If staff is confident stew is going pro then I think it’s conceivable we get Lewis, Adams, Bundalo and Reibe. I say Adams instead of Thomas or Mullins because It’s not clear if Adams would play much as a frosh even tho he’s a 5* and that could mean there’s enough PT to go around for the other 3.
I would be very surprised if Karaban doesn’t go pro after this year.
I expect Karaban and McNeeley to go pro and Stewart to test the waters and return, hence my interest in Bundalo as an impact 4 who has the height to be a small ball / emergency deep depth 5 like Alex has. We have had great success at the 5 throwing 2 very contrasting style players at teams. Bundalo with his height and style would sort of give us that type of contrast at the 4 splitting time with classic prototypes Stewart/Abraham/Ross at the 4. Additionally, as good as he is, I would hope/expect he needs at least 2 years to get to the NBA based on his need for more strength and physical maturity to be successful at that level. That gives us some real punch at that position for a window of time. I haven't heard much about our chances with Bundalo so was thrilled to listen to the Jake W. interview where he thought UConn would get him. Jake is talking directly and often with many of the kids including Reibe, and based on his comments, seemed to have at least some direct association with Bundalo's dad who evidently has an impact personality, (did Jake say pigtails?). The comment is worth something to me on the trail of recruiting hope.
You are correct. I see him at #31 in nba draft rooms mock 2025. That is pretty amazing given his limited PT last year. Perhaps playing for the championship gets you noticed.
Would you be able to dm the reason my other posts were taken down please? For understanding purposes
Got it. Thanks for clarifying. That’s a rule I’m confused on sometimes about what is the line there.
Yeah, thought he only showed glimpses of it last year he did show he has a handle and can create his own shot. Some are selling him short. He was on one of the most talenteed UConn teams ever and was able to carve out some time last year. I expect a big jump. Whether that translates to NBA is yet to be determined. He definitely has the skillset to get there though.
I love that Liam's fit is so good that the "question" is just "dude this guy is going to rock."Liam McNeeley, UConn
Realistic expectation: Starting wing
Burning college question: Is the conditioning where it has to be?
Hopefully, McNeeley is ready to run because Dan Hurley's layered offense is going to have him zooming up and down the floor in transition and also flying in and around screens to find openings for treys. McNeeley is best suited to step into the role as the top off-movement shooter for this UConn roster. It's a tough task for anybody, especially a freshman, but McNeeley won't be tasked with doing something he's not capable of executing. Hurley's ability to cover up weaknesses and maximize strengths might be more beautiful than his intricate halfcourt sets. Hopefully, McNeeley's got some track shoes in his locker because he'll need 'em.
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Lol at conditioning being the question.Liam McNeeley, UConn
Realistic expectation: Starting wing
Burning college question: Is the conditioning where it has to be?
Hopefully, McNeeley is ready to run because Dan Hurley's layered offense is going to have him zooming up and down the floor in transition and also flying in and around screens to find openings for treys. McNeeley is best suited to step into the role as the top off-movement shooter for this UConn roster. It's a tough task for anybody, especially a freshman, but McNeeley won't be tasked with doing something he's not capable of executing. Hurley's ability to cover up weaknesses and maximize strengths might be more beautiful than his intricate halfcourt sets. Hopefully, McNeeley's got some track shoes in his locker because he'll need 'em.
Burning scheme questions for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and every five-star freshman in college basketball
The prized 2024 recruiting class will have its fingertips all over the upcoming college basketball season
Definitely agree he has the ability and showed it some last year. The thing with Stew from the moment he committed has always been figuring out how to fit his play style with the offense and the team if he’s not the “guy”. Guess we’ll see this year.
i kinda like it. Liam is a bigger/better joey california (has the look) and mahaney is a smaller Spencer.
Nelson is who i've been picturing as well. nelson/bundalo can play stretch C too if we wanna go 5-out. we've done it rarely w/ alex b/c he gives up too much size on D, but i'd like to work the 5-out into our offense more.
Zero overlap between Mullins and Bundalo - we would happily take both.