She makes JR look short. That's a very good thing. WBB needs size to take things to the next level.
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2019 WBB Recruit Profile Index
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She makes JR look short. That's a very good thing. WBB needs size to take things to the next level.
BeBe
Club Member
Heck YEAH!!!
4 * F/C rated at #122 by ProspectsNation and she is FROM COLORADO!!! Been a long time since CU kept a top Colorado WBB player home.
MarkW
Well-Known Member
Saw the highlights earlier when I was searching for info on her. The one thing that caught my eye is her ability to score around the basket with both hands. It almost looks as if she is ambidextrous.
Hard to get a read on how good she is with the film of HS games rather than club. Looks like he was injured her sophomore season in HS.
MarkW
Well-Known Member
With three commitments, I wonder if the Buffs are going to be looking to sign anyone more in November, or if they are going to hold the remaining scholarships? They've got verbals from a wing, post and point. They in theory could sign up to two more in this recruiting cycle (I can't remember what the deal is with Peyton Carter's scholarship which changes the numbers).
BeBe
Club Member
That's also how I remember it. So that means the two of us could be totally wrong.
Payne, Buffs Add Four for 2019-20
https://cubuffs.com/news/2018/11/13/womens-basketball-payne-buffs-add-four-for-2019-20.aspx
BOULDER—Colorado women's basketball head coach JR Payne announced the addition of four student-athletes as part of the 2019 recruiting class on Wednesday.
The Buffaloes welcome the addition of Jaylyn Sherrod, Raanee Smith, Maura Singer and Charlotte Whittaker.
"We are beyond excited to announce these four young ladies who will be joining our Buffaloes family today," Payne said. "All four players are outstanding students, tremendous basketball players and wonderful young women. They embody everything that is great in college athletics. I am proud that they chose CU and am excited for the impact they will have on our Colorado community."
Sherrod, a 5-foot-7 guard from Birmingham, Ala., totaled 11.0 points, 4.0 assists and 3.8 steals per game in her junior season at Ramsay H.S. She helped the Rams to both the area and regional championships, recording a 25-5 record. A three-time letterman, Sherrod was the Rams' Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 along with being first-team All-Birmingham. She is also a two-time All-Area Team selection.
Sherrod is a three-star recruit according to ESPN.com. She is noted for her quickness and court-awareness, as well as her ability to pressure the ball on defense.
She comes to Boulder with an excellent academic history. Sherrod is a three-time honor roll student, boasting a GPA over 4.0. She is also a member National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, a mathematics honor society.
"Jay is one of the most athletic players we have ever recruited," Payne noted. "She brings a level of toughness, grit and determination that every coach loves to have on their team. This young lady loves the game of basketball and will be fun to watch."
Smith, a 6-foot-2 guard/forward hybrid from Philadelphia, Pa. She averaged 9.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game last season at Friends' Central School. Smith is a two-time All-Mainline honorable mention to match her two All-Friends League first team honorable mention honors.
ESPN.com ranks her as a three-star recruit. She is applauded for her ability to compete on the glass. Smith also earned two track & field letters, qualifying for the State Championship in the triple jump.
"Raanee is a terrific young lady with a huge upside," Payne commented. "She can rebound the basketball, has a great motor and will add a long, athletic and versatile defender to our roster."
Singer, a 6-foot-4 center, is a native of Littleton, Colo. She scored 9.5 points and snagged 10.1 rebounds per game last season at Columbine H.S. Singer burst onto the high school scene as a freshman. Singer led 5A in blocks per game (4.0), earning honorable mention All-State. She improved to first-team All-State her junior year, helping the Rebels reach the Sweet 16 in the state playoffs.
Singer also earned two letters in lacrosse, playing her freshman and sophomore year. ESPN.com grades her as a three-star recruit.
"Maura is one of the best players in the state of Colorado and we are thrilled she is a Buff," Payne exclaimed. "She can run the floor, rebound the ball and is a great finisher around the basket."
Whittaker, a 6-foot-4 forward from Cust, New Zealand, averaged 13.8 points and 5.0 rebounds for New Zealand at the U18 Women's Asian Championships. She totaled 23 points in the Tall Ferns opening loss to Japan. Whittaker is averaging 11.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in her international career. She averaged 32 points and 14 rebounds per game while attending St. Andrews College. She was the MVP of the Canterbury Competition, as well as the South Island High School Competition in 2018. She also played volleyball and netball.
Whittaker has also excelled academically. She is a two-time recipient of the Excellence Endorsement from the National Certificate of Educational Achievement
"Charlotte is versatility at its finest and she has tremendous potential," Payne described. "At 6-foot4, Charlotte has great size in the post but can also pass and shoot like a guard. She will be a matchup nightmare for opponents."
Colorado opened the 2018-19 season with a 77-69 win over Northern Colorado last Tuesday. The Buffs are back on the court later on Wednesday, hosting Colorado State at 7 p.m.
https://cubuffs.com/news/2018/11/13/womens-basketball-payne-buffs-add-four-for-2019-20.aspx
BOULDER—Colorado women's basketball head coach JR Payne announced the addition of four student-athletes as part of the 2019 recruiting class on Wednesday.
