5 player in the class) and Saylor Poffenbarger (No. She went from averaging 14.7 points and 7.1 rebounds as a sophomore to 18.1 points and 11.8 rebounds as a junior. The Fairfax Stars AAU team, which Hoffenberger plays for, also tweeted about her commitment. Then she grew to 6-foot-2 and now stands at 6-foot-5, and her confidence is noticeable. Fudd has a poise and maturity that allows her to be a big-time shot maker. 2021 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100 When Rivers first burst onto the scene, it was clear she had tremendous potential thanks, in part, to her eye-opening motor. UConn women’s basketball begins practice for 2020-2021 season 2021 No. She is disruptive defensively, and she also became more consistent from the 3-point line, increasing her 3-point percentage from 24.1% as a sophomore to 38.8% as a junior. I’m down to my last few schools, which is progress,” she said in a video series with Slam. One of the top prospects in recent memory is coming close to making her college decision. 2. Find what players have committed to your favorite school. Johnson is a long-armed true point guard who brings out the best in teammates. 2021 No. Adams, a 6-foot-3 wing, shows elements that allow her to become more of a "point forward" player on the court. Amari DeBerry announced her commitment to UConn women’s basketball on Twitter Friday night. "The sky is the limit, and I truly believe she is a future pro," Hall's high school coach, Travis Trice, said. She is a 6-foot-2 guard with an impressive handle, elite footwork, a quick release and range from beyond the arc. She can create space from anywhere on the court. Last December, Fudd visited Storrs and sat with Bueckers and Caroline Ducharme — one of the Huskies’ 2021 commits — when UConn played Notre Dame. The 6-foot-5 forward is the ranked as the No. UConn won’t play games at XL Center this season, Dan Hurley previews UConn’s 2020-21 roster, UConn women’s basketball begins practice for 2020-2021 season, UConn’s newcomers excited for first taste of Storrs basketball, UConn hockey’s future home to seat 2,700 fans; construction starting in April 2021, Report: UConn football to resume season in the spring. We picked the top five women's basketball prospects overall and five who rose up the rankings for the Class of 2021. One of the top prospects in recent memory is coming close to making her college decision. Joe Fenelon of NYGHoops Report was the first to break the news on Twitter. Over time, her skills have grown. G/W Shyanne Sellers Poffenbarger is the first commitment the Huskies have received from the 2021 Class. DeBerry was also named to the USA U16 national team this summer. She also has a sister, Ashley, who is a sophomore basketball player at Brown. Then came her agility, as she improved her change-of-direction abilities to her handle. With players having fewer opportunities to showcase their talent over the past few months, live streams and film have become more essential to evaluate players amid precautions and travel restrictions. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. When she came onto the high school scene, she was considered one of the most dominant players as a freshman that many had ever seen. She has always had the physical abilities to make in impact on the floor, and as her skills improved, she started to become more of a difference maker. Bueckers has actively recruited Fudd on social media, though the connection could work against the Huskies. Videos, analysis and more on ESPN.com Bransford and Ducharme are both uncommitted recruits, Bransford in the class of 2022 and Ducharme in the class of 2021. 1 player in the 2020 class, was regarded as the best high school player since A’ja Wilson or Breanna Stewart, Fudd is considered just as good, if not better than Bueckers, depending on who you ask. ESPN’s latest scouting report described her as hybrid of Kara Lawson and Katie Smith: Fundamentally, she has no holes in her game. St. John's College High School (DC) | GTS Fusion Poffenbarger’s favorite player, according to the USA Basketball website, is UConn great Maya Moore. We picked the top five women's basketball prospects overall and five who rose up the rankings for the Class of 2021. Cypress Creek High School (Texas) | CyFair Premier The three 2020 commitments are Paige Bueckers, the top-ranked recruit in the country, Croatian point guard Nika Muhl, and Mir McLean, who committed on June 30. Uncommitted. Amari DeBerry announced her commitment to UConn women’s basketball on Twitter Friday night. The official 2020-21 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of Connecticut Huskies ... 