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2024 Recruiting: Tarris Reed Jr.

ctchamps said:
This staff recruited Samson last season to remain with the program. They have been high on him since day 1. They likely believe he is better than he’s shown. I’m not going to second guess them after watching the leap Hassan has made year over year.
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Yeah not doubting. Just replying to people who are disappointed in Reed as the pickup. I wonder what the plan is with Singare? He won't get minutes until his Jr. year basically like Samson?
 
After watching all the vids etc. I think Reed might actually be the best fit for the system we've put together. He can score in the post (one of the best footwork of any of the bigs), is a widebody and sets really good screens. He looks confident with the ball in his hands, blocks some shots, rebounds, etc. Some of the other guys are bigger names with maybe more gaudy stats, but I think Reed might be the best fit. Super added bonus is that he'd be here for more than a year. I think he's the closest to Clingan out there (not remotely insinuating that he's as good.)
 
Matt1010 said:
A very very good passer who has 22 career assists and 105 turnovers? What am I missing here?
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relying on stats rather than watching game film. Like someone trying to use a two game period of stats to tell us if Hausen can shoot the 3.

Reed has a great feel for the game, so will be able to pass out of the top of the key for backdoor cuts in our 5 out sets. Has vision alot of bigs dont. Love his spin move too. Was a top 50 commit 2 yrs ago based on his raw talent. Raw talent that was underutilized on his former squad. Just like with Hausen.
 
Not super excited about the pickup but I can see why UConn is going this way. They want Johnson to stay. Well let's trust in the system and hope Johnson gains 20-25 lbs of muscle in the offseason without losing too much of his hops. Whatever happen to his shooting? He came as a recruit who could shoot from outside. I was hopng he could play more of the 4 position and not just the 5 but I don't see that happening based on how ugly his shot is right now.
 
boog204 said:
After watching all the vids etc. I think Reed might actually be the best fit for the system we've put together. He can score in the post (one of the best footwork of any of the bigs), is a widebody and sets really good screens. He looks confident with the ball in his hands, blocks some shots, rebounds, etc. Some of the other guys are bigger names with maybe more gaudy stats, but I think Reed might be the best fit. Super added bonus is that he'd be here for more than a year. I think he's the closest to Clingan out there (not remotely insinuating that he's as good.)
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FreeKlaiber said:
Gotta look beyond his stats. Watch the tape. Quick, Big frame, Great footwork, quick twitch, good passer, 2 yrs eligibility. He tries to play like Karl Malone. Looks like him physically. Will be great both sides with pick and roll. Someone said in other thread Jeff Adrien-ish
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This, all of this. Defensively owning the post. He has a lot of natural athleticism and power. Playing in Hurley's sets, staff will develop him into a draft pick.
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
Interesting we are in so deep with him with Luke being a huge analytics guy and seeing Reed’s analytics. They must really think there is a diamond in the rough here. Maybe our top big choices are either too expensive or interested in other schools as well. We shall see.
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This one doesn’t make sense to me if we have our pick of the litter. His turnover % is insane, 22%! he does not have the best hands. Maybe Hurley feels we needs some girth/rebounding/toughness inside he takes up a ton of space laterally with his broad shoulders and long arms. This the 3rd 6’9ish broad shouldered 4/5 we’ve been linked to.
 
I think Samson was crazy impactful in a few tournament games where we played faster when he was in. Even Purdue when barely in he made an impact.

Further, Def saw a lot less of him falling down all the time & unable to get rebounds as well (from earlier in season). Would imagine staff thinks he can really take a big jump for us next season. He really bounced back down the stretch from earlier in season when it seemed he was allergic to rebounding for a while.

Bring some competition and let best man win. Would think Samson might start game 1 but not if Reed outplays him In preseason.
 
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ctchamps said:
I get the impression theydon’t want to appear to be recruiting over Samson. This seems to be a complementary player who has muscle to play against more physical centers.
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They are clearly recruiting over Samson. Reed Jr. is being recruited as a starting center and that should come as a surprise to no one.

Samson will stay and be a candidate for 6th-man of the year if he keeps his improving. We need a starting big.
 
3rdbass said:
I wonder if we got a more elite center and Samson wanted to leave if we Singare would be able to handle playing a backup role. I guess if that doesn't happen we might red shirt hm?
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I think Reed is a good compromise. He starts and plays 22-23mpg and Samson plays 17-18mpg off the bench
 
ctchamps said:
I get the impression theydon’t want to appear to be recruiting over Samson. This seems to be a complementary player who has muscle to play against more physical centers.
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I can’t imagine they wouldn’t take the best available to them and keep SJ happy as a back up while chasing his 3rd!
 
bendm said:
I think Reed is a good compromise. He starts and plays 22-23mpg and Samson plays 17-18mpg off the bench
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I would be surprised if Samson doesn't start and Reed comes off the bench at least at the start of the season. I'm sure Samson is going to gain some much needed muscles in the offseason and I'm sure Hurley has told him if he does what he needs to do he will start. Reed can start in his Sr. year. Of course I'm sure they will interchanged the 2 depending on matchup advantage too.
 
