Akok Akok withdraws from Putnam Science Academy

[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.

 

[KingAG]

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.

 

[Vuce]

If he does go pro he’s got a really long road ahead of him playing for very little and not a lot of attention. Wish him the best in whatever he decides

 

[smoothcriminal]

question: can he workout 1 on 1 with a trainer for the next few months, for example that guy Carmelo and a bunch of others use in NY, aiming to get drafted, and then if he does not get drafted use UConn as his backup plan? Obviously this would require him not to sign an agent... Doesn’t sound like such a horrible idea if all parties are on board...

 

[navery12]

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

He walked off that ledge the day a certain coach was fired

 

[djct1999]

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

Maybe Hami provided a blue print? After seeing UConn up close, maybe he enrolls for the second semester, practices with the team and goes on scholly in the fall.

 

[Bonk]

Maybe Hami provided a blue print? After seeing UConn up close, maybe he enrolls for the second semester, practices with the team and goes on scholly in the fall.

Was Hami on scholarship the semester he enrolled at UK? If not then I’m not losing hope yet.

 

[zls44]

Stinks if he is going pro, but I'm confident Hurley will be able to get guys. There's a new energy and people want to play here.

 

[djct1999]

Was Hami on scholarship the semester he enrolled at UK? If not then I’m not losing hope yet.

I don't remember.

 

[Horatio]

This is looking like a certified- NEXT!!!!!!

 

[auror]

Was Hami on scholarship the semester he enrolled at UK? If not then I’m not losing hope yet.

I was thinking this might be the most likely outcome, but I think Hami was on scholarship (he practiced, he just didn't play in games) so maybe not if we can't find one. Scholarships are usually year-long guarantees, no idea if a player can voluntarily renounce one.

 

[Brochacho]

This is either good or bad. Additionally, it may not mean anything.