2026 Recruiting: Abdou Toure

[JustbrewitMan]

Toure had an effortless 42 tonight and Arkansas was in the building and we were not.

This kid CANNOT get away from us!

Was it the Squid with the Chicken Man? Or one of their lackeys?

I wouldn't worry much at this point... @husky429 laid out just about all the parameters for consideration about what's going on.

We haven't been ignoring him and have invested public time in him. Plus probably a lot more behind the scenes that we don't know about.

I strongly agree with @husky429 that Toure probably has some sort of behind-the-scenes conditional offer from us that includes some aspects of "show us some things over the next year" with on-court and off-court goals/objectives.

 

[Scrutineer]

It's still very early in the recruiting process. We didn't even offer Adams, Mullins, Reibe until Maybe-June this year.

He's not a very good 3-point shooter yet, and our offense requires shooting. The staff may be saying "we want to see you improve your shot before you get that real offer."

Maybe they just want to make the offer feel special and exclusive instead of handing them out willy nilly.

Maybe there's some off-the-court issues we don't know about, but I doubt we'd be investing as much time as we have unless the staff really thinks he's going to fit our program. We aren't giving him free tickets to the Baylor game behind the bench for no reason.

Maybe we want to put distance between our offer and Bryant's.

 

[navery12]

Getting in early matters less when you're the back to back national champions

 

[UCTitleTown]

It’s indicative of a kid that takes school seriously and at least has a certain level of maturity. I’d say it matters a lot.

Yes, that was my point, not APR. Thank you.

 

[UCTitleTown]

I also disagree with the comments that he's not a good three point shooter. He's fine. I attended six of his games and he hits them in warm-ups. First, not every freak athlete needs to be a top three point shooter when you're strong and can score at will. Second, his role on Notre Dame wasn't to be a three point shooter. They had a couple kids who basically all they were were outside shooters and they won the state title. If there's any area for him to improve it's being less unselfish and attacking even more. He seems to be addressing that this season... He enjoys seeing his teammates shine which is also a great thing in UConn's style of play. Kid has IT.

 

[husky429]

I also disagree with the comments that he's not a good three point shooter. He's fine. I attended six of his games and he hits them in warm-ups. First, not every freak athlete needs to be a top three point shooter when you're strong and can score at will. Second, his role on Notre Dame wasn't to be a three point shooter. They had a couple kids who basically all they were were outside shooters and they won the state title. If there's any area for him to improve it's being less unselfish and attacking even more. He seems to be addressing that this season... He enjoys seeing his teammates shine which is also a great thing in UConn's style of play. Kid has IT.

Warm-up shooting is darn near meaningless. I can hit 50 from 3 in warm-ups and I suck.

He's not a terrible shooter just not consistent. And not on the level we're getting in our wings recently. I'd consider him on Castle's level. He shot 29% in EYBL and 31% im FIBA. The thing I'd be looking for is consistency. He's been historically very inconsistent when you look at his stats.

 

[superjohn]

This board whined about us not having any drivers of the basketball and even whined about our athleticism. Well, we have an in-state kid who lives in lane and he would be our best athlete.

 

[TheHorde]

This board whined about us not having any drivers of the basketball and even whined about our athleticism. Well, we have an in-state kid who lives in lane and he would be our best athlete.

Yup and we want him. I personally trust Hurley and the staff that they’re on it. But I get the folks that are skeeved by Calislimy in our backyard trying to shoehorn his way in.

 

[SmithUC]

It's still very early in the recruiting process. We didn't even offer Adams, Mullins, Reibe until Maybe-June this year.

He's not a very good 3-point shooter yet, and our offense requires shooting. The staff may be saying "we want to see you improve your shot before you get that real offer."

Maybe they just want to make the offer feel special and exclusive instead of handing them out willy nilly.

Maybe there's some off-the-court issues we don't know about, but I doubt we'd be investing as much time as we have unless the staff really thinks he's going to fit our program. We aren't giving him free tickets to the Baylor game behind the bench for no reason.

He is a very good shooter, he might be a better shooter than all the 2025 guys right now

 

[AntG168]

Hamden Hall is a dumpster fire. I hope the kid can get into a different program.

