Then he should have stayed in HS, the plan was very clearly laid out to him publicly and by all accounts and comments he was on board. I'd happily take that bet that Floyd will play all 4 years, and he's going to be a tremendous college player. But I also know there's no chance I'll remember in 4 years anyway
But being here changed his perspective. He’s 18.
Of course, something obviously changed which is my point. Don't think you need to make a sweeping change to the whole philosophy since it didn't work with Floyd. Worked out for Akok until his injury, worked out so far for Karaban
LOL. 18 people immediately agreed with the post, and you disagree. Are you willing to honestly answer where the smart money is on which the right answer might be on this?
No it’s different. One semester v and entire year. And summer. You are equating things that aren’t equal
19 now
I don't think it makes a difference, in every case you're brining in a kid with the very clearly stated intention of not playing
“For the most part, they were expected,” he said. “We knew. As soon as the season was over, you are dealing with the suffering with the way our season ended. We got into meetings that next week.
Got it. Sitting for 3 months same as sitting for 6
Meanwhile, Hurley agrees with Jackson’s take.“For the most part, they were expected,” he said. “We knew. As soon as the season was over, you are dealing with the suffering with the way our season ended. We got into meetings that next week.
“In terms of organizational culture, honesty is something that pays dividends over a long period of time. In the short term, sometimes honesty hurts a little bit. With my guys, I’m going to tell them where they are at in their careers and what we are thinking in terms of adding to the program. Obviously a combination of what we planned to do in terms of adding and where guys are at with their career forced what happened.”
In a sea of transfers, UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley, budding star Andre Jackson remain confident
Even with the departure of a number of players, there are plenty of reasons for the UConn men's basketball team to be confident, says budding star Andre Jackson and coach Dan Hurley.www.courant.com
Akok lost his lateral quickness and his jumping ability which was his main strength. He could not put the ball on the floor and create his own shot. Essentially, after his injury, he became a taller Polley. He’s a good guy but we need more. One dimensional players aren’t going to cut it
Only in practice apparently...
If he was a taller Polley he would have played more
And he probably would have if he decided to stay. But he would have maintained a bench role as a tall, one dimensional, 3 point threat. He probably envisions himself doing more but the reality is he cannot
Maybe calling him a taller Polley was a bit of a stretch but what else could he really do other than catch and shoot a three offensively? Nothing really. Defensively he used to be a menace but not so much anymore
Can we stop this? He sat because he couldn’t play man defense and his offensive game consisted of low volume wide open corner threes only. I get why he left but this narrative that he was screwed by Hurley just doesn’t hold any water.
All true except I'm certain Akok was on scholarship when he got to UConn. And he could have played that 2nd semester even if he walked on. Why wouldn't he have been eligible to play? I'm pretty sure as long as you're taking classes full time you can play for a school, whether you're on scholarship or not.
I could be misremembering, I thought there was an issue where he wanted to enroll for 2nd semester but we didn't have any open scholarships and were trying to find a way to get him on campusAll true except I'm certain Akok was on scholarship when he got to UConn. And he could have played that 2nd semester even if he walked on. Why wouldn't he have been eligible to play? I'm pretty sure as long as you're taking classes full time you can play for a school, whether you're on scholarship or not.
Just looked up the roster from 2019-2020 and he was definitely on scholarship.
2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster - University of Connecticut Athletics
The official 2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Connecticut Huskiesuconnhuskies.com
Agreed - he could shoot a three from the corner and block shots but only from the help side. So, he was really one dimensional on both sides of the ball. Certainly, a good guy but that limited a game doesn't position you to be a starter or in a 7 man rotation on last season's roster or our go-forward rosters.
Your memory is better than mine! Here's the article. Kwintin Williams had that 13th scholarship even though he was suspended and couldn't play (that's why he wasn't on the roster I saw).
www.courant.com
