UConn will have Diamond Stone on campus this weekend (no Malik Newman)

[upstater]

Funny thing is 247 is reasonably accurate.

They change their crystal ball picks within seconds of a commitment.

 

[intlzncster]

Malik Newman

At Peach Jam two summers ago, Newman was quoted as saying is favorite schools were, "wherever John Calipari is

Do not want!!!! Just kidding!


Regarding Rudy & CV, Rudy wasn't consensus #1-5 player when we picked him up or got in good (I think he was top rated player once all the early entries declared) and Sweaty Williams was slipping. CV was sort of a lucky break going into an amazing team with the loaded 04 squad. Dre a local kid. This is like none of those. I do think with Ollie we will start recruiting at a much higher level and I trust these kids will have great character as well.

How was CV a lucky break? UConn recruited him, and he came. And I believe Rudy was Top 5 (or 6) the whole time.

 

[intlzncster]

Funny thing is 247 is reasonably accurate.

I need to switch careers. I'm telling you, I could do that.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Just read that Stone's dad is from flint. Can someone put in a call to Johnny Time already?

Also. Flintstone. Name get's cooler.

 

[mauconnfan]

Just read that Stone's dad is from flint. Can someone put in a call to Johnny Time already?

Also. Flintstone. Name get's cooler.

Flint-stone? Bet he makes his girlfriends BedRock………..Bam Bam, Bam Bam

 

[intlzncster]

Flint-stone? Bet he makes his girlfriends BedRock………..Bam Bam, Bam Bam

zip it up ma.

pun.

 

[azescobar]

for all the crystal ball lovers or skeptics - this is an article on 247 breaking down Kentucky's chances at their top targets, including Stone and Newman. The author talks about UConn as a legit darkhorse. Nothing really new here, but UK fans better recognize: http://kentucky.247sports.com/Artic...ects-Kentuckys-2015-recruiting-class-28966821

 

[UConnKev]

It is a beautiful day to check out the campus and facilities.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

How was CV a lucky break? UConn recruited him, and he came. And I believe Rudy was Top 5 (or 6) the whole time.

Roy Leaving Kansas for UNC and Self replacing Roy at Kansas opened up CV's recruitment. allowing us the opportunity t land him.

 

[ChrisSmith]

Stone and Newman are fantastic players, but I think there is a strong chance they are one and done. I'll be excited if UConn lands them, but personally I would rather land Sharma and Adams - kids that will probably stick around 4 years, develop and get degrees.

 

[intlzncster]

Stone and Newman are fantastic players, but I think there is a strong chance they are one and done. I'll be excited if UConn lands them, but personally I would rather land Sharma and Adams - kids that will probably stick around 4 years, develop and get degrees.

If Adams sticks around 4 years, then he didn't develop like we'd hoped. Sharma, at 7', would hopefully bounce by the end of Jr year.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Soooo what's the word? Did he like the ice cream??

 

[UconnU]

If Adams sticks around 4 years, then he didn't develop like we'd hoped. Sharma, at 7', would hopefully bounce by the end of Jr year.

I think we get adams but lose out on sharma... the Issue is playing time. He would have to come in and compete with a bunch of experienced bigs. A 4th year starter in nolan and a 3rd year ab... where as at wisco they essentially have no bigs left after their whole front line graduates. I love his game though, hes a future pro

 

[chapwilvaug72]

rudy & cv were not much fun to watch/typical overrated burger boys/i hope new olliewood recruits are not like them

 

[intlzncster]

rudy & cv were not much fun to watch/typical overrated burger boys/i hope new olliewood recruits are not like them

And yet Rudy was an AA as a soph?

 

[7774]

rudy & cv were not much fun to watch/typical overrated burger boys/i hope new olliewood recruits are not like them

Yeah, who wants another All American.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

rudy & cv were not much fun to watch/typical overrated burger boys/i hope new olliewood recruits are not like them

I just hated watching CV play in that National championship game.

 

[TopDog18]

rudy & cv were not much fun to watch/typical overrated burger boys/i hope new olliewood recruits are not like them

Yea those thunderous highlight reel dunks every game were not much fun to watch either.

 

[huskyharry]

CV did play a crucial role in the first half against Dook in the semi-final & he was a very good player throughout his sophomore year. IMHO Rudy never really hit his stride at UConn. If he had stayed for his junior season, he could have been a dominant player & may have had a more successful career in the NBA (can't argue with his bank account though)

 

[johnhuskies95]

CV did play a crucial role in the first half against Dook in the semi-final & he was a very good player throughout his sophomore year. IMHO Rudy never really hit his stride at UConn. If he had stayed for his junior season, he could have been a dominant player & may have had a more successful career in the NBA (can't argue with his bank account though)

Rudy's been a very good NBA player for the most part. Yes, he's overpaid, but that's not really his fault.

I doubt an extra year in college would've made much of a difference.

 

[UconnU]

Rudy's been a very good NBA player for the most part. Yes, he's overpaid, but that's not really his fault.

I doubt an extra year in college would've made much of a difference.

I disagree hes never been associated with winning. Hes very talented and exciting to watch but hes not a winner. He doesnt play very good defense despite being long and athletic. He takes a lot of low % shots. Doesn't improve players around him.

 

[Socki]

I just scroll thru these threads and look for posts by 3Uconn. Great incite!

 

[uconnever]

Same here. how or why do these always turn into debates about things that either don't matter or happened a decade ago

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Same here. how or why do these always turn into debates about things that either don't matter or happened a decade ago

Welcome to the Boneyard my friend.

 

[johnhuskies95]

I disagree hes never been associated with winning. Hes very talented and exciting to watch but hes not a winner. He doesnt play very good defense despite being long and athletic. He takes a lot of low % shots. Doesn't improve players around him.

It sounds like you want him to be LeBron or Durant, that's just not who he is. He's had a good career thus far. There's a reason the Kings are trying really hard to re-sign him.