G David Beatty

[David 76]

Kids saying Ollie is a "great man off the court" one after another after their visits without fail really says a lot about our head coach. I'm trying to remove myself from a UConn fan's point of view but I legitimately don't think any other coach has all the players who visit him say the same, oddly specific thing about him when asked.

He's a magnet to a certain breed of player.

And that is a great type of player to have here.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Some of the more reliable guys on 247 picking us.

 

[husky99]

Some of the more reliable guys on 247 picking us.

Ok source says it is a done deal. He has been wrong before.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Ok source says it is a done deal. He has been wrong before.

I know you've got this question repeatedly over the last week or so, just wondering if anything has changed on if he could/will commit sooner?

 

[djct1999]

Ok source says it is a done deal. He has been wrong before.

Appreciate all you do here husky99, but is he really a source if he has been wrong before? Feels like we have been down this road before with recruits. If its a done deal, we should hear relatively soon. Otherwise, its not a done deal.

 

[80shusky]

Appreciate all you do here husky99, but is he really a source if he has been wrong before? Feels like we have been down this road before with recruits. If its a done deal, we should hear relatively soon. Otherwise, its not a done deal.

They're teenagers. They can change their mind for any reason at any second. Nothing is set in stone until they're on your campus wearing your laundry. That is why these guys always say to take it with a grain of salt, recruiting is fluid, etc. He's hearing positive information. That's a good thing and I hope it leads to better things.

 

[husky99]

Appreciate all you do here husky99, but is he really a source if he has been wrong before? Feels like we have been down this road before with recruits. If its a done deal, we should hear relatively soon. Otherwise, its not a done deal.

I never think it is a done deal until he signs or announces. My so so guy said it was a done deal. He gets good info from time to time. We is usually better with player info then recruiting info. He was 100% on boatright staying and DD leaving a few years back and Gilbert committing but was wrong on a few recruits

 

[husky99]

They're teenagers. They can change their mind for any reason at any second. Nothing is set in stone until they're on your campus wearing your laundry. That is why these guys always say to take it with a grain of salt, recruiting is fluid, etc. He's hearing positive information. That's a good thing and I hope it leads to better things.

Things change very quickly in recruiting. Many variables

 

[reddevilhusky]

Gonna assume this is about Beatty and get way more excited than I should.

 

[husky99]

Gonna assume this is about Beatty and get way more excited than I should.

That is the talk a few of is are hearing

 

[Hungryhusky99]

That is the talk a few of is are hearing

Would you say shortly means within a few days ?

 

[husky99]

Would you say shortly means within a few days ?

Still hearing mid summer from top guy. But there is buzz that it can be sooner

 

[Hungryhusky99]

Still hearing mid summer from top guy. But there is buzz that it can be sooner

Was just wondering what's the hold up on the announcements if everyone is hearing it's a done deal.

 

[mauconnfan]

Was just wondering what's the hold up on the announcements if everyone is hearing it's a done deal.

He needs at least 20 minutes more to be sure!

 

[Huskyforlife]

There is some buzz he could commit to us within the next 2 weeks. But we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves, he's trying not to rush anything I've been told.

 

[Huskyforlife]

But he really likes UConn, thus why he might commit within 2 weeks. He just wants to be sure.

 

[Matrim55]

But he really likes UConn, thus why he might commit within 2 weeks. He just wants to be sure.

So you're saying it's fluid?

 

[husky99]

So you're saying it's fluid?

No more salt water

 

[Huskyforlife]

So you're saying it's fluid?

Oh it's fluid all right. I'm very optimistic though.

 

[KembaStepback]

Take the fact that it's fluid with a grain of salt within 20 mins.

 

[husky99]

Take the fact that it's fluid with a grain of salt within 20 mins.

Thank you for the foolish post. It adds so much..

 

[KembaStepback]

Thank you for the foolish post. It adds so much..

Just making a joke about all the lingo clichés that are on this board.

Not poking fun at anyone in particular. I appreciate all of your insight and totally understand where you guys are coming from.

 

[husky99]

Just making a joke about all the lingo clichés that are on this board.

Not poking fun at anyone in particular. I appreciate all of your insight and totally understand where you guys are coming from.

Just giving you shiiiiit. All good

 

[Chief00]

I have been quiet on this one since I am basically hearing some similar things. Did talk to my man down in Jersey - he says this Philly kid just loves to play and has a passion for the game - don't underestimate what some talent and a love for the game can do. UConn has re-adjusted its recruiting model with the loss of our buddies - hopefully they can start reeling guys in again - and further tweak it. He likes our facilities so hats off to Coach Miller on that.

On another recruiting topic, maybe it's my background but I still don't think the big guy is obsolete - I for one would be very happy with a big strong guy who can ball.

 

[Sonofabeach]

I have been quiet on this one since I am basically hearing some similar things. Did talk to my man down in Jersey - he says this Philly kid just loves to play and has a passion for the game - don't underestimate what some talent and a love for the game can do. UConn has re-adjusted its recruiting model with the loss of our buddies - hopefully they can start reeling guys in again - and further tweak it. He likes our facilities so hats off to Coach Miller on that.

On another recruiting topic, maybe it's my background but I still don't think the big guy is obsolete - I for one would be very happy with a big strong guy who can ball.

Who is this big guy?