UConn needs to bring in a guard for next year, JUCO, Grad transfer, whatever

[upstater]

4 guards are not enough.

Jalen, Alterique, Vital and MAL are not enough for next year.

It needs one more, preferably a spot up shooter from Moldova.

 

[Stainmaster]

Shawn Olden looks like the best option that the staff has engaged with so far. I assume they will be quite active in the spring period.

 

[AntG168]

4 guards are not enough.

Jalen, Alterique, Vital and MAL are not enough for next year.

It needs one more, preferably a spot up shooter from Moldova.

Are there any 2017 recruits still m out there?

 

[scotty0330]

None worth pursuing. Likely they will scour grad transfer market and juco to round out next years team if I were to guess.

 

[upstater]

Are there any 2017 recruits still m out there?

I just looked at the top 150.

The answer is: NO!

 

[upstater]

Shawn Olden looks like the best option that the staff has engaged with so far. I assume they will be quite active in the spring period.

Saw him. He has several nice offers. Florida St, Kansas, Maryland, Ohio St, are the warm ones. Many other teams cool.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I don't think another PG/combo is needed. The 4 guys we have should fill out the 1/2 spots just fine.

The issue is the frontcourt.

As of now, we're looking at Larrier, Durham, Enoch at the 3/4/5, or maybe we go 3 guards with Larrier at the 4.

Either way, that's not remotely good enough. I don't expect much from Polley, Carlton, or Diarra next year.

Another project isn't going to cut it. Bamba or bust, basically.

 

[UConNick]

There are a couple grad transfers, as @Matrim55 can better explain. Think the kid from St. Bonaventure could be something special if he goes the grad transfer route

 

[UCweCONN]

There are a couple grad transfers, as @Matrim55 can better explain. Think the kid from St. Bonaventure could be something special if he goes the grad transfer route

Why transfer from one mid-major to another? The kid's gonna want to step up a level.

 

[upstater]

Why transfer from one mid-major to another? The kid's gonna want to step up a level.

Why did Kromah come to UConn? Or Gibbs?

 

[upstater]

I don't think another PG/combo is needed. The 4 guys we have should fill out the 1/2 spots just fine.

A shooting guard. We are heavy in point guards.

 

[Tenspro2002]

A shooting guard. We are heavy in point guards.

That is true. None of these guys can shoot, incoming recruits included.

Also I somehow forgot Jackson in my assessment. He'll be in the mix at the 3/4. But we need more than that.

 

[Paesano]

What does this thread say about our desperation?

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Need a 6'4-6'6 shooter. Defense in the back court will be good but we need someone who can shoot and who is long.

 

[uchusky32]

We need someone who can get to the rim strong and finish. Maybe that will be Larrier. We also need a active big on both sides of the ball. Maybe that's Diarra. Problem is both coming off major injuries. I think Vital will be able to knock some jumpers down next year. He should be pretty confident with all the burn he gets now.

 

[upstater]

That is true. None of these guys can shoot, incoming recruits included.

Also I somehow forgot Jackson in my assessment. He'll be in the mix at the 3/4. But we need more than that.

I would say Jalen is a good shooter.

 

[navery12]

Grad transfer makes a lot of sense. Because there's a lot of 2018 guys I really want us to get and prefer we keep the scholarships open

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Anyone know anything about Jay Estime, Lilburn GA, 6'5 shooting guard, now risen to #77 on 247 sports list?

 

[gtcam]

Why transfer from one mid-major to another? The kid's gonna want to step up a level.

Maybe playing time????????????????

 

[6xChamps]

What does this thread say about our desperation?

I'm sure there was a similar thread in 2013 about us bringing in another guard. Ended up getting Kromah who played a critical role in the national championship push.

 

[tcf15]

Dave Wingett is still out there.

 

[Huskyforlife]

From Diallo to Olden...

Maybe Shai Alexander reconsiders his commitment to Kentucky?

 

[upstater]

From Diallo to Olden...

Maybe Shai Alexander reconsiders his commitment to Kentucky?

Hasn't Alexander signed on the dotted line?

 

[Huskyforlife]

Hasn't Alexander signed on the dotted line?

Idk

 

[Matrim55]

Anyone know anything about Jay Estime, Lilburn GA, 6'5 shooting guard, now risen to #77 on 247 sports list?

Watched a highlight video of his last week and I have to say I'm surprised that he's ranked as high as he is. Nothing from that reel suggested he could step into a high-level D1 team... but then again, it's just highlights, so who knows?