2025 Recruiting: Acaden Lewis, UConn visit.

[Palatine]

 

[Huskybass]

Train keeps a rolling...

 

[awy]

the guy on the right is delirious with his take/interpretation of how the coach talks to players. uconn has a personalized development plan for each player on the roster and the time invested in each one is signficant from the staff. it's part of why they don't recruit players they don't really like, the time commitment is signficant. it has nothing to do with some motivational harsh words in practice.

 

[ucp990411]

These are Big 10 podcasters who said Boo Bouie from Northwestern was the best player when we played them then said we had nobody that could slow down Terrence Shannon. They do not do their homework

 

[HuskyInfinity]

Just for context, what’s the background on these dudes ? Are they just random talking heads or do they have some sort of credentials and allegiances?

 

[auror]

Just for context, what’s the background on these dudes ? Are they just random talking heads or do they have some sort of credentials and allegiances?

Random talking heads, but they've been doing it for a bit. Greg works with Field of 68 on occasion.

They put out a lot of content and are moderately entertaining.

 

[bendm]

I’m so thankful that I can start following recruiting now instead of worrying about our next HC/staff and all our players leaving

 

[Jaydumo20]

These are Big 10 podcasters who said Boo Bouie from Northwestern was the best player when we played them then said we had nobody that could slow down Terrence Shannon. They do not do their homework

Most of my in laws and a few of my best friends are big ten fans. The Big Ten fans, or any P4 for that matter, remind me of people from Texas or SoCal: They only know what comes out of their region.

When my Cali friends visited my family in CT.- True story- one guy said "can we go hike a canyon and then go to a Gelson's to pick up some food?"

Similarly, my purdue fan in-laws actually said to me, before the '23 tourney "UConn is good but they don't have any good big men".

I feel that UConn fans have a really good grasp on teams from other conferences.

 

[david]

Just for context, what’s the background on these dudes ? Are they just random talking heads or do they have some sort of credentials and allegiances?

Carter (guy on the left) played college basketball at a small program. Greg I'm assuming didn't, but he's a big Michigan/B10 fan.

 

[dogpause]

Love the upside of Acaden. Exactly the kind of player who thrives and develops at UConn, then becomes a high draft pick.

 

[HooperScooper]

It's been a big spring for Lewis. His recruitment and status as a prospect in the 2025 class have both skyrocketed. He gained steam during his junior season at Sidwell Friends School where he cemented himself as one of the top prospects in the DMV. Lewis continued his high level of play during the grassroots season. He is averaging 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists for Team Durant on the Nike EYBL circuit.

In 247Sports' most recent update, Lewis rose 44 spots (from No. 78 to No. 34) in the class of 2025 rankings.

Stock rising four-star combo guard Acaden Lewis locks in official visit to UNC

Lewis jumped 44 spots in the new 247Sports rankings and has picked up offers from Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina, Indiana, and Auburn in recent weeks.

247sports.com

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

Most of my in laws and a few of my best friends are big ten fans. The Big Ten fans, or any P4 for that matter, remind me of people from Texas or SoCal: They only know what comes out of their region.

When my Cali friends visited my family in CT.- True story- one guy said "can we go hike a canyon and then go to a Gelson's to pick up some food?"

Similarly, my purdue fan in-laws actually said to me, before the '23 tourney "UConn is good but they don't have any good big men".

I feel that UConn fans have a really good grasp on teams from other conferences.

Most power 4 fans think the big east is another mid major conference and lead the whole narrative that the big east will be nonexistent in a couple years. Despite the 4 national championships coming out of the conference in the past 9-10 years between us and Villanova…

Honestly it’s funner this way. Love seeing their faces and reactions when they get plowed by UConn in march. Even this year, northwestern fans were saying we’ve never seen a defense like theirs, or Bama fans saying we won’t be able to keep up with them, etc.

