2018 New Targets - Freshmen and Grad Transfers

[HuskyHawk]

We've got dozens of rambling threads about the guys who we released from NLIs. Most have gone off track. We've got a list of targets for 2019.

What I am more interested in right now are our targets to fill the open roster spots and scholarships for next year. So what are people hearing? Who do you think we can go after? There are many good freshmen out there who have not signed a NLI, even if they have given a verbal. We are allowed to keep recruiting those guys, right (or to start)? There is a decent looking list of Grad Transfers who may be available, including some point guards.

This should be an exciting next month or so as we see how this roster shapes up for next year.

 

[Kenny11]

I don't know who we are recruiting for 2018 but we need a pg and shooting and these are the best of the uncommitted players
Best available 2018 point guards:
Brandon Williams 6'2"
Courtney Ramey 6'3"
Jimmy Akinjo 5'11"
Tyler Harris 5'9"

Shooting/combo guards:
Romeo Langford 6'5"
Devonaire Doutrive 6'5"
Myreon Jones 6'3"
Malik Riddle 6'4"

A lot of these guys are from the west and the south.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I don't know who we are recruiting for 2018 but we need a pg and shooting and these are the best of the uncommitted players
Best available 2018 point guards:
Brandon Williams 6'2"
Courtney Ramey 6'3"
James Akinjo 5'11"
Tyler Harris 5'9"

Shooting/combo guards:
Romeo Langford 6'5"
Devonaire Doutrive 6'5"
Myreon Jones 6'3"
Malik Riddle 6'4"

A lot of these guys are from the west and the south.

I wouldn't focus on just uncommitted guys. Lots of guys only gave a verbal, so we could poach them.

 

[Kenny11]

I wouldn't focus on just uncommitted guys. Lots of guys only gave a verbal, so we could poach them.

Thats true. Has there been any reports of Hurley reaching out to anyone yet?

 

[bazzketball13]

langford is a program changer. he's a New York kid.

 

[raf46]

Thats true. Has there been any reports of Hurley reaching out to anyone yet?

I want to see how he coaches up the returning players. Will be interesting to see who gets less, who gets more playing time. Especially to see how he uses Kwinton Williams.

 

[JMick]

I keep hearing rumors about him trying to land a couple 2019 kids that are eligible to reclassify. Not getting any names though

 

[mauconnfan]

Thats true. Has there been any reports of Hurley reaching out to anyone yet?

As I would expect he is flying well under any radar with whatever movements he is making out there. I honestly expect we will hear some news (good I am confident of) within a couple of weeks. Just think with his ties he will shush the doubters rather quickly, nothing I know just seems like that kind of guy.

 

[JMick]

As I would expect he is flying well under any radar with whatever movements he is making out there. I honestly expect we will hear some news (good I am confident of) within a couple of weeks. Just think with his ties he will shush the doubters rather quickly, nothing I know just seems like that kind of guy.

I can't imagine he mutually parts ways with two recruits if he isn't very confident he can land a couple of guys he wants this year. Hopefully April is a good month for us

 

[Ewekon]

He may be waiting a bit to see how the URI job is resolved.

 

[Hankster]

I want to see how he coaches up the returning players. Will be interesting to see who gets less, who gets more playing time. Especially to see how he uses Kwinton Williams.

I agree on Williams. I think he was short changed for some reason. He had flashes when he was in, especially a slam dunk that was impressive. This kid needs a chance imo. Hopefully he shows that in practice.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I can't imagine he mutually parts ways with two recruits if he isn't very confident he can land a couple of guys he wants this year. Hopefully April is a good month for us

That's what I'm hoping. That between uncommitted guys, guys who gave just a verbal, and guys who can reclassify, there should be a big enough pool of talent for him to land some solid recruits. I still wouldn't be surprised to see a grad transfer point guard, if there is one he thinks can contribute. I think @mauconnfan is right that he wouldn't want to signal this publicly. His connections are different than Ollie's and I'm sure he may be working on guys behind the scenes. If he's trying to poach a verbal commit that Ollie never recruited for example, he wouldn't want to telegraph that.

 

[Nebraskan18]

I'd another million (yet to be found btw) to DH's salary if he brings in Brandon Williams.

 

[MattMang23]

I don't know who we are recruiting for 2018 but we need a pg and shooting and these are the best of the uncommitted players
Best available 2018 point guards:
Brandon Williams 6'2"
Courtney Ramey 6'3"
James Akinjo 5'11"
Tyler Harris 5'9"

Great, another Akinjo thread...

 

[Kenny11]

Great, another Akinjo thread...

lol I changed his name a little. check the edit.

 

[tcf15]

Scratch this name off the list:

 

[UConnStats]

I'd another million (yet to be found btw) to DH's salary if he brings in Brandon Williams.

Bobby Hurley is chasing him. Not shot DH offers him.

Haven’t heard anything about him, but Hurley did offer Courtney Ramey at URI, and he still hasn’t committed despite being a Mizzou lean.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Bobby Hurley is chasing him. Not shot DH offers him.

Haven’t heard anything about him, but Hurley did offer Courtney Ramey at URI, and he still hasn’t committed despite being a Mizzou lean.

What better to get the fan base even more fired up has to beat your brother and a P5 conference for a high rated recruit

 

[mauconnfan]

Bobby Hurley is chasing him. Not shot DH offers him.

Haven’t heard anything about him, but Hurley did offer Courtney Ramey at URI, and he still hasn’t committed despite being a Mizzou lean.

I have no doubt this would only be because of timing as in late to the party. They will be chasing the same kids from here on in I am sure. I must admit, if DH knew he'd have a shot and there was potential his bro wasn't getting him anyway he'd go all in.

 

[UConnStats]

What better to get the fan base even more fired up has to beat your brother and a P5 conference for a high rated recruit

I have no doubt this would only be because of timing as in late to the party. They will be chasing the same kids from here on in I am sure. I must admit, if DH knew he'd have a shot and there was potential his bro wasn't getting him anyway he'd go all in.

Yeah we would have no chance. Too late and the kid wants to stay out west.

 

[Nebraskan18]

Justin Coleman, redshirt junior immediately eligible from Samford. 5'10 PG, averaged 13.5 PPG and 6 APG. Not great but if we need a point guard.. Was a 4 star prospect out of high school.

 

[Nebraskan18]

Kory Holden, averaged 17 ppg two years ago with delaware but then transferred to south carolina last season and didn't see much time. Rs Jr immediately eligible.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Kory Holden, averaged 17 ppg two years ago with delaware but then transferred to south carolina last season and didn't see much time. Rs Jr immediately eligible.

I go to Delaware and am friends with a bunch of guys on the team, apparently Holden is done with basketball, he’s had a bunch of knee issues and decided to hang em up.

 

[80shusky]

Great, another Akinjo thread...

Did you know he decommitted from UConn twice? If he decommits from the same school three times he automatically gets a degree. NCAA rules.

 

[Burnsbros23]

Ramey isn’t coming here