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2026 Recruiting: Abdou Toure update from aaron torres

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Huskyforlife said:
Super interesting that Trilly can’t get a good read on Toures decision, only seems to think it isn’t us.
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Yeah considering 247 has 100% Crystal Ball going to Providence. Maybe Arkansas has a real shot competing against Providence.
 
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HW611 said:
Maybe Darling can. But Pitino trying to turn Ian Jackson into a PG is going to be a hilarious watch.
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Depends on the sets they run. He could be PG for very basic stuff, and if they play like last year it's more defense that creates offense (not sure they have the players for that this year), but overall I agree that will be hilarious, or Pitino's best coaching job ever. Nobody who has ever watched Jackson, goes, "That's my PG."
 
caw said:
Depends on the sets they run. He could be PG for very basic stuff, and if they play like last year it's more defense that creates offense (not sure they have the players for that this year), but overall I agree that will be hilarious, or Pitino's best coaching job ever. Nobody who has ever watched Jackson, goes, "That's my PG."
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They’ll probably be bounced from the tourney early again if that’s the plan.

After all the great guards who had at Louisville in surprised he’s doing this. Pitino likes to lean way too much into “modern” basketball sometimes and he’s been doing that forever.
 
caw said:
Depends on the sets they run. He could be PG for very basic stuff, and if they play like last year it's more defense that creates offense (not sure they have the players for that this year), but overall I agree that will be hilarious, or Pitino's best coaching job ever. Nobody who has ever watched Jackson, goes, "That's my PG."
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I liked watching Ian Jackson last year where he had, if I recall correctly, 7 straight good games from the middle of December to mid January and then he just hit a wall and wasn't that impactful. I also saw his potential live when I was in Maui when he played against Dayton and then Auburn. He is a very good shot creator off the dribble, something last year's UConn team really needed.

But PG is not in his skill set, I mean at all. As he does not pass well or have the vision for it. Could he become a solid PG or even better? Perhaps, but it will take a lot of developmental work for that to happen.
 
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FriarJ said:
That’s crazy, how do you turn that down? You don’t. Good grief, how much are they willing to toss to Holt? Sheesh
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He could make so much money in the NBA where that's nothing but yeah unreal money for an 18 year old or any "normies."
 
superjohn said:
He could make so much money in the NBA where that's nothing but yeah unreal money for an 18 year old or any "normies."
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There is no way UConn or PC are spending that on a recruit. Cal says he doesn’t like freshman but he’s apparently decided he’s not losing this kid. What a lying pos.

PC already spent a lot to have Carrie Underwood at their LNM. That’s not a joke for those of you in disbelief right now.

 
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FriarJ said:
Arkansas threw a big bag today. It’s them I’m afraid. Oh well, I guess we didn’t have a good of chance as anyone. 😂. Now we can talk about who gets him next year.
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How did you find this out?
 
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Huskyforlife said:
Saw on the trillycord 1.3 mil. Don’t blame us for backing off at that number…
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See this thread if you want to know how Arkansas can throw that much money at a freshman who might not play much right away. That second quote was probably from Calipari. Lol

HooperScooper

Thread 'Candid Coaches: Do you trust that your competitors will follow new recruiting rules?'

Assuming there now is what amounts to a salary cap in college athletics, do you trust that your competitors will recruit within the rules?​

No: 89%
Yes: 11%

"Absolutely not. I don't think there's one coach who's going to say we're going to follow the pillars of the NCAA constitution, get the duck out of here."

"We are in the SOUTH region of the United States. There are no rules, only getting wins. Let's be real."

LOL...
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FriarJ said:
There is no way UConn or PC are spending that on a recruit. Cal says he doesn’t like freshman but he’s apparently decided he’s not losing this kid. What a lying pos.

PC already spent a lot to have Carrie Underwood at their LNM. That’s not a joke for those of you in disbelief right now.

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Really? That’s weird.
 
gsmooth said:
Yeah considering 247 has 100% Crystal Ball going to Providence. Maybe Arkansas has a real shot competing against Providence.
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247 has 1 crystal ball in from what appears to be an AI model, so it could definitely be wrong
 
FriarJ said:
There is no way UConn or PC are spending that on a recruit. Cal says he doesn’t like freshman but he’s apparently decided he’s not losing this kid. What a lying pos.

PC already spent a lot to have Carrie Underwood at their LNM. That’s not a joke for those of you in disbelief right now.

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Hahaha I can’t believe that’s real. kudos to you on maintaining a sense of humor.

You need to show English the door and get someone in with a sustainable recruiting strategy to compete
 
TRest said:
should really resonate with the kids.
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It’s parents weekend. But yes, it’s a pretty crazy choice. Zac Brown last year, although I heard it was awesome as he did a bunch of covers.
 
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FriarJ said:
It’s parents weekend. But yes, it’s a pretty crazy choice. Zac Brown last year, although I heard it was awesome as he did a bunch of covers.
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Zach Brown is great. I’ve seen him a few times. I can see Zach entertaining college kids. He can play whatever they want to hear with his own twist on it. Just a great band and a cool guy.

I’ve also seen Carrie Underwood twice (at the CMA Festival). I’m kind of done with the whole Carrie Underwood thing. There was just too much of her for too long and now she’s entered the aging icon phase. I just don’t see too many people dying to see her at this point, especially college kids. I’m not even sure the parents care much either.

Regardless, pretty big time get for PC. Kudos.
 
Talking to folks at the gym this morning whose kids are at ND. He’s announcing today. Apparently Cal offered him $3.2m. They didn’t know what his decisions going to be. I’ll head to the car wash in a bit to confirm.
 
fatlucy said:
Talking to folks at the gym this morning whose kids are at ND. He’s announcing today. Apparently Cal offered him $3.2m. They didn’t know what his decisions going to be. I’ll head to the car wash in a bit to confirm.
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Cal reeks of a guy who wants a narrative with recruits. “We took Connecticut’s top player away from almighty UConn”. It’s not his money, what does he care.
 
fatlucy said:
Talking to folks at the gym this morning whose kids are at ND. He’s announcing today. Apparently Cal offered him $3.2m. They didn’t know what his decisions going to be. I’ll head to the car wash in a bit to confirm.
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I would have a hard time believing Arkansas is giving Toure $3.2 million. Even if Calipari is cheating. No way.
 
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HooperScooper said:
I would have a hard time believing Arkansas is giving Toure $3.2 million. Even if Calipari is cheating. No way.
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That is a lot. But maybe that's if he stays 3 years or something?
 
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