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Kemba2Rememba said:
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Did Alterique and Cobb miss the white shirt memo?
 
imno1 said:
The only reason to stay is if he’s to.d he has a real shot with improvement to a first round pick after his senior year. Otherwise he may see the improvement that Dan Hurley and RP made in the D-League and realize he’s better off there. Or he may just want to leave a better legacy at his alma mater.
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If DHam stayed another year and refined his game, he might have jumped up a round.

Adams is in line to get his degree which may be worth more in the long run that putting the D-League on your resume.
 
Irish Loop said:
Don't blame the players for being hesitant. It must be a huge upheaval for them. The guy who recruited them to UConn was fired unceremoniously. You read in the media about how you aren't developed enough, or talented enough, etc. A new guy comes in and everyone's excited but you don't know this dude and he didn't recruit you.

And these kids are like 18-22? I can't blame 'em for feeling a little out of sorts. I hope they stay, but it's not hard to have some empathy for them.
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I understand the point, but if the players are hesitant, if they are in shock, if they miss the guy that brought them in, then they might be clueless. Losing is bad enough, but playing uninspired is unacceptable - especially at UConn. Everyone here wanted KO to be successful. But losing seasons, players fleeing, uninspired play, empty seats were all crystal clear signs that the KO show was coming to an end. His only hope was that the U would put $$ before pride. He was wrong. Frankly, the players could have taken steps to ensure he stayed longer.

In the end, this is UConn. This ain't UMass. We hang banners, not our heads.

Upheaval? It f^cking better be upheaval.
 
Just finished that. Awesome. I will always be thankful for what KO accomplished, both as a coach and as a player. Will always be a favorite, but listening to that made me feel the program has been running on fumes the last two years. Listening to this man who has turned down Big 10 and ACC jobs talk about how this is a "destination job" that "transcends" whatever conference we are in really gave me optimism. When he talked about the current players having a much better year and this not being anywhere near the undertaking of his last two jobs for me pumped for next year. When he talked about our program being on par with any of the game's premier programs I could hear DMX's we're not going anywhere playing in my head.
 
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Here’s my Jalen take: He was a highly rated recruit who came here expecting to win games and leave after his sophomore year (this isn’t my opinion but what was shared by someone at Brewster). Instead, he’s been on a losing team and is consistently a talent level above all his teammates with no relief in sight. He’s had to watch his friend Donovan Mitchell, whom he out touched and out played at Brewster go to UL (where Jalen could have also gone) and jump early to the NBA and about to be ROY. He’s older than his teammates (like Larrier) and is likely growing impatient. I want him to stay and have a big year - which he almost surely will - but I don’t blame him for second guessing his time here and thinking it might be time to move on.
 
kylemac said:
Here’s my Jalen take: He was a highly rated recruit who came here expecting to win games and leave after his sophomore year (this isn’t my opinion but what was shared by someone at Brewster). Instead, he’s been on a losing team and is consistently a talent level above all his teammates with no relief in sight. He’s had to watch his friend Donovan Mitchell, whom he out touched and out played at Brewster go to UL (where Jalen could have also gone) and jump early to the NBA and about to be ROY. He’s older than his teammates (like Larrier) and is likely growing impatient. I want him to stay and have a big year - which he almost surely will - but I don’t blame him for second guessing his time here and thinking it might be time to move on.
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I wouldn't blame him at all for testing the waters, working out for NBA teams, getting some feedback, and seeing where his stock is now. I would second guess him if the NBA folks told him he's not ready and that he wouldn't get drafted. You should not leave school early, especially when you're close to graduating, if you won't get drafted.
 
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Regarding Jalen (others too but specifically him).....he is very talented. But, I feel like he really hasn’t been pushed. JC would push guys to their max and I think Dan Hurley is the same. As good as JA has been, I think we are going to see major improvement from him skill wise, decision making and leadership. I’m not saying like Kembas junior year but I think Jalen is going to have a huge year with Dan Hurley as head coach
 
Vuce said:
Regarding Jalen (others too but specifically him).....he is very talented. But, I feel like he really hasn’t been pushed. JC would push guys to their max and I think Dan Hurley is the same. As good as JA has been, I think we are going to see major improvement from him skill wise, decision making and leadership. I’m not saying like Kembas junior year but I think Jalen is going to have a huge year with Dan Hurley as head coach
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He hasn't been pushed and he's been stuck in a bad offensive system to showcase his talent. Also, he's not a true PG so he's been thrust into the main ballhandling role with AG injured when he's really a 1/2 hybrid.
 
