wish list didn't work out (i.e. Koval). But honestly, with her physical gifts, she certainly has the potential to be a major player for Stanford and maybe even surpass Koval in college.
2024 could be an exceptional class for Stanford! My hunch is Stanford quietly leads for #1 6'2"/6'3" forward Joyce Edwards (who led team USA with 12.6ppg at the U19 FIBA World Cup this summer as the youngest member of the team, and led the whole tournament with 63.2% FG).
Top 20 guard Mikayla Blakes has always seemed high on Stanford and had a great summer. Top 10 guard Jordan Lee also had a great summer and seems to have solidified herself in that top 10 echelon.
2025 Commit Hailee Swain fills the all-important point guard position which has been a nagging dilemma for Stanford. Then wing Jasmine Davidson looks like an absolutely superstar while Addison Deal looks like a stud and capable of contributing a ton wherever the team needs.
And don't get me starting on Mitty's 6'2" rising sophomore McKenna Woliczko... lol
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bl82 - 08-08-2023
(08-08-2023, 11:25 AM)kat0189 Wrote: I remember Kennedy from 2022 U17 USA FIBA World Cup team. Some panned her for being a bit raw, but she was also the youngest member of the roster.
Personally, thought she looked remarkably powerful, with a strong build, good length, an assertive high motor, and impressively athletic and explosive for her size.
Per a November 2022 article, Kennedy was only receiving "interest" from Stanford at that time, thus, I'm curious if that means she has improved or if other posts higher Stanford's wish list didn't work out (i.e. Koval). But honestly, with her physical gifts, she certainly has the potential to be a major player for Stanford and maybe even surpass Koval in college.
2024 could be an exceptional class for Stanford! My hunch is Stanford quietly leads for #1 6'2"/6'3" forward Joyce Edwards (who led team USA with 12.6ppg at the U19 FIBA World Cup this summer as the youngest member of the team, and led the whole tournament with 63.2% FG).
Top 20 guard Mikayla Blakes has always seemed high on Stanford and had a great summer. Top 10 guard Jordan Lee also had a great summer and seems to have solidified herself in that top 10 echelon.
2025 Commit Hailee Swain fills the all-important point guard position which has been a nagging dilemma for Stanford. Then wing Jasmine Davidson looks like an absolutely superstar while Addison Deal looks like a stud and capable of contributing a ton wherever the team needs.
And don't get me starting on Mitty's 6'2" rising sophomore McKenna Woliczko... lol
Great stuff, as always, kat0189. And thanks for the tip on Woliczko. Her videos are fun to watch. Will be interesting to see how she progresses over time.
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BobK - 08-09-2023
Avery Howell who was recently offered not Stanford. Not on her top five. I was excited about her. Maybe because we will only take 3??
RE: Class of 2024+ -
BobK - 08-13-2023
https://x.com/joyceedwards24/status/1690743658360815616?s=46
Stanford is in Edwards Final 4
RE: Class of 2024+ -
BobK - 08-13-2023
Edwards deleted and said not true
RE: Class of 2024+ -
bl82 - 08-13-2023
Strange. Who else was in the imaginary Final Four?
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Card10Fan - 08-13-2023
(08-13-2023, 08:17 AM)BobK Wrote: https://x.com/joyceedwards24/status/1690743658360815616?s=46
Stanford is in Edwards Final 4
Weird is right. I expect we will be a finalist. South Carolina maybe the favorite? Would be curious to see her others. I’d be surprised if it’s UConn.
RE: Class of 2024+ -
CompSci87 - 08-14-2023
I've updated the first post to move some 2024s to "no longer possible," because they recently issued top N lists that don't include Stanford.
* Taliyah Parker
* Tajianna Avant-Roberts
* MacKenly Randolph
RE: Class of 2024+ -
CompSci87 - 08-14-2023
On the positive side, Jordan Lee 2024 listed Stanford in her top 11 in July.
RE: Class of 2024+ -
kat0189 - 08-26-2023
https://prospectsnation.com/players/e150/2025
Swain cracks Prospects Nation's top 10.
RE: Class of 2024+ -
joemontes - 08-26-2023
(08-26-2023, 12:40 PM)kat0189 Wrote: https://prospectsnation.com/players/e150/2025
Swain cracks Prospects Nation's top 10.
2025 #9 overall, but more importantly, 2025 #1 PG!
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WBB fan - 08-26-2023
(08-26-2023, 08:45 PM)joemontes Wrote: (08-26-2023, 12:40 PM)kat0189 Wrote: https://prospectsnation.com/players/e150/2025
Swain cracks Prospects Nation's top 10.
2025 #9 overall, but more importantly, 2025 #1 PG!
We can only hope she sticks with her verbal commit, doesn't change her mind because of the conference chaos
RE: Class of 2024+ -
OCcardinal - 08-28-2023
(08-07-2023, 06:55 PM)joemontes Wrote: Fantastic news! Just when I was already about to lose hope.
Indeed, Tara and the Stanford brand still has the lure.
In a way, this reminds me of the ultimate WCBB powerhouse
that is UConn. Despite being relegated to the 2nd tier conference
AAC for several years, they were still able to attract the likes of
2015 #1 KL SAMUELSON and #6 N COLLIER
2016 #3 C DANGERFIELD
2017 #1 M WALKER
2018 #1 C WILLIAMS and #5 O NELSON-ODADA
2020 #1 P BUECKERS
2021 #1 A FUDD and #5 C DUCHARME
UConn also picked up 2017 #2 recruit EVINA WESTBROOK as a transfer (from Tennessee) for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. When UConn beat Stanford in the 2022 Final 4 they had 3 #1 recruits and a #2 recruit on their roster. They've recruited well since then, but not quite at that level.
RE: Class of 2024+ -
BobK - 09-01-2023
Shay Ijiwoye to Stanford
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwqro-vrfr6/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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stopandpop - 09-01-2023
(09-01-2023, 04:15 PM)BobK Wrote: Shay Ijiwoye to Stanford
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwqro-vrfr6/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
A quick point guard who can shoot off the dribble and good on-ball defender. She will be a great addition.
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WBB fan - 09-01-2023
Fantastic news. Great to see getting a PG. At last, getting top 100 2024 recuits.