2015 SG Prince Ali

[SubbaBub]

No thanks. We have that position covered next season. Need a low post scorer and some rebounding beef. Even as a freshmen, 38/30/50 shooting is not good for a shooting guard.

Gimme another Shonn Miller. Gimme one 3 inches taller, all the better.

 

[auror]

We under-filled Adams' class, so it makes sense to add another back in (via transfer). But probably should be a big.

 

[upstater]

I don't think I'm going to say an 18 year slighted Ollie when all the kid was trying to do was trying to figure out his future. No easy task, and at that point Purvis was being called a Ferrari in waiting at the 2, and we were favorites to land Adams too.

If he's afraid of competition we aren't a good fit. There's also the chance that he just realized his coach was awful and wasn't helping him develop. Obviously Diallo is going to be the priority, but there's room for both.

I agree, but I just wish he didn't decommit a whole year after he verbaled and frequently posted pro-UConn stuff, especially during the championship run. I am sure that Ollie had other irons in the fire, but nonetheless, it is also true that kids committed elsewhere while he was committed to UConn, and it's also true that UConn didn't land a shooting guard in that class. So... we can still use one extra body at shooting guard next year.

 

[Blue Blood]

I want him but mainly just for more Aladdin themed posts love that movie

 

[CAHUSKY]

I don't want anymore transfers that slighted us the first time around. This isn't a homeless shelter.

No, but we are a school that wants the best basketball players available. If he is one of them, I want him. If not, I don't. Whether he jilted us in the past would be of no consequence in my decision.

 

[Mano]

The irony is, while he probably wouldn't have averaged too many minutes more than he did for UCLA this year, next year he would have been lined up to receive probably a great many minutes, and especially so if Purvis does end up leaving. I'm not convinced that we are going to see Larrier at the 2 very much.

 

[CTBasketball]

Lol.

That said, I don't really have a problem myself. Purvis has been successful (despite some grumblings here), and I have high hopes for Larrier. Ali would be a nice addition, I think. We'll have space for him, and even if we have Diallo I think he'll have playing time.

I would be surprised if we're his top option, though.

Purvis didn't verbally commit to Ollie and the program. Big difference IMO.

 

[auror]

Purvis didn't verbally commit to Ollie and the program. Big difference IMO.

Only if you're spiteful and irrational.

 

[BearJWS]

If Prince Ali transferred here, how would Pete Gillen pronounce his name??? I can hear it now....

Pete: Kevin Ali says has a mustang in the garage he can't drive in Prince Ollie, during his transfer year...

 

[sammydabiz]

Next...

 

[Devland]

If Prince Ali transferred here, how would Pete Gillen pronounce his name??? I can hear it now....

Pete: Kevin Ali says has a mustang in the garage he can't drive in Prince Ollie, during his transfer year...

This is a little off the topic but, I was driving through Rhode Island while PC was playing Villanova and found the PC radio broadcast on the radio. Whoever does the color during their broadcast literally sounds like Cliff Clavin from Cheers. I got a huge laugh listening to the game. Their play by play guy was horrible too.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I'd take him, but I don't really care if we get him.

 

[Matrim55]

If KO wants him, I trust his judgement.

That said, Ali transferred twice in his last two years of high school, and once already in college. Feels like a pretty big stability risk.

 

[mauconnfan]

Screw HIM

 

[Jaker]

Pass

 

[Chief00]

Quite frankly, my remaking priorties:
- A big with muscle
- Someone who can hit the 3. We lose two of our better 3 point shooters in Gibbs and Calhoun - and we want to get even better from 3!

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Quite frankly, my remaking priorties:
- A big with muscle
- Someone who can hit the 3. We lose two of our better 3 point shooters in Gibbs and Calhoun - and we want to get even better from 3!

I think we need guards more than bigs. For Guards next year we have Jalen, Purvis, Gilbert and Cassell, bigs we have AB, Facey, Enoch, Vance as a stretch 4, Diarra and Durham if he doesn't redshirt, with Dham and Larrier being more wing type players.

 

[Danzz]

Wish Ali well but pass.

 

[UConnErik]

If he's got ten toes in. bring him to Storrs.

 

[August_West]

Lol.

That said, I don't really have a problem myself. Purvis has been successful (despite some grumblings here), and I have high hopes for Larrier. Ali would be a nice addition, I think. We'll have space for him, and even if we have Diallo I think he'll have playing time.

I would be surprised if we're his top option, though.

There is a difference.

I don't hold a grudge against Purvis ( or any other recruit) who chooses another school over us.

I don't like when some commits and then tries to " better deal" us.

No thanks.

 

[pnow15]

Its is always about character and loyalty.

 

[Huskybass]

I am in the no thanks camp on this one. Sometimes baggage simply trumps talent.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

There is a difference.

I don't hold a grudge against Purvis ( or any other recruit) who chooses another school over us.

I don't like when some commits and then tries to " better deal" us.

No thanks.

 

[Palatine]

Quite frankly, my remaking priorties:
- A big with muscle
- Someone who can hit the 3. We lose two of our better 3 point shooters in Gibbs and Calhoun - and we want to get even better from 3!

AG hit over 50% from the arc in his senior season.