2027 Recruiting: Colben Landrew commits to UConn

[bjc42]

Yes, but it's the idea of Lyman with offense that appeals. Size, build, tenacity, fearlessness, willingness to take contact, that's the stuff in common. Obviously expecting more than 3 ppg.

For sure. I think lock-down defenders have been so under-valued by fans of CBB for too long and it would be cool to watch another husky with that skillset.

 

[willie99]

Are they fitting our recruits for rings? Might be a nice touch

 

[AllHusky]

For sure. I think lock-down defenders have been so under-valued by fans of CBB for too long and it would be cool to watch another husky with that skillset.

Ricky Moore, Lyman, AJAX, Colben?? Let's hope.

 

[bendm]

People have said it for awhile, especially about Trilly. He's gotten a ton of flack about his gifs which is why you see him dropping the gifs and predictions much closer to the actual announcements.

But the point here is that 247 is not going to take away money and views from their own personal announcement show. They're getting money from advertisements and everything, they want as many people tuning in to Landrew's actual announcement.

Then they’re pointless get rid of em

 

[microfich]

For those who became UConn fans after his tenure, they have no idea what an impact player he was. It was like dropping a grenade into opposing teams offensive sets.

Not to hijack but here's some Lyman Depriest information:

Undersized at 6'5" but blessed with a linebacker's body, DePriest found a niche as a defensive stopper.

While an efficient shooter (47.4%), he wasn't built to score. He was the guy Jim Calhoun called on to stop the opponent's best player. That included centers and point guards. The kid was just possessed on defense, provided with an effective combination size and some of the quickest, wide-striding legs you'll ever see.

He was Jim Calhoun's first recruit at UConn, setting the tone for the program for years to come. “Coming out of high school, my high school coach, Darrell Pursiful, that’s what he stressed, defense, defense. So that was always in me," DePriest said.

In the NIT semifinals of 1988, Calhoun put the 6-foot-5 DePriest, a freshman, on Boston College’s quick, high-scoring guard Dana Barros. “Dana was very much like Shabazz [Napier] offensively,” Calhoun said. “So difficult to guard. And Lyman, did he hold him to two points? No. Two shots.”

Back for one of the Calhoun Celebrity Classic games, DePriest was asked to compare his game to another defensive stopper in Husky history, the Langdon Strangler, Ricky Moore. "Ricky was really good (defensively), but the difference between me and Ricky was that Ricky didn't guard 6-foot-9 guys down to 5-11 guys."

 

[StllH8L8ner]

For sure. I think lock-down defenders have been so under-valued by fans of CBB for too long and it would be cool to watch another husky with that skillset.

Following in Ross’s footsteps? 😎

 

[alexd]

Not to hijack but here's some Lyman Depriest information:

Undersized at 6'5" but blessed with a linebacker's body, DePriest found a niche as a defensive stopper.

While an efficient shooter (47.4%), he wasn't built to score. He was the guy Jim Calhoun called on to stop the opponent's best player. That included centers and point guards. The kid was just possessed on defense, provided with an effective combination size and some of the quickest, wide-striding legs you'll ever see.

He was Jim Calhoun's first recruit at UConn, setting the tone for the program for years to come. “Coming out of high school, my high school coach, Darrell Pursiful, that’s what he stressed, defense, defense. So that was always in me," DePriest said.

In the NIT semifinals of 1988, Calhoun put the 6-foot-5 DePriest, a freshman, on Boston College’s quick, high-scoring guard Dana Barros. “Dana was very much like Shabazz [Napier] offensively,” Calhoun said. “So difficult to guard. And Lyman, did he hold him to two points? No. Two shots.”

Back for one of the Calhoun Celebrity Classic games, DePriest was asked to compare his game to another defensive stopper in Husky history, the Langdon Strangler, Ricky Moore. "Ricky was really good (defensively), but the difference between me and Ricky was that Ricky didn't guard 6-foot-9 guys down to 5-11 guys."

Just to add more context to this.... Dana Barros had 22 pts at the half. Depriest then guarded him one on one for the entire 2nd half. Barros took two shots in the entire 2nd half for two pts.

 

[Drame]

Lyman Depriest dunked on Shaq when we knocked them out of the NCAAs.

 

[Samoo]

For sure. I think lock-down defenders have been so under-valued by fans of CBB for too long and it would be cool to watch another husky with that skillset.

It's what 30-point runs are built on.

 

[Mister P]

 

[aceboon]

Free UConn fans from the shackles of nonsensical player comparisons

 

[Horatio]

Coach Hurley and staff strike again! Love this recruit sort of reminds me of Caron Butler. Hopefully, he has a career close to Caron’s! Go Huskies!

I agree with the Caron Butler comparison.

 

[ec33]

Free UConn fans from the shackles of nonsensical player comparisons

Since you're asking for it: Colben is the player Donny wanted to be as a senior when he tried to become a 3-pt shooting SF prospect with a potential NBA future.

