2021 Recruiting - WBB

Now if we can get Hunter than we are in serious business!!!

 

Rori and Kyndall in a joint interview (40+ minutes). Interviewer is a bit over the top in my opinion but glad I watched to the end because Kyndall dropped that her decision would be announced soon.

 

What an awesome find. Love that Rori threw up her horns at the end.

 

Hope I'm reading Kyndall's comments incorrectly, by she mentioned former A&M guard, Chennedy Carter twice as one of her favorite WNBA players, among a handful of others. Never mentioned Ariel Atkins.

When she talked about what type of coach she wanted to play for and in what kind of offense, she seemed to describe Chennedy Carter's "freedom" when playing for Gary Blair.

 

No Baylor, and only WV at 24 the only other B12 in top 25. That's interesting.

 

Baylor is supposedly taking a very small class for 2021, and going for a larger 2022 class. Their 3 transfer additions won't be eligible until the following season, so that also might have impacted their needs/numbers for the 2021 class.

 

I'm not surprised she mentioned Carter, she said she watches WNBA games and anyone watching the WNBA this season was bludgeoned to death with Carter a la Arike Ogunbowale during her rookie season. Ariel's not a player that's going to get a lot of hype even though she has been to 2 Finals, was just named to her 3rd straight All-Defensive Team (2nd team this year) and became the face/voice of the Mystics this season.

I think Vic could show Kyndall how they used a similar player at Miss State, Victoria Vivians, while also pointing out that the trust/independence Kyndall wants within a system is earned. In the interview, she came across as someone who would understand that.

 

But didn't Blair's freedom for Carter end up alienating her teammates, leading to transfers?

 

Maybe it was just a coincidence that Danni Williams and Anriel Howard grad transferred after her freshman season.

 

I'm not sure that's something high school recruits are focused on. If that concerned Kyndall, she wouldn't have A&M in her list of finalists.

Whatever rumored issues were caused because Chennedy was a ball-hog, her play on the court got her to the WNBA, and how Blair used her as the focal point of his offense is why she made it. Kyndall stated she wants to play for a coach who can help get her to the WNBA, and one who will let her make decisions on the court freely without having to always give her direction from the bench.

I can see Blair pitching to Kyndall that he can make her the next Chennedy Carter. That's a good spiel.

 

We got her!!!!

 

BOOM!
Be interesting to see how the recruiting ranking will go?

 

I like how she read out all her friends and family prior to the commitment portion. You don't see someone remember that many people in their thanks.

Wheee!

 

Welcome, Kyndall!!!

 

I had a feeling when she started following Coach Lovato on twitter the other day that it was a good sign for us. Of course, then I tried to bring myself down to earth when I watched her video interview.

Really welcomed news after a bad sports Saturday yesterday.

 

Texas adds another top recruit to its Class of 2021 as Kyndall Hunter pledges to the Longhorns | Hookem.com

 

I know it's a year from now but can we just acknowledge the amazing defense we will have next year. Full court pressure from Taylor, Hunter, and Harmon will be one of the best we have seen at Texas!!

 

Good Job Coaching Staff.

 

Coach got him some flat out ballers!!

 

A lot of coaches say that you win with guard play since they have the ball in their hands so much and have the ability to control the game. Well, we will be adding the two best guards in the state of Texas for 2021. While I'm sure they do some things better than others, they appear to have it all: speed, athleticism, penetration ability, mid-range shooting, 3-point shooting, ball-handling, ability to run the point, defense, passing, etc. And, having played together in high school 4 years brings a familiarity and comfort with each other that is invaluable.

Trying to contain my excitement, but they remind of some of the great guards from Texas which left the state to play at Louisiana Tech back in the day: Debra Williams, Tamicha Jackson, LaQuan Stallworth, etc. And, some who headed elsewhere like Brandi McCain (Florida), Kedra Holland (Georgia), Meighan Simmons (Tennessee). I'm sure there are more.

 

Save something bizarre, I would say Kyndall's commitment closes the book on the 2021 recruiting class. That's not to say there won't be transfers out at the end of the season with possibly 1-2 transfers coming in, but I'd be surprised if any HS players were added to this class.

 

Just some house-keeping: Azzi Fudd is down to 2 schools - UCONN and UCLA - and plans to make her decision before the November signing period. I’m kind of surprised by UCLA.

2021 No. 1 recruit Azzi Fudd down to UConn and UCLA; expected to commit before November signing day

 

https://prospectsnation.com/story/elite-150-2021-reloaded

The top 10 did see a shuffle with Aaliyah Moore, the Texas commit from Moore, Oklahoma, playing her way up to No. 5. She’s a unique player in that her size and strength allows her to play with her back to the basket, but her skill set and athleticism allow her to impact the game all over the floor.

https://prospectsnation.com/players/ranked/2021

 

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