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Cam Spencer Commits to UConn

Kitaman said:
I'm more happy that Hurley added more experience with all our freshman/sophomores players. To me this is huge after losing AJ and Sanogo.

The Tristan/Spencer duo will be like grandfather's schoolin the lil kids day in and day out. I'm talking opponents. I love our chances for repeat for this fact alone.
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Roster construction is quickly becoming one of Hurley’s biggest strengths. Last year was as well constructed a roster I have seen in college in quite some time. They target a need and rarely waiver. This year seems no different.
 
TheRogers said:
We offered Simeon Wilcher who committed to UNC. He is back in the portal. Not quite a Joey C. Has some AJ in him as well.
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I don’t think the minutes are here now for Wilcher without risking losing Ball or Ross for the long term. A Joey C replacement doesn’t just include the tangible skill set — it means coming here hoping to earn 10 minutes a game off the bench, and being so happy to be on a big time team that if you don’t get off the bench you’re o.k. With it. That’s not Wilcher.
 
This is great! I'll miss Andre and his presence on the floor, but he wasn't a scorer. We now have 5 capable shooters and passers on the floor. Let's GOOOO!!!!!!!
 
The only way this isn't a huge positive is if Spencer is a 'me-first' shooter. After last season's pickups I trust that won't be the case. Take the open ones, move the ball when he doesn't have it, and he'll be a great fit. Welcome!
 
businesslawyer said:
I don’t think the minutes are here now for Wilcher without risking losing Ball or Ross for the long term. A Joey C replacement doesn’t just include the tangible skill set — it means coming here hoping to earn 10 minutes a game off the bench, and being so happy to be on a big time team that if you don’t get off the bench you’re o.k. With it. That’s not Wilcher.
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I don’t think the 1-3 spots on the floor are a need anymore at all. If Hurley decides he wants to fill the last scholarship that’s open, I think it would be a big. I think minutes are full now at Guard and SF.
 
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I almost posted on the big board last night but hella hand shy with this recruit and info. Since i was so wrong sunday...lol
 

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dennismenace said:
Yes indeed. Starting to shape up like another steamroller/runaway locomotive. The team you dread to play. Run you into the ground the later in the game it goes. It's only June 7 and I can't wait for the season to see them in action.

BTW, When Clingan takes a rest this guy will be lurking around in the background too.

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Absolutely!!! He finishes around the rim to well to sit the bench this season. Gotta get him some minutes
 
Rutgers team wasn't supposed to be anything last season after they lost Harper and Baker. Then Spencer came along and the team was lockdown defensively which brought them some good wins. Would have been even better late in the season if not for injuries. Spencer made that team hum.
 
And to Kansas with all their money and a Timberlake….na..na..na..na..na..na:):)
 
Watching the highlight video, Spencer is also a skilled passer, there were some center lobs in there, Clingan will like playing with Spencer. He averaged over 3 assists last year with Rutgers, I bet he can get that over 4 in Hurley's offense.
 
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metsfan2323 said:
Watching the highlight video, Spencer is also a skilled passer, there were some center lobs in there, Clingan will like playing with Spencer. He averaged over 3 assists last year with Rutgers, I bet he can get that over 4 in Hurley's offense.
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And he turns it over infrequently himself. While getting around 2 steals a game.
 
Scoe said:
I told you all in reaction to losing Timberlake and what we lost from this past year, just be patient just wait and trust in Hurley. He was sold after 1 practice. Our shooting and passing on this team is going to be ungodly.
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Sounds similar to Joey C. being sold on UConn after one practice. The best want to work for it to improve.
 
This is awesome news. Our starting lineup is set.

I’m still concerned about our bench though. I hope Hurley snags one more starting level player (preferably a big).
 
Completely unbiased opinion but I don't see how this team isn't preseason #1 and the betting favorite to win the title. Starting 5 is absolutely gigantic and has 3 proven outside shooters with Newton, Spencer, and Karaban. Oh and then the other 2 guys are projected lottery picks.

And then a bench full of top 75 recruits + a 7' unicorn.