The Buffaloes welcome the addition of Jaylyn Sherrod, Raanee Smith, Maura Singer and Charlotte Whittaker.
"We are beyond excited to announce these four young ladies who will be joining our Buffaloes family today," Payne said. "All four players are outstanding students, tremendous basketball players and wonderful young women. They embody everything that is great in college athletics. I am proud that they chose CU and am excited for the impact they will have on our Colorado community."
Sherrod, a 5-foot-7 guard from Birmingham, Ala., totaled 11.0 points, 4.0 assists and 3.8 steals per game in her junior season at Ramsay H.S. She helped the Rams to both the area and regional championships, recording a 25-5 record. A three-time letterman, Sherrod was the Rams' Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 along with being first-team All-Birmingham. She is also a two-time All-Area Team selection.
Sherrod is a three-star recruit according to ESPN.com. She is noted for her quickness and court-awareness, as well as her ability to pressure the ball on defense.
She comes to Boulder with an excellent academic history. Sherrod is a three-time honor roll student, boasting a GPA over 4.0. She is also a member National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, a mathematics honor society.
"Jay is one of the most athletic players we have ever recruited," Payne noted. "She brings a level of toughness, grit and determination that every coach loves to have on their team. This young lady loves the game of basketball and will be fun to watch."
Smith, a 6-foot-2 guard/forward hybrid from Philadelphia, Pa. She averaged 9.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game last season at Friends' Central School. Smith is a two-time All-Mainline honorable mention to match her two All-Friends League first team honorable mention honors.
ESPN.com ranks her as a three-star recruit. She is applauded for her ability to compete on the glass. Smith also earned two track & field letters, qualifying for the State Championship in the triple jump.
"Raanee is a terrific young lady with a huge upside," Payne commented. "She can rebound the basketball, has a great motor and will add a long, athletic and versatile defender to our roster."
Singer, a 6-foot-4 center, is a native of Littleton, Colo. She scored 9.5 points and snagged 10.1 rebounds per game last season at Columbine H.S. Singer burst onto the high school scene as a freshman. Singer led 5A in blocks per game (4.0), earning honorable mention All-State. She improved to first-team All-State her junior year, helping the Rebels reach the Sweet 16 in the state playoffs.
Singer also earned two letters in lacrosse, playing her freshman and sophomore year. ESPN.com grades her as a three-star recruit.
"Maura is one of the best players in the state of Colorado and we are thrilled she is a Buff," Payne exclaimed. "She can run the floor, rebound the ball and is a great finisher around the basket."
Whittaker, a 6-foot-4 forward from Cust, New Zealand, averaged 13.8 points and 5.0 rebounds for New Zealand at the U18 Women's Asian Championships. She totaled 23 points in the Tall Ferns opening loss to Japan. Whittaker is averaging 11.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in her international career. She averaged 32 points and 14 rebounds per game while attending St. Andrews College. She was the MVP of the Canterbury Competition, as well as the South Island High School Competition in 2018. She also played volleyball and netball.
Whittaker has also excelled academically. She is a two-time recipient of the Excellence Endorsement from the National Certificate of Educational Achievement
"Charlotte is versatility at its finest and she has tremendous potential," Payne described. "At 6-foot4, Charlotte has great size in the post but can also pass and shoot like a guard. She will be a matchup nightmare for opponents."
Colorado opened the 2018-19 season with a 77-69 win over Northern Colorado last Tuesday. The Buffs are back on the court later on Wednesday, hosting Colorado State at 7 p.m.
BeBe
Club Member
Wow. I've stood next to Charlotte Whittaker and I can guarantee she is a lot taller than 6 inches tall. Even if we reverse that to 6'0" I'm still not buying it. She's more like 6'4". There is a lot of variability in the women's sports rankings once you get past the top 25 or so. For example, ProspectsNation has Maura Singer at 121. Hopefully the coaches know what they are doing!.
MarkW
Well-Known Member
. Whittaker certainly is at last 6'3".
Hard to find much on her, but looks like she (Zuzia Kulińska) is a 2019 class guard (saw both 5'10" and 6'0" listed for her height) from Poland who has moved to the U.S. at some point to follow her love of basketball, and played at the New York Military Academy (Cornwell, NY) at minimum this past season. From the tweeter, assume her club team is City Rock Girls.
(Edit- of course, sometimes I'm never sure whether the posters of tweets, especially from the East, do mean CU- Boulder when they say Colorado.)
Article from a couple months ago on her - https://www.recordonline.com/collegevarsity/20190209/polish-prodigy-kulinska-is-here-to-play
Where I got that she is in the class of 2019 - https://wbbblog.com/2019/04/01/2019-class-recruiting-news-updates-april-2019/
A few shorter Youtube videos I could find of her -
(Edit- of course, sometimes I'm never sure whether the posters of tweets, especially from the East, do mean CU- Boulder when they say Colorado.)
Article from a couple months ago on her - https://www.recordonline.com/collegevarsity/20190209/polish-prodigy-kulinska-is-here-to-play
Where I got that she is in the class of 2019 - https://wbbblog.com/2019/04/01/2019-class-recruiting-news-updates-april-2019/
A few shorter Youtube videos I could find of her -
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