 

[alexd]

Most power 4 fans think the big east is another mid major conference and lead the whole narrative that the big east will be nonexistent in a couple years. Despite the 4 national championships coming out of the conference in the past 9-10 years between us and Villanova…

Honestly it’s funner this way. Love seeing their faces and reactions when they get plowed by UConn in march. Even this year, northwestern fans were saying we’ve never seen a defense like theirs, or Bama fans saying we won’t be able to keep up with them, etc.

Yep.... they thought every team we had lined up in the next round had something that we hadn't seen before and couldn't handle... you can add Edey/Purdue to that list.

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

Yep.... they thought every team we had lined up in the next round had something that we hadn't seen before and couldn't handle... you can add Edey/Purdue to that list.

Yup I recall purdue mentioning how much talent they have and a bunch of other stuff. And Illinois mentioning we haven’t seen size like theirs. The size one I found particularly funny, given the big east was loaded with big time centers. It’s like they think the big east is full of 6’8 big men and 6 ft guards.

 

[Drame]

Would love him as well as Thomas. Thomas has one and done potential, but Lewis could stick around for a few years and pair up with Nowell.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Yup I recall purdue mentioning how much talent they have and a bunch of other stuff. And Illinois mentioning we haven’t seen size like theirs. The size one I found particularly funny, given the big east was loaded with big time centers. It’s like they think the big east is full of 6’8 big men and 6 ft guards.

This was also a view shared by some on this very forum. That the "next game" won't be so easy, toughest matchup yet etc etc

 

[SoCalCanine]

This was also a view shared by some on this very forum. That the "next game" won't be so easy, toughest matchup yet etc etc

I think maybe some of that was a combination of some not wanting to appear "spoiled and arrogant" and also some just trying to save themselves from potential disappointment. But certainly some just didn't fully believe in the team.

 

[alexd]

I think maybe some of that was a combination of some not wanting to appear "spoiled and arrogant" and also some just trying to save themselves from potential disappointment. But certainly some just didn't fully believe in the team.

We've earned "spoiled and arrogant".

 

[HuskyInfinity]

Idk if someone said this before so that’s why it’s in my head, but just checked out some videos of him and he kind of is giving me some shades of a bigger Mark Sears. Love the shiftiness and craft/will to attack the bucket.

 

[auggie22]

Yup I recall purdue mentioning how much talent they have and a bunch of other stuff. And Illinois mentioning we haven’t seen size like theirs. The size one I found particularly funny, given the big east was loaded with big time centers. It’s like they think the big east is full of 6’8 big men and 6 ft guards.

Without edey they lose by 50. Their guards were way overmatched.

 

[awy]

hurley mentioned in the ryen russillo interview that they like to target guys who rise in rankings because they are more hungry and less entitled etc.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Just for context, what’s the background on these dudes ? Are they just random talking heads or do they have some sort of credentials and allegiances?

Theyre utter trash. Uconn haters that were forced to bend the knee and also classlessly called Reed "the stupidest player ever". Trash move to say that about a kid going out there busting his tail for a program thats as big a mess as Michigan. Theyre tools.

 

[KemBuckets21]

Theyre utter trash. Uconn haters that were forced to bend the knee and also classlessly called Reed "the stupidest player ever". Trash move to say that about a kid going out there busting his tail for a program thats as big a mess as Michigan. Theyre tools.

They said “Hurley’s greatest accomplishment would be turning Reed into a viable/productive player.”

 

[businesslawyer]

Most power 4 fans think the big east is another mid major conference and lead the whole narrative that the big east will be nonexistent in a couple years. Despite the 4 national championships coming out of the conference in the past 9-10 years between us and Villanova…

Honestly it’s funner this way. Love seeing their faces and reactions when they get plowed by UConn in march. Even this year, northwestern fans were saying we’ve never seen a defense like theirs, or Bama fans saying we won’t be able to keep up with them, etc.

Northwestern played defense? Who knew?

The Big Ten shouldn't be making fun of A Ten basketball. They have the same number of championships over the last generation.

 

[TheChamps990411]

They said “Hurley’s greatest accomplishment would be turning Reed into a viable/productive player.”

Yeah and they also called him stupid.