This team is going to be insane
 
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businesslawyer said:
I don’t think the minutes are here now for Wilcher without risking losing Ball or Ross for the long term. A Joey C replacement doesn’t just include the tangible skill set — it means coming here hoping to earn 10 minutes a game off the bench, and being so happy to be on a big time team that if you don’t get off the bench you’re o.k. With it. That’s not Wilcher.
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This, and let’s not forget Romaglu. Hurley noted the difficulty of filling all schollies and challenge keeping everyone engaged and happy.
 
tomtom80 said:
This, and let’s not forget Romaglu. Hurley noted the difficulty of filling all schollies and challenge keeping everyone engaged and happy.
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I’ve read that Wilcher is likely headed to Nebraska. I believe his brother plays there. If he doesn’t go there, he could be headed to St John’s.
 
With all this talk about repeating as National Champions, this addition and Newton coming back make this a possibility. I love our recruiting class but how many teams did we beat this year with superstars as freshmen that were not ready for the primetime in the Tourney?

Newton and Spencer are the stability and experience that give you a shot to do something special in the tourney.
 
UGo said:
With all this talk about repeating as National Champions, this addition and Newton coming back make this a possibility. I love our recruiting class but how many teams did we beat this year with superstars as freshmen that were not ready for the primetime in the Tourney?

Newton and Spencer are the stability and experience that give you a shot to do something special in the tourney.
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The roster has a perfect blend of veteran leadership and experience, along with youth and energy from the incoming freshmen. Exciting times.
 
UGo said:
With all this talk about repeating as National Champions, this addition and Newton coming back make this a possibility. I love our recruiting class but how many teams did we beat this year with superstars as freshmen that were not ready for the primetime in the Tourney?

Newton and Spencer are the stability and experience that give you a shot to do something special in the tourney.
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Yeah, but they weren't our freshman developing under our coaching staff. We have a top tier staff, an A+ culture, and a pretty darn good team structure. You probably usually only get 2 out of those 3.
 
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UGo said:
With all this talk about repeating as National Champions, this addition and Newton coming back make this a possibility. I love our recruiting class but how many teams did we beat this year with superstars as freshmen that were not ready for the primetime in the Tourney?

Newton and Spencer are the stability and experience that give you a shot to do something special in the tourney.
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We’re going to have a lot of people here getting sized for ring #6 which is crazy but just having the pieces to be in the mix is great. Spencer is a very smart player from what has been posted so this team is going to have a very high BBIQ? As good as last year? The other thing I am psyched about is having a second unit that has great quality as they take the court but of course Clingan is not on that unit. Could someone speak to that because that absolutely killed our opponents all year.
 
UGo said:
With all this talk about repeating as National Champions, this addition and Newton coming back make this a possibility. I love our recruiting class but how many teams did we beat this year with superstars as freshmen that were not ready for the primetime in the Tourney?

Newton and Spencer are the stability and experience that give you a shot to do something special in the tourney.
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Not sure how many we beat, but I know last season's national champion had 2 of their top 6 players who were freshman
 
aburks41 said:
Completely unbiased opinion but I don't see how this team isn't preseason #1 and the betting favorite to win the title. Starting 5 is absolutely gigantic and has 3 proven outside shooters with Newton, Spencer, and Karaban. Oh and then the other 2 guys are projected lottery picks.

And then a bench full of top 75 recruits + a 7' unicorn.

This team is going to be insane
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I agree with everything but the "unbiased opinion". LOL. 99.7% of posters on this board have a biased opinion
 
auror said:
Our starting 5 will all be +passers. The ball is going to fly around the court just like it did this season, if not more so.

I'm pretty sure we ran this exact play this year. Should be nice for a few Clingan dunks.
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The fact that he has experience playing with a rim-running big is not insignificant -- and he averaged twice as many APG as Hawkins. There may not be a "point guard," but our starting lineup will have 3 guys who are comfortable scoring or creating, alongside a sniper stretch 4 and a PnR monster. That's going to be really tough to defend.
 
Chin Diesel said:
There were some real nice catch and shoots off under the basket inbound plays. Also, Rutgers runs some good stuff on those out of bounds plays.
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Wonder where the coach got those. ;)
 
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