2026 Recruiting: Abdou Toure

[auror]

Names?

They're all top 15ish guys. There's a list on StorrsCentral if you subscribe. https://storrscentral.com/forums/1/topics/401

 

[SoFla Steve]

Names?

Per 247, two offers made to '26 recruits:

• Caleb Holt, 6-5, 200 SG from Georgia. 5 star ranked #4 nationally;
• Qayden Samuels, another 6-5, 200 SG. He's from Maryland and I believe his sister plays for the women's team. 5 star ranked #16 nationally.

https://247sports.com/college/uconn/season/2026-basketball/targets/

 

[Scottzer]

Is this kid’s game similar to Hamidou Diallo? Not that I watched him much either, but I just remember everybody losing their minds when he picked Kentucky.

 

[Leebo]

2026 is ions away

ions are quite small, so it sounds pretty close

 

[Samoo]

ions are quite small, so it sounds pretty close

Maybe in your dimension...

 

[HHusky]

Saw Abdou Toure this AM in Kingdom of the Sun in Ocala. He was 7 for 7 from 3pt land.
Exceptional athlete and BB player. Whoever said 5 * I agree. Needs strength and work on D but only a junior.

 

[HHusky]

 

[HHusky]

 

[Waquoit]

Guys Hurley likes currently more than Toure. The math isn’t hard. Hurley wants to see more before he offers. You’re over thinking it

You make this sound like you know this for a fact when you are just reading the tea leaves.

 

[MJKI]

Saw Abdou Toure this AM in Kingdom of the Sun in Ocala. He was 7 for 7 from 3pt land.
Exceptional athlete and BB player. Whoever said 5 * I agree. Needs strength and work on D but only a junior.

He’s currently working with an elite strength coach in CT so I don’t have worries about his development on that end. High school D in CT is impossible to assess, it’s so much more effort than skill at that stage

 

[UCTitleTown]

Is this kid’s game similar to Hamidou Diallo? Not that I watched him much either, but I just remember everybody losing their minds when he picked Kentucky.

Well, HD was basically a practice player at UConn before spurning us, so AT is nothing like him.

 

[bendm]

Qayden Samuels, another 6-5, 200 SG. He's from Maryland and I believe his sister plays for the women's team. 5 star ranked #16 nationally.

Samuels and Toure* would be an amazing wing duo to build the class around. We'll also prob need another forward and big man. Liam is gone after this year and Mullins sounds more and more like a one and done after next year. I doubt Ball and Stew will still be here as seniors.

Guards:
Nowell (jr) / Adams (so)

Wings:
Ross (sr) / Furphy (so) / Toure* (fr) / Samuels (fr)

Forwards:
Abe (jr) / ??? (fr)

Bigs:
Singare (sr) / Reibe (so) / ??? (fr)

 

[imno1]

not to hijack the thread but Reibe is playing and can be watched on the nba app. He‘s huge

 

[AntG168]

You make this sound like you know this for a fact when you are just reading the tea leaves.

I’m using common sense. If Hurley wanted to or felt he needed to offer by now he would have. Yes we know that

 

[husky429]

Saw Abdou Toure this AM in Kingdom of the Sun in Ocala. He was 7 for 7 from 3pt land.
Exceptional athlete and BB player. Whoever said 5 * I agree. Needs strength and work on D but only a junior.

Like MJK said. Wouldn't worry about defense or strength. He's still a baby and has a great frame.

Love that he's having tje mind of season where he'll take 7 from deep in a game. Reps reps reps is key at this age.

 

[Samoo]

Samuels and Torre would be an amazing wing duo to build the class around. We'll also prob need another forward and big man. Liam is gone after this year and Mullins sounds more and more like a one and done after next year. I doubt Ball and Stew will still be here as seniors.

Guards:
Nowell (jr) / Adams (so)

Wings:
Ross (sr) / Furphy (so) / Torre (fr) / Samuels (fr)

Forwards:
Abe (jr) / ??? (fr)

Bigs:
Singare (sr) / Reibe (so) / ??? (fr)

I love Joe Torre as much as the next guy, but isn't he a little old to be a freshman?

 

[uconngb]

I’m using common sense. If Hurley wanted to or felt he needed to offer by now he would have. Yes we know that

Can you just please stop

 

[AntG168]

Can you just please stop

I’m unsure as to why you haven’t blocked me.

Edit: matter of fact I’ll do it for you

 

[HHusky]

Kingdom of the Sun, Holiday Tourney,
Ocala, FL, Vanguard HS. 12/29/24
This is a follow-up report on Abdou Toure, 2G, Notre Dame, West Haven. Saw his game today and he led the team to victory over Albany NY., Green Tech. Abdou was more focused on scoring up close today as he only took 5 shots from 3 pt. land. (He made 2)

What impressed me the most today was his willing and crafty passing. This game was close throughout, but ND pulled it out late.

Got a chance to chat with his personable Dad afterwards and he mentioned Kimani would be calling again soon. UCONN is definitely keeping close tabs on Toure. Dad seemed favorable when he spoke about our Huskies. I believe we have as good a chance as anyone. Did I speak to Abdou? Of course! More later.

 

[uconngb]

Kingdom of the Sun, Holiday Tourney,
Ocala, FL, Vanguard HS. 12/29/24
This is a follow-up report on Abdou Toure, 2G, Notre Dame, West Haven. Saw his game today and he led the team to victory over Albany NY., Green Tech. Abdou was more focused on scoring up close today as he only took 5 shots from 3 pt. land. (He made 2)

What impressed me the most today was his willing and crafty passing. This game was close throughout, but ND pulled it out late.

Got a chance to chat with his personable Dad afterwards and he mentioned Kimani would be calling again soon. UCONN is definitely keeping close tabs on Toure. Dad seemed favorable when he spoke about our Huskies. I believe we have as good a chance as anyone. Did I speak to Abdou? Of course! More later.

Wait, even as good as Providence??

 

[mauconnfan]

Kingdom of the Sun, Holiday Tourney,
Ocala, FL, Vanguard HS. 12/29/24
This is a follow-up report on Abdou Toure, 2G, Notre Dame, West Haven. Saw his game today and he led the team to victory over Albany NY., Green Tech. Abdou was more focused on scoring up close today as he only took 5 shots from 3 pt. land. (He made 2)

What impressed me the most today was his willing and crafty passing. This game was close throughout, but ND pulled it out late.

Got a chance to chat with his personable Dad afterwards and he mentioned Kimani would be calling again soon. UCONN is definitely keeping close tabs on Toure. Dad seemed favorable when he spoke about our Huskies. I believe we have as good a chance as anyone. Did I speak to Abdou? Of course! More later.

Nice report JB appreciate it. Can’t wait for more.

Happy New Year!

 

[husky429]

Did I speak to Abdou? Of course! More later.

You're a bigger tease than my 3rd GF was when she wanted a ring.

 

[HHusky]

Husky 429---- Just be glad you didnt cave in to your 3rd grade crush !!!

 

[husky429]

Husky 429---- Just be glad you didnt cave in to your 3rd grade crush !!!

3rd GF, not 3rd-grade. I'm pretty sure my 3rd-grade crush is dead. By contrast, my 3rd-girlfriend is still alive and well...and 9 years later that is still a rather terrifying prospect. That girl threw everything I owned out of a 3rd-story window except my mattress.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

3rd GF, not 3rd-grade. I'm pretty sure my 3rd-grade crush is dead. By contrast, my 3rd-girlfriend is still alive and well...and 9 years later that is still a rather terrifying prospect. That girl threw everything I owned out of a 3rd-story window except my mattress.

Sounds like you probably deserved it.