Brendan Adams (URI decommit)

[Sphinx]

As to the KO-bashing, however misplaced in this thread, it is well-earned. KO's coaching methods could only have worked with a squad of 5-stars, but he failed to recruit 5-stars. He failed despite the UConn brand name, his close NBA ties and the personal cachet his NC won for him. He failed because he didn't expend the effort, and he didn't expend the effort partly because of his personal problems. That brings his personal problems entirely within the realm of legitimate criticism within this forum. The defenses of KO are all scattershot. It is not a defense of KO to say that he won in 2014 with four exceptional starters that he did not recruit. It only proves the point.

 

[HawkHusky]

Wasn’t he supposed to have committed by now??

I'd give him until the end of the weekend.

 

[2Infinity]

KO made a big mistake in losing his experienced assistants (most were previous D1 head coaches) and replacing them with inexperienced guys that were decent recruiters but clearly couldn’t develop or identify talent at this level. They also couldn’t close for crap.

JC picked the right guy and left him set up for success. He then succeeded for a few years before dismantling the structure JC left him and at the same time becoming cocky and working less. JC didn’t see KO going that route, that was his only mistake.

The KO that we saw early on was a different coach. He was hungry, professional, polished looking and relied on the experience of his staff. The KO that was fired looked tired, clueless, lost, frustrated and almost disheveled despite the expensive suits. This experience will teach KO to remember what got him there and to either get his stuff together or retire.

Good right-up HH! I think you summarized his tenure very well..and fairly too! I remember him and the players being interviewed after the big win over MSU in Germany in the Armed Forces Classic. No one really expected it...but the guys played so hard for him. Damn he, and they, made me feel proud! But then he gradually began to change, he did become a different coach! Eventually...it was time to move on...unfortunately for everyone. Hopefully he learns and adjusts... because there's no question he's still a great guy at heart!! Wish him all the best!!

Edit: Sorry about the thread misplacement...but felt that summary was one of the best I've seen on the board. Wanted to acknowledge that.

 

[CL82]

And then imploded it in the four years following the championship. He had some successes. He had some failures. I think both you and Mokum are right.

See, I kind of view a natty as a little more than "some successes." Keeping the program together and Bazz and Boat home during the ban year was key as well. We don't win in 2014 without it.

 

[Huskyfan4evr]

Who's Kevin Ollie? Forget the past and focus on the present. Any updates on Brendan Adams?

 

[mauconnfan]

Who's Kevin Ollie? Forget the past and focus on the present. Any updates on Brendan Adams?

He’s the guy that ran the team on the court for 4 solid years in the 90’s and then won as many NC’s as Jim Boeheim while coaching here FYI. You asked.

 

[Mokum]

Kevin Ollie won a national championship. He kept the program from imploding in 2013.

Yes and we all know where it went after that.

 

[UChusky916]

Stop turning this thread into a Kevin Ollie thread. No more off topic posts.

Any news on Adams visit? Thought we might hear something (either good or bad).

@Dove is slacking

 

[Dove]

Stop turning this thread into a Kevin Ollie thread. No more off topic posts.

Any news on Adams visit? Thought we might hear something (either good or bad).

@Dove is slacking

Nope. Since getting gangrene in my kneecap after crawling though a Storrs stormwater drain I have retired from surveillance. Sorry.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

 

[HawkHusky]

So which Boneyarder is on detail duty today? We need some hourly reports.

 

[Fishy]

So which Boneyarder is on detail duty today? We need some hourly reports.

I just cleaned the garage.

Then I had a tiny ham sandwich. You know when you buy that cracker trio and one of them is a butterfly shape and the other is kinda a salted rectangle and then the third kind sorta tastes like a communion wafer and no one likes them? We only had the third kind left so I made two teeny ham sandwiches out of four of them. It was okay.

Soon, I’m going to Home Depot to pick up a closet organizer.

That’s it for the 3 pm update.

Back at you in 60.

 

[HawkHusky]

I just cleaned the garage.

Then I had a tiny ham sandwich. You know when you buy that cracker trio and one of them is a butterfly shape and the other is kinda a salted rectangle and then the third kind sorta tastes like a communion wafer and no one likes them? We only had the third kind left so I made two teeny ham sandwiches out of four of them. It was okay.

Soon, I’m going to Home Depot to pick up a closet organizer.

That’s it for the 3 pm update.

Back at you in 60.

So you're telling me it's going pretty well...

 

[UconnU]

Game tape of Adams.

 

[intlzncster]

Nope. Since getting gangrene in my kneecap after crawling though a Storrs stormwater drain I have retired from surveillance. Sorry.

pvssy.

 

[Fishy]

So you're telling me it's going pretty well...

Gangbusters.

Just used the Bowflex and the rowing machine for a while.

Obviously put off the Home Depot trip, but I’m thinking about heading out shortly.

Back at 5 or 6 for the latest.

 

[ARIDE]

Who else is visiting today?

 

[Phoenixhusky]

I’m at Costco!!!

 

[selles]

Who else is visiting today?

Not Fishy's mother's dog, we know that much.

 

[HawkHusky]

Gangbusters.

Just used the Bowflex and the rowing machine for a while.

Obviously put off the Home Depot trip, but I’m thinking about heading out shortly.

Back at 5 or 6 for the latest.

Translation:

The recruits are touring the weight room and gym.

Hurley to shortly tell the recruits what the necessary tools are to exceed at UCONN.

 

[UconnU]

Not much is made of Adam's shooting but watching game tape the kid can shoot! Beautiful stroke.

 

[mauconnfan]

I’m heading to a 50th stopping at packy first. Will prolly have a couple ..... back you with how many at about 9-10

 

[intlzncster]

Don’t disagree but 5 years for Larry Brown is like a lifetime for that guy. It was almost like he learned his lesson...don’t stay anywhere more than 2-3 years after his Lawrence stint.

He also had 2 Final Fours and a NC in that time span.

 

[intlzncster]

Given the lateness with recruiting, we may have to settle on lower level recruits this year. Adams may fit the bill for a year or two. He can then be recruited over once Hurley has things rolling. Adams can then accept either sitting on the bench or transferring out.

So basically, he'd be a depth guy for 4 years at the worst. That's fine, as he has potential to be a quality contributor as an upperclassmen.

 

[KingAG]

Just did some spring cleaning and shampooed the carpets in my apartment. Confirme_

 

[intlzncster]

Game tape of Adams.

Did you watch it? I'm too lazy to do the hard yards.

Wasn't wowed by the mix tape, but those things are as reliable as crystal balls. Curious as to how he looks in an actual game.

Are his high school or AAU teams any good?

 

[KingAG]

Did you watch it? I'm too lazy to do the hard yards.

Wasn't wowed by the mix tape, but those things are as reliable as crystal balls. Curious as to how he looks in an actual game.

Are his high school or AAU teams any good?

I’m about to watch it. Can give a summary for those whom are lazy lol

 

[the Q]

Gangbusters.

Just used the Bowflex and the rowing machine for a while.

Obviously put off the Home Depot trip, but I’m thinking about heading out shortly.

Back at 5 or 6 for the latest.

you got one of the super elite bowflex machines?

 

[KingAG]

Quick first impression: He’s a legit 6’4

 

[ccsuphanner]

Just pretty much sitting here, drinking and stuff. Do you think this recruit has seen West Hartford center yet? Has anybody thought to show him Grant's?

No? Okay.