Akok Akok withdraws from Putnam Science Academy

[UConnTrumbull]

I know the holiday has passed but I’m thankful for Chief!

 

[tcf15]

#ChefinAfterDark

 

[UConnLen]

Chief receives lots of feedback and makes adjustments accordingly, if appropriate. Recruiting is sometimes too complex for the typical casual fan, nothing wrong with that, but it’s a factor that we must process.
So Chief will break down Akok in one simple sentence:
Akok is UConn bound, if he achieves minimum scores on SAT for admissions, otherwise he goes pro.

Thanks Chief for your input in this complex recruitment!

 

[UChusky916]

Any mods wanna delete this thread? We already have a thread discussing the latest on Akok he's just looking for likes.

 

[UConn990411]

Queue the “stop commenting about Chief” people, because what he does in these and every thread is TOTALLY normal!

It’s pretty fascinating reading the replies when you have Chief blocked.

 

[selles]

If that means the kid would suffer financially, a Go Fund Me account should be started to help him out. Probably some NCAA prohibition...

Ha! Yeah probably.

 

[Mr. French]

Biggest embarrassment on this board.

 

[aburks41]

If we do by some miracle get him, how does that change our season outlook? Our back court is one of the best in the country already, and now you’re adding a 5* PF/C who can extend defenses? Call me crazy but I think a sweet 16 or better run would be extremely possible

 

[UConn990411]

If we do by some miracle get him, how does that change our season outlook? Our back court is one of the best in the country already, and now you’re adding a 5* PF/C who can extend defenses? Call me crazy but I think a sweet 16 or better run would be extremely possible

I know it’s cliche, but you never know how quickly a freshman big will adjust to the speed of the college game - never mind that he’d be coming in mid-season and would have to learn how to play with this team.

Akok is a phenomenal talent, so it’s obviously a good thing if they’re able to add him. But maybe we should pump the brakes a bit on raining expectations.

 

[Iowa3877]

This guy needs at least 3 years in college. No where near ready for the nba he’s a twig!

 

[djct1999]

Is there such a thing as a casual insider? Asking for a friend.

 

[djct1999]

Biggest embarrassment on this board.

Chief is a great provider of content. What you do with that content is on you.

 

[UConnSwag11]

This guy needs at least 3 years in college. No where near ready for the nba he’s a twig!

If you have talent you can make it in the nba

 

[UConnSwag11]

Wow. Maybe a certain someone on the team is leaving due to frustration over minutes? Just a guess. Otherwise compliance is getting creative through other means if this does happen.

Someone mentioned earlier that Yakwe is a genius and he could get an academic scholarship. No clue if he is or if that’s possible. Thoughts?

 

[djct1999]

Five-star Akok Akok will enroll in college at semester break

Great. Another month of all of this.

 

[AfgHusky15]

If we do by some miracle get him, how does that change our season outlook? Our back court is one of the best in the country already, and now you’re adding a 5* PF/C who can extend defenses? Call me crazy but I think a sweet 16 or better run would be extremely possible

He is not a center, and he would be playing the 4. However we already have Polley who keeps improving and Sid now being eligible. If Akok were to join next semester he would certainly add more competition for the front court, but I am not sure if he will have a big impact on the court this year.

If you compare him to Polley:

Polley is taller than Akok.
Polley is a career 40% 3 pt shooter, that would be hard to match for Akok in is first year in college.
Polley has a year plus worth of practice and game experience working with his current teammates.
Polley is currently leading the team in blocks.

Getting Akok to come to UConn next semester would be great for UConn. It would energize UConn's recruiting, it would probably get the attention of other recruits, and if Akok can get to the NBA it would be a great recruiting point for the future.

However I don't think that he will have a big impact during games this year. This speaks more to Polley's development than anything else.

 

[huskymedic]

"Since I have already graduated high school, it makes sense at this point that I study at home for the SAT, which I am taking for the first time on December 1st," Akok said.

"I would like to thank Putnam Science Academy’s teachers, coaches, students and especially my teammates for all they have done for me," he added. "I will be focusing on the SAT in the immediate future and will then address basketball to determine what college is the best fit for me."

The SAT will add another twist in this drama of dramas.

There are no SAT testing dates till March after the December 1st day.

 

[Exit 4]

There are no SAT testing dates till March after the December 1st day.

There is a lot of chaos riding on that one exam date where the results are know, what?3 weeks later?

 

[huskymedic]

There is a lot of chaos riding on that one exam date where the results are know, what?3 weeks later?

 

[Mano]

Chief is a great provider of content. What you do with that content is on you.

Eh, his schtick is so well worn it’s down to just a normal stick. A stick he uses to beat multiple equine carcasses with.

 

[Iowa3877]

If you have talent you can make it in the nba

Yup but I think he’s not as good as everyone thinks. Better stay in school for at least 3 years. He wouldn’t even start for UCONN right now!!!

 

[intlzncster]

Very uneasy about having 3 open schollies until the Spring.

From where we started, this is OK. I don't expect this to be the same every year.

But given how late Hurley got into the game with the '19 class, I can understand it.

And how he's turned around the UCONN narrative is nothing short of amazing. If you include this point, this recruiting cycle has been very much a success so far.

 

[kris1]

He is not a center, and he would be playing the 4. However we already have Polley who keeps improving and Sid now being eligible. If Akok were to join next semester he would certainly add more competition for the front court, but I am not sure if he will have a big impact on the court this year.

If you compare him to Polley:

Polley is taller than Akok.
Polley is a career 40% 3 pt shooter, that would be hard to match for Akok in is first year in college.
Polley has a year plus worth of practice and game experience working with his current teammates.
Polley is currently leading the team in blocks.

Getting Akok to come to UConn next semester would be great for UConn. It would energize UConn's recruiting, it would probably get the attention of other recruits, and if Akok can get to the NBA it would be a great recruiting point for the future.

However I don't think that he will have a big impact during games this year. This speaks more to Polley's development than anything else.

Agree with this. Akok is not a 5, not even close. Having seen him in person many times he's a stretch 4, at best (he's more of a 3 skill-wise with a 4's length). He's not this big physical presence who can bang down low. He's long and thin. Heck, my 14-year old has thicker legs then Akok. Maybe this is more about next year? If he enrolls now that would give him a good 9-months working in the training facility with S&C coach Sal Alosi. If he helps this season, great. If not, he's game-ready next season. Right now, he's no where near NBA ready (or even college ready) physically, if they see him as a 4/5.

 

[Purple Stein]

Thanks, Chief. Purple Stein reads the tea leaves the same way but is only a casual fan and thus sometimes makes things up.

Please reach out to Chief's contacts at the College Board and keep us apprised.

 

[intlzncster]

There needs to be a white/grey husky emoji pronto.