UConn has offered Ayanna Patterson
by JBC_MO (2020-07-30 21:40:31)
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Per Ayanna Patterson’s AAU team-OH United (on their twitter page), UConn and Geno has offered her a scholarship. People on UConn’s The Boneyard are rejoicing and some of their users think she’s going there.... I pray to the heavens Niele can lock it down and get “The Hometown Kid”... Keep the faith and Go Irish! ☘️

Not a Surprise (On Any Count)
by dillon77  (2020-07-31 09:25:37)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

- A few of the more diligent recruiting posters on the 'yard have written about UConn's interest in Patterson.

- Just read over that part of the thread and most of the exuberant responses are from folks really not all that familiar with her. They just see "6'2" wing" and freak out! Plus many 'yarders believe it's divine providence that any offer is automatically going their way!

- Nonetheless, Patterson's athletic ability and length is something very much in vogue. Gotta keep up with the South Carolina's and Baylors of the world.

- So, it's smart for ND to pursue Kiki Iriafen in 2021. Also, as noted by MPG, Janiah Barker out of Florida, is a very similar player to Patterson. As you noted, she knows and is close with Citron.

While somewhat different forwards, Timea Gardiner and Grace VanSlooten are also tall and multi-faceted.

Thanks for the post. Expect Niele and staff to push on all relevant fronts.

I agree...
by JBC_MO  (2020-07-31 11:58:16)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I absolutely agree with you that Niele going after KiKi is a good choice (in case we don’t get Betts or Patterson).