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2020 Recruiting: Fatts Russell

glastonbury50 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but the last thing this team needs moving forward is a 5'10 guard who shoots 39% from the field. We have our guards for next year. Would rather have AG back tbh.
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The kid averages 20 per game and leads the nation in steals. He can go to Kentucky if he wants. It’s the biggest no brainer.
 
I may be mistaken, but weren’t there rumblings that he considered following Dan here when he took the job? That week of the Hurley Sweepstakes was like a fever dream so maybe I’m remembering incorrectly but I vaguely recall that being a rumor.

In any event, yes please. If we swing this...my goodness we’re a deep, talented team on paper
 
UcannUconn said:
The kid averages 20 per game and leads the nation in steals. He can go to Kentucky if he wants. It’s the biggest no brainer.
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Seriously. He won't be relies upon to take the last-second low % bail out shots--that'll be bouk. Hurley can unleash him on D and spotting up on Bouk drive and kicks
 
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Pgh2Storrs said:
I may be mistaken, but weren’t there rumblings that he considered following Dan here when he took the job? That week of the Hurley Sweepstakes was like a fever dream so maybe I’m remembering incorrectly but I vaguely recall that being a rumor.

In any event, yes please. If we swing this...my goodness we’re a deep, talented team on paper
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I don't think anything was legit but there were a lot of calls for Fatts to follow Hurley (Adams did instead) and some claims that Hurley wouldn't leave URI because of him
 
If and only if AG doesn't return
The kid will want to take over and that will not mesh with Bouk IMHO
Gotta be careful with guys like this who are used to being the straw at one place walking into a place that is beginning to find itself
I'd rather get a BIG
not saying Fatts isn't good but may not be the best fit
 
Dean Wormer said:
Am I the only one who sees a lot of Ryan Boatright in this guy's game? Maybe not the hops, but all that quickness off the bounce? Wow.
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Exactly. Lotta Boat in this kid's game. We would be so stacked at guard if he's able to transfer without having to sit. Genuinely psyched for this to happen.
 
gtcam said:
If and only if AG doesn't return
The kid will want to take over and that will not mesh with Bouk IMHO
Gotta be careful with guys like this who are used to being the straw at one place walking into a place that is beginning to find itself
I'd rather get a BIG
not saying Fatts isn't good but may not be the best fit
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Please stop posting.
 
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gtcam said:
If and only if AG doesn't return
The kid will want to take over and that will not mesh with Bouk IMHO
Gotta be careful with guys like this who are used to being the straw at one place walking into a place that is beginning to find itself
I'd rather get a BIG
not saying Fatts isn't good but may not be the best fit
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Something tells me Dan will get through to him.
 
About the concerns concerning too many dogs in the yard for this to work.

Coaches are aware of that. And you talk to kids about it when recruiting, even show them on tape what we need. No matter who is coming in. If Hurley makes the call, there is definitely a conversation about his role on the team needing to change, and seeing how bought in he could be with that. If he's willing to be option number 2,3, maybe 4 on any given night, but play against the best competition in the country, then sign him up. I'm sure Fatts knows that if he wants a long pro career he needs to be a high efficiency leader on the court. His style of play will need to change. Hurley gives him the best shot at that.

 


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UconnMICK said:
Here’s to hoping he finds his thrill on cemetery hill! ;)
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We used to drink beer, sunbathe and play frisbee there. But, we spent many more countless hours respectfully maintaining the area. Good times and I hope that balance still exists.
 
glastonbury50 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but the last thing this team needs moving forward is a 5'10 guard who shoots 39% from the field. We have our guards for next year. Would rather have AG back tbh.
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This overview may help:
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formerlurker said:
We used to drink beer, sunbathe and play frisbee there. But, we spent many more countless hours respectfully maintaining the area. Good times and I hope that balance still exists.
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I spent many hours there too, but nothing when the sun was up
 
Gilbert needs to be somewhere he can start. It’s not happening here. He’s been set on not coming back for a long time, if you can’t can’t read those tea leaves turn in your eyeballs.

Idk if this rumor is legit, but I’m all for it. Even if it’s a tiny lineup, Russell, Cole, and Bouknight gives you 3 competent scorers compared to the 2 this year. And Fatts is like Tyler Ulis on defense. He’s tiny be he smothers you and gets a ton of steals. We’d be insane not to take him.
 
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He’s not going back to URI. I’d be shocked if he passed us up.
 
navery12 said:
I don't think anything was legit but there were a lot of calls for Fatts to follow Hurley (Adams did instead) and some claims that Hurley wouldn't leave URI because of him
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Yup, this is a Curtis Martin/Bill Parcells type of situation. Hurley loves the kid and vise versa.
 
Woah, if he leaves URI this a major story. He was one of the best guards in the country this season, posters downplaying this or saying they wouldn’t want him clearly haven’t watched him play. Sure he’s an undersized guard, but he’s exactly what Hurley wants/looks for in his guards, he raves about Fatts all the time. Idk what that post means exactly, but if it means he’s transferring, I’d be shocked if Dan Hurley isn’t in this.
 
He's an animal.

Suffocating defender and a higher motor than almost anyone we've had in 10 years. I didn't say better; but insanely high energy. Takes care of the ball. Not the most efficient shooter, but here - he won't have to be. We'll have tons of weapons.
 
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