2024 Recruiting: Big Cliff Omoruyi enters portal

[RedStickHusky]

The portal is about two things: a greater role and a bigger bag. I doubt we provide either vs other suitors.

Or finding the kids that want a ring

 

[Jaydumo20]

We have 3 players on our roster who had bags thrown at them from high-level programs an opted for UConn, and another coming next year.

I'm not really sure what you're getting at my man.

NIL freaks people out. We've been the best team in the country since NIL and the portal have become embedded. I don't know our exact budget, none of us do, but it seems to be working fine.

 

[QuickDraw]

NIL freaks people out. We've been the best team in the country since NIL and the portal have become embedded. I don't know our exact budget, none of us do, but it seems to be working fine.

this is definitely a valid point of view that passes the eye test.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Didn’t someone tweet out last week that 6 Big East programs paid out $2 million in NIL this year? We are obviously one of them. We have money to get good players.

All sports or just basketball? Is our football included?

 

[TheChamps990411]

And SANOGO WASNT BAD

Yeah, he was ok that guy.

 

[HailUConn]

Potentially good news? Is big cliff waiting for UConn?

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Potentially good news? Is big cliff waiting for UConn?

My guess is we see this a lot. There are some big programs with big NIL left in the tournament. If you’re a big name transfer and don’t already have your destination confirmed, no idea why you’d limit your options.

 

[UCTitleTown]

My guess is we see this a lot. There are some big programs with big NIL left in the tournament. If you’re a big name transfer and don’t already have your destination confirmed, no idea why you’d limit your options.

Also, wouldn't kids want to play for winners? You can get NIL from winners as easily as from losers.

 

[KembaRunner]

Hopefully Cam can help here. Former teammate so hopefully there’s some rapport and communication there.

But does Cam have friends? I really don’t know and it’s probably 50/50.

 

[KembaRunner]

Can’t imagine a big man from the NE not wanting to be a part of this thing of ours.

Not saying it’s a lock, because I did say that with Timberlake (born an hour away, replacing a knock down shooter on the returning champs, etc) due to my naivety around NIL.

My point is simply that i cannot imagine someone in that spot not making us a final 2. All of this is assuming Big Donnie leaves of course.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Can’t imagine a big man from the NE not wanting to be a part of this thing of ours.

Not saying it’s a lock, because I did say that with Timberlake (born an hour away, replacing a knock down shooter on the returning champs, etc) due to my naivety around NIL.

My point is simply that i cannot imagine someone in that spot not making us a final 2. All of this is assuming Big Donnie leaves of course.

I think DC's decision is by far the key. I doubt that will be known by 4/8.

 

[Tenspro2002]

My guess is we see this a lot. There are some big programs with big NIL left in the tournament. If you’re a big name transfer and don’t already have your destination confirmed, no idea why you’d limit your options.

It's been an extremely chalky tournament and most of the big names are still remaining. Why would someone rush to pick St. John's or Cincy when UConn, Duke, UNC, Arizona are still playing?

 

[tuvent08]

I think DC's decision is by far the key. I doubt that will be known by 4/8.

I don’t really see that mattering — DC’s only decision is which suit to wear to the draft.

 

[superjohn]

I think DC's decision is by far the key. I doubt that will be known by 4/8.

That's been known by everyone for over a year.

 

[UCTitleTown]

That's been known by everyone for over a year.

Big men are devalued in today's NBA unless you're Wembanyama. It depends what the scouts say about his draft position. Heard # 11 but who knows what international players might be out there. Edey will be a two time NOPY and came back to college because college. Not saying DC won't be drafted, just it might not be known by 4/8. Look at AJ last year. It was maybe a week after the championship game before he decided. Right after the game he said he was coming back unless Hurley didn't want him back (joking) and then entered the draft once he got NBA feedback.

 

[husky429]

That's been known by everyone for over a year.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: If DC wants to remain at UConn, Hurley should cut his scholarship. It is time for him to get his bread--he's earned it.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Heard # 11 but who knows what international players might be out there.

The people putting Clingan in the draft know what international players are out there. He's not the same player as Edey.

What are we even doing here? This isn't some mystery that's not going to be solved until May.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Big men are devalued in today's NBA unless you're Wembanyama. It depends what the scouts say about his draft position. Heard # 11 but who knows what international players might be out there. Edey will be a two time NOPY and came back to college because college. Not saying DC won't be drafted, just it might not be known by 4/8. Look at AJ last year. It was maybe a week after the championship game before he decided. Right after the game he said he was coming back unless Hurley didn't want him back (joking) and then entered the draft once he got NBA feedback.

I truly don’t mean this in a demeaning way, but it’s okay not to have a strong opinion on something that you don’t understand. That happens A LOT in my life.

Enjoy the ride. He’s gone after it’s over.

 

[NJHusky]

Big men are devalued in today's NBA unless you're Wembanyama. It depends what the scouts say about his draft position. Heard # 11 but who knows what international players might be out there. Edey will be a two time NOPY and came back to college because college. Not saying DC won't be drafted, just it might not be known by 4/8. Look at AJ last year. It was maybe a week after the championship game before he decided. Right after the game he said he was coming back unless Hurley didn't want him back (joking) and then entered the draft once he got NBA feedback.

I have less than zero intel but every reputable mock has him upper first round, probably lottery. That is VERY different than Ajax. DC would have been a first rounder last year and his play in March has only boosted his stock IMO. We knew Hawk was going last year….just like we know Castle and DC are gone

 

[Improviser]

But does Cam have friends?

Well, he does have enemies from many fans of opposing teams at their arenas.

Not sure if that helps.

 

[superjohn]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: If DC wants to remain at UConn, Hurley should cut his scholarship. It is time for him to get his bread--he's earned it.

He doesn't. Hurley and everyone else involved in UConn basketball have known thr whole time Clingan and Castle are leaving after this year. I don't know why people on the board keep talking about another year from either of them. Clingan could've left after last year, everyone should be thankful we got two seasons out of him and cheer him on in the NBA next season.

 

[Improviser]

Also, wouldn't kids want to play for winners? You can get NIL from winners as easily as from losers.

True enough, NIL is NIL, but maybe a kid thinks he can turn a loser into a winner and increase his exposure on a team without too many other celebrities.

Who knows how they think?

St. John's got some pretty good players wanting to play for a coach they thought would turn them into winners.

 

[Huskybass]

Big men are devalued in today's NBA unless you're Wembanyama. It depends what the scouts say about his draft position. Heard # 11 but who knows what international players might be out there. Edey will be a two time NOPY and came back to college because college. Not saying DC won't be drafted, just it might not be known by 4/8. Look at AJ last year. It was maybe a week after the championship game before he decided. Right after the game he said he was coming back unless Hurley didn't want him back (joking) and then entered the draft once he got NBA feedback.

EVERYONE knows Clingan is gone after this season. Literally everyone. Except you, apparently.

 

[krinklecut]

Everyone who is talking about DC maybe coming back, I’d say I have a bridge to sell you, but, well…

 

[Methalius]

I have less than zero intel but every reputable mock has him upper first round, probably lottery. That is VERY different than Ajax. DC would have been a first rounder last year and his play in March has only boosted his stock IMO. We knew Hawk was going last year….just like we know Castle and DC are gone

I saw him going #5 in a mock draft. If he gets that kind of feedback, it will be hard to resist leaving for the pros. Selfishly I want him to stick around and play 4 years but I think the likelihood of that happening is just about zero.