Alex Karaban hints coming back

[Son of Robert]

Luke and Kimani coming back!

This is some of the best news right here. With Moore and Hurley the best staff in the country bar none.

 

[BGesus4]

Yesterday.... A slip by Alex?? Maybe???

Later in that interview he’s asked the question point blank and says he hasn’t done his analysis yet. Needs to speak to coaches, agents and parents before deciding anything

 

[Iluvsuebird]

THANK YOU SOMEBODY THAT UNDERSTANDS FINALLY!!!

Castle will go top 20
Newton will go 2nd rd(senior so he was gone)
Cam will go & probably go G-League like sanogo
Karaban is gonna be a 4yr UConn legend
Clingan will return for his junior year & work on his offense like sanogo jr yr he will start shooting 3 to be more likable in the nba he unlike sanogo clingan can do NIL so it’s no big rush or pressure for him to go pro

I hate to say it, but you may be right about TN and Cam. However, they deserve better. They both will be great pro's. I pray that you are right with regard to AK and DC. However, you are wrong on Castle. I was of the opinion earlier in the year that he was not ready because of his offensive game. This kid proved me wrong. He is NBA ready now, and once he develops a jumper, watch out.

 

[Chief00]

We dont know the exacts on NIL money but if he is getting over like 100k I think he should definitely come back. He can continue working on his game at UConn instead of the horrible travel schedule in the G league and potentially make as much or more at UConn than the G league. This is the value of NIL, for first rounders like Clingan and Castle you HAVE To go but if you are a second rounder or summer camp signee then it makes sense to stay in school longer

These guys are way over $100k NIL.

 

[nomar]

Clingan is no lottery pick yet. If he doesn't show more than post-up offense he never will be.

You’re right. He won’t be a lottery pick until the draft, when he gets picked in the lottery.

 

[nomar]

What about clingan game tell you he’s a 1st rd nba player let alone a top 5 pick …. Kid needs work or he’ll be destroyed in the league … u think 37 from edey was bad what do u think will happen if he went to the nba … he’s not ready at all he will enter the draft to go thru an evaluation process while maintaining his eligibility but the nba scouts & Hurley will tell him he needs at least 1 more yr to work on strengthening his body , some post moves & open up to him shooting 3s more

HungryHu5ky, you should eat a Snickers.

 

[nomar]

I was looking at it more like him saying "Tristen won't be my PG anymore" which is true regardless of whether he stays or goes pro. But you can sure look at like it from the point of view he's staying. I think he'll declare and get feedback from the pros for sure though. Then hopefully he decides to come back.

If someone says they'll draft him in the 1st round (or at worst early 2nd round), he'll probably leave.

He said “here.” Not holding him to it, but there’s absolutely no way to read that other than him talking about playing for UConn next season.

 

[UconnU]

Alex Karaban is the one player that I think is most difficult to replace. He’s the smartest kid on the team, a real leader, extension of the coaching staff on the floor, the one performing most actions in sets, ability to stretch the defense from the 4 spot.

As long as we keep Danny Luke and Alex we’re competing for titles.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

HungryHu5ky, you should eat a Snickers.

After the Snickers, he might benefit from an updated handle.
Start low, go slow, ya know.

 

[Chief00]

I assume Hurley gave Donovan very current information on how his draft slotting looked. Too often our beloved Casual Fans based everything on how many points someone scored /or had scored against them in the last game. Different teams have a different amount of weapons and so on - and then there are game plans that take away weapons or decide to use a mismatch offensively.

 

[bendm]

Clingan will return for his junior year

You were saying ?

Good to know troll sleeper cells are real

 

[nomar]

I assume Hurley gave Donovan very current information on how his draft slotting looked. Too often our beloved Casual Fans based everything on how many points someone scored /or had scored against them in the last game. Different teams have a different amount of weapons and so on - and then there are game plans that take away weapons or decide to use a mismatch offensively.

Notwithstanding your implication to the contrary, I don’t think a single person on this board said Clingan had a bad game against Purdue because Edey scored a lot of points.