 

[VanDunk]

Lyman Depriest dunked on Shaq when we knocked them out of the NCAAs.

I loved that! At the end of the game they all danced at midcourt.

 

[caw]

I agree with the Caron Butler comparison.

I would have went Artest, Butler was a better run and jump athlete IMO.

 

[3rdbass]

Free UConn fans from the shackles of nonsensical player comparisons

Yeah why are we comparing him to Lyman Depreist who had very little offensive gams and definitely wasnt the shooter that Landrew is. I can deal with the Butler/Castle comparisons but some of the others including Jeff Adrien dont make any sense. Just because they similar bodies doesnt mean their games are anywhere similar plus the game has changed a lot since Adrien and definitely DePreist played.

 

[superjohn]

I would have went Artest, Butler was a better run and jump athlete IMO.

Artest was a tank, he was 246 lbs at St. John's and was one of the strongest guys in the NBA at 260 lbs. He was an incredible defender who could guard anyone due to his strength and quickness. Landrew has great size for a guard/small forward but he's not like Artest in terms of power and quickness.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Nice pick-up
Usually the football/basketball combo produces solid basketballers.
Would love to see him move and groove like the NBA version of Tyrese Martin - quick and physical who can score and defend.
Welcome!!!

Not sure about that, but the combo definitely produces solid rap artists…

 

[444JR]

 

[bjc42]

It's what 30-point runs are built on.

100%

 

[dennismenace]

I've worn a UConn sweatshirt or long sleeve T-shirt since Saturday, but not today, as I head out from home and into public Louisville.

My UConn presence generally gets very good response from UL, UK, and IU fans, but today's decision has been in local media as the Cardinal's top target. I think Kelsey's doing a good job, and fans locally will be disappointed. I can be very happy for UConn with a lower profile around town.

It's a good thing if you are a Giants, Jets or Patriot fan and you are not working in Oakland.

 

[UCan3]

A UConn kid 😉

It does take a certain type of confidence and mojo to play at UConn. Not every recruit is up to it no matter what their ranking. This is excellent get!

 

[cwh20]

Not to hijack but here's some Lyman Depriest information:

Undersized at 6'5" but blessed with a linebacker's body, DePriest found a niche as a defensive stopper.

While an efficient shooter (47.4%), he wasn't built to score. He was the guy Jim Calhoun called on to stop the opponent's best player. That included centers and point guards. The kid was just possessed on defense, provided with an effective combination size and some of the quickest, wide-striding legs you'll ever see.

He was Jim Calhoun's first recruit at UConn, setting the tone for the program for years to come. “Coming out of high school, my high school coach, Darrell Pursiful, that’s what he stressed, defense, defense. So that was always in me," DePriest said.

In the NIT semifinals of 1988, Calhoun put the 6-foot-5 DePriest, a freshman, on Boston College’s quick, high-scoring guard Dana Barros. “Dana was very much like Shabazz [Napier] offensively,” Calhoun said. “So difficult to guard. And Lyman, did he hold him to two points? No. Two shots.”

Back for one of the Calhoun Celebrity Classic games, DePriest was asked to compare his game to another defensive stopper in Husky history, the Langdon Strangler, Ricky Moore. "Ricky was really good (defensively), but the difference between me and Ricky was that Ricky didn't guard 6-foot-9 guys down to 5-11 guys."

Depriest was great. Also, I was at the Tropicana in ‘99. Scoonie Penn was denied getting the ball back by Ricky a lot. Or if he got it, it was never in great position to do anything initially. Just a great disrupter. Also, great players play every second. When Khalid hit the late free throws Ricky was already moving to deny Avery the ball. The value of an IQ guy over a merely pure athletic skill guy is underrated. So many gifted players don’t also make the right mental plays that lead to winning. I hope Landrew brings it and is part of another championship.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

It's a good thing if you are a Giants, Jets or Patriot fan and you are not working in Oakland.

I'm not sure what your comment means, but these survived the great purge of possessions when I relocated to Louisville from CT, even though I pretty much stopped watching football until the playoffs since probably Eli's 2nd Super Bowl ring...

 

[Ricker]

Artest was a tank, he was 246 lbs at St. John's and was one of the strongest guys in the NBA at 260 lbs. He was an incredible defender who could guard anyone due to his strength and quickness. Landrew has great size for a guard/small forward but he's not like Artest in terms of power and quickness.

He may not be what Artest eventually became, but he is very much like the Ron Artest at the same age. I saw Artest plenty in person when he played for Riverside Church with Elton Brand. At this age it is not a bad comp.

I must have a mean streak in me because I enjoy this statement from a Louisville publication:
"Louisville basketball recently missed on top target Colben Landrew. The 4-star shooting guard ended up committing to the UConn Huskies over the Louisville Cardinals, which was absