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6'5 Grad Transfer Mark Alstork

Really like Alstork's numbers. 38% from 3 at 6'5". Exactly what we need there. Bad shooting from 2%, but he used so many possessions, that will adjust up in a smaller role (same with TOs going down). He actually played the 4(!) at Wright St in a small-ball offense, so that may also explain some bad shooting numbers (bigger defenders). He can rebound at least as well as Vance, too. Can definitely play the 3 for us. And he draws fouls! Really well! And shoots 84% from the line. Hallelujah we've been missing someone who can do that. He literally drew fouls twice as often as any of our guards last year.
 
auror said:
Really like Alstork's numbers. 38% from 3 at 6'5". Exactly what we need there. Bad shooting from 2%, but he used so many possessions, that will adjust up in a smaller role (same with TOs going down). He actually played the 4(!) at Wright St in a small-ball offense, so that may also explain some bad shooting numbers (bigger defenders). He can rebound at least as well as Vance, too. Can definitely play the 3 for us. And he draws fouls! Really well! And shoots 84% from the line. Hallelujah we've been missing someone who can do that. He literally drew fouls twice as often as any of our guards last year.
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Hallelujah if we get him. Important point about drawing fouls Kemba and Shabazz were both great at it our last 2 National Championship teams and we were often in the bonus with 10 minutes to go in the 2nd half of games a Huge advantage for a team that can shoot it well from the line - we literally were putting points on the board many times for fouls committed in the back court, etc. Definitely a major part of the success those teams had - would love to see that again.
 
Looks like potentially a solid replacement for Purvis/Jackson. Purvis' maturity and Jackson's outside shooting. And only 1 year of commitment? Okay then, let's!
 
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80shusky said:
Yes all day long to this guy. The net hardly moves when his shot goes in. He's got size, is a scorer, nice jumper, nice from three and a one year commitment. What's not to like?
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I guess it could be a done deal if it isn't for his greats. But if he legitimately graduates from Wright State. Ollie will call Benedict who will call Herbst
so I'm not worried. Just as long its not a NCAA violation
 

Also Pat Ewing and Georgetown have reached out according to his dad's twitter.

He'd have a starting role on a much better team in Storrs, so it shouldn't be a hard sale for Ollie. Cam Johnson left for a reason.
 
UConnStats said:

Also Pat Ewing and Georgetown have reached out according to his dad's twitter.

He'd have a starting role on a much better team in Storrs, so it shouldn't be a hard sale for Ollie. Cam Johnson left for a reason.
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Doesn't mean anything, recruits set up visits all the time. This is two weeks later.
He could come to storrs before that and commit.
 
Yes we would all want him and he would be a huge pickup, but the real question is are we even in the running or if either side is even interested?

Does anyone know, I know we have a lot of insiders in the Yard?
 
EBonz30 said:
Yes we would all want him and he would be a huge pickup, but the real question is are we even in the running or if either side is even interested?

Does anyone know, I know we have a lot of insiders in the Yard?
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OZ's tweet in the first post of the thread seems to indicate we are interested.
 
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Coach J said:
With the scoring ability he has you have to assume Alstork will be on the floor longer then 20 minutes - also don't underestimate Polley he's silky smooth finishing on the break and a late riser who is much better now then his ranking when he signed. He will pleasantly surprise a lot of people - he's a keeper who will be a good player.
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Finally someone talking about Polley, thank you.
 
Coach J said:
With the scoring ability he has you have to assume Alstork will be on the floor longer then 20 minutes - also don't underestimate Polley he's silky smooth finishing on the break and a late riser who is much better now then his ranking when he signed. He will pleasantly surprise a lot of people - he's a keeper who will be a good player.
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Any one have any news on this guy yet
 
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We've yet to be mentioned with him. Seems like another pipe dream at this point. Embarrassing
 
RipCity said:
We've yet to be mentioned with him. Seems like another pipe dream at this point. Embarrassing
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Most of these grad transfers are going to be pipe dreams unless they grew up a UConn fan or are from the area. If you have one or two seasons left of eligibility, wouldn't you rather fill a hole on a contending team rather than be a one year stop gap on a severely underachieving team that's desperately trying to plug the dam for a year?
 
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RipCity said:
We've yet to be mentioned with him. Seems like another pipe dream at this point. Embarrassing
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How is it embarrassing? I don't get the expectations, kid may hardly even know who UConn is and has other ideas but because we're UConn he's going to drop everything and say WOW? It wasn't like that with reruits when JC was here it's not like every kid who leaves somewhere else has to think of UConn, how desperate are we as fans?
 
PAHusky said:
Most of these grad transfers are going to be pipe dreams unless they grew up a UConn fan or are from the area. If you have one or two seasons left of eligibility, wouldn't you rather fill a hole on a contending team rather than be a one year stop gap on a severely underachieving team that's desperately trying to plug the dam for a year?
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I prefer to look at it as a chance to play a lot for a team who could be very good if indeed you are as good as you or they think you are. People need to get over the fact they don't think we have a "5" and move on. This team can be good and contend to a point with some solid 1 or 2 year players. He's a lot closer to Pitt being at Wright state than New England, who knows who he liked when he grew up, Pitt was really good in the BE too.
 
mauconnfan said:
How is it embarrassing? I don't get the expectations, kid may hardly even know who UConn is and has other ideas but because we're UConn he's going to drop everything and say WOW? It wasn't like that with reruits when JC was here it's not like every kid who leaves somewhere else has to think of UConn, how desperate are we as fans?
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Stop being an idiot.

You know what he means.
 
Fishy said:
Stop being an idiot.

You know what he means.
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I'm not being an idiot so FO. I guess I don't know what he means and don't deserve your crappy reply.

I wasn't the only one thinking along the lines of what he meant. Enlighten me with what was actually on his mind?
 
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