 

[Chief00]

Notwithstanding your implication to the contrary, I don’t think a single person on this board said Clingan had a bad game against Purdue because Edey scored a lot of points.

In this thread alone, someone did. I think it is great you proudly defend the Casual Fan and identify as the #1 Casual Fan. What a wonderful honor. .

 

[formerlurker]

Notwithstanding your implication to the contrary, I don’t think a single person on this board said Clingan had a bad game against Purdue because Edey scored a lot of points.

In this thread alone, someone did. I think it is great you proudly defend the Casual Fan and identify as the #1 Casual Fan. What a wonderful honor. .

@Chief00 you gotta have the receipts kid. @nomar was smart enough to admit he didn't think. You made a definitive statement that you must produce proof of.. In full disclosure, I haven't read a single post in this thread aside from the previous two from you and Nomar.

What post #?

 

[REB1094]

How many NBA players are 7’4 and able to play low post bully ball and take 25 shots over a 7’2 guy? Edey scoring 37 has 0 impact on Clingan’s draft stock. Him being an anchor of a back to back championship team has a lot of impact

Karaban is in a tough spot. I’m sure he could find an NBA home this year (especially in a weak class), but he would be the #1 option next year with a chance to make a bigger name. But the NBA draft does not like upperclassmen. Last offseason I said Karaban’s NBA calling card was actually to be able to play PF/SF. This year he ended up playing PF/C instead. I still feel the same way

 

[mauconnfan]

How many NBA players are 7’4 and able to play low post bully ball and take 25 shots over a 7’2 guy? Edey scoring 37 has 0 impact on Clingan’s draft stock. Him being an anchor of a back to back championship team has a lot of impact

Karaban is in a tough spot. I’m sure he could find an NBA home this year (especially in a weak class), but he would be the #1 option next year with a chance to make a bigger name. But the NBA draft does not like upperclassmen. Last offseason I said Karaban’s NBA calling card was actually to be able to play PF/SF. This year he ended up playing PF/C instead. I still feel the same way

Edey got 17 points when we were up 16-18 and no reason to foul. He had a great start then he was frustrated for 20 minutes of the middle of the game by our big men.

The NBA now drafts on potential and he needs to take the money, go play basketball full time to be great at his craft in 2-3 years and still very young.

 

[JayKoz]

What about clingan game tell you he’s a 1st rd nba player let alone a top 5 pick …. Kid needs work or he’ll be destroyed in the league … u think 37 from edey was bad what do u think will happen if he went to the nba … he’s not ready at all he will enter the draft to go thru an evaluation process while maintaining his eligibility but the nba scouts & Hurley will tell him he needs at least 1 more yr to work on strengthening his body , some post moves & open up to him shooting 3s more

I don’t mean to be so blunt, but…

Well, I’ll just go ahead. This is far and away one of the dumbest posts I’ve ever read on this board.

Congratulations, as that’s quite an accomplishment.

 

[LBird33]

I assume Hurley gave Donovan very current information on how his draft slotting looked. Too often our beloved Casual Fans based everything on how many points someone scored /or had scored against them in the last game. Different teams have a different amount of weapons and so on - and then there are game plans that take away weapons or decide to use a mismatch offensively.

Casual fan ??? So condescending

 

[KembaRunner]

The same fantasy land where ppl that watched him all season would believe that he’s a lottery pick when he isn’t even nba ready …ppl caught up In the moment & I would even say don’t pay attention to all of college hoops bc right now everybody is projected 1st rd / lottery…

This isn’t an eye test - this is everyone reading literally every mock draft that’s online and going with what they and the scouts say.

Doesn’t seem that hard.

