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Don't know rye this is even a debate
Take this with a grain of salt, but he nailed all 5 starters.
Don't know rye this is even a debate
I do not believe that to be the standard for transfers based on what we’ve seen from over the years. The next time a transfer isn’t given all the opportunity in the world immediately will be the first for us.I’m sure Hurley will be completely forthright about everyone’s role on the team next year. Starting spots and PT in this program are very clearly earned and not just given. Solo could have gone to a lesser program and coach for more PT as a freshman and he decided not to. I’m sure he will be a key piece next year but will very likely have that option again.
Perhaps he wants to play defense?
For most it will boil down to $$$. Mayne he is homesick and wants to come back to CT.Of the top 10 guys in the portal you would think few of then would have Uconn as their top choice. Of course that is wishful thinking, but that should be the mindset.
Oh I forgot, if you go to Uconn you need to give 100% effort on 2.5 hour intense practices AND play defense. Hard pass for kids these days.
Hard practices were phase 1.Of the top 10 guys in the portal you would think few of then would have Uconn as their top choice. Of course that is wishful thinking, but that should be the mindset.
Oh I forgot, if you go to Uconn you need to give 100% effort on 2.5 hour intense practices AND play defense. Hard pass for kids these days.
Not really sure what your point is here. Transfers that are brought in specifically because the coach is trying to fill a hole and knows they’re starting caliber (Newton, Cam) will definitely be given every chance to start. The whole reason they’re brought in as transfers is to be a starter. Guys like Joey C and Diarra have been brought in as bench pieces.I do not believe that to be the standard for transfers based on what we’ve seen from over the years. The next time a transfer isn’t given all the opportunity in the world immediately will be the first for us.
This has to be a bit at this point, you don't actually believe the things you're saying do you?I do not believe that to be the standard for transfers based on what we’ve seen from over the years. The next time a transfer isn’t given all the opportunity in the world immediately will be the first for us.
It would be aMAIZEing if he didThis has to be a bit at this point, you don't actually believe the things you're saying do you?
I do not believe that to be the standard for transfers based on what we’ve seen from over the years. The next time a transfer isn’t given all the opportunity in the world immediately will be the first for us.
That's a huge loss for Seton Hall. I know, or at least read on nj.com, that Seton Hall's NIL situation is not that great and Davis has baby girl so he probably is looking for the bag and I can't blame him. I don't think he has anything against Shaheen or his teammates or that he looks down on Seton Hall's prospects for next year.
Nevertheless, he is good quality player. I wonder if UConn gives him a look.
Can you please just tell us who will be on an official visit
An “extra” 200K when you’re 19 (and pros aren’t guaranteed) is nothing to scoff at.I have a feeling that DH would be able to get certain guys for cheaper now because if you're on a UConn team you get:
- more national notoriety (especially next year now that everyone's looking at us)
- better shot at the NBA (especially if a good # of our 4-5 go)
- pretty good chance to compete for a natty.
Vs.
An extra 200k for a year.
Super bowl half time performers do it for free.
There’s guys like Alleyne too that were more depth pieces but even after struggles all regular season was given all the opportunity to overcome them.Not really sure what your point is here. Transfers that are brought in specifically because the coach is trying to fill a hole and knows they’re starting caliber (Newton, Cam) will definitely be given every chance to start. The whole reason they’re brought in as transfers is to be a starter. Guys like Joey C and Diarra have been brought in as bench pieces.
The first group is very different than a high upside freshman who will hopefully develop enough to be a starter but hasn’t shown that ability yet.
It’s less about handing someone a starting job and more about investing in a very talented player to get the most out of this guy you recruited to your program for a reason. It would be very helpful to the program and winning if we succeeded in doing that.Hurley isn't going to hand someone a starting job because he thinks they might leave. That being said he can definitely earn 20 minutes a game even if he isn't a starter. I'm not going to speculate on whether or not he would be happy with that and frankly it's something that isn't allowed to be discussed here.
No it really isn't even remotely comparable. Entering last year our starting lineup included the reigning tournament MOP, a college ready 5* freshman who was one of the highest ranked recruits in UConn history, an all B10 caliber veteran guard, the same stretch PF and a all american talent center.That’s what we all said last year and look what happened.
He’s playing with a top shelf contender, so he’s shopping for money not winning championships. Hard pass.
That's the biggest hurdle. Any money to these college kids is bigger than 0.An “extra” 200K when you’re 19 (and pros aren’t guaranteed) is nothing to scoff at.
With that said, the brilliant part of where UConn is right now, as you highlighted, is that we can pick our players AND pay them that extra 200K if it’s warranted.
Huh? They did earn their PT through what they did prior to UConn and then presumably what they continued to do at UConn. Name one transfer in that started and you think was likely outplayed by a bench player. Go ahead, I’ll wait.To your point, I agree transfers are usually brought in for a reason so they aren’t typically “earning” their playing time. Which would be my confusion if we brought one in to play over Solo. Would they be competing with him to earn their playing time or would they be brought in with the idea of being the starter?
With the portal its a rice to the finish line.I’m Cornfused
So hurtful.Oh, shut up.
That’s not what I’m saying and I’m going to drop it here.Huh? They did earn their PT through what they did prior to UConn and then presumably what they continued to do at UConn. Name one transfer in that started and you think was likely outplayed by a bench player. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
The argument you’re making makes zero sense.
The things I'd put up with for an extra 200k for a year...I have a feeling that DH would be able to get certain guys for cheaper now because if you're on a UConn team you get:
- more national notoriety (especially next year now that everyone's looking at us)
- better shot at the NBA (especially if a good # of our 4-5 go)
- pretty good chance to compete for a natty.
Vs.
An extra 200k for a year.
Super bowl half time performers do it for free.
And get off of my lawn...Of the top 10 guys in the portal you would think few of then would have Uconn as their top choice. Of course that is wishful thinking, but that should be the mindset.
Oh I forgot, if you go to Uconn you need to give 100% effort on 2.5 hour intense practices AND play defense. Hard pass for kids these days.