abu article

[husky99]

http://ncstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1517030

Not sure if paid article. This reporter is not know as being biased

 

[SeattleHoop]

link not working

 

[tcf15]

This link should work: http://tinyurl.com/pxrwcdj

 

[husky99]

http://ncstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1517030

 

[tcf15]

Another article here, where he gives a line about each school, including UConn: http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1436

 

[husky99]

UConn: “I’ve just been going back and forth with them. They really want to find out where they stand - See more at: http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1436#sthash.kW5xEnDz.dpuf

 

[SeattleHoop]

Interesting quote. Where they stand? How's this for stance, We want you in a Uconn Jersey! . But really I wonder what that means.

 

[pj]

Interesting quote. Where they stand? How's this for stance, We want you in a Uconn Jersey! . But really I wonder what that means.

Probably means they're close to offering another power forward and would hold off to wait for Abu if he might consider a commitment in the near term.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

In divining with tea leaves and visiting the psychic network, I have concluded that that quote does not bode well for Abu becoming a Husky.

 

[Huskyforlife]

UConn: “I’ve just been going back and forth with them. They really want to find out where they stand - See more at: http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1436#sthash.kW5xEnDz.dpuf

this dont sound good

 

[CTBasketball]

Kevin Looney?

 

[caw]

Kevin Looney?

IMO, and completely a guess on this one, I would bet someone like Colson.

 

[Danzz]

A very long list of top schools recruiting him. You never really know but with so many top programs recruiting him but it sounds like we may not be in his top 5. Sounds like Ollie either wants a commitment or Uconn is moving on.

 

[SeattleHoop]

Kevin Looney?

Good God, I hope so!!

 

[HooperScooper]

I had an interesting conversation today with someone who is very close to Abu's recruitment. He said that UConn is not recruiting Abu very hard, at least not as hard as other schools, and Abu isn't sure how sincere their interest is. So maybe UConn is targeting other PFs.

Also said that UConn is not recruiting Jared Terrell any more. I figured that was the case.

 

[CTBasketball]

Power forward isn't really a necessity. Nolan will be here for 3 more years, Brimah and Facey for 4. I think Chukwu is more important.

 

[Mooch82]

Power forward isn't really a necessity. Nolan will be here for 3 more years, Brimah and Facey for 4. I think Chukwu is more important.

Brimah isn't a PF in KO's system, and Facey and Nolan may not be either. We're hearing conflicting reports as I just read yesterday that the staff wanted a Combo guard and a PF and may not be going after Chukwu very hard. Can't have it both ways. Could be more interested in a face up combo forward type like Leron Black or maybe Devin Robinson if he bulks up a bit.

 

[upstater]

We don't know nothing!

 

[3uconn]

If true, it most likely means we are going after Leron Black and Kevon Looney as the top PF targets.

 

[Dann]

Looney
+
KO
+
2 years in the weight room and practice
=
Rudy gay

 

[CTBasketball]

Looney
+
KO
+
2 years in the weight room and practice
=
Rudy gay

Looney is more of a face-up power forward while Gay was more of an athletic wing that could finish around the rim and outside.

 

[SeattleHoop]

Looney
+
KO
+
2 years in the weight room and practice
=
Kevin Durant

My opinion ^

 

[SeattleHoop]

Looney is more of a face-up power forward while Gay was more of an athletic wing that could finish around the rim and outside.

I agree, but after that vid and watching how his feet move and his body control. I can definitely see him handling the roc a lot more than most face-up 4's. I would consider Chris Bosh a face up 4. This guy, imo, has something more, I think he can play 3 in the NBA.

 

[mauconnfan]

I agree, but after that vid and watching how his feet move and his body control. I can definitely see him handling the roc a lot more than most face-up 4's. I would consider Chris Bosh a face up 4. This guy, imo, has something more, I think he can play 3 in the NBA.

I agree, but after that vid and watching how his feet move and his body control. I can definitely see him handling the roc a lot more than most face-up 4's. I would consider Chris Bosh a face up 4. This guy, imo, has something more, I think he can play 3 in the NBA.

Haven't seen enough but I agree he looks to have some similarities to Anthony Bennett.........no matter what strengths he ends up having he would look really good in National Flag Blue!