Anthony Harris decommits from Virginia Tech

[tcf15]

UConn was in the mix with him before he committed to Virginia Tech, so will be interesting to see if we get involved again.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Would be a huge get. Assuming we don't get Precious and a scholarship opens up, Harris and Ntambwe would be an incredible spring. Bouknight can play the 3

 

[PogoSticks]

I remember us being in on him before we secured Gaffney. I believe both he and Gaffney are combo guards so I wonder if Hurley would take him or wait for another guard in next years class. The talent though would be a significant upgrade if he decided to come to UConn

 

[AdamaNation]

UConn was in the mix with him before he committed to Virginia Tech, so will be interesting to see if we get involved again.

After 28 years it would be nice if he finally committed.

 

[kansashusky]

I don't think we will be in the mix here.

 

[UConnStats]

Kenya Hunter liked this tweet. Everyone start jumping to conclusions

 

[Son of Robert]

I see these combo/point guards that continue to become available, some really good players. I know that the staff is super high on Jalen Gaffney and I'm curious if staff risks him decommitting if we double up on recruiting that position this year (the likely future point) with Gilbert still in the mix for a year or two.

 

[Horatio]

After 28 years it would be nice if he finally committed.

Yeah, Hurley should drive up to Danbury to meet with his family

 

[cohenzone]

Yeah, Hurley should drive up to Danbury to meet with his family

We need some mature leadership.

 

[Bonk]

If CV leaves we should be. Otherwise we need bigs

We should be in this regardless if CV leaves. Talent is talent. Having one too many scoring guards is not a bad thing. Also nobody on this thread better say "BuT hE'S nOt A BaCkuP CeNTeR". I'd take this kid over a JUCO/mediocre grad transfer backup center in a heartbeat

 

[WrenchFan69]

I see these combo/point guards that continue to become available, some really good players. I know that the staff is super high on Jalen Gaffney and I'm curious if staff risks him decommitting if we double up on recruiting that position this year (the likely future point) with Gilbert still in the mix for a year or two.

Gilbert could very well leave after he graduates next year. With Harris coming off an ACL surgery. Plus Bouk could easily play the 3 under Hurley. There's room for everybody.

 

[bazz&boujee]

We should be in this regardless if CV leaves. Talent is talent. Having one too many scoring guards is not a bad thing. Also nobody on this thread better say "BuT hE'S nOt A BaCkuP CeNTeR". I'd take this kid over a JUCO/mediocre grad transfer backup center in a heartbeat

yeah i never understood the backup center issue. cause the way i see it, either diarra is our backup center or we have an extra schollie....

 

[UCbcm]

yeah i never understood the backup center issue. cause the way i see it, either diarra is our backup center or we have an extra schollie....

Diarra is 6'7 on a good day. I wouldn't say he's a center.

 

[Horatio]

We need some mature leadership.

Cigarette breaks at every TV time out. Kool
Menthols

 

[UconnU]

Diarra is 6'7 on a good day. I wouldn't say he's a center.

He’s not really a PF in Hurley’s system either.

 

[HuskyHawk]

He’s not really a PF in Hurley’s system either.

Only because Hurley hasn't had any power forwards. Give him Jeff Adrien and I think he'd be perfectly happy. Reports on Diarra was that he had surprised Hurley with his effective mid-range jump shot in practice. That's all he needs.

That said, I doubt he's healthy enough.

 

[UConnStats]

Only because Hurley hasn't had any power forwards. Give him Jeff Adrien and I think he'd be perfectly happy. Reports on Diarra was that he had surprised Hurley with his effective mid-range jump shot in practice. That's all he needs.

That said, I doubt he's healthy enough.

Hurley has said he likes to play 4 out 1 in on offense. Whaley and Diarra are both 4s that cant play on the perimeter at all.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Hurley has said he likes to play 4 out 1 in on offense. Whaley and Diarra are both 4s that cant play on the perimeter at all.

Show me the quote. All I see are sports writers assuming he wants that because he played that way at URI. Since then he made very clear this season that he needs a bigger, stronger team than he thought to win in this league. You cannot play small at the 4 in this league. Here's what he said about Diarra.

Mamadou Diarra (Redshirt Sophomore)

“Mo is a guy who can really help us at that [power forward] spot. It’s a real problem area and Mo is a guy who can really fit that mold for us, an undersized butt-kicker but has got a little better skill than you probably think. He’s actually way ahead in his rehab [from knee surgery], you may see him in early December.”

 

[UConnStats]

Show me the quote. All I see are sports writers assuming he wants that because he played that way at URI. Since then he made very clear this season that he needs a bigger, stronger team than he thought to win in this league. You cannot play small at the 4 in this league. Here's what he said about Diarra.

Mamadou Diarra (Redshirt Sophomore)

“Mo is a guy who can really help us at that [power forward] spot. It’s a real problem area and Mo is a guy who can really fit that mold for us, an undersized butt-kicker but has got a little better skill than you probably think. He’s actually way ahead in his rehab [from knee surgery], you may see him in early December.”

I believe he talked about it on this podcast.

How many minutes did the two traditional PFs on the roster see this year? Almost none. We also signed Akok and are going after another stretch 4. I just don't think he was able to recruit those types to URI.

This was covered a bit on the UConn Pod with URI beat writer Bill Koch. Starts at about 44:52.

 

[UCfor3]

Akok should gives us the best of both worlds. Long enough for the 4 spot but also the ability to stretch the floor.

 

[UconnU]

Akok should gives us the best of both worlds. Long enough for the 4 spot but also the ability to stretch the floor.

I just hope he can rebound.

 

[Austin316]

Pass, we need another forward.

 

[UConnSwag11]

We have three guards who will play the point and one is constantly injured. If we can get him and 2 bigs we should

 

[UConnStats]

I just hope he can rebound.

From what I’ve seen, below average defensive rebounder and above average offensive rebounder. But compared to Polley that’s still a huge improvement. From what I can tell Polley was dead last among PF in DReb% in the entire country.

 

[Kenny11]

From what I’ve seen, below average defensive rebounder and above average offensive rebounded. But compared to Polley that’s still a huge improvement. From what I can tell Polley was dead last among PF in DReb% in the entire country.

It's kind of funny/scary but the only rebounds I even remember Polley getting this season were offensive and I watched just about every game besides the Houston one at the end.