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boog204 said:
After watching all the vids etc. I think Reed might actually be the best fit for the system we've put together. He can score in the post (one of the best footwork of any of the bigs), is a widebody and sets really good screens. He looks confident with the ball in his hands, blocks some shots, rebounds, etc. Some of the other guys are bigger names with maybe more gaudy stats, but I think Reed might be the best fit. Super added bonus is that he'd be here for more than a year. I think he's the closest to Clingan out there (not remotely insinuating that he's as good.)
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Gotta trust that Hurley's not chasing "best resume"; he's after pieces that fit.
 
FreeKlaiber said:
Was a top 50 commit 2 yrs ago based on his raw talent. Raw talent that was underutilized on his former squad.
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Definitely talent there. Rivals had him #31 in class of '22. Clingan #39. Looking at his two games vs Illinois, 31 minutes, 16.5 pts, 6 rebounds, 7 of 9 FT. But then there are the two Purdue games where he averaged 5 fouls over 22.5 minutes and 4 points,. But 8.5 rebounds. Went to the line once in the 45 minutes of playing time.
 
Husky1972 said:
Definitely talent there. Rivals had him #31 in class of '22. Clingan #39. Looking at his two games vs Illinois, 31 minutes, 16.5 pts, 6 rebounds, 7 of 9 FT. But then there are the two Purdue games where he averaged 5 fouls over 22.5 minutes and 4 points,. But 8.5 rebounds. Went to the line once in the 45 minutes of playing time.
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@FreeKlaiber @husky429 @navery12 Fanboy alarms blaring!!!!!!! Using stats over small game windows that don't support your agenda!!!
 
auror said:
He only had a point guard for half the games and his coach got fired 3 years after taking his team to the Elite 8, so we're talking about a Kevin Ollie-type situation here.
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Getting to the Elite Eight takes half of the six wins it takes to win a Natty, and not the difficult half. Seven of eight coaches who make the Elite Eight don't win a Natty. Comparing that to KO is just not a good comparison.
 
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mauconnfan said:
I can’t imagine they wouldn’t take the best available to them and keep SJ happy as a back up while chasing his 3rd!
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Reed is currently 10th best rated center on 247. Maybe higher transfers are bag shopping. Maybe Reed’s potential is what we want. My take is kid has not played in a complex offense. His learning curve might be steep. Added to his fundamentals his recruitment is a head scratcher as the starter necessary for a 3 peat. We get a visit from Cliff or Ballo I’ll change my position.
 
They seem to really believe in the 2 center system. If thats the case, and Samson is in line for major minutes in that system (as he should be) you probably aren’t getting the bigger names like big cliff etc interested in being a part of that.
 
Sanogo like quicks. Seems decisive wit the ball. He does camp out in the defensive lane.
 
Husky1972 said:
Definitely talent there. Rivals had him #31 in class of '22. Clingan #39. Looking at his two games vs Illinois, 31 minutes, 16.5 pts, 6 rebounds, 7 of 9 FT. But then there are the two Purdue games where he averaged 5 fouls over 22.5 minutes and 4 points,. But 8.5 rebounds. Went to the line once in the 45 minutes of playing time.
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We should all trust Hurley and staff with all this stuff, they're the best in the country at it. Also factor in that Reed and Hausen played their only two college seasons for absolutely terrible coaches.
 
BGesus4 said:
They seem to really believe in the 2 center system. If thats the case, and Samson is in line for major minutes in that system (as he should be) you probably aren’t getting the bigger names like big cliff etc interested in being a part of that.
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The formula.
 
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Husky1972 said:
Definitely talent there. Rivals had him #31 in class of '22. Clingan #39. Looking at his two games vs Illinois, 31 minutes, 16.5 pts, 6 rebounds, 7 of 9 FT. But then there are the two Purdue games where he averaged 5 fouls over 22.5 minutes and 4 points,. But 8.5 rebounds. Went to the line once in the 45 minutes of playing time.
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Edey ate him up, but there's no Zach Edeys in college basketball next year.
 
Kind of meh on Reed. Would prefer Cliff or Aidoo but doesn’t seem like there interested in us.
 
BGesus4 said:
They seem to really believe in the 2 center system. If thats the case, and Samson is in line for major minutes in that system (as he should be) you probably aren’t getting the bigger names like big cliff etc interested in being a part of that.
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Hurley hasn’t really implemented that in his system tho. Excluding the first year he was here, his starting big is usually getting 25-30 minutes a game. Clingan this year was down a bit given injuries and blowouts but was basically averaging that towards the end. Obviously he likes having two really good bigs but they don’t split time equally. Them attacking the portal for a big of his caliber suggests they are going after a big to start. Hard to see it otherwise.
 
Matrim55 said:
There is no big man in the world outside of Jokic who could look even decent w/ a bad coach and no guards.

Reed has great size and close to elite feel -- sets good screens (could & will improve) and is a very, very good passer. Not a quick jumper so he's not an excellent finisher around the rim, but he's still very good.

Very good but not elite paint protector. Excellent 1v1 post defender and very good pick & roll defender.

Basically a poor man's version of Clingan. I don't think we reasonably could've asked for me.
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He may be more athletic than people are giving him credit for. He is very good.
 
FreeKlaiber said:
Gotta look beyond his stats. Watch the tape. Quick, Big frame, Great footwork, quick twitch, good passer, 2 yrs eligibility. He tries to play like Karl Malone. Looks like him physically. Will be great both sides with pick and roll. Someone said in other thread Jeff Adrien-ish
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was thinking he looks a bit like Drummond physically
 
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