SG Hamidou Diallo (UConn Offer)

[CallMeBruce]

If he reclassifies to 2016, will that hurts us for recruiting Alterique Gilbert?

Diallo is a wing, so no. I think Gilbert understands that he's going to want to have players to pass to.

 

[Yankees32123]

Gilbert, Diall0, Larrier, and Mamadou would be a KILLER class.

 

[azescobar]

My thought is to always strike when the iron is hot. If he's willing to reclassify to 2016 and we want him, get him now; don't wait. The longer any recruitment goes on, the greater chances a kid changes his mind or starts exploring other options more seriously.

There is still a ton of room for 2016. His Diallo's signing for 2016 would not impact Gilbert negatively at all - if anything, it should make Gilbert more likely to sign so he would have a nice wing player to run with.

 

[Rico444]

My thought is to always strike when the iron is hot. If he's willing to reclassify to 2016 and we want him, get him now; don't wait. The longer any recruitment goes on, the greater chances a kid changes his mind or starts exploring other options more seriously.

It's all on Diallo at this point; I'm sure Ollie has told him he'll accept his commitment whenever the kid wants to give it.

 

[Mooch82]

Fair point I don't think he reclassifies but if he does your right hopefully his connection to diarra would get him here

Why don't you think he reclassifies when there is a bunch of chatter on here saying it is a real possibility? This your hunch or do you have specific info?

 

[HooperScooper]

Wow 31 5-star guys seems like a lot. Glad to see Diallo is getting so much play, though. I like Bruce Brown, but I'd much rather have Diallo. Better shooter, better handle, better size, and at least equivalent as a athlete.

They rank anyone a 5 star that has a grade of 90 or above. Makes some sense. Always hated the 5 star rankings that just give it to the top 25 guys. Rankings from year to year aren't always comparable. Some classes have better talent at the top and some less.

 

[Yonick]

Why don't you think he reclassifies when there is a bunch of chatter on here saying it is a real possibility? This your hunch or do you have specific info?

Everybody is guessing. Very few of us has significant inside info.

 

[Matrim55]

Everybody is guessing. Very few of us has significant inside info.

True.

But if he reclassifies & comes to UConn (or any other top school), he gets into a system at younger age, and can spend 2-3 years then enter the draft at 20 instead of 21 - which could make a fairly significant difference re: his draft stock.

It's a long-term thought, but one I assume KO has presented to the kid. It makes financial sense, and it makes it more likely that we have a 5-star talent on the roster for multiple years.

 

[CallMeBruce]

They rank anyone a 5 star that has a grade of 90 or above. Makes some sense. Always hated the 5 star rankings that just give it to the top 25 guys. Rankings from year to year aren't always comparable. Some classes have better talent at the top and some less.

I don't disagree. But 31 guys at that level is a very strong class.

 

[elmcityboy]

what's up with the reclassification rumors? has diallo mentioned anything about it??

i really like his game.

 

[David 76]

It seemed somewhat justified, too, since he missed out on a bunch of our top targets in a row. Seems like those of us that were worried jumped the gun a little bit.

A bit.

 

[James]

if he wants to garner more offers, he will prep. if his main concern is getting better and eventually becoming a pro, reclassifying is a no brainer. Seems like a homerun when his best friend is coming in '16.

what's up with the reclassification rumors? has diallo mentioned anything about it??

i really like his game.

Yes he has mentioned as a possibility but hasn't decided yet.

 

[JimHurley]

Yes I can already see our starting lineup in a few years: Gilbert, Adams, Diallo, Larrier, Diarra/Enoch and I'm getting excited.

 

[KembaStepback]

I'd much rather see Ish El-Amin than Waters. I think him and Diallo would be a dynamite class

 

[husky99]

I'd much rather have waters.I think this is a no brainer

 

[Stainmaster]

We take whichever one commits first. Sorry to deflate anyone's "El-Amin ".

 

[Matrim55]

We take whichever one commits first. Sorry to deflate anyone's "El-Amin ".

We'll have room for both, most likely. And I hope we get both.

 

[CallMeBruce]

We'll have room for both, most likely. And I hope we get both.

I'd imagine we'll have a hard time convincing two top-50 point guards to commit in the same class.

 

[mets1090]

I'd imagine we'll have a hard time convincing two top-50 point guards to commit in the same class.

I would hope we can sell the success of Bazz/Boat playing together. And Kemba/Bazz.

 

[CallMeBruce]

I would hope we can sell the success of Bazz/Boat playing together. And Kemba/Bazz.

None of whom were in the same classes as each other.

 

[Brochacho]

None of whom were in the same classes as each other.

Especially since Adams and Gilbert will already be on the roster.

 

[jrmadej21]

Not that I don't absolutely love the optimism, but why is it assumed Gilbert will be a husky? Has there been anything hinting towards this besides a crystal ball?

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Not that I don't absolutely love the optimism, but why is it assumed Gilbert will be a husky? Has there been anything hinting towards this besides a crystal ball?

Jerry Meyer recently said he was a known UConn lean at this point

 

[Stainmaster]

I would hope we can sell the success of Bazz/Boat playing together. And Kemba/Bazz.

You think that Gilbert will be a one and done?

 

[mets1090]

You think that Gilbert will be a one and done?

Not necessarily but you can play with 2 or 3 guards at a time and UConn has done just that. I don't think they'll get all 3 (or 4 or 5 or however many are in play at this point). I'm just thinking that if it's a good enough fit you can make it work.

P.S. I do think Adams would hopefully be gone by then based on how good people think he is.


Edit: Also Gilbert hasn't committed yet (right?). If you don't assume he will be there was a fact, it makes the statement of both guards in one class more reasonable. That's how I was thinking about it.