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I originally wanted a portal big to replace Samson in the 2 headed C rotation for next year, but after watching Reibe tape, we'd be lucky to get him, and I think would be a great fit in our offensive sets.

Really nice lefty stroke from 3, pick and pop for days, inside/outside game with legitimate size for the screen game.

I am positively biased towards well rounded european trained players (especially bigs not named enosch), and am assuming Reibe is a good passer too, although havent seen enough tape. Im afraid he might end up at Creighton (im a big McDermott fan)

"As for factors that will weigh heavily in his ultimate decision, Reibe is clear on the situation he’s looking for at the next level.

“I want to be somewhere where I’m not locked into one specific position, so I’ll be able to use my full skill set,” Reibe said. “A family environment is important, academics is important, and I want to have freedom, but I also want to be developed. I want to be at a place that will help me become an NBA player, and I want to play right away. Those are the big ones for me.”

“I’m very versatile, I can play inside or outside, I can pass, I feel like I can shoot it, bring it up, defensive rebound, or play out of the post. My physicality and defense have improved a lot this AAU season, I can tell"
 
444JR said:
Players UConn staff has offered/targeted the most:
1. AJ Dybantsa - 6'9 small forward
7. Meleek Thomas - 6'4 point guard
8. Nate Ament - 6'9 small forward
10. Darius Acuff - 6'2 point guard
18. Darius Adams - 6'5 shooting guard
25. Niko Bundalo - 6'9 power forward
26. Eric Reibe - 7'0 center
30. Braylon Mullins - 6'4 shooting guard
39. Acaden Lewis - 6'2 point guard

Other names I've seen mentioned:
6. Chris Cenac Jr - 6'10 center
22. Dwayne Aristode - 6'7 small forward


ESPN's ranking / player's name / listed height / listed position
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You can add Cenac to your list since UConn offered.

 
444JR said:
Players UConn staff has offered/targeted the most:
1. AJ Dybantsa - 6'9 small forward
7. Meleek Thomas - 6'4 point guard
8. Nate Ament - 6'9 small forward
10. Darius Acuff - 6'2 point guard
18. Darius Adams - 6'5 shooting guard
25. Niko Bundalo - 6'9 power forward
26. Eric Reibe - 7'0 center
30. Braylon Mullins - 6'4 shooting guard
39. Acaden Lewis - 6'2 point guard

Other names I've seen mentioned:
6. Chris Cenac Jr - 6'10 center
22. Dwayne Aristode - 6'7 small forward


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247 Composite Rank for 2025 Recruits (offers & interest):

1. AJ Dybansta, SF, UT
5. Meleek Thomas, CG, GA
8. Darius Acuff, PG, IMG FL
14. Nate Ament, PF, VA
15. Brayden Burries, SG, CA
16. Trey McKenney, SF, MI
17. Chris Cenac, C, MO
18. Darius Adams, SG, IN
19. Cayden Boozer, PG, FL
20. Dwayne Aristode, SF, NH
21. Tounde Yessoufou, SF, CA
24. Niko Bundalo, PF, OH
33. Kiyan Anthony, SG, NY
41. Eric Reibe, C, MD
49. Acaden Lewis, CG, DC
75. Braylon Mullins, SG, IN
100. Badara Diakite, C, CT
103. Jaylen Harrell, SF, MA
113. Preston Fowler, SF, CT
168. Jacob Ross, SF, NY
 
bendm said:
247 Composite Rank for 2025 Recruits (offers & interest):

1. AJ Dybansta, SF, UT
5. Meleek Thomas, CG, GA
8. Darius Acuff, PG, IMG FL
14. Nate Ament, PF, VA
15. Brayden Burries, SG, CA
16. Trey McKenney, SF, MI
17. Chris Cenac, C, MO
18. Darius Adams, SG, IN
19. Cayden Boozer, PG, FL
20. Dwayne Aristode, SF, NH
21. Tounde Yessoufou, SF, CA
24. Niko Bundalo, PF, OH
33. Kiyan Anthony, SG, NY
41. Eric Reibe, C, MD
49. Acaden Lewis, CG, DC
75. Braylon Mullins, SG, IN
100. Badara Diakite, C, CT
103. Jaylen Harrell, SF, MA
113. Preston Fowler, SF, CT
168. Jacob Ross, SF, NY
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Don’t think we’re pursuing Kaylen Harrell any longer
 
