Akok Akok (PF) In Play

[UConnSwag11]

Not that this means anything but this is what Kevin McNamara who is plugged in wrote a few days ago after Akok's visit to PC.


PC made Akok, who plays at Putnam (Conn.) Science a priority over a year ago. He’s risen into the top 50 of most rankings as scouts like his ability to step away from the hoop and make plays and also protect the rim on defense. Syracuse, Georgetown and UConn are working Akok hard but he was on PC’s campus last weekend and will return for an official visit next month.

 

[Guapo]

Not that this means anything but this is what Kevin McNamara who is plugged in wrote a few days ago after Akok's visit to PC.


PC made Akok, who plays at Putnam (Conn.) Science a priority over a year ago. He’s risen into the top 50 of most rankings as scouts like his ability to step away from the hoop and make plays and also protect the rim on defense. Syracuse, Georgetown and UConn are working Akok hard but he was on PC’s campus last weekend and will return for an official visit next month.

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Yeah recruiting reporting has become pretty transparent/formulaic. Which ever school the recruit visited last “has the momentum” gets the “crystal ball picks” etc.

But no one knows anything and/or a small number of people know very little.

 

[FriarJ]

Exactly, I was just pointing out the official visit part, word is they have not released late night madness date and that is when he is expected.

 

[UConn3432]

Just one more reason I want Gaffney, the package deal with his dad. Maybe he can become a cheerleader of the caliber of Bazz & Boat's moms.

We have much better luck with moms than with dads.

 

[Peacefrog]

We have much better luck with moms than with dads.

Indeed. But its a new age. The outflow from the burst dam will clean the slate as far as dads are concerned.

 

[Husky25]

Akok Akok would be a wonderful get. No doubt. I would also like to return to getting players topping out over 6'-9".

 

[CL82]

Our favorite dad is liking what he’s seeing at leastView attachment 34509

Not sure there is much that can be drawn from that other than he saw a post that mentioned his son.

 

[tcf15]

Not sure there is much that can be drawn from that other than he saw a post that mentioned his son.

Thing is though...his son isn't mentioned in that post. Dad's got a UConn Twitter search column in Tweetdeck.

 

[pj]

Thing is though...his son isn't mentioned in that post. Dad's got a UConn Twitter search column in Tweetdeck.

No ... Dad follows @UConnStats so the tweets show up in his feed. He likes UConn, whether that means we get his son, time will tell.

 

[tcf15]

No ... Dad follows @UConnStats so the tweets show up in his feed. He likes UConn, whether that means we get his son, time will tell.

well aware of that...just having a little fun

 

[pj]

well aware of that...just having a little fun

I think we're going to have even more fun in a few days.

 

[tcf15]

I think we're going to have even more fun in a few days.

 

[Kangaroo Zay]

Expect AkAk to cut his list within the next week and to set a few official visits for the month of October. Would hope to get him on campus for an OV during First Night on the 12th. Definitely expect his commitment to come before the Early Signing Period.

 

[intlzncster]

Not sure there is much that can be drawn from that other than he saw a post that mentioned his son.

He's been liking/retweeting a bunch of other UCONN related stuff at least.

Draw away!

 

[intlzncster]

No ... Dad follows @UConnStats so the tweets show up in his feed. He likes UConn, whether that means we get his son, time will tell.

Don't be a buzzkill pj. Gaffney to UCONN.

 

[SoFla Steve]

Are there any Rivals subscribers who read this piece on Akok and Florida?
GatorsTerritory.com - Four-star forward Akok Akok Updates Recruitment, Talks Gators

 

[tcf15]

Are there any Rivals subscribers who read this piece on Akok and Florida?
GatorsTerritory.com - Four-star forward Akok Akok Updates Recruitment, Talks Gators

It's from about a month ago so it's kind of old news. Basically says Florida wants to start getting involved, but as of today, there haven't been any reports about their coaching staff visiting Akok.

 

[Scrutineer]

It's from about a month ago so it's kind of old news. Basically says Florida wants to start getting involved, but as of today, there haven't been any reports about their coaching staff visiting Akok.

Hope you're right. The last place we need to lose recruits is to Florida. What's next, Georgia? Oklahoma?

 

[methodology]

Hope you're right. The last place we need to lose recruits is to Florida. What's next, Georgia? Oklahoma?

Can't fault kid going Georgia or Florida. Lots of fun to be had at those schools

 

[FriarJ]

Can't fault kid going Georgia or Florida. Lots of fun to be had at those schools

Hopefully Abu had fun at NC State.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Hope you're right. The last place we need to lose recruits is to Florida. What's next, Georgia? Oklahoma?

Florida is an excellent program with lots of upside.

 

[Mokum]

Can't fault kid going Georgia or Florida. Lots of fun to be had at those schools

I hate to think having fun is a consideration for guys of this calibar. Preparing for the NBA should be the number one objective. You can have tons of fun in a few years when you are a multi millionare.

 

[intlzncster]

I hate to think having fun is a consideration for guys of this calibar. Preparing for the NBA should be the number one objective. You can have tons of fun in a few years when you are a multi millionare.

Theoretically sure. In reality, these are 18 year old college kids. Fun (and girls) is most definitely a priority.

Not for nothing, but most Pros will say, enjoy college while you can boys, cause it just ain't the same irl, even playing in the NBA.

 

[the Q]

Theoretically sure. In reality, these are 18 year old college kids. Fun (and girls) is most definitely a priority.

Not for nothing, but most Pros will say, enjoy college while you can boys, cause it just ain't the same irl, even playing in the NBA.

It’s a lot easier now with tinder.

The ESPN article a few years ago that said tinder was improving NBA player performance (cause they weren’t at the club til 3am) was absolutely amazing.

 

[HawkHusky]

It’s a lot easier now with tinder.

The ESPN article a few years ago that said tinder was improving NBA player performance (cause they weren’t at the club til 3am) was absolutely amazing.

Grindr too!