Am I the only one who feels like we can be REALLY good next year, like conference champs/sweet 16 good, if every player comes back and AG stays healthy? I see a lot of people saying "well it's not that big of a deal if Jalen decides to leave because this is a multi-year project" BS I think we can compete next year. We're essentially only losing 1 major player(who was very inconsistent) and getting a better player back.
 
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Speaking of pix: the lads don't exactly look thrilled about... what?

And who are the 17 mimi-pix in the frame on JC's wall?
 
UcannUconn said:
Am I the only one who feels like we can be REALLY good next year, like conference champs/sweet 16 good, if every player comes back and AG stays healthy? I see a lot of people saying "well it's not that big of a deal if Jalen decides to leave because this is a multi-year project" BS I think we can compete next year. We're essentially only losing 1 major player(who was very inconsistent) and getting a better player back.
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Wow. We have major deficits in shooting, assists and rebounding. Now if he can get us to run a decent offense, an out of bounds play, and be competitive with good teams. He’s going to need more than what we have right now.
 
kylemac said:
Here’s my Jalen take: He was a highly rated recruit who came here expecting to win games and leave after his sophomore year (this isn’t my opinion but what was shared by someone at Brewster). Instead, he’s been on a losing team and is consistently a talent level above all his teammates with no relief in sight. He’s had to watch his friend Donovan Mitchell, whom he out touched and out played at Brewster go to UL (where Jalen could have also gone) and jump early to the NBA and about to be ROY. He’s older than his teammates (like Larrier) and is likely growing impatient. I want him to stay and have a big year - which he almost surely will - but I don’t blame him for second guessing his time here and thinking it might be time to move on.
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He should definitely be second-guessing his decision to come play under KO.

That said, everything before now is a sunk cost and it's just a question of what's the best course. It's hard to see declaring for the draft as the best option. If he comes back and puts up a stellar season for a team with a pulse, he'll get late 1st round consideration.
 
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Vuce said:
Regarding Jalen (others too but specifically him).....he is very talented. But, I feel like he really hasn’t been pushed. JC would push guys to their max and I think Dan Hurley is the same. As good as JA has been, I think we are going to see major improvement from him skill wise, decision making and leadership. I’m not saying like Kembas junior year but I think Jalen is going to have a huge year with Dan Hurley as head coach
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You watch videos of Jalen and think to yourself: why is this guy not dominating every single game.

1. Part of it is because the defenses can key in on him.
2. Part of it is because there hasn't been a bench so he has to pace himself, and so that always gets complicated.
3. Part of it is because he hasn't been as worried about his mistakes as perhaps he should be.

3 will be fixed, I think.
1 will be fixed, in that there will be more of an offense.
2 is where I wish he were a rising junior rather than a rising senior.
 
tzznandrew said:
You watch videos of Jalen and think to yourself: why is this guy not dominating every single game.

1. Part of it is because the defenses can key in on him.
2. Part of it is because there hasn't been a bench so he has to pace himself, and so that always gets complicated.
3. Part of it is because he hasn't been as worried about his mistakes as perhaps he should be.

3 will be fixed, I think.
1 will be fixed, in that there will be more of an offense.
2 is where I wish he were a rising junior rather than a rising senior.
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I'd say he also doesn't have pure PG ball handling, passing or decision making, and they can lay off him at the 3pt line cause he isnt' a knockdown shooter there, especially off the dribble.

his size, strength and body control are a plus. And he can hit some difficult shots. But he has talent flaws at PG.
 
UcannUconn said:
Am I the only one who feels like we can be REALLY good next year, like conference champs/sweet 16 good, if every player comes back and AG stays healthy? I see a lot of people saying "well it's not that big of a deal if Jalen decides to leave because this is a multi-year project" BS I think we can compete next year. We're essentially only losing 1 major player(who was very inconsistent) and getting a better player back.
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We were one of the worst teams in America last year. Let that sink in.

If we do win the conference tournament, it will be a miracle.

It might take a while for the kids to understand what it takes. This isn't like a lightswitch.
 
I’d be *over the moon* with a top four finish in the conference, a .500 out of conference record and 20 wins.

That’d be a great year all things considered next year. Personally - I think it’ll take 3 years to get back to being really good. Next year is whatever. I’d like a tournament year two. Then I think with three recruiting classes under Hurley, we’re in business.
 
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