Yankuba Sima (Committed to St. John's)

[Matrim55]

6-foot-11, 215 lb center from down in Florida via Africa and Spain (who he represents internationally). He's a 4-star prospect who has steadily been climbing the charts over the last couple of months. His offensive game is raw, but he's described as an elite defender and monster rebounder with great hands.

As far as I know, we're not recruiting him. But I'm bringing him up because Maryland has long been considered a solid favorite to land him, with Louisville the other big team in the mix.

But... Louisville just landed two pure centers in the class of 2014, and another big this year while Maryland are suddenly gaining momentum with Stone. If they land him... I mean, I hate that we're being out-recruited by lesser programs, but this could be a nice way to turn lemons into lemonade:



It would be very "Calhoun" of Ollie to find a guy like this late. Let's hope this kid is at least on the radar.

 

[Matt1010]

Send this link to KO!

 

[W Coast UCONN]

6-foot-11, 215 lb center from down in Florida via Africa and Spain (who he represents internationally). He's a 4-star prospect who has steadily been climbing the charts over the last couple of months. His offensive game is raw, but he's described as an elite defender and monster rebounder with great hands.


It would be very "Calhoun" of Ollie to find a guy like this late. Let's hope this kid is at least on the radar.

Agreed, I think we could use more size regardless. However I would really love an incoming offensive oriented big. Hopefully Enoch is my answer.

 

[Matrim55]

Agreed, I think we could use more size regardless. However I would really love an incoming offensive oriented big. Hopefully Enoch is my answer.

Hopefully, though he's still considered to be pretty raw.

That said, I have very high hopes for the continued development of Facey & Brimah on that side of the ball. I think they'll both be much improved next season.

 

[W Coast UCONN]

That said, I have very high hopes for the continued development of Facey & Brimah on that side of the ball. I think they'll both be much improved next season.

They are only Sophs so there is plenty of time for development there.... fingers crossed.

 

[huskyharry]

6-foot-11, 215 lb center from down in Florida via Africa and Spain (who he represents internationally). He's a 4-star prospect who has steadily been climbing the charts over the last couple of months. His offensive game is raw, but he's described as an elite defender and monster rebounder with great hands.

As far as I know, we're not recruiting him. But I'm bringing him up because Maryland has long been considered a solid favorite to land him, with Louisville the other big team in the mix.

But... Louisville just landed two pure centers in the class of 2014, and another big this year while Maryland are suddenly gaining momentum with Stone. If they land him... I mean, I hate that we're being out-recruited by lesser programs, but this could be a nice way to turn lemons into lemonade:



It would be very "Calhoun" of Ollie to find a guy like this late. Let's hope this kid is at least on the radar.

Seemed to box out with good consistency and showed patience on when to jump on his shot blocks. His skills seem to duplicate Amida's but they would likely only overlap for one year.

 

[mauconnfan]

Need some bulk, wouldn't say no but not what I would consider a good answer.

 

[UCweCONN]

Another great, Star Wars character worthy name.

 

[Stainmaster]

Mullin making some moves.

 

[CTBasketball]

Considering we have 9 scholarship players, why not.

 

[Stainmaster]

Considering we have 9 scholarship players, why not.

I'd love to have him, but I'm not sure if he's even on the staff's radar. And if they're all going to be rolling out the red carpet for S. Miller, then I'd have to say I prefer that.

 

[CTBasketball]

I'd love to have him, but I'm not sure if he's even on the staff's radar. And if they're all going to be rolling out the red carpet for S. Miller, then I'd have to say I prefer that.

Oh of course. I highly doubt we sign up for another frontcourt project. We have like 4 of those already..

 

[Stainmaster]

Look for him to be a Johnnie in a few hours.

 

[ktuck911]

He'd give us exactly what we need right now... REBOUNDING HELP....

 

[UConnSwag11]

to st johns

 

[donyell34]

Man this is really starting to suck. Just like that to the Johnies. We need something soooo bad. Hearing about guys going here ; there and everywhere is slowly taking a freaking toll on me.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Man this is really starting to suck. Just like that to the Johnies. We need something soooo bad. Hearing about guys going here ; there and everywhere is slowly taking a freaking toll on me.

You should really stop following recruiting if players going elsewhere takes this much of a toll on you.

 

[CallMeBruce]

You should really stop following recruiting if players going elsewhere takes this much of a toll on you.

Especially when we never even offered the player.

 

[tcf15]

Man this is really starting to suck. Just like that to the Johnies. We need something soooo bad. Hearing about guys going here ; there and everywhere is slowly taking a freaking toll on me.

If it makes you feel any better, UConn's 2015 recruiting class is better than St. John's.

 

[Leebo]

Man this is really starting to suck. Just like that to the Johnies. We need something soooo bad. Hearing about guys going here ; there and everywhere is slowly taking a freaking toll on me.

Dude... we weren't recruiting this kid.

 

[Stainmaster]

No program in the country gets players to commit without even putting in any effort to recruit them. Unfortunately UCONN is no exception.

 

[Inyatkin]

Man this is really starting to suck. Just like that to the Johnies. We need something soooo bad. Hearing about guys going here ; there and everywhere is slowly taking a freaking toll on me.

It's tough to hear, but most players will end up going somewhere other than UConn.

 

[nomar]

It's tough to hear, but most players will end up going somewhere other than UConn.

It doesn't have to be that way.

We could have like 5000 walk-ons.

 

[imno1]

Man this is really starting to suck. Just like that to the Johnies. We need something soooo bad. Hearing about guys going here ; there and everywhere is slowly taking a freaking toll on me.

My advise stick to the Best Beer thread

 

[UConniki]

My advise stick to the Best Beer thread

He is just a very loyal and involved fan who is justifiably disappointed in the recruiting results so far!!!!!! And I don't blame him!!