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In order for me:
Dybantsa
Cenac
Ament
Mullins
Thomas
Adams
Lewis
 
cenac is a special athlete and could be a hugely impact guy if developed for two years, but he's prob OND. pretty dominant athlete even at the top 100 camp.

for winning impact I think Reibe is better in the UConn system
 
Ricker said:
It looks like 2 guards (replacing Diarra & our open scholly) & I would expect 2 front court players (replacing Johnson & expectation of Alex) Doubt we recruit a fifth because it is too early to expect 1 & done from Liam.

My first choice is Meleek Thomas / Braylon Mullins but I sort of expect Mullins to stay in the midwest and Darius Adams to be guard #2 and that is great. Admittedly I still haven't really watched Darius Acuff and Acaden Lewis is a fine player. Meleek Thomas +1.

In the front court any 2 of Bundalo, Ament, & Reibe would be incredible.
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Debantsa
 
ctchamps said:
Interesting. Almost every poster list Thomas as their first preference. Yet you list him fifth and have Mullins ahead of him. Care to elaborate why this is your list?
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I think skilled bigs/ big wings with NBA athleticism are rare and extremely valuable and should be prioritized. Not just run and jump bigs, but guys with actual skill. That's Dybantsa, Cenac, and Ament. That's just kind of its own tier.

I'm probably too harsh on Thomas. He can do it all. He'd have to play differently than he does in high school/AAU where he is really iso-focused and takes a ton of pull up, off the dribble midrange jumpers, long floaters, and insane deep 3s. But Hurley should be able to make it happen. He's not deficient in any relevant skills (he's a better shooter off the catch than Castle, for example). But he's also likely a 1 and done. I worry he'll have a year a bit like Keyonte George did for Baylor and then leave.

Whereas I think Mullins we could sell on 2 years and he's more plug and play into our offense. I think the movement shooter/off screen cutter role is incredibly important on the team and he fits that archetype the best of the freshman options. In overall value, Thomas could be a better version of junior year Newton as a freshman but we likely don't get senior year Newton. Whereas we can probably get 85% of 5th year Cam as a sophomore with Mullins.

It's close to me. I like Adams in that similar role to Mullins, but he just seems a little less coordinated and needs more work on his footwork so I'd take the more talented Thomas for sure.
 
Not sure what these 2 said about UConn, for anyone who has a On3 subscription. I should probably just get a subscription.

www.on3.com

5-star SF Nate Ament goes in depth on UNC, Duke, UConn, Virginia, Tennessee, Michigan, and Kentucky

On3's Jamie Shaw caught up with five-star small forward Nate Ament to discuss his recruitment and to break down schools.
www.on3.com www.on3.com

www.on3.com

5-star PF Chris Cenac discusses the latest with his recruitment

On3's Jamie Shaw caught up with five-star power forward Chris Cenac to discuss the latest with his recruitment.
www.on3.com www.on3.com
 
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AJ is a generational talent
M. Thomas

I personally do not want a team of One and Done, it’s been proven it doesn’t work in the current system. That being said, if anyone could pull it off it would be Hurley and his staff .
 
FreeKlaiber said:
I originally wanted a portal big to replace Samson in the 2 headed C rotation for next year, but after watching Reibe tape, we'd be lucky to get him, and I think would be a great fit in our offensive sets.

Really nice lefty stroke from 3, pick and pop for days, inside/outside game with legitimate size for the screen game.

I am positively biased towards well rounded european trained players (especially bigs not named enosch), and am assuming Reibe is a good passer too, although havent seen enough tape. Im afraid he might end up at Creighton (im a big McDermott fan)

"As for factors that will weigh heavily in his ultimate decision, Reibe is clear on the situation he’s looking for at the next level.

