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2022 Recruiting: Alex Karaban

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Are they pretty much the same player??
Skill sets seem very similar, I know flip is bigger. Really like both their games and especially their outside shooting
 
@UConnKev I was pleased to award you your 8000th 'like' for your generous associations of me to my multi year Karaban quest. I have had @HooperScooper and his son on board since the first mention. It is nice that the bandwagon has been filling up and now most importantly includes the staff according to @husky99. It is gratifying that so many boneyarders have been able to see him play well and embrace a similar opinion. Just luck that I'm able to see a few of these guys in the Lakes Region at Brewster and New Hampton. I'll be okay if we get Karaban, but check on me if we pull a trifecta with Filipowski & Clingan.
 
Ricker said:
@UConnKev I was pleased to award you your 8000th 'like' for your generous associations of me to my multi year Karaban quest. I have had @HooperScooper and his son on board since the first mention. It is nice that the bandwagon has been filling up and now most importantly includes the staff according to @husky99. It is gratifying that so many boneyarders have been able to see him play well and embrace a similar opinion. Just luck that I'm able to see a few of these guys in the Lakes Region at Brewster and New Hampton. I'll be okay if we get Karaban, but check on me if we pull a trifecta with Filipowski & Clingan.
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If given a choice on you can only have one @Ricker who do you choose: Alex or Flip?
 
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Matrim55 said:
This could end up looking really prescient btw. No guarantees obviously but after a tough March and early April, things have really changed over the past month.
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In regards to recruiting?

did Murray make that much of a difference?
 
Matrim55 said:
This could end up looking really prescient btw. No guarantees obviously but after a tough March and early April, things have really changed over the past month.
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Anyone you feel good about at point? Diggins and Gaffney would be the only pure 1s on the roster.
 
Huskyforlife said:
Anyone you feel good about at point? Diggins and Gaffney would be the only pure 1s on the roster.
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I think something to consider is RJ Cole returning. We can add 4 freshmen and bring him back. We know he grew up a UConn fan and loves UConn, and its unlikely that the NBA is the future. Wouldn't surprise me if he opted for a last ride at UConn vs playing overseas.
 
Brochacho said:
I think something to consider is RJ Cole returning. We can add 4 freshmen and bring him back. We know he grew up a UConn fan and loves UConn, and its unlikely that the NBA is the future. Wouldn't surprise me if he opted for a last ride at UConn vs playing overseas.
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Definitely possible, but he'll be completing his 5th season next year. A free masters might be tempting tho.
 
Matrim55 said:
This could end up looking really prescient btw. No guarantees obviously but after a tough March and early April, things have really changed over the past month.
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Great, now I’m not gonna be able to sleep because I’m too excited.
 
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mauconnfan said:
If given a choice on you can only have one @Ricker who do you choose: Alex or Flip?
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Unfair question because Filipowski by himself ruins my personal story line in which I am becoming vested in on the boneyard. In truth I would be equally thrilled from a basketball standpoint. They both finish, shoot, and facilitate. Each can play with Sanogo and Johnson. I'm a greedy bastard that wants them both because they both make other players better. I love that quality. Karaban gives me a national championship and brownie points for boneyard lore. Filipowski just gives me a national championship. I could live with that if forced on me.
 
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Unfair question because Filipowski by himself ruins my personal story line in which I am becoming vested in on the boneyard. In truth I would be equally thrilled from a basketball standpoint. They both finish, shoot, and facilitate. Each can play with Sanogo and Johnson. I'm a greedy bastard that wants them both because they both make other players better. I love that quality. Karaban gives me a national championship and brownie points for boneyard lore. Filipowski just gives me a national championship. I could live with that if forced on me.
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Great answer thanks. Now I want them both for sure, would be fantastic to have 2 players with seemingly great intellect and so much ability to make them team better. Nice job as always!
 
"The 6-foot-7, 190-pound forward out of New Hampton (N.H.) School is skilled, tough and has a good feel and IQ for the game.
He has a face-up game to him, can make shots out to three, finishes through contact and is a good passer for the position. Karaban is an impactful glue-guy.




Finishes with either hand with ease. Rugged but can move out there.

Looks like a great college player in the making. Hard nosed aggressiveness.

Already looks like he could play immediately.
 
dennismenace said:
"The 6-foot-7, 190-pound forward out of New Hampton (N.H.) School is skilled, tough and has a good feel and IQ for the game.
He has a face-up game to him, can make shots out to three, finishes through contact and is a good passer for the position. Karaban is an impactful glue-guy.




Finishes with either hand with ease. Rugged but can move out there.

Looks like a great college player in the making. Hard nosed aggressiveness.

Already looks like he could play immediately.
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Yep agree. The left handed finishes always tell a story. He finishes confidently with both hands, not a throw with the left at all. Kid has the game we need and I agree one of those guys who would find minutes immediately.
 
Brochacho said:
I think something to consider is RJ Cole returning. We can add 4 freshmen and bring him back. We know he grew up a UConn fan and loves UConn, and its unlikely that the NBA is the future. Wouldn't surprise me if he opted for a last ride at UConn vs playing overseas.
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Correct. From what I understand he's not thinking of this coming year as his last at UConn.
 
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Alex K's game/skills remind me of the Providence kid--.Noah Horchler..BTW--meant as a compliment
 
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