A 6-foot-2 guard/wing out of Milton, Massachusetts, Ducharme was named the state’s Girls’ Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year on Thursday night as well after averaging 24.8 points, 14.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game this past season at the Noble and Greenough School. She also offers another weapon in what looks like a robust backcourt arsenal for the Huskies come 2021-2022. Last December, Fudd visited Storrs and sat with Bueckers and Caroline Ducharme — one of the Huskies’ 2021 commits — when UConn played Notre Dame. She’s rated as the No. Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog UConn women’s basketball bolstered its 2021 recruiting class on Thursday night, landing a commitment from Caroline Ducharme, according to the Boston Globe’s Greg Levinsky. 17). 1 prospect Azzi Fudd will certainly remain a target for UConn. This isn’t the first time the Huskies have battled UCLA over a top recruit. UConn WBB Weekly: Paige Bueckers excited for clean slate with Huskies. Barring any unexpected departures to the WNBA or transfers, the Huskies will return the same roster from this season while also adding a recruiting class that is already ranked No. Joe Fenelon of NYGHoops Report was the first to break the news on Twitter. As a three-level scorer, she is a tough matchup for anyone. ». She is a knock-down 3-point shooter (remember the viral video of her making 268 3s in an 18-minute workout? 41 overall prospect in the Class of 2021 per ESPN’s HoopGurlz, as well as the No. UConn picked up its third verbal commitment from the 2021 class in Caroline Ducharme, her father confirmed to The Courant on Thursday night. Bueckers has actively recruited Fudd on social media, though the connection could work against the Huskies. She was the tallest player on the court against BB&N, but is by no means a post player.”. 2021 No. Her court vision is advanced, as is her defensive aptitude. She’ll join a crowded backcourt that is projected to feature seniors Christyn Williams, Evina Westbrook, junior Anna Makurat, sophomores Paige Bueckers and Nika Muhl and classmate Poffenbarger in 2021-22. 15 guard in ESPN’s 2021 rankings. 41 player and 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. She’s also played with the US National Team at the youth level, where she captured the gold medal at the 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup. One of UConn’s most highly-anticipated recruiting battles in recent memory is nearing a conclusion. 5 in the class) and Saylor Poffenbarger (No. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma also watched her play back on Feb. 8 in Rhode Island. 5 in 2021) and Saylor Poffenbarger (No. 17).Here's the Huskies' updated scholarship grid: pic.twitter.com/xakZrrNUMc, 2021 prospect Caroline Ducharme commits to UConn women’s basketball, UConn freshmen adjust to practice under Dan Hurley, Heated position battles and newfound mentors headline the first practice of the men’s basketball season, Hurley: Depth and roster balance are strengths. #committed .”. “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.”. She has a naturally strong frame that lends to efficient rebounding and helps her be a gritty defender...Fudd has a poise and maturity that allows her to be a big-time shot maker. 15). A 5-foot-11 guard out of Washington, DC, Fudd is one of the most prolific prospects in the last decade. The two played on Team USA together, work out with each other often, and compete on and off the basketball court. 1 recruit Azzi Fudd down to UConn and UCLA; expected to commit before November signing day UConn… 5 player in the class) and guard Saylor Poffenbarger (No. UConn women’s basketball begins practice for 2020-2021 season 2021 No. The Huskies will have 13 players when the year begins assuming Evina Westbrook doesn’t leave early for the WNBA and nobody transfers out, which leaves two spots open. ), has had a money pull-up jumper since middle school and can finish at the rim with contact among the best of them. One of the top prospects in recent memory is coming close to making her college decision. 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Ducharme is the third 2021 commit for the Huskies, joining center Amari DeBerry (the No. 1. UConn has three players committed in its 2021 class: Guards Ducharme (No. Bransford and Ducharme are both uncommitted recruits, Bransford in the class of 2022 and Ducharme in the class of 2021. All the latest information and news on the Huskies’ 2020-21 schedule. One of the top prospects in recent memory is coming close to making her college decision. 5 player in the class) and Saylor Poffenbarger (No. Alexa Philippou can be reached at aphilippou@courant.com, Hartford, CT - 2/3/20 - KK Bransford (left) watches UConn take on Oregon alongside Saylor Poffenbarger (center), a 2021 UConn commit, and Caroline Ducharme (right). The UConn men’s basketball program picked up its third Class of 2021 commitment. UConn women’s basketball begins practice for 2020-2021 season; 2021 No. Finally healthy, Ducharme broke out as a junior this past year. In-depth player briefings, film and more on ESPNHS.com. 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. One of UConn’s most highly-anticipated recruiting battles in recent memory is nearing a conclusion. Diana Taurasi strongly considered her hometown Bruins during her recruitment, but went with UConn after UCLA lost an exhibition game to an AAU team. Here’s a look at the Huskies’ scholarship situation: Caroline Ducharme is the third 2021 commit for UConn, joining Amari DeBerry (No. Azzi Fudd, the top player in the class of 2021, is … Ducharme previously dealt with a host of injuries that sidelined her for part of her freshman year (torn ACL) as well as the entire season last year (torn shoulder labrum), per the Boston Globe’s Greg Levinsky, but was still able to garner plenty of interest from schools including Stanford, Tennessee, Oregon, Oregon State, North Carolina, Maryland and Michigan. According to the Globe, she took unofficial visits to Stanford, Tennessee, Oregon, Oregon State, North Carolina, Maryland, and Michigan along with UConn. “So I feel like it’s a win-win situation wherever I go.”. UConn men’s basketball held it’s first practice of the season Friday. “I love playing with [Bueckers], but she’s also a lot of fun to play against,” Fudd told ESPN in February. ESPN’s latest scouting report described her as hybrid of Kara Lawson and Katie Smith: Fundamentally, she has no holes in her game. Photo by Brad Horrigan | bhorrigan@courant.com, Courant Presidential Endorsement: You probably think you can vote for Donald Trump but not support racism; here’s why you’re wrong, Unprepared: Lapses in planning, communication and safety left Connecticut’s nursing homes exposed when the coronavirus pandemic struck in force, Connecticut may require all travelers to quarantine or get tested for COVID-19 as early as next week.