Day 3 Write-Up by Blue Star....
by dillon77 (2018-05-27 17:25:49)

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Mentions many ND prospects, but not Sam. Don't know what to take from that, but imagine will find out tomorrow on next round of advancement/cuts.

Boston, Jones most certainly are given pats on the back.



Interesting that Sasha Goforth got mentioned in Mark
by Fighting_Artichoke  (2018-05-27 19:38:21)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Lewis's article you cite (following day 3), but she was cut and was not participating today. I guess that means that today is day 4. It also indicates that different evaluators can see the same performances and have different takes. I hope Sam makes the team.
Goforth, Parker, Brunelle....
by dillon77  (2018-05-28 10:06:13)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

As you brought up, Goforth was given kudos by one evaluator, then "poof!"
Evaluators, Match-ups, On or Off Days. Very tough competition is unrelenting.

Noted that Ramani Parker committed to Louisville, then promptly quit her HS team to train specifically for the AAU circuit and this tryout. That didn't work.

While the lack of steady Brunelle mentions is a bit concerning, I'm also wondering how much of this is due to Sam always being there and becoming something of a very talented glue player. Plus, she plays a unique position that calls for a slew of skills.

Stay tuned.

Here's another take of the top 12 in Colorado at U17 through
by Fighting_Artichoke  (2018-05-27 20:45:26)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

the morning session today (Day 4):

Haley Jones
Azzi Fudd
Aliyah Boston
Paige Bueckers
Samantha Brunelle
Ashten Prechtel
Fran Belibi
Rickea Jackson
Jordan Horston
Hailey Van Lith
Treasure Hunt
Sydney Parrish
Yeah, I saw that guess. It's as good as any. There will be
by BabaGhanouj  (2018-05-28 08:24:17)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

quite a few very talented and worthy players who will be disappointed. This is just an unusually talented group.
This guy did pretty well so far! Of the 12 he cites, there
by Fighting_Artichoke  (2018-05-28 12:06:00)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

are 9 of them on the final 18. He missed on Prechtel, Parrish, and Hunt.
You're right. I'm impressed with the fact that
by BabaGhanouj  (2018-05-28 12:48:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Mark Williams of Premiere Basketball Report (we might as well name him) correctly identified Caitlin Clark, Diamond Miller, Jordyn Oliver, and Kylee Watson, who were all on the U16 team last year, as failing to make it this year.
Well, he is credentialed, as he votes on the McDonalds
by Fighting_Artichoke  (2018-05-28 15:36:34)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

game participants! Very impressive indeed!