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I would tend to doubt it, but maybe. I think it's more that he was a luxury we can now afford with Cassell transferring, and the staff thinks it will help seal the deal with Hamidou.
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I would tend to doubt it, but maybe. I think it's more that he was a luxury we can now afford with Cassell transferring, and the staff thinks it will help seal the deal with Hamidou.
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What's their relation?
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It has always seemed like Diallo was waiting for us to offer him. Glad we did. Like @CallMeBruce said, at bare minimum it helps us land Hami too.
He's got a nice mid range game and can do a little bit of everything. He isn't exactly the backup ball handler we need, but he can play the 2 and have great size at that position. He fits the mold of a classic overachiever.
An added bonus is that VCU is after him, and so we get to read hilarious fans like this:
He's got a nice mid range game and can do a little bit of everything. He isn't exactly the backup ball handler we need, but he can play the 2 and have great size at that position. He fits the mold of a classic overachiever.
An added bonus is that VCU is after him, and so we get to read hilarious fans like this:
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Saw him once thought he was the best overall player on the court, and that day he scored too. He did it all, pass, rebound, push the ball and score it. Has nice potential for sure.
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Rather have a top 100 Diallo over the 2 JUCO students we're looking at. All about adding best available players. Add Diallo and Vital and 2016 is set.
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If this offer came before SCJ announced his transferring then that might have sounded the alrms on DHam or Rodney but with this offer coming soon after another scholly opening up then the timing is right and there shouldn't be anything to see here.
We were keeping tabs on him for awhile so now that we have that extra ship to dole out, why not?
We were keeping tabs on him for awhile so now that we have that extra ship to dole out, why not?
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lol not trying to be a drama queen. Just don't think we would offer a 6'7" SF to replace Sam Cassell, Jr. The offer for Christian Vital takes care of that one. It wouldn't shock me if DHam stays in the draft, and UConn needs to plan accordingly.
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That's certainly possible, but I feel like they have an open scholarship, and he's a good player they feel confident they can get. They'll still need another guard next year, but Diallo gives them an athletic wing with a number of skills, and hopefully makes UConn a little more appealing to Hamidou.
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Really? REALLY?
Wow I must be missing something
DHam just did nothing this year - Nothing
This is a really laughable post
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Has Hamidou said anything about potentially playing with Alpha? Family members don't always end up playing together, and some might seek out a place where they can start fresh. Obviously Hamilton isn't at any of the schools his brothers went to.
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Really? He was the MOP in our conference championship run and had one of the best statistical seasons in the history of UConn basketball. Get real dude.
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I don't know if I'd go that far. His statistics include shooting 39% from the floor and committing a lot of turnovers, too.
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Lets no go off the deepend here
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Shooting % is a downside for sure. Didn't you write this though? http://adimeback.com/what-went-right-most-of-the-time-daniel-hamilton/
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We have two open scholarships, I would be absolutely shocked if Hamilton left. He's not on the NBA's radar and he has too much going for him to throw his future away like that with an incredibly dumb decision. His brother has been through the process before and Ollie is very connected to the league, they would steer him clear of making a boneheaded decision.
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DHam, and Larrier can play the stretch 4. Especially in the AAC.
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Chill, those are two of my favorite huskies, and two of the three guys keeping UConn's NBA footprint alive right now.
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Since this is the current topic of discussion, I want to go on record that I think one of Brimah, Hamilton or Purvis will declare (prematurely) this off season and leave for the pros. I hope not, but that's my gut feeling. This year's draft is pretty weak outside the top 10 so lots of guys may sneak into the first round that normally wouldn't. It's hard to turn down the allure of the guarenteed millions that come with the first round.
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