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Message: [QUOTE="HooperScooper, post: 3910635, member: 10"] A few comments to that. First, Hurley did say that Akok wants to play but Hurley didn't think he was ready and wants him to be able to play next season because that's when he'll be ready. So even if Akok agrees with that, I'm sure he's pretty bummed he's not been able to play because he wanted to. When Akok got to UConn there was talk about playing 2 seasons and going to the NBA. Anytime you have expectations that aren't met, there has to be disappointment in that. Maybe that realization was starting to set in. When Akok visited UConn and went to games I remember people commenting that he didn't look like he was having a good time. His coach explained that was just the way Akok was. Very stoic. Although I'll admit he did seem to be more engaged when he was on the bench last season. Hurley is going to have to give Akok some love this offseason and get him motivated for next season. [/QUOTE]