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FiveOut said:
I have stood next to McKenzie many times and she is definitely taller than 5'8. With her athleticism that's irrelevant anyway. The kid's vertical is incredible. She is, by far, the most athletic player in Minnesota. Nobody else is even close. The main issue is skill development, overall understanding of the game and developing the ability to play within a system and share the basketball. The coaching at Park Center is less-than-ideal (way, way less) and Adalia is basically freelancing her way through high school. If there is an AAU season (let's hope so!) she will learn to play the game the right way from Gerard Coury at North Tartan, who has a long track record of sending players to college well-prepared.
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Kids that enter the 17U EYBL program ARE ALREADY college-bound players... They are already developed... We want to see the players that he has developed from grassroots... Ask Williams and Thompson about being D1 prospects and ending up JUCO bound from the EYBL circuit
 

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DI Council extends recruiting dead period in all sports

The Division I Council extended the recruiting dead period in all sports through Aug. 31. The Council met virtually Thursday afternoon.
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NCAA recruiting dead period extended through 31 August.

The Division I Council extended the recruiting dead period in all sports through Aug. 31. The Council met virtually Thursday afternoon.

The full Council and the Council Coordination Committee will continue to review the recruiting dead periods on a regular basis. A dead period precludes all in-person recruiting. Phone calls and correspondence can continue to occur.

Additionally, the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees indicated they are not planning to recommend any changes to the summer access model that was adopted last week, which permits institutions to begin summer countable athletically related activities in basketball beginning July 20 and may include up to eight hours per week of weight training, conditioning and skill instruction, with not more than four hours of skill instruction
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With Hart's commitment to NC STATE, the class of 2021 may be complete with the 2 signees. At This time here is the publicly know offers for Classes 2021 (whats remaining) through 2024. There may be others but these are public knowledge offers.

2021:

Out of State Offers:

Matyson Wilke, 5’9 G, Beaver Dam HS (WI) ESPN Ranked #76

Alana Micheaux, 6’2 F, Wayne Memorial (MI)


2022:

Offered/In-state:

Maya Nnaji-Hopkins-6’4 Forward ESPN Ranked #8

Mallory Heyer-Chaska-6’2 Forward

Amaya Battle-Hopkins-Hopkins-5’11 Guard

Mara Braun-Wayzata-5’9 Guard

Nia Holloway-Eden Prairie-6’1 Forward

Ellie Buzzelle-Rogers-5’9 Guard

Lilly Meister-Rochester John Marshall-6’2 Forward

Out of State Offers:

KK Branford, 5’10 G, Mount Notre Dame HS (OH) ESPN Ranked #9

Aaliyah Smith, 5’5 PG, Verona HS (WI) ESPN Ranked #10

Acacia Hayes, 5’7 PG, Riverdale HS (TN) ESPN Ranked #45

Alyssa Crockett, 6’2 W, Westfield HS (IN)

Brianna McDaniel, 5’10 G, Kenwood Academy (IL)

Emily LaChapell, 5’11 W, Appleton East (WI)

2023:

Offered/In-state:

Taylor Woodson-Hopkins-5’11 Forward

Nunu Agara-Hopkins-6’2 Forward

Tessa Johnson-St. Michael/Albertville-5’9 Guard

Out of State Offers:

Kamorea Arnold, 5’6 PG, Germantown (WI) ESPN Ranked #15

Jordan Wood, 6’2 F, Camel Catholic HS (IN) ESPN Ranked #16 *just announced today on twitter

2024:

Offered/In-State:

Olivia Olson-Benilde-St. Margaret’s-6’0 Guard

Out of State Offers:

Chloe Spreen, 5’9 G, Bedford North Lawrence (IN)

Allie Ziebell, 6’0 W, Neenah HS (WI)


Available scholarships available (right now barring transfers in/out or other signees)

2021 1 available scholarship
2022: 3 available scholarships (if doesn't sign another 2021, if they do will have 2 available for 2022)
2023: 8 available scholarships
 
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Any updates? Been a little quiet here on the recruiting front.
 












So now that 2021 is completed with Borowicz, Czinano and Micheaux, focus turns to 2022. However 2022 has some question marks. As of right now, there is one guaranteed senior on next year's squad in JUCO Daja Woodard. If Mershon applies for a wavier to play this year, then that would make two seniors next season and then 2 open scholarships for 2022. If she doesn't get the waiver, then at this point they have 1 available scholarship for 2022.

