Akok Akok withdraws from Putnam Science Academy

[nomar]

This just proves how fluid recruiting is and why you can drive yourself crazy getting caught up in it. This kid was supposedly a lock for UConn and now all of a sudden this happens...

After Diallo, I'd never, ever count on a kid committing no matter how "in the bag" he supposedly is.

 

[Ts5034]

After Diallo, I'd never, ever count on a kid committing no matter how "in the bag" he supposedly is.

Yes. Excellent point

 

[TRest]

Somebody didn’t want to take final exams.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Well, that was fun while it lasted.

 

[NJHoops]

Ultimately, it’s his choice to make, but it can be hard to sit back and watch a young person make a poor decision.

 

[Towney007]

He’ll make a little money this year, play in the G League for 2 years then play for peanuts in Norway or something.

I’m not mad at the kid, I just get angry we’ve got a system that encourages kids to make these insanely stupid decisions.

 

[Chief00]

So pro he goes. Or comes to UConn not on scholarship

Yes. Excellent point

These post graduate years at PSA certainly have a history. LOL

 

[BackAftaThis]

Mitchell Robinson couldn’t sit out a year and go round 1 and Akok expects to? I’m so lost here. Why would skipping organized basketball be a good move no matter what you intend on doing?

 

[smoothcriminal]

If he really is “going pro”, the likely explanation is he or his family really need money and he/they cannot afford to wait another year and a half to possibly (not guaranteed) get that fat check. As we’ve discussed here, he is clearly not a G league player YET, so I assume he is looking overseas with the idea of eventually getting to the league. Sounds Like a tough predicament.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Last time a UConn recruit dropped out of PSA it was Zach Brown

 

[gtcam]

adios to Akok?
Huge recruiting loss if he decides to go somewhere else where he can play or pro
This team and this HC needs quality bigs - BAD
Another kid who practically lives at UConn and spurns the program - this is getting unreal

 

[BackAftaThis]

He’ll make a little money this year, play in the G League for 2 years then play for peanuts in Norway or something.

I’m not mad at the kid, I just get angry we’ve got a system that encourages kids to make these insanely stupid decisions.

THIS. I truthfully don’t care what route he chooses but make the right one. I’m not even being bias towards UConn.

 

[polycom]

These post graduate years at PSA certainly have a history. LOL

What are you making up this time?

 

[JMick]

Mitchell Robinson couldn’t sit out a year and go round 1 and Akok expects to? I’m so lost here. Why would skipping organized basketball be a good move no matter what you intend on doing?

if he's withdrawing and doesn't go to college for the 2nd semester, and expects to get drafted, then he's getting terrible advice

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

If Akok does indeed go pro, I wonder if this opens the door for Tre Mitchell. Sounded originally like Tre Mitchell would be given the green light if Kofi fell through/ didn't fit the time frame. But now with this news, who knows.

 

[NJHoops]

adios to Akok?
Huge recruiting loss if he decides to go somewhere else where he can play or pro
This team and this HC needs quality bigs - BAD
Another kid who practically lives at UConn and spurns the program - this is getting unreal

I’d advise you to step back from the ledge, but I fear you may have already taken that leap.

 

[smoothcriminal]

Sometimes you cannot afford to make the best long term investment. Playing overseas for the next year against better completion and getting paid isn’t the end of the world

 

[Ajs120102]

Who the hell is giving Akok advice?

 

[JimHurley]

Just asked my friend if he has any clue what’s going on. To me this implies he wants to be done with school to prepare for the draft... just speculating but that’s the vibe I’m getting.

 

[AntG168]

Guys this move doesn’t make sense if he’s going pro either....I’d wait until we get more information before drawing such conclusions

 

[Pgh2Storrs]

College isn’t for everyone, unfortunately.

Also, PSA really hasn’t been kind to us given the proximity/assumed connection

 

[BackAftaThis]

He practically wants to sit on our bench vs Cornell and now this. I feel used.

 

[Mr. French]

LOUD NOISES!!!

 

[gtcam]

I’d advise you to step back from the ledge, but I fear you may have already taken that leap.

Thanks for the advise but you couldn't be more wrong

 

[Matt1010]

This is the kid who tried to sit on the bench a few days ago. Let's wait and see how this plays out before we all freak out.