time to get this started with the 2016s likely to commit in Nov. Didi Richards, previous Texas commit, still has the Horns on her list along with UConn, LSU, OU, Norte Dame and Louisville. http://snyuconn.com/uconn/richards-play-can-take-your-breath-away/ can't argue with the players she's a fan of:
another soph at the USA U16 trials: 6-4 C Jada Williams: http://snyuconn.com/uconn/texan-williams-has-united-front-at-u-16-trials/#more-16119
Based on the current roster and future openings, how many scholarships would be available for the 2017 class? We have 2 commits in the 16 class (Sutton and Underwood) along with 2 in the 18 class (Prince and Routt). Considering Coach Aston is still looking at another possible 2015 and the 2016s we're still after, could the numbers become a real issue?
2017 is a ways off so obviously a lot can change based on injuries, transfers etc. But looking at current roster only we would have three scholarships available.
Prospects Nation expands their 2017 top players list to 60 http://prospectsnation.com/story/2017-elite-60-spring-expansion Nine of the 60 are from Texas, including the top two PGs and five overall. Nat’l rank—Position rank—Position—Name 3 1 PG Alexis Morris Texas 5' 6" 4 2 PG Chasity Patterson Texas 5' 5" 6 2 P Jade Williams Texas 6' 3" 7 2 W Deauzya Richards Texas 6' 2" 24 6 W Lexi Gordon Texas 6' 0" 26 8 PG Kiana Williams Texas 5' 5" 32 11 PG Chennedy Carter Texas 5' 8" 37 8 F Kayla Owens Texas 6' 2" 44 13 PG Gabbi Connally Texas 5' 6"
Isn't 6'1 F Vivian Gray of Argyle in the 2017 class? She put on quite a show at the state tourney in March. So much talent in the state of Texas these days.
yes she is. ESPN has her as the 20th overall and the # 3 F. http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/207085/vivian-gray
Lots of talented PGs in the state for 2017; but, with Brooke being a senior and Alecia a sophomore, I doubt we take a pure PG unless they really want to come to Texas as minutes might not be available their freshman season. But, Jade Williams, Didi Richards, Lexi Gordon, Kayla Owens and Vivian Gray are most likely high on our coaches' wishlist.
New Hoopgurlz 2017 rankings: http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/rankings/_/class/2017 Ten Texans are on the 2017 top 60 list. Deauzya “DiDi” Richards is the top ranked Texan at #5. Jade Williams (6-4 F) from Prestonwood Christian Academy is at #23.
More on Jade Williams, think this came out on Feb. 05 as that is her birthday. Okay, maybe not since she lists her home visits in Sept. http://www.wiseeyesports.com/2017-64-jade-williams-another-tx-top-25-elite-player/
Bret McCormick People are starting to figure out that Lexi Gordon 6-0 3/4 2017 TX is LEGIT.Has improved more in 1 year than any player I have ever seen.
Jade Williams has Texas scheduled for an in-home visit: http://www.wiseeyesports.com/elite-2017-forward-jade-williams-sept-home-visit-schedule/ September HOME Visit schedule 16th – Notre Dame 17th – Utah 18th – UConn 20th – Kentucky 21st – Tennessee 23rd – Duke 25th – Texas 28th – Texas A&M
Utah just had a home visit with pg Jo'Nah Johnson. Utah has had some success in the past. It is now in the PAC 12 and has a first year head coach.
Didi Richard’s Sept home visits: The article has some nice stuff on her. I like her career interest and what she is looking at in a school. http://www.wiseeyesports.com/tx-2017-elite-wing-didi-richards-sept-visit-schedule/ September Visit schedule 8th – Unofficial to Baylor 10th – Louisville visiting school 14th – Texas visiting school 16th – Oklahoma State visiting school 17th – Tennessee visiting school 21st – Notre Dame visiting school 22nd – Ohio State visiting school 28th – Michigan visiting school
Found it very odd that Didi (or any recruit) would be taking an unofficial to a college the day after Labor Day. Just about every high school I know was back in session on Tuesday, September 8th. The 2016 PG recruit (Kysre) was also there with her (based on photo of the two with Mulkey); not sure if Kysre was there on her official visit, but don't think so.
Lauren Heard and Tatum Veitenheimer will be on campus today. I'm sure others will be in as well but I think next weekend is the big one.
Lauren makes a lot of sense because her big brother SHOULD be on the field a lot tonight. I wouldn't be surprised if there are several unofficial visits this weekend with KD, T.J., Tristan and others here for alumni weekend. Deja among them:
Awesome to hear. Glad they are going to make it. Wonder if Alecia Sutton will be making an unofficial visit with Lauren. Isn't it great to have those guys help out with WBB recruiting?
Alecia, Jada, and Joyner will be on their official visits next weekend, September 18th. So, I doubt Alecia will be here this weekend on an unofficial, especially since she is from Missouri. I get the feeling Sabrina Ionescu is also taking her official visit to Texas next weekend. Haven't seen anything about when Ciera Johnson will be visiting officially; think she has an official visit to Louisville in October, but that was the only one I had seen scheduled.
Lexi Gordon is at the football game with Sedona Prince. Brianna Taylor tweeted some pics. I don't know how you all copy the tweets with pictures to here. :/
For sure. And, in Texas gear. I feel better about re-gaining Sedona's commitment than I do Charli Collier's. While I'd love to re-gain both, would definitely settle for one as they are both Top 5 national recruits. Anything is possible, but if both are slotted to play Center in college, can't see them both signing with the same school in the end.