2025 Transfer Portal - UConn Interest Only

[ec33]

He a great rim protector.

Is he protecting the rim from opposition centers getting the ball down low and simply putting the ball in the basket?

The "emergency" center is (to my mind anyway) the guy that you put in when the PF moving over to center cannot contain the opposition center (IOW, when AK playing there isn't an option).

 

[AntG168]

Is he protecting the rim from opposition centers getting the ball down low and simply putting the ball in the basket?

The "emergency" center is (to my mind anyway) the guy that you put in when the PF moving over to center cannot contain the opposition center (IOW, when AK playing there isn't an option).

You should give Hurley a call and offer your expertise

 

[navery12]

Is he protecting the rim from opposition centers getting the ball down low and simply putting the ball in the basket?

The "emergency" center is (to my mind anyway) the guy that you put in when the PF moving over to center cannot contain the opposition center (IOW, when AK playing there isn't an option).

Yes, he's a very good shot blocker and does exactly what you're asking

 

[ec33]

You should give Hurley a call and offer your expertise

The comment was about expectations. You didn't expect the emergency center to be capable of playing center in an emergency?

 

[ec33]

Yes, he's a very good shot blocker and does exactly what you're asking

Thanks. Then he is even better than I was expecting. I figured they were going to get someone tall and largely unfamiliar with playing basketball.

 

[pj]

Part of our reputation is as a place where a developmental big with upside can work on their game for a year or two against the best and then hit the portal. Win-win - the player gets better and we get a low cost practice/break glass player who is not a complete stiff. It's one facet of Hurley's overall team-building strategy and up to the staff to find the guys with the necessary athleticism and upside to maximize the tactic. And if we happen to uncover a gem that can play for us, so much the better.

It's a good strategy. If Hurley didn't get some fulfillment out of developing and improving players, if he only cared about winning, then he'd coach in the NBA rather than college. The coach can help practice players become better than practice players, and the players can improve their careers learning from the best, even if their contribution to UConn is only on the practice court. And, as you say, having good practice players means we have a "break glass" bench that can step in and keep us in a game if needed.

 

[Scot-e]

Honestly, Pitino is definitely one of the top 10 coaches in the history of the sport, in my rankings i would have him top 5 and probably the greatest current coach in the whole sport. If I am some kid and he says come to saint johns and i will make you be better, i dont have enough playing time for you now but will do everything i can to get you to be the best player possible. Thats not a bad selling point

One of the best “ game day” coaches for sure. But player development? Please.

 

[Ha Who]

College basketball transfer portal winners and losers: Kentucky, Louisville thrive; North Carolina struggles

Here's the full breakdown of winners and losers from college basketball's 2025 transfer portal cycle

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[UConnTrumbull]