amore: stone update

[husky99]

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...s-basektball-insider-1203-20141203-story.html

 

[HooperScooper]

That's more than a short update. That's better than anything we see from the recruiting web sites.

 

[Go_Huskies]

Recruiting is tough to report on for a traditional journalist because so much of the information is speculation and conjecture which is probably why the big newspapers only do a few articles. I am not a journalist but most of the stuff on recruiting websites probably wouldn't get by most editors.

 

[husky99]

Recruiting is tough to report on for a traditional journalist because so much of the information is speculation and conjecture which is probably why the big newspapers only do a few articles. I am not a journalist but most of the stuff on recruiting websites probably wouldn't get by most editors.

You are 100% correct. Most tos do not really have an editor in a traditional sense.

 

[Husky1964]

KO is the real deal. He flew out after the Texas loss. Understanding if we lose him , but it won't be lack of trying on KO's part.

 

[UConnSwag11]

i cant view it b.c im not a subscriber, what does it say?

 

[tcf15]

i cant view it b.c im not a subscriber, what does it say?

you don't have to subscribe, just need to create an account to read- it's free.

 

[Danzz]

i cant view it b.c im not a subscriber, what does it say?

It was total fluff with no new information about his recruitment if that is what you are looking for. Talked about how he is not a project, a team player, good kid etc. Nothing really new.

 

[jibsey]

KO is the real deal. He flew out after the Texas loss. Understanding if we lose him , but it won't be lack of trying on KO's part.

Absolutely. The only thing left he could do would be to get a condo out there for days he's not with our team. I feel like it's an uphill fight but KO has certainly left it all out there.

 

[Kitaman]

How much time have we fans spent on this kid? If he comes he appears to be one year, maybe two. If for one year or just two, what 'major' advantage do we give him over Wisconsin?

All I'm saying is that Wisconsin is serious competition. I just hope people here stay calm if he doesn't select us.

 

[huskyniner]

If for one year or just two, what 'major' advantage do we give him over Wisconsin?

A national championship-winning coach? A brand new practice facility? A family of alumni who actually still play in the NBA?

 

[Uconn93]

It was total fluff with no new information about his recruitment if that is what you are looking for. Talked about how he is not a project, a team player, good kid etc. Nothing really new.

While there may n0t be any new information, it sends a clear message that Stone is wanted here. Thanks Dom!

 

[Kitaman]

A national championship-winning coach? A brand new practice facility? A family of alumni who actually still play in the NBA?

Keep going..... remember its for one maybe two years. Even for 3-4 year top recruits that wasn't enough.

 

[8893]

I just hope people here stay calm if he doesn't select us.

Have you forgotten where you are? If he doesn't choose us it should be considered nothing less than the seventh sign of the apocalypse and the eternal damnation of our basketball program.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

How much time have we fans spent on this kid? If he comes he appears to be one year, maybe two. If for one year or just two, what 'major' advantage do we give him over Wisconsin?

All I'm saying is that Wisconsin is serious competition. I just hope people here stay calm if he doesn't select us.

I don't think we would give him a major advantage in his future. I also don't think anyone on this board doesn't view Wisconsin as serious competition for his services. Not sure what your point here is.

 

[Kitaman]

I don't think we would give him a major advantage in his future. I also don't think anyone on this board doesn't view Wisconsin as serious competition for his services. Not sure what your point here is.

Why can't I have a good pointless rant like any other poster? Anyway I just need to feel a victory.

Please don't hold me to a higher standard. LOL

 

[Danzz]

Why can't I have a good pointless rant like any other poster? Anyway I just need to feel a victory.

Please don't hold me to a higher standard. LOL

Pointless rants are what have made The Boneyard great or not so great depending who is doing the ranting or the subject of the rant.

 

[RipCity]

We'd probably have an 100% chance of signing Stone if Phil Nolan would stop drawing these god damn charges.

 

[jibsey]

If Stone chooses Wisconsin it is not a failure of KO or his recruiting staff. From what has been written on this site I think most here are in agreement. For those who disagree I ask what more could he do?

 

[CallMeBruce]

If Stone chooses Wisconsin it is not a failure of KO or his recruiting staff. From what has been written on this site I think most here are in agreement. For those who disagree I ask what more could he do?

Hypnosis?

 

[jibsey]

Hypnosis?

Well, I guess there's the Bill Cosby method. That's where KO gives him a drink of water and he wakes up in Storrs in a Husky uniform.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Well, I guess there's the Bill Cosby method. That's where KO gives him a drink of water and he wakes up in Storrs in a Husky uniform.

Any man of principle would find this joke repugnant.

I laughed.

 

[Candyman]

Heres a question: If Ollie fails to land Stone would you call him a good recruiter? I'm sure hes doing the best he can but is he a closer, just not sure yet.

 

[chapwilvaug72]

enuf with playing patty cakes with this student athlete from wisc & flying to cheesy city ever 5 minutes

staff time at this point in process would be better spent bringing a frontline juco or intl jones who can stick the j from 17 and be in storz for minimum 3 yrs

staff needs to understand probabilities (maybe take a UCONN 200 level statistic class) and needs better reads on recruit motives (maybe take a UCONN 200 level psyc class)

 

[imno1]

Are Stone and Newman still best buds? Here is a great reason to come here. Both could come in and play significant minutes immediately with a supporting cast that can win a championship. Imagine pulling of that recruiting quinella.