2025 Transfer Portal - UConn Interest Only

[Scrutineer]

Stewart's D did improve by the end of year and he was becoming our defensive stopper instead of Ross at the end of the year. His defensive metrics showed the improvement.

He did a great job on Dixon from Villanova.

 

[Scrutineer]

Again. A listed height could be a half inch off or 2 inches off. So it is not the same or relative. You were done on your first post

Are you factoring neck length into the issue?
Hilton was 6'11" because he had a long neck.

 

[huskyharry]

Doesn't need to be a big scorer either. A rim protector and defensive rebounder would be a great fit.

I would love a Tugler or Francis type from Houston. Quick, athletic, tough, great shot blockers and defensive menaces. Both are 6’7”-6’8” but give up nothing to 7 footers

 

[3rdbass]

He did a great job on Dixon from Villanova.

And he did a great job in the Big East Tournament especially against Poplar and in the NCAA tournament too. He definitely improved and the metrics showed that.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

What?

It doesn't matter one iota what they are listed at

We are talking about realities here

You can put down your shovel at any time.

EDIT: I've enjoyed that you chose not to do so.

Of course that means bearfoot ... I don't even know how to respond to that

I believe you as to the latter, and I don't know how to respond to the former, but I like it.

I hope I get taken by surprise by your participation in a future thread. This has been fun. Let's all get up and dance.

 

[ucp990411]

Committed to Auburn

Who?

 

[Leebo]

Who?

Keyshawn Hall... The player being talked about in the quoted message...

 

[jibsey]

Does everyone here agree that we need another solid point guard? And if Alex returns that’s it?

 

[husky429]

Does everyone here agree that we need another solid point guard? And if Alex returns that’s it?

I have a feeling we get a one-year rental as a backup center.

 

[boog204]

Does everyone here agree that we need another solid point guard? And if Alex returns that’s it?

Definitely a PG and whether Alex returns or not, I'd like an athletic 4/5 type. We complained all year about not being athletic enough, and while we upgraded with Silas, we're still, for the most part, a slow and unathletic roster.

 

[Palatine]

Ball handler. Interior player.

 

[3rdbass]

Stew's "upgrade" is meaningless unless he uses his athleticism. He looked slow defensively all year (minus the Dixon and Poplar game that I know you are about to cite) and incredibly passive more often than not on the other end. It's a make-or-break year for him.

He was good at end of the year in all games. People need to re-watch that. Like I have mentioned before there was a reason he was our main player coming in and not Ross for defensive help at the end of the year. He will have to continue this defensive intensity into next year or he will sit for Mullins. Hurely is big on players proving themselves on Defensive side of the ball to get more time espcially is not scoring a lot. Not saying Stewart can’t improve on the offensive side of the ball too. He has to use the dribble more and create off the bounce. I do expect great things from Stewart next year.

 

[jibsey]

We have 3 five stars coming in. None is a point guard. Maybe our backup forward is there for 15-18 Minutes a game. Gotta have another point guard the way I see it. If people are talking needing a 5 then there’s not much confidence he can be in a Clingan role in 2023?

 

[boog204]

We have 3 five stars coming in. None is a point guard. Maybe our backup forward is there for 15-18 Minutes a game. Gotta have another point guard the way I see it. If people are talking needing a 5 then there’s not much confidence he can be in a Clingan role in 2023?

Feel like we got caught with our pants down this year thinking we had enough depth at the PG. We did not. While Reibe is a big-time recruit, we really have no idea if he's going to be ready physically to play 10-15 minutes a game backing up Tarris. I'd much rather, if possible, have another 5 there in case Reibe is just not ready.

 

[BFieldHusky]

Right now we are looking at depth pieces. They will be there. But guys in the portal are looking for starting opportunities. Have to wait that out.

We also have a solid 4 man class coming in. 99 percent of teams don't have that.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Perhaps I'm missing something here but IIRC, Adam's is a McD AA. A few here are projecting him to have less court time next tear than Nowell had this past season.

 

[Marat]

Perhaps I'm missing something here but IIRC, Adam's is a McD AA. A few here are projecting him to have less court time next tear than Nowell had this past season.

Probably based on reports from McD's game and other ramblings .

 

[3rdbass]

We certainly define athletic ability very differently. For me, movement on the floor, agility, that type of thing is paramount, over leaping ability.

I think he is quicker than McNeeley for sure. McNeeley used his strength and his dribbling to get to the rim. Where Stewart should have a big advantage is on the defensive side of the ball. McNeeley got beat off the dribble most of the season while Stewart improved there as the season went on and he knew that was his chance to get more minutes on the floor. I'm not saying he is going to be a better offensive player than McNeeley but I feel he is an upgrade athletically.

 

[Scrutineer]

We have 3 five stars coming in. None is a point guard. Maybe our backup forward is there for 15-18 Minutes a game. Gotta have another point guard the way I see it. If people are talking needing a 5 then there’s not much confidence he can be in a Clingan role in 2023?

I know it's risky to think a freshman (other than someone like Castle) could be the back up PG, but I thought Adams thinks he's coming here as a PG and Furphy plays that role for Australia's FIBA national team.

 

[jibsey]

What’s difficult for us fans is that we have this talent coming in, don’t get to see it against BE level players and first thing you know is they are in the portal because they wanted more PT. We need a Yarder to give us eyes on daily practice reports.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Yes, but I would say a backup center or bruiser type 4 wouldn't hurt as well.

Prefer that. A big 4 that can play some minutes at 5. Feels like that positional flexibility would be a benefit with this roster.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I know it's risky to think a freshman (other than someone like Castle) could be the back up PG, but I thought Adams thinks he's coming here as a PG and Furphy plays that role for Australia's FIBA national team.

I really think Solo is the backup-backup PG. He can play some minutes there and Braylon probably needs some minutes at SG as he does not have ideal size to play SF.

Positional flexibility all over is what I think they will try to do. Unless they see Stew as a full time SF, we need a SF that is bigger than Mullins. Furphy perhaps if he's ready.

 

[Ewekon]

Unless Mullins top 5 draft pick quality. No way he benches those two.

No. Not Alex. I am saying if AK is here, Mullins or Stew isn't starting

 

[Matrim55]

I really think Solo is the backup-backup PG.

I think Adams and Furphy are more likely to play PG minutes than Solo. With Adams the case is obvious (as long as he adds a few pounds of muscle), and as for Furphy, he's probably going to be the best passer on the team from Day 1. And Hurley certainly sees him as a guard, not a forward:

Hurley was asked about Furphy on Tuesday during the pregame press conference leading up to UConn’s battle with DePaul on Wednesday.

“He’s going to compete for (playing time next season),” Hurley said about Furphy.

“He’s got a real chance to get on the floor and make an impact.”

“He’d be flirting with (being on the court) this year, just ‘cause he’s tough, and he’s smart and he’s got great size at guard, and the way we play fits him perfectly.”

“But I think his spirit and his competitiveness is something that we’ve lost a little bit in the locker room, and he’s gonna bring that.”

He'll probably be more of a Cam-type of secondary facilitator than a Tristen-type of lead guard, but everything I've heard and seen is that this is a kid who should have the ball in his hands as much as possible, and who's got a real feel for orchestrating the offense.

 

[Kenny11]

Dan Hurley said on Dan Patrick’s show that Alex may announce his decision this week.