Kofi Cockburn visiting 6/29

[Storrs South]

 

[Huskyforlife]

Based on his snap story it looks like he’s having the best day ever

What’s his snap name?

 

[6xChamps]

What’s his snap name?

Can’t rememebr off top of head. It’s in his twitter bio.

 

[Chief00]

Jamaican connection. Smart move Hurley.

Yep. And Kentan is friends with another center of Jamaican descent - Andre Drummond.

 

[Cuse Socks]

We bring out ole Chucky Okwuandu next time and we got this puppy sealed up

 

[Chief00]

Class of 2019 standouts Jalen Gaffney, Kofi Cockburn visit UConn | Zagsblog

Amazing - I love the part how they showed Kofi sets on film - how they would get him the ball. That was the knock on UConn the last few years with Bigs - that they never got them the ball. KO and GM were both tone death about that. They would try to run plays getting the ball in to Brimah early in the game - but after that would result in turnovers - no Bigs would ever see the ball again. That’s a big reason why Steve left.

 

[mauconnfan]

Class of 2019 standouts Jalen Gaffney, Kofi Cockburn visit UConn | Zagsblog

Amazing - I love the part how they showed Kofi sets on film - how they would get him the ball. That was the knock on UConn the last few years with Bigs - that they never got them the ball. KO and GM were both tone death about that. They would try to run plays getting the ball in to Brimah early in the game - but after that would result in turnovers - no Bigs would ever see the ball again. That’s a big reason why Steve left.

Or is it just a knock on not having a big they wanted to get the ball? Lol

Nonetheless love the fact they have the focus on showing him how rather than just walking around the campus showing off banners. This staff does have their Stuff together.

 

[Chief00]

Or is it just a knock on not having a big they wanted to get the ball? Lol

Nonetheless love the fact they have the focus on showing him how rather than just walking around the campus showing off banners. This staff does have their Stuff together.

I NEVER saw Miller as the coach to develop Bigs.

 

[businesslawyer]

For gas, or a pastrami reuben?

Gas often follows a pastrami rueben

 

[AdamaNation]

I NEVER saw Miller as the coach to develop Bigs.

Just between us girls but I get the feeling the glen Miller band’s greatest hits album was not in your all time favorite big band collection even prior to 2014-17. No?

 

[mauconnfan]

I NEVER saw Miller as the coach to develop Bigs.

Probably not but when the best you can offer up for him to develop is Brimah you've done a crappy job recruiting big men overall.

 

[imno1]

Probably not but when the best you can offer up for him to develop is Brimah you've done a crappy job recruiting big men overall.

You and I are on the same page on most things (Giants, Yankees) but I believe if Brimah had been coached by our current staff for 4 year he would have developed into a much better player. Facey also

 

[mauconnfan]

You and I are on the same page on most things (Giants, Yankees) but I believe if Brimah had been coached by our current staff for 4 year he would have developed into a much better player. Facey also

That's fair. I doubt it but it's fair they didn't do well coaching kids. But for me a guy who can't get a jump hook to the rim by his senior year even without coaching would never be much of a threat, maybe another a hoop a game. Pretty clueless but I certainly am interested to see Hurley ramp up development.

 

[Chief00]

That's fair. I doubt it but it's fair they didn't do well coaching kids. But for me a guy who can't get a jump hook to the rim by his senior year even without coaching would never be much of a threat, maybe another a hoop a game. Pretty clueless but I certainly am interested to see Hurley ramp up development.

Facey is the guy we totally missed the boat on. The game Chief saw against Duke in the Meadowlands is the game we should have seen more often. He had talent that was held back by a poor strength and conditioning program and quite frankly horrible Bigs Coaching.

 

[Matrim55]

Facey is the guy we totally missed the boat on. The game Chief saw against Duke in the Meadowlands is the game we should have seen more often. He had talent that was held back by a poor strength and conditioning program and quite frankly horrible Bigs Coaching.

Confirmed.

 

[imno1]

Facey is the guy we totally missed the boat on. The game Chief saw against Duke in the Meadowlands is the game we should have seen more often. He had talent that was held back by a poor strength and conditioning program and quite frankly horrible Bigs Coaching.

Even when I supported KO I questioned why a big would want to play for him when Ollie would prefer to play 5 guards if he could (only half kidding)

 

[Son of Robert]

Facey is the guy we totally missed the boat on. The game Chief saw against Duke in the Meadowlands is the game we should have seen more often. He had talent that was held back by a poor strength and conditioning program and quite frankly horrible Bigs Coaching.

Watching Kentan play his senior year I was impressed by him. He was aggressive and strong in his play, looking to score, rebound, and defend. He was showing some skills and playing really well. He had a few games where he struggled with fouls and his play was limited because of it. His sophomore and junior year he was struggling with things including I think the death of his father and it messed him up. His heart wasn't in it. His senior year he put it together and looked good right out of the gate, but the team as a whole was struggling due to multiple factors. His last game as a Husky in the AAC tournament was hard to watch because he was playing well, but the refs were hammering him with quick fouls and would not let him play. I think they called a ton of fouls that game. You could see his frustration. It was a tough thing.

 

[HooperScooper]

Gas often follows a pastrami rueben

Oh man, you stole my bad attempt at humor also (see the previous page). It was a pretty easy one to see coming.

 

[BFieldHusky]

In real good shape with him, Delaire and Achiuwa. Now need to close.

 

[Ricker]

Love the information.
Does that imply that we are not as strong with Gaffney?

 

[BFieldHusky]

Love the information.
Does that imply that we are not as strong with Gaffney?

Hard to get a read on that recruitment.

 

[Pgh2Storrs]

Much like an abused puppy that gets accepted into a good home, the idea of getting both Achiuwa and Kofi is beyond belief.

We’re getting back to the good times. This is cool.

 

[intlzncster]

In real good shape with him, Delaire and Achiuwa. Now need to close.

Being in good shape is much better than not.

 

[intlzncster]

Love the information.
Does that imply that we are not as strong with Gaffney?

Gaffney is a guard. Why would any of these guys affect his decision?

 

[Mooch82]

Gaffney is a guard. Why would any of these guys affect his decision?

It wouldn’t - he’s just inferring that we may not be in as good shape with him as the others since he wasn’t mentioned.