Akok on NBA plans

[Ajs120102]

Anyone want to sound the alarm yet?

 

[JimHurley]

Anyone want to sound the alarm yet?

Very strange thing to say and very strange timing. Still I’m not worried

 

[Ajs120102]

There was another quote where he said he might play this semester. Not what I thought I saw. Very confusing. Some Akok better then none I guess

 

[Scrutiner]

From the last part of the Courant article on the game:
The Huskies could be getting some help in the frontcourt, though not this season. Prized recruit Akok Akok announced on Twitter that he has committed to the school, but told reporters during the game that there is still a chance he could declare for the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 forward plans to enroll for the spring semester and join the basketball team as a walk-on. He is expected to practice with the team, but would not suit up for the Huskies until next season.

I was happy to hear about his commitment yesterday but he may turn out to be too much of a drama queen if he keeps this up.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

I suspect there's pressure from his family to go pro. No info, just a guess.

 

[Ajs120102]

My guess: if he plays this year it means he’s gone next year. He’s also just so skinny and raw. I think he’d be advised to go back to school. Good for him chasing that money tho, never against it

 

[gampelcrazies]

I’m sure if you asked any player on this team about the NBA they would say the same thing. Think about it vital didn’t pull out of the nba draft until the last possible day

 

[Ajs120102]

I’m sure if you asked any player on this team about the NBA they would say the same thing. Think about it vital didn’t pull out of the nba draft until the last possible day

Lol his Instagram post saying goodbye was hilarious

 

[superjohn]

I wouldn't sweat it.

 

[auror]

You don't close the door on your ambitions until you have to. As reported, he trusts our coaching staff. If he should go pro, he'll go. If he shouldn't, he won't.

 

[Hi-Low]

Lol....Yesterday this kid says he's playing at UConn next year, the next day he's still considering entering the draft.

 

[HuskyHawk]

What he wants? To be an NBA Star right now. What is reality? He needs a year maybe two. Trust reality.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

Wait if he's walking on to the team, can't he just play 2nd semester? And next year?
Or does that mean we have to kick a walk-on off the team this season?
I'm all for him sitting out the semester and developing, but if it doesn't affect the personnel on the team this season, then why not suit up?

 

[Ajs120102]

Seriously tho if the scouts say he has a chance then go for it. Make that money

 

[husky429]

Wait if he's walking on to the team, can't he just play 2nd semester? And next year?
Or does that mean we have to kick a walk-on off the team this season?
I'm all for him sitting out the semester and developing, but if it doesn't affect the personnel on the team this season, then why not suit up?

He could play this year. But he wont know the teams sets, and needs the weight room. Better for him to get in shape and work on skills for next year, probably.

 

[gtcam]

I'm all for bettering ones self - that being said, it doesn't sound like this kid is getting the best counseling - no wonder he appears moody at times
No way is his body ready for any type of NBA play
At the same time, I think having someone whose heart isn't into playing college ball around the team could be hazardous for team psyche
Very confusing.................

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

Lol....Yesterday this kid says he's playing at UConn next year, the next day he's still considering entering the draft.

He also said today he would be at Uconn next year. He said a lot of everything today.

 

[Jaker]

kids talk

i think playing him this season would be a waste. With Diallo potentiallycoming back, Cobb playing well and Carlton being solid, how many PT would he actually get??

 

[Scrutiner]

He also said today he would be at Uconn next year. He said a lot of everything today.

He's not a politician and doesn't realize if you reveal your stream of consciousness it'll get printed.

 

[intlzncster]

Wait if he's walking on to the team, can't he just play 2nd semester? And next year?
Or does that mean we have to kick a walk-on off the team this season?
I'm all for him sitting out the semester and developing, but if it doesn't affect the personnel on the team this season, then why not suit up?

No, you can have as many walk ons as you want.

Maybe because Hurly doesn't think he should, as he has not been here for the past 8 months.

 

[Ajs120102]

We all know he doesn’t have NBA talent. Not meant in a bad way. He has NBA potential tho. Hope it works for him but a year is well advised

 

[intlzncster]

We all know he doesn’t have NBA talent. Not meant in a bad way. He has NBA potential tho. Hope it works for him but a year is well advised

His body is more of a problem than his talent right now. A thin tweener.

 

[Jaker]

will his jersey # be 47???

 

[Towney007]

He's a two year project. At least. If he can get paid, great - but reality is he's a dime a dozen right now. In two years - might have some standout ability.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Someone really needs to smack this kid with the reality stick. He is not an elite NBA level talent. If he leaves for the NBA he will be a 2nd rounder and likely never heard from again. The road to the NBA is littered with guys like him who never made it. He needs to build his body and develop his skill for at least a year to have any hope of being even a first rounder. If he's not sure he wants to be in college next year he really should just stay home and workout in prep for the draft. Why waste your time coming here at all?