2021 Recruiting: 4th open roster spot

[Huskyforlife]

[Jordan Hawkins has entered the chat.]

He can't create his own shot at this level(yet).

 

[BuffaloHusky]

I think most if not all of our seniors will be playing college basketball next year whether it is for us or someone else. It's the same for them as being a redshirt or a normal transfer so unless the NBA is calling which isn't likely, each will pursue graduate opportunities or playing time depending on their priorities.

 

[UKemba15]

He can't create his own shot at this level(yet).

Agreed. He sure can shoot it though.

 

[Dabutlerdidit]

Get Hawkins here for Spring Semester
Whaley stays as Bonus spot
Grad Transfer wing for Bouk spot

 

[husky429]

[Jordan Hawkins has entered the chat.]

I'd always pump the brakes on assuming a freshman will have a big role, particularly when Hurley is so keen on trusting the upperclassmen (potentially to a a fault, but that's an argument for a different thread).

It does show they're recruiting for the right roles though.

 

[UconnFanDC]

Depends on availability and transfers worth looking at. I'll be back to revisit this closer to March.

 

[UKemba15]

Can Rashad Anderson come back and play?

I'd always pump the brakes on assuming a freshman will have a big role, particularly when Hurley is so keen on trusting the upperclassmen (potentially to a a fault, but that's an argument for a different thread).

It does show they're recruiting for the right roles though.

Yea I agree with you, tough to put expectations on the young’n. I’m just excited for this kid, and ‘Sool distributing to him. Plus the news that he’s up to like 6’5”-6’6” is gonna make a big difference in his ability to get shots up.

 

[husky429]

Can Rashad Anderson come back and play?


Yea I agree with you, tough to put expectations on the young’n. I’m just excited for this kid, and ‘Sool distributing to him. Plus the news that he’s up to like 6’5”-6’6” is gonna make a big difference in his ability to get shots up.

I think he could be one of those kids who ends up in the league before he really does much of anything at the college level. If he can be effecient and average 10+ I think he's gone first round. His game profiles to the NBA better than any player we've had since Drummond.

 

[superjohn]

I think he could be one of those kids who ends up in the league before he really does much of anything at the college level. If he can be effecient and average 10+ I think he's gone first round. His game profiles to the NBA better than any player we've had since Drummond.

Bouknight

 

[VindiKate]

We need a 5* stud one and done type, Bouk is an outlier, our other recruits recently are not ready to step in and dominate

 

[UconnU]

Grad transfer. Shooter. Imo

 

[Deuce]

We need a 5* stud one and done type, Bouk is an outlier, our other recruits recently are not ready to step in and dominate

Honestly couldn’t disagree more

 

[ucawn]

We need a 5* stud one and done type, Bouk is an outlier, our other recruits recently are not ready to step in and dominate

Not the culture we want. Hurley wants people bought in to get experience and leadership and pass down the culture. 2 and done might be the minimum.

What I hope for in 2022 Justice Williams + Clingan/Lively + Yann Farrell + Corey Floyd

 

[UconnU]

I think most if not all of our seniors will be playing college basketball next year whether it is for us or someone else. It's the same for them as being a redshirt or a normal transfer so unless the NBA is calling which isn't likely, each will pursue graduate opportunities or playing time depending on their priorities.

Whaley said coming back is an “interesting option”.

 

[cohenzone]

How about a really good player who will stick around long enough to give us a real shot at a title?

 

[ucawn]

How about a really good player who will stick around long enough to give us a real shot at a title?

Whaley

 

[cohenzone]

Whaley

Bouk

 

[UconnU]

If Whaley came back and Akok was healthy we would have the deepest front court in the country, and we’re primarily a 4 out offense lol.

 

[dennismenace]

He's already said he'll consider it.

That's great news. If he added a good shot to his game he might be have an opportunity at a really good contract that could set him up for life whether he is 24 then or not. He was just hitting his stride last spring and this year is a already turning into a Covid trial at best. Also, getting most or all of a free masters (as mentioned above) while he's at it and hopefully a "real" year at the University looks like a possibility. He would really provide some much needed leadership especially with the likely leaving of Bouk.

 

[Huskyfan4evr]

We need a couple grown men. Not young freshman. I would love if Whaley came back or less likely Bouk. To be a title contender I feel you need some experienced talent.

 

[UKemba15]

I think he could be one of those kids who ends up in the league before he really does much of anything at the college level. If he can be effecient and average 10+ I think he's gone first round. His game profiles to the NBA better than any player we've had since Drummond.

I would happily take an efficient 10+ from him for a year, and getting a kid to the league after just one season would be a nice badge for the brand.

Hawkins can shoot and seems tough, but I honestly don’t know much about his athleticism or bball IQ...who would you say is a reasonable NBA (or D1) comp for his game? (I know that’s hard to judge at this point, just curious as to your thoughts.)

 

[boog204]

Let's relax on Cole a little, he's played 4 games in the last 2 years. I think he'll be a different player in a month.

History shows he's a scorer, yes at a lower level, but he'll be more efficient and reliable once he gets in a groove. 1 game every 2 weeks is not a recipe for success so let's see by mid-January.

On point 2, will he be though? He was a volume scorer with a mediocre shooting % against awful competition playing on a horrible team. What makes you think he will be "efficient and reliable" against significantly better opponents?

 

[Samoo]

We need a scorer. Ideally one over 6'3 that can shoot the bejesus out of the ball. A lot can change but that's what it's looking like currently.

Bejesus Shuttlesworth?