Bronny James enter the transfer portal

[superjohn]

I guess my larger point is I don't see the difference between someone like Solo Ball who's here, and then guys like Bronny, Stojakovic, Griffiths who entered the portal. All had pretty mediocre stats as a freshman but I feel like Hurley would get the most out of them. I doubt any end up here though, seems like we're looking for immediate contributors in the portal this year

Agreed, really hope we get McNeeley. I typically would want a couple starting caliber transfers but McNeeley is just such a perfect fit, versatile and an awesome shooter. He would plug in as a starter right away.

 

[Shoulder god]

Bronny will never happen. Too far from LaLa land for the old man. There will be better options available when we win #6. I hear Flagg is rethinking..

 

[uconnever]

I for sure would welcome him with open arms, what’s there to lose. He was not as good as advertised, but how many freshman are? I see a lot to work with and him growing into a good player here. We be crazy not to take him.

 

[AdamaNation]

If he's willing to embrace the team concept, truly be unselfish, play for the name on the front of the jersey not the back, and is truly healthy, why not?

Dad helping our NIL fund wouldn't hurt either....

Just imagine if the Bryant tragedy didn’t happen. For more reasons than ball of course. But maybe lebron should think about it.

 

[brihman]

Bronny will never happen. Too far from LaLa land for the old man. There will be better options available when we win #6. I hear Flagg is rethinking..

C’mon

 

[mauconnfan]

No thank you so many reasons. Makes no sense.

 

[Bboy Lace]

Bronny will never happen. Too far from LaLa land for the old man. There will be better options available when we win #6. I hear Flagg is rethinking..

Flagg is looking for the same nail painting NIL deal that Jared McCain got!

 

[dogpause]

As with any decision, there are pros and cons to consider.

We're going to have 5+/- players leaving and we're not looking for 5 starters, so a developmental player with good DNA, a good family and a nice skill set makes sense and fits the UConn profile, and good the the BE.

There really hasn't been a circus atmospher around Bronny except for his recruiting and his health. However, his growth and progress will be seen by many, and in real time. Is there a benefit to attracting and developing NBA level offspring?

Would Bronny be happy sitting on the bench a lot, or would he rather be a starter on a lesser team?

 

[tzznandrew]

Bronny had a heart attack last year while at USC.

He can be a good player. He certainly wasn't better than half the NBA players like his father said, but if he's healthy he can be a very useful piece on a high level team.

He's just not his father. No one is.

 

[QuickDraw]

Bronny had a heart attack last year while at USC.

He can be a good player. He certainly wasn't better than half the NBA players like his father said, but if he's healthy he can be a very useful piece on a high level team.

He's just not his father. No one is.

Same issues Marcus Jordan had when he was playing, he just couldn't live up to perceived expectations of being MJ's son

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Same issues Marcus Jordan had when he was playing, he just couldn't live up to perceived expectations of being MJ's son

Larsa Pippen had no issues with it.

 

[Fan1978]

Thoughts?

Done deal transferring to the lakers

 

[HuskyFich]

I’ll take Bronny now for the pipeline to Bryce. Bryce’s physical growth has been insane.

Would love Bronny to come here, but I doubt he’s coming somewhere to play 15-20 min a game off the bench.

 

[Stinger92860]

Thoughts?

He needs more NIL money. I’d pass.

 

[Dutch Boyd]

The kid coulda saved 3 babies from an alligator’s mouth and people would find a way to hate.

You can always tell the Lebron fanboys from the rest. Surprised it took that long for the hate word to come out, smh. The kid isn’t great and not everyone has to gush/root for him no matter how you want to spin it.

 

[brihman]

He needs more NIL money. I’d pass.

C’mon now how much of it would be on us to get vs what he already has going on. I like the idea of it.

 

[runner11]

Octogenarian pranked by dumb April 1st post and most outlets run with it. Sad.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

You can always tell the Lebron fanboys from the rest. Surprised it took that long for the hate word to come out, smh. The kid isn’t great and not everyone has to gush/root for him no matter how you want to spin it.

Yeah I am a LeBron fan, lol. Keep being a weird hater, real good look.

 

[connVA]

Not with a ten foot pole

 

[Inyatkin]

There are too many people who weirdly hate LeBron for no reason, so they have to hate his son, too, a kid who has done nothing wrong and also had a heart attack a few months ago.

 

[Jaker]

If he wants to come here, work hard and earn his minutes, OK

 

[gtcam]

If he comes to UConn he comes to UConn
If he goes to another school he goes to another school
I for one don't care. The staff will decide if he is a fit into their system - Not some couch coaching BYers like myself.
Having a LeBron James connection is both good and could be very bad - the guy just doesn't know when to positively contribute verbally or when not talk at all.
I am not a LeBron James fan at all but I have nothing against his son.
Being the UConn MBB talent guru, would love to hear Kimani's take on Bronny

 

[CardiacAndre7]

If he comes to UConn he comes to UConn
If he goes to another school he goes to another school
I for one don't care. The staff will decide if he is a fit into their system - Not some couch coaching BYers like myself.
Having a LeBron James connection is both good and could be very bad - the guy just doesn't know when to positively contribute verbally or when not talk at all.
I am not a LeBron James fan at all but I have nothing against his son.
Being the UConn MBB talent guru, would love to hear Kimani's take on Bronny

It’s fine if you’re not a LeBron fan, but his connection would yield 100x more good than bad.

 

[EnochRoot]

Taking on LeBron James' son would mean bringing on LeBron James into the locker room.

Dan Hurley doesn't need more help connecting with his players.

Hard Pass.

 

[bazz&boujee]

His biggest knock as a player this year is he’s too unselfish, sign me up. A defensive ace is the floor.

 

[huskyfan224]

Flagg is looking for the same nail painting NIL deal that Jared McCain got!

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Can’t imagine having a teammate like this

 

[Lefty2one]

I'd take him as a rotation piece, but I'd be stunned if he left southern California. It'd take some serious maturity on his part to move far away from his family. He'll probably just go to UCLA lol.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I'd take him as a rotation piece, but I'd be stunned if he left southern California. It'd take some serious maturity on his part to move far away from his family. He'll probably just go to UCLA lol.

Maybe that genuinely what he and his family are looking for. Could be a way to branch out and not have all the distractions, focus fully on himself and his development.

 

[Huskyforlife]

There are too many people who weirdly hate LeBron for no reason, so they have to hate his son, too, a kid who has done nothing wrong and also had a heart attack a few months ago.

Nobody hates Bronny. Get off your high horse. We're discussing his ability as a basketball player, and the drama that comes with Lebron leaning over his shoulder.

 

[husky429]

From a straight basketball standpoint, he has some nice things going and will probably do a solid job at some mid-major. If he wants to come to a school like UConn he's going to need to accept being on the bench for 2-3 years. If he's okay with that, I'd be happy to recruit him.

In terms of PR? Yeah everyone in the country should offer him. He honestly seems to be incredibly mature and focused despite the media hype. He could actually be really good for the culture, which I wouldn't say is true of 99% of kids with this kind of hype.