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Nice handle, goes to the hole well. Would be a nice pick up for depth.
 
3rd PG and insurance for Gilbert. Let him develop and step in next year. I like it. Go get a 5th year and bank the last schollie for next season (unless a big name comes up)
 
Jholla2183 said:
3rd PG and insurance for Gilbert. Let him develop and step in next year. I like it. Go get a 5th year and bank the last schollie for next season (unless a big name comes up)
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Banking scholarships is not a good idea. Especially with the uncertainty at Guard with Gilbert. Fill the roster and get guys working together.

Ollie left 2 scholarships unfilled in 2016-17. That compounded the problem once injuries hit. It just isn't a good idea to have less scholarship players on the roster than other teams.
 
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Huskybass said:
Banking scholarships is not a good idea. Especially with the uncertainty at Guard with Gilbert. Fill the roster and get guys working together.

Ollie left 2 scholarships unfilled in 2016-17. That compounded the problem once injuries hit. It just isn't a good idea to have less scholarship players on the roster than other teams.
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But Jay Wright left 3 open I believe
 
Palatine said:
The highlights make him look like Terrence Samuel.
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With respect to your opinion, I don't see the resemblance. His dribble isn't high enough to be like Samuel's. He has quicker moves and his jump shoot isn't a sling shot from over his head like Samuel's shot. It's right out in front of his face. From the video he looks like a much better player than Samuel's ever was.
 
UConnFranklin said:
With respect to your opinion, I don't see the resemblance. His dribble isn't high enough to be like Samuel's. He has quicker moves and his jump shoot isn't a sling shot from over his head like Samuel's shot. It's right out in front of his face. From the video he looks like a much better player than Samuel's ever was.
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I didn't say he was an exact clone. But a thin, 6-4, PG, who attacks the rim, and does have a high dribble made me immediately thin of TSam. And I really didn't see enough outside shooting in those highlights to have a opinion on that.

AND.. TSam wasn't a bad player, he helped on a NC squad, so it's not an insult.
 
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I imagine if Hurley really wants him, he will get him to UConn. URI is UConn lite academically and athletically.
 
Palatine said:
I didn't say he was an exact clone. But a thin, 6-4, PG, who attacks the rim, and does have a high dribble made me immediately thin of TSam. And I really didn't see enough outside shooting in those highlights to have a opinion on that.

AND.. TSam wasn't a bad player, he helped on a NC squad, so it's not an insult.
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TSam averaged 6.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists as a grad transfer. I would think Adams has a much higher ceiling than that in terms of scoring and distributing.
 
Tying up a 4 year scholarship based on that mix tape would be disappointing. Hopefully there is more to his game than that tape showed. The drives to the hole seemed like the type that would be creamed by Cinci type defenders in the paint. Without the 100% 3 point shooting of the typical mixtape I assume that means shooting is not his forte. A body, but not exactly our missing link unless that clip doesn't do him justice.
 
dennismenace said:
6' 4" PG. That would be nice for a change. Prior to URI interest it looks like it was Cinn. who was the only front runner on 247.
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He is Troy Caupain's cousin btw. Ultimately the staff much preferred Logan Johnson as our PG for the 2018 class. Don't think they viewed him as a true PG.
 
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If we have other options, I would take them. Seems like a good player with tons of potential. But we need contributors NOW
 
This is a tough one. Hurley liked him enough to close the deal for URI; but using his own words: UConn is a destination program. Is a lowish 3* properly destined for UConn?

The good news is that Adams isn't a random de commit but rather a known Hurley commodity. I will feel good about how this plays out either way as right now coach Dan has my full faith and confidence.
 
kobe said:
He is Troy Caupain's cousin btw. Ultimately the staff much preferred Logan Johnson as our PG for the 2018 class. Don't think they viewed him as a true PG.
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for all the jokes we have on the board about how cincy guys seem to play 6 or 7 years, Caupain is the guy who I can't believe played 4 so fast. Seemed like 2 or 3 tops.
 
Coach J said:
At this point - why wouldn't we want Jalen's little brother. Plus when they are in the game together we can say we have the Adam's Family backcourt, and they can play this at Gampel.

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Wrong Adams. Brendan's older brother is Jaylen Adams from St. Bonaventure.
 
TopDogs said:
Wrong Adams. Brendan's older brother is Jaylen Adams from St. Bonaventure.
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Makes, sense - buy I was just going off the info somebody posted above. The theme song would still be cool to play if they are in the game together.
 
the Q said:
for all the jokes we have on the board about how cincy guys seem to play 6 or 7 years, Caupain is the guy who I can't believe played 4 so fast. Seemed like 2 or 3 tops.
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And that tough SOB killed us every time he got the chance. I was so happy when he graduated.
 
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the Q said:
for all the jokes we have on the board about how cincy guys seem to play 6 or 7 years, Caupain is the guy who I can't believe played 4 so fast. Seemed like 2 or 3 tops.
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Seriously? I felt like he was Scottie Reynolds all over again, got a lot of play as a freshman so it seemed he was there 6 years. I think most of that was because of his name, whenever the announcers would say "Caupain" it sounded like they were talking about the line of cocaine on the table in front of them, so it always made me double-take.

I similarly always hear Danny Dingle's name mentioned but didn't seem to be mentioned quite as much as Troy
 
We need to upgrade the roster if we want to get back to the level we all desire. We should not be tying up a four year scholarship with a player who will add depth to the roster. We need to focus on kids that can upgrade our roster. We are not aspiring to be URI. We are UConn with much better tradition, much better facilities and a much higher ceiling than URI. Hurley & his staff should be able to compete for higher level recruits. I really like the staff he's put together. Now its time to see him do similar in terms of the roster. We have three scholarships to give this year and only two next year. We seem to be involved with a lot of quality 2019 kids. Lets use these scholarships wisely. I'd rather bring in a grad transfer(or one & done) so we can go after more than two 2019 recruits. Based on the way Hurley filled out his staff, there is every reason to believe that he will be just as diligent in his recruit selection. I hope so.
 
Ewekon said:
This is a tough one. Hurley liked him enough to close the deal for URI; but using his own words: UConn is a destination program. Is a lowish 3* properly destined for UConn?
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The kid is 20 spots off a 4* rating...?
 
Uconnfanatic said:
We need to upgrade the roster if we want to get back to the level we all desire. We should not be tying up a four year scholarship with a player who will add depth to the roster. We need to focus on kids that can upgrade our roster. We are not aspiring to be URI. We are UConn with much better tradition, much better facilities and a much higher ceiling than URI. Hurley & his staff should be able to compete for higher level recruits. I really like the staff he's put together. Now its time to see him do similar in terms of the roster. We have three scholarships to give this year and only two next year. We seem to be involved with a lot of quality 2019 kids. Lets use these scholarships wisely. I'd rather bring in a grad transfer(or one & done) so we can go after more than two 2019 recruits. Based on the way Hurley filled out his staff, there is every reason to believe that he will be just as diligent in his recruit selection. I hope so.
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We need a point guard on the roster for next year beyond what we have given the uncertainty with Gilbert. Even if it's just a Rob Garrison to play 5 minutes a game if Gilbert goes down (and given Hurley wanted him for a team that's been in the Tourney I have no reason to think he isn't a lot better than Rob Garrison). We are UConn, but we need to get back to where URI was under Hurley as a step towards getting back to where UConn was under Calhoun.

If this is the best point guard we can get for next year, and the staff thinks he can help us, great. We can't judge recruiting based on what happens plugging holes for next season -- we just need to plug the holes. We can start judging with the class of '19. But we don't help future classes by not being the best team we can be next year and showing improvement.
 
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