 

[jibsey]

Sanogo went to work scoring and rebounding 22/20 yesterday when he subbed in. He went undrafted because NBA “experts” had him pegged as not having enough size, shooting ability- he was a some here called him a tweener. Too small, too big, they had him pegged.
Except for one thing, he gets the rebound over others Rodman like and he has great hands, footwork and scores fighting for everything. If he gets the chance he’s going to just tear it up. Those are the intangibles that Hurley seeks in the type of players that brought us 5 and 6.
Clingan is discovered already but there’s a lot he will do in the NBA that will surprise everyone but UConn fans in the future.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

What about clingan game tell you he’s a 1st rd nba player let alone a top 5 pick …. Kid needs work or he’ll be destroyed in the league … u think 37 from edey was bad what do u think will happen if he went to the nba … he’s not ready at all he will enter the draft to go thru an evaluation process while maintaining his eligibility but the nba scouts & Hurley will tell him he needs at least 1 more yr to work on strengthening his body , some post moves & open up to him shooting 3s more

The scouts and Hurley will absolutely not tell him that because it’s ridiculous. It is completely okay to not have strong opinions on things you don’t understand.

 

[Scottzer]

Right now the stats indicate Clingon is basically Walker Kessler. Very comparable college stats. Kessler sent something like 18 or 22, but this is a weak draft class. Clingon should absolutely go - too much risk of injury, and being a surefire lottery pick say as much. Even if he’s a 9/7 guy in the NBA playing 1/2 the game, he’ll make a lot of money and have a good career. I put Clingon as this as a sure thing, and maybe he’s a little better (his blocks were certainly improving with his health).

To me, Castle is the one who might be a little more hit or miss, but with absolute super star potential.

 

[lonsharkin51]

Right now the stats indicate Clingon is basically Walker Kessler. Very comparable college stats. Kessler sent something like 18 or 22, but this is a weak draft class. Clingon should absolutely go - too much risk of injury, and being a surefire lottery pick say as much. Even if he’s a 9/7 guy in the NBA playing 1/2 the game, he’ll make a lot of money and have a good career. I put Clingon as this as a sure thing, and maybe he’s a little better (his blocks were certainly improving with his health).

To me, Castle is the one who might be a little more hit or miss, but with absolute super star potential.

It's nice that you're hyping him up, but at least spell his name correctly. He's not a Star Trek character.

 

[Huskybass]

What about clingan game tell you he’s a 1st rd nba player let alone a top 5 pick …. Kid needs work or he’ll be destroyed in the league … u think 37 from edey was bad what do u think will happen if he went to the nba … he’s not ready at all he will enter the draft to go thru an evaluation process while maintaining his eligibility but the nba scouts & Hurley will tell him he needs at least 1 more yr to work on strengthening his body , some post moves & open up to him shooting 3s more

It is a virtual certainty that Clingan will be a lottery pick. No scouts or coaches are telling Clingan he needs to stay.

 

[Huskybass]

Right now the stats indicate Clingon is basically Walker Kessler. Very comparable college stats. Kessler sent something like 18 or 22, but this is a weak draft class. Clingon should absolutely go - too much risk of injury, and being a surefire lottery pick say as much. Even if he’s a 9/7 guy in the NBA playing 1/2 the game, he’ll make a lot of money and have a good career. I put Clingon as this as a sure thing, and maybe he’s a little better (his blocks were certainly improving with his health).

To me, Castle is the one who might be a little more hit or miss, but with absolute super star potential.

Funny, I see Castle differently. Definitely NOT hit or miss, imo.

 

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What about clingan game tell you he’s a 1st rd nba player let alone a top 5 pick …. Kid needs work or he’ll be destroyed in the league … u think 37 from edey was bad what do u think will happen if he went to the nba … he’s not ready at all he will enter the draft to go thru an evaluation process while maintaining his eligibility but the nba scouts & Hurley will tell him he needs at least 1 more yr to work on strengthening his body , some post moves & open up to him shooting 3s more

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[ARIDE]

I dont believey Alex is getting drafted . I hope he is ready but I don't know how much upside he has ..Needs.to work on his ico abilities and ball handling skill.

 

[MrSec238]

Was very careful just now at the Parade not mentioning anything about next year

 

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[Zonepress]

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