[CompSci87]

There have been rumors she would early enroll since she committed. Would they burn a year of her eligibility just to get another body?  She was homeschooled, so maybe this is just to get acclimated to college in the US and start learning the UConn system? 

We’ll have to see.  Maybe have her practice and if they only have 7 or 8 healthy bodies in mid Feb have her play?

Apparently they have an early entry/commit from 6-4 Egyptian F Jana El Alvy and she will join the team very shortly.

https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-w...ed%20later.

You're thinking as if the eligibility being burned is important to the school/coach.  What makes one think she's good enough that next year's top recruit isn't going to bump her from her spot.

When looked at from the school's (coach's) perspective, when up against it, why not bring someone in early that might help you this year.  It isn't as if the school has to give her a scholarship for 4 years.   Probably one could also point out to her, "Hey kid, you're going to warm the bench next year.  Maybe you should transfer?" and avoid the unpleasantness of dropping her scholarship even if she is still a student and wants to play.

Isn't that what the pro football teams do, hire someone for a few games while.someone else is injured?

From UConn's web site:

El Alfy is not expected to participate during the 2022-23 season but can practice and travel with the team.

https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2023/1/23/...ogram.aspx

[CompSci87]

There have been rumors she would early enroll since she committed. Would they burn a year of her eligibility just to get another body?  She was homeschooled, so maybe this is just to get acclimated to college in the US and start learning the UConn system? 

We’ll have to see.  Maybe have her practice and if they only have 7 or 8 healthy bodies in mid Feb have her play?

Apparently they have an early entry/commit from 6-4 Egyptian F Jana El Alvy and she will join the team very shortly.

https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-w...ed%20later.

You're thinking as if the eligibility being burned is important to the school/coach.  What makes one think she's good enough that next year's top recruit isn't going to bump her from her spot.

When looked at from the school's (coach's) perspective, when up against it, why not bring someone in early that might help you this year.  It isn't as if the school has to give her a scholarship for 4 years.   Probably one could also point out to her, "Hey kid, you're going to warm the bench next year.  Maybe you should transfer?" and avoid the unpleasantness of dropping her scholarship even if she is still a student and wants to play.

Isn't that what the pro football teams do, hire someone for a few games while.someone else is injured?

From UConn's web site:

El Alfy is not expected to participate during the 2022-23 season but can practice and travel with the team.

https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2023/1/23/...ogram.aspx