“I want to be somewhere where I’m not locked into one specific position, so I’ll be able to use my full skill set,” Reibe said. “A family environment is important, academics is important, and I want to have freedom, but I also want to be developed. I want to be at a place that will help me become an NBA player, and I want to play right away. Those are the big ones for me.”

“I’m very versatile, I can play inside or outside, I can pass, I feel like I can shoot it, bring it up, defensive rebound, or play out of the post. My physicality and defense have improved a lot this AAU season, I can tell"
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Lots of ‘me’ not a lot of team or winning
 
he's a winning player. they want basketball junkies who are serious about improving.
 
I now want Ament much more than any other big/F…just vibes and game, nothing else.

I was more on the guards and indifferent to which bigs, and still always focus more on our guards…but he’s become my #1 want at F.

I’d really love Lewis, Thomas and Ament.
 
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This would be my top 4 if I had my choice. I think Mullins can play 2/3

Meleek Thomas, CG, GA
Nate Ament, PF, VA
Eric Reibe, C, MD
Braylon Mullins, SG, IN
My next four
Dybansta, SF, UT
I love his game and without a doubt with is a one and done but is the best in the class
Darius Acuff, PG, IMG FL
He is an excellent player and not the selfish player some have said on here.
Niko Bundalo, PF, OH
A big body who has had a good summer and would help down low.
33. Kiyan Anthony, SG,
I just to see Carmelo root for UConn and yes he is a good player as we.
 
uconnbill said:
This would be my top 4 if I had my choice. I think Mullins can play 2/3

Meleek Thomas, CG, GA
Nate Ament, PF, VA
Eric Reibe, C, MD
Braylon Mullins, SG, IN
My next four
Dybansta, SF, UT
I love his game and without a doubt with is a one and done but is the best in the class
Darius Acuff, PG, IMG FL
He is an excellent player and not the selfish player some have said on here.
Niko Bundalo, PF, OH
A big body who has had a good summer and would help down low.
33. Kiyan Anthony, SG,
I just to see Carmelo root for UConn and yes he is a good player as we.
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Not a big ask at all
 
Is there any insight I missed on why we don’t seem to be pushing hard with Dybsanta? Is he not interested In staying in New England? Is he in love with another coach or program? Did he turn us off? Given how hard Flagg looked at us even with a pre-plan to go to Duke, I don’t understand why we wouldn’t be trying harder unless there’s a reason.
 
huskiesouth said:
Lots of ‘me’ not a lot of team or winning
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Lighten up Francis. Some reporter asked him to talk about what he’s looking for in a school and what he brings to the table, of course he talks about himself. Mentioned academics and family environment too. Some of you jabronis have the funniest takes
 
businesslawyer said:
Is there any insight I missed on why we don’t seem to be pushing hard with Dybsanta? Is he not interested In staying in New England? Is he in love with another coach or program? Did he turn us off? Given how hard Flagg looked at us even with a pre-plan to go to Duke, I don’t understand why we wouldn’t be trying harder unless there’s a reason.
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It's complicated. Recruiting has lots of issues we don't see. We'll probably find out one day.
 
businesslawyer said:
Is there any insight I missed on why we don’t seem to be pushing hard with Dybsanta? Is he not interested In staying in New England? Is he in love with another coach or program? Did he turn us off? Given how hard Flagg looked at us even with a pre-plan to go to Duke, I don’t understand why we wouldn’t be trying harder unless there’s a reason.
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Something behind the scenes... 3 high schools in 3 years and a dad who seems to be running the show is what makes my radar start ticking. Maybe nothing... but it often ain't a good sign.
 
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Wow! The level of talent being recruited is phenomenal. With that if Dan Hurley and staff get the players who will follow through on walking the walk by being selfless and hard workers then there is a great opportunity to add more championships. To me that is the bigger factor over the talent level of each of the players. All of those in the mix are plenty skilled.

Like many others I really hope Thomas commits. The rest I’m not thinking about too much.
 
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