Here is the known offers for the Class of 2022

Offered/In-state:

Maya Nnaji-Hopkins-6’4 Forward ESPN Ranked #8

Mallory Heyer-Chaska-6’2 Forward

Amaya Battle-Hopkins-Hopkins-5’11 Guard

Mara Braun-Wayzata-5’9 Guard

Nia Holloway-Eden Prairie-6’1 Forward

Lilly Meister-Rochester John Marshall-6’2 Forward

Out of State Offers:

Ayanna Patterson, 6’3 W, Fort Wayne HS (IN) ESPN Ranked #3

Londynn Jones, 5’6 PG, Santiago HS (CA) ESPN Ranked #7

Aaliyah Smith, 5’5 PG, Verona HS (WI) ESPN Ranked #10

Grace VanSlooten, 6’3 F, Mount Notre Dame HS (OH) ESPN Ranked #14

Acacia Hayes, 5’7 PG, Riverdale HS (TN) ESPN Ranked #45

Alyssa Crockett, 6’2 W, Westfield HS (IN)

Brianna McDaniel, 5’10 G, Kenwood Academy (IL)

Emily LaChapell, 5’11 W, Appleton East (WI)

Lilly Stoddard, 6’4 F, Crown Point HS (IN)

Brooklyn Meyer, 6’3 P, West Lyon (IA)


That is 16 offers in a class that they might have 1 available scholarship. The coaching staff has to either know of transfers coming or something.

My opinion is Sissoko, Powell, Scalia, Sconiers, hopefully all staying, unsure on the rest of the players.
 

Katalinich and Hubbard are the ones who will be leaving after this year
 

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Katalinich and Hubbard are the ones who will be leaving after this year
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Thats why I said Woodard is only senior on NEXT year's squad, not this year's team. with Laura and Hubbard graduated from the 14 on the roster this year, brings em down to 12. Add Borowicz, Czinano and Micheaux, that brings them to 15 (at the limit) for 21-22 team.
 

Excellent addition ! At 6'2" she looks like a true power forward and fills an area of need. Go Gophers !
 



So how good is she? Is this a big get for the Gophers?
 



Great news! Sounds like a solid addition.
 

Thanks for staying home Mallory and making Minnesota proud. Best of luck, look forward to watching you blossom as a Golden Gopher
 


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Nia Holloway has committed.
 


With offers coming fast and furious in different classes, wanted to post an updated full (or at close to knowledge) list of known offers.

2022:

Offered/In-state:

Amaya Battle-Hopkins-Hopkins-5’11 Guard

Out of State Offers:

Aaliyah Smith, 5’5 PG, Verona HS (WI)

2023:

Offered/In-state:

Nunu Agara-Hopkins-6’2 Forward ESPN Ranked #20 (out of Terrific 25)

Taylor Woodson-Hopkins-5’11 Forward ESPN Ranked #24 (out of Terrific 25)

Tessa Johnson-St. Michael/Albertville-5’9 Guard

Out of State Offers:

Kamorea Arnold, 5’6 PG, Germantown (WI) ESPN Ranked #5 (out of Terrific 25)

Sole Williams, 5’9 G, Princeton HS (OH) ESPN Ranked #16 (out of Terrific 25)

Audi Crooks, 6’3 P, Bishop Garrigan HS (IA)

Jordan Wood, 6’2 F, Camel Catholic HS (IN)

Eve Fiala, 6’4 C, Indiana HS (PA)

Jasmine Timmerson, 5’9 PG, North Allegheny (PA)

Laila Hull, 6’1 F, Zionsville (IN)

Lisa Thompson, 5’8 G, Joliet West (IL)

Emily Fisher, 6’1 W, Libertyville HS (IL)

Katy Eidle, 5’11 G, John Hersey HS (IL)

Jasmine Brown, 5’9 G, Joliet Catholic HS (IL)

Logan Nissley, 5’10 G, Century HS (ND) *Not 100% confirmed

2024:

Offered/In-State:

Olivia Olson-Benilde-St. Margaret’s-6’0 Guard (ESPN Watchlist)

Out of State Offers:

Chloe Spreen, 5’9 G, Bedford North Lawrence (IN) (ESPN Watchlist)

Allie Ziebell, 6’0 W, Neenah HS (WI)

Katie Vasecka, 6’1 G, Tea HS (SD)

Kayl Petersen, 6’0 F, Waupun Area HS (WI)

Notes:
-Heard rumors amaya has a final list but nothing posted/official
-completely unknown if Aaliyah Smith still has an offer
 


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