5 assists and 3 steals in a loss against UConn that was more competitive than expected. ... UConn : 170 Results. Ranking: 10 (previous: 20). Her Westlake squads have won the past three state championships in Georgia's highest classification. "Not only is she the hardest-working player the Banshees have ever had, she is the most focused and detail-oriented person I've ever met," said Nathan Sadler, director of the Banshees. She is a terror in the passing lanes and uses her length on the ball to disrupt ball handlers. 5 recruit in the 2021 class in the ESPN recruiting rankings. According to MaxPreps, Ducharme finished the season averaging 25.2 points, 14.1 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 2.8 blocks per game and led her team to a NEPSAC Class AA title. 2021 No. On the ball, her length and tenacity make her a problem for opposing guards, and she can even block some shots down on the weak side. 1 recruit Azzi Fudd down to four schools; expected to commit before November signing day, UConn men’s basketball lands 43rd in KenPom preseason rankings. 15). Committed to: Texas “So happy for you!!! She sees the floor well, so as often as she is the focus of her opponents' defensive game plan, she knows how to facilitate for her teammates. Which women's college basketball freshmen, transfers will most influence 2020-21? She makes reads and smart decisions on the floor. Over her first two high school seasons, she has amassed 1,109 points, 597 rebounds, 207 assists, 137 steals and 149 blocked shots. Her mother also played Division 1 basketball, at Missouri. UConn has three players committed in its 2021 class: Guards Ducharme (No. W Caroline Ducharme She currently plays for Williamsville South High School in upstate New York, where she was named to the Class A All-State team in both 2018 and 2019. UConn men’s hockey lands elite 2021 goalie Logan Terness. She also offers another weapon in what looks like a robust backcourt arsenal for the Huskies come 2021-2022. 1 spot throughout her prep years. She is a knock-down 3-point shooter (remember the viral video of her making 268 3s in an 18-minute workout? Westlake High School (Georgia) | FBC United Ranking: 14 (previous: 26). Forest Park High School (Georgia) | Georgia Pearls She had to overcome a knee injury that sidelined her for some of her freshman season and a shoulder injury that caused her to miss games during her sophomore season, but all signs point to her being 100% now. The 6-foot Rivers was one of the most sought-after prospects in the 2021 class before Dawn Staley landed her commitment. The Huskies are fourth in a Big East that is shaping up to be highly competitive this year. McLean is considered the 32nd best recruit in 2020, according to ESPN. "She's proving to be one of the better two-way players in her position," said Thomas Davis, Adams' Exodus club coach. Simply put, Feagin is a gifted basketball player. One of UConn’s most highly-anticipated recruiting battles in recent memory is nearing a conclusion. “Just thinking that the November signing day is coming up, it’s scary that I have to make a decision that’s deciding the rest of my life almost.”. UConn won’t play games at XL Center this season, Dan Hurley previews UConn’s 2020-21 roster, UConn women’s basketball begins practice for 2020-2021 season, 2021 No. Noble and Greenough School (Massachusetts) | Exodus Her calculated timing in the paint and out to the perimeter makes her a strong shot-blocker. Everything we know about UConn’s 2020-21 schedule so far. So in updating the espnW 100 for the Class of 2021, our staff pored through hours of film and talked with coaches to re-rank the top high school seniors in the country. Think of Hall's game as a mix between Megan Walker and Leaonna Odom. 1. The coronavirus pandemic brought a halt to college and high school basketball in the United States in March. G Azzi Fudd Maryland has long been seen as a contender for Fudd since it was the first school to give her a scholarship offer in eighth grade, along with being the hometown school. 30), as well post/center Amari DeBerry (No. Wolfenbarger methodically attacks opponents with a purpose, showing flashes of DeWanna Bonner and Elena Delle Donne in her floor game. 2021 women's college basketball recruiting class rankings: South Carolina starts at No. In addition to being ranked a top-five recruit, DeBerry is also the top-ranked forward in the 2021 class. Super excited to announce my commitment to coach Auriemma and staff at the university of Connecticut #GoHuskies #Committed pic.twitter.com/cb6RaZQVF3.