Anybody who speculates that UConn is suddenly leaving no stone unturned in its quest for another big kid in the wake of Jessica McCormack's decision to stay home in New Zealand rather than rejoin the Huskies would be disappointed. Sources indicate that while the UConn staff would like to bring in another big kid in next year's class, they think they will be fine with Heather Buck and incoming freshmen Stefanie Dolson and Michala Johnson as its big kids in the 2010-11 season. The only uncommitted junior with a scholarship offer is guard Bria Hartley, who is still trying to set up a campus visit to UConn. The earliest it could happen is June.

UConn does have its eyes on the top uncommitted high school junior post players and are interested in Chiney Ogwumike out of Cypress, Texas and Natasha Howard from Toledo, Ohio - generally considered to be two of the top 10 post players in the class. While Ogwumike has long been considered a layup for Stanford so she could join her sister Nneka, who just enjoyed an outstanding freshman season, in Palo Alto the word is that she does have at least some interest in UConn. At least one UConn coach came away very impressed with Howard and it figures the Huskies will pursue one or perhaps both of them when they are allowed to go back on the recruiting trail this summer.

One name not to concerned with is Monique Oliver, the top 10 ranked player in the current group of high school seniors, who recently decommitted from Southern California. UConn has had no contact with Oliver and is focusing its attention on the junior and sophomore classes.

While UConn coach Geno Auriemma's duties as U.S. Senior National team coach doesn't figure to include him being at the trials for the World University Games and Under-19 teams being held in mid May in Colorado Springs, he may take in the EuroBasket Women's tournament which begins on June 7. Auriemma also figures to attend more WNBA games than he has in the past for scouting purposes.

MONTGOMERY IN DANBURY
For those in the Danbury area Saturday morning, here is some info on a public appearance being made by former UConn guard Renee Montgomery.

WHAT:
Come meet Renee Montgomery, 2009 UConn Huskies women's basketball champion turned Minnesota Lynx professional player, as she samples coach Geno Auriemma's famous tomato basil and fra diavolo pasta sauces at Stew Leonard's Danbury, CT store.

In addition to leading the UConn Huskies women's basketball team to a sixth national championship and third undefeated season, and recently being named head coach to the U.S.A. women's basketball team for the 2012 Olympics in London, Geno Auriemma packages his fresh, all-natural tomato basil and fra diavolo pasta sauces, which are available for purchase at local stores.

Due to his busy coaching schedule, Geno is relying on Renee, one of his 2009 championship players, to sample his two delicious sauces. She will also sign bottles for fans and pose for pictures.

WHO:
Renee Montgomery had a four-year college basketball career with the UConn Huskies women's team, during which she was considered one of the best point guards in the nation and helped her team achieve a 138-11 record. As a senior during the 2008-09 season, Renee helped lead the women Huskies to their sixth national championship and third undefeated season with a game average of 16.5 points and 5.1 assists.

Renee was the number four pick in the WNBA professional draft, landing herself a spot with the Minnesota Lynx.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.

WHERE
Stew Leonard's Danbury store
99 Federal Road, Danbury, CT
For customer questions: 203.790.8030

Geno will be en route to his "Geno's Fast Break" restaurant at the Mohegan Sun Casino for his second annual "Horsin' Around For the V Foundation" event later that day.