Best Player Ever From The State Of Connecticut

[the Q]

He went to high school in CT. Isn't that what should count?

Why?

If you only spent 4 years in the state but more in others, why would an arbitrary set of 4 years matter more than others?

 

[the Q]

All the coach’s in the 90’s in Babe Ruth told us you can be just like Bagwell. Now it’s my boy AJ Pollack!

I played against him. Didn’t realize he was only a frosh or soph.

Wasn’t even the best player on his team at the time. Wild how much he developed.

 

[superjohn]

Why?

If you only spent 4 years in the state but more in others, why would an arbitrary set of 4 years matter more than others?

Well it doesn't apply to Drummond. His hometown is Middletown, he lived there since he was in first grade.

 

[the Q]

Well it doesn't apply to Drummond. His hometown is Middletown, he lived there since he was in first grade.

Yeah, I wasn’t referring to anyone specifically. Just in general. The comment came off like everyone is just from where they went to hs.

 

[husky429]

Why?

If you only spent 4 years in the state but more in others, why would an arbitrary set of 4 years matter more than others?

He moved here when he was 7

 

[the Q]

He moved here when he was 7

Yeah I wasn’t referring specially to a player. I just dislike the concept that wherever you went to hs is automatically where you’re “from”

 

[Huskybass]

Yeah I wasn’t referring specially to a player. I just dislike the concept that wherever you went to hs is automatically where you’re “from”

Drummond actually lived in CT, didn't just come to CT to play high school ball. He did finish up at St. Thomas More after 2 years at Capital Prep in Hartford.

In the case of a kid who simply came to Connecticut to play high school basketball I would not necessarily consider him to be from Connecticut.

 

[dennismenace]

As far as overall athleticism Scott Burrell. NBA, Triple A baseball (First round draft pick of the Blue Jays and Hornets) and I am told was also an exceptional HS quarterback.

 

[Griffman]

I know he's a dookie, but Mike Giminski might get an honorable mention....

Gminski averaged 41ppg his Junior year and left early for Duke. He is up there with Murphy, Matthews, Bagley, Smith, Smith, Earl Kelley and I’m sure there are others I can’t think of.

 

[Griffman]

Anthony “ Snake “ Harris, the pride of Danbury.

Tremendous HS talent

 

[superjohn]

He moved here when he was 7

I think Steve Young was also 7, Bagwell and Leetch moved to CT. when they were babies.

 

[ucp990411]

Someone stated in a thread, where the relative merits of Lively versus Clingan was being discussed that, "Yes, he’s (Clingan) the best player CT has ever seen."
Focusing on Connecticut natives, someone countered with Drummond and anotheesd r with Gminski, and you might add Camben yor Corny Thompson, but how about overall best player ever, regardless of position? Calvin Murphy?

Have not read the the thread but it is Calvin Murphy and it's not even close.

 

[ucp990411]

Didn't know Pep was from CT

Best boxer pound per pound ever some experts say. My father trained him while he was still an amateur

 

[uconnfan68]

Bagwell was from Middletown I thought

Went to high school in Middletown... Xavier. College at U Hart. Lived in Killingsworth, but born in MA.

 

[Stinger92860]

Walter Lucket

 

[Stinger92860]

Gminski averaged 41ppg his Junior year and left early for Duke. He is up there with Murphy, Matthews, Bagley, Smith, Smith, Earl Kelley and I’m sure there are others I can’t think of.

he never beat Harding

 

[uconngb]

Someone stated in a thread, where the relative merits of Lively versus Clingan was being discussed that, "Yes, he’s (Clingan) the best player CT has ever seen."
Focusing on Connecticut natives, someone countered with Drummond and another with Gminski, and you might add Camby or Corny Thompson, but how about overall best player ever, regardless of position? Calvin Murphy?

Calvin Murphy

 

[RichZ]

Anthony Harris is Top 10. Why did Calvin Murphy go to such a crappy school if he was such a stud?

So he could pour in 68 against cuse. Seriously, the smart money said he was too small.

 

[superjohn]

Best boxer pound per pound ever some experts say. My father trained him while he was still an amateur

For sure and he had all his wits about him until the end because nobody could hit him...

Watch "Angelo Dundee Interviews Willie Pep (RARE) Funny Interview talks Sugar ray, Dad, and more" on YouTube

 

[Mister P]

Gminski averaged 41ppg his Junior year and left early for Duke. He is up there with Murphy, Matthews, Bagley, Smith, Smith, Earl Kelley and I’m sure there are others I can’t think of.

Hometown bias here, but in terms of high school ball I don’t think there’s has been anyone in state that was more dominant and unstoppable as Gminski was. His numbers would have been staggering if he had played a full 4 quarters along with a senior year. He also had a stellar NBA career.

GMan also won the NFL punt, pass and kick competition back in the early 70’s.

But in terms of best player from CT. my vote would go to HOF’er Murphy.

 

[ucp990411]

All the coach’s in the 90’s in Babe Ruth told us you can be just like Bagwell. Now it’s my boy AJ Pollack!

How about spelling his name correctly. Pollock.

 

[UConnfan4ever]

Calvin Murphy
super John Williamson
Tom Roy
Corny Thompson
Chris Smith
johnny Egan
Mustafa Herron
Art Quimby

Rocket Rod Foster should be on this list

 

[djct1999]

Anthony Harris is Top 10. Why did Calvin Murphy go to such a crappy school if he was such a stud?

Anthony Harris was an insane high school player and my reference point between being very good and elite. On the court, he was just different than the other guys. It’s a shame things went so sour at Syracuse.

 

[cohenzone]

Didn't know Pep was from CT

Pep was hired as a bouncer for one year when I wax at UConn at the Rock Garden restaurant in Willimsntic The days when Mansfield was a dry town. Very good restaurant and bar.

 

[huskiesouth]

Anthony Harris is Top 10. Why did Calvin Murphy go to such a crappy school if he was such a stud?

Calvin was a world -class baton twirler. As part of his attending Niagara he was promised that he would perform at Bills home games. No other school could match that offer.