Canadian Big Man Kasongo Enjoys UConn Visit

[husky91]

And the best facilities in college athletics

One thing Oregon has going for it is there are already 2 Canadians on the roster.

 

[uconnbill]

And the best facilities in college athletics

I thought winning mattered. If that's the criteria then UCONN is the choice and the basketball facilities will be second to none. If he wants to be a pro, UCONN is the choice, period.

 

[Huskies4ever]

One thing Oregon has going for it is there are already 2 Canadians on the roster.

When I think of Oregon, I think of the movie The Goonies, beavers, and Uncle Cliffy.

 

[boog204]

Oregon has the best facilities around... Nike $$ flows into that place.

 

[Chuck]

Hopefully this Eugene weather forecast is accurate (it's actually consistent through Tuesday). Gotta keep those cheerleaders in doors and covered up!
Today:
57°F 55°F
Showers
Sat Sep 28
63° 56°
Rain / Wind Chance of rain: 100%
Sun Sep 29
58° 52°
Rain Chance of rain: 70%
Mon Sep 30
58° 50°
Showers Chance of rain: 50%

 

[Gurleyman]

Oregon has the best facilities around... Nike flows into that place.

True, but Nike money can't give you trophies or banners. Or photos of players in the NBA. I think Oregon won a title in 1938 or so, and I believe Luke Ridnour went there.

So that's their Wall of Fame. A 1938 trophy and a poster of Ridnour. And a really big Nike logo.

But there was a time we had nothing and guys came because they believe in Jim Calhoun's program, so you never know what sways recruits. A shiny palace of a facility might be enough ammo if a recruit really likes the coaching staff.

 

[boog204]

True, but Nike money can't give you trophies or banners. Or photos of players in the NBA. I think Oregon won a title in 1938 or so, and I believe Luke Ridnour went there.

So that's their Wall of Fame. A 1938 trophy and a poster of Ridnour. And a really big Nike logo.

But there was a time we had nothing and guys came because they believe in Jim Calhoun's program, so you never know what sways recruits. A shiny palace of a facility might be enough ammo if a recruit really likes the coaching staff.

Not denying any of this... Just stating that Oregon has something to offer in regards to their facilities and the Nike connection.

 

[HooperScooper]

Hopefully this Eugene weather forecast is accurate (it's actually consistent through Tuesday). Gotta keep those cheerleaders in doors and covered up!
Today:
57°F 55°F
Showers
Sat Sep 28
63° 56°
Rain / Wind Chance of rain: 100%
Sun Sep 29
58° 52°
Rain Chance of rain: 70%
Mon Sep 30
58° 50°
Showers Chance of rain: 50%

He's from Canada. That's like tropical weather to him!

 

[UConn Dan]

Hopefully this Eugene weather forecast is accurate (it's actually consistent through Tuesday). Gotta keep those cheerleaders in doors and covered up!
Today:
57°F 55°F
Showers
Sat Sep 28
63° 56°
Rain / Wind Chance of rain: 100%
Sun Sep 29
58° 52°
Rain Chance of rain: 70%
Mon Sep 30
58° 50°
Showers Chance of rain: 50%

Not just rain but epic rain...
@cdoty5: Record breaking rain fall this weekend #welcometoOregon #needsomeraingear

 

[arnie3]

He's from Canada. That's like tropical weather to him!

Really Hoop. this is like Hawaii to him!

 

[arnie3]

I'm glad he's checking out Eugene. It's a beautiful place, but lacking in the best ice cream place in all universities!

 

[arnie3]

I suppose if your entire life is condensed into a single event, scoring 111 points in a game is better than some alternatives.

I can't imagine scoring that many points!

 

[selles]

True, but Nike money can't give you trophies or banners. Or photos of players in the NBA. I think Oregon won a title in 1938 or so, and I believe Luke Ridnour went there.

So that's their Wall of Fame. A 1938 trophy and a poster of Ridnour. And a really big Nike logo.

Luke Ridnour AND Luke Jackson. Hey, if his name were Luke, Oregon would be a natural fit. Who could argue it. But, since his name is RAY....

 

[TheChamps990411]

kasongo could be a beast. a freakish athlete in a 6`7 235lb frame. sounds like a jeff adrien 2.0 . hope we pull this kid in.

 

[Peacefrog]

kasongo could be a beast. a freakish athlete in a 6`7 235lb frame. sounds like a jeff adrien 2.0 . hope we pull this kid in.

I don't know, I never thought of Adrien as a freakish athlete. Maybe a bigger Kevin Freeman?

 

[UConn3432]

kasongo could be a beast. a freakish athlete in a 6`7 235lb frame. sounds like a jeff adrien 2.0 . hope we pull this kid in.

Jeff had trouble dunking, which caused him to struggle finishing in situations.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I don't know, I never thought of Adrien as a freakish athlete. Maybe a bigger Kevin Freeman?

No he wasnt. what i meant was kasongo is a better more athletic version of JA.

 

[champs99and04]

He just said on twitter he's announcing sometime this week. I feel pretty good about our chances.

 

[The Viking]

He just said on twitter he's announcing sometime this week. I feel pretty good about our chances.

If Oregon has been the favorite all along, and he didn't commit while at Oregon, and he's asking KO for a follow, yeah I have a good feeling too. I mean one of these kids have to break our way, don't they?

 

[UConNick]

I'm salivating over him and Lubin possibly being in the same frontcourt. One of them could play the 5 in college, and they would be a beastly front line.

 

[3uconn]

FWIW: Another thing on the Cassell front. UConn received another pick on the CrystalBall. Now 2 of 6.

 

[Peacefrog]

He just said on twitter he's announcing sometime this week. I feel pretty good about our chances.

Alright, I'm trying to contain myself but I can't stop thinking about a frontcourt containing Brimah, Facey, Lubin and Kasongo. That's a lot of length and beef and is far cry from what we had to overcome last year. Granted they're all unproven at this point but what the hell. The Rock is going to go all Kasongo on some people.