He’s at Notre Dame West Haven

 

[BGesus4]

He is a very good shooter, he might be a better shooter than all the 2025 guys right now

If he’s a better shooter than Mullins we shouldn’t bother recruiting him cuz he’s a lock for byu

 

[SmithUC]

If he’s a better shooter than Mullins we shouldn’t bother recruiting him cuz he’s a lock for byu

Lol, calling him a shooter is not even fair to his skill set. He is an elite 3 level scorer. And someone said he shot 31% from 3 in FIBA which is correct, but he also shot 57% from the field overall.

Call me a homer bc he’s from CT but just want to see this kid stay home. Probably going to be for only one year no matter where he goes anyway.

Time to focus on Xavier

 

[caw]

Interesting view by Minaya on how to build a roster through recruiting.

I like Miyakawa but that first point seems pretty obvious, no? Good players make good teams. Who would have thought.

 

[Zonepress]

I also disagree with the comments that he's not a good three point shooter. He's fine. I attended six of his games and he hits them in warm-ups. First, not every freak athlete needs to be a top three point shooter when you're strong and can score at will. Second, his role on Notre Dame wasn't to be a three point shooter. They had a couple kids who basically all they were were outside shooters and they won the state title. If there's any area for him to improve it's being less unselfish and attacking even more. He seems to be addressing that this season... He enjoys seeing his teammates shine which is also a great thing in UConn's style of play. Kid has IT.

Agree saw 3 of his games including the final and semifinal Shot very well in the semifinal including
The game winner
I’m sure those who say he is a poor shooter
Have never been to one of his games
I also saw him hit the game winning 3 on a tv game
This summer from NYC with lots elite players
He has the talent to play at the highest level of
CBB
Perhaps DH thinks he would be a good fit
Maybe not
Perhaps those who post might go a see a game live

 

[pj]

This board whined about us not having any drivers of the basketball and even whined about our athleticism. Well, we have an in-state kid who lives in lane and he would be our best athlete.

I guess that explains why this board wants to see him recruited.

It probably also explains why the staff is recruiting him.

 

[husky429]

He is a very good shooter, he might be a better shooter than all the 2025 guys right now

You haven't posted much so I'm wondering if you know the kid. But, to be frank... no, he isn't. Our 2025 class has 2 elite shooters.

 

[HooperScooper]

Agree saw 3 of his games including the final and semifinal Shot very well in the semifinal including
The game winner
I’m sure those who say he is a poor shooter
Have never been to one of his games
I also saw him hit the game winning 3 on a tv game
This summer from NYC with lots elite players
He has the talent to play at the highest level of
CBB
Perhaps DH thinks he would be a good fit
Maybe not
Perhaps those who post might go a see a game live

Thanks.

I couldn't help trying to read this in iambic pentameter.

 

[Sachems]

We don’t and have never really offered CT kids. Talked to some some people in his crew..he wants the offer. We just won’t

 

[Zionn]

We don’t and have never really offered CT kids. Talked to some some people in his crew..he wants the offer. We just won’t

Clingan says hello

 

[AntG168]

We don’t and have never really offered CT kids. Talked to some some people in his crew..he wants the offer. We just won’t

There is no reason for us to offer early. We’re UConn. Our offer has to mean something

 

[Sachems]

Clingan says hello

I hope your right

 

[uconngb]

There is no reason for us to offer early. We’re UConn. Our offer has to mean something

This is absolute ridiculous. I Believe we offered Clingan as a high school sophomore. The crap you spew is laughable.

 

[Huskyforlife]

There is no reason for us to offer early. We’re UConn. Our offer has to mean something

Why does it mean more the later it's offered?

 

[djct1999]

Warm-up shooting is darn near meaningless. I can hit 50 from 3 in warm-ups and I suck.

He's not a terrible shooter just not consistent. And not on the level we're getting in our wings recently. I'd consider him on Castle's level. He shot 29% in EYBL and 31% im FIBA. The thing I'd be looking for is consistency. He's been historically very inconsistent when you look at his stats.

I once beat Cliff Robinson(rip uncle Cliffy) in a game of knockout at a summer camp. True story.

 

[uconngb]

I once beat Cliff Robinson(rip uncle Cliffy) in a game of knockout at a summer camp. True story.

But did you ever beat him in a game of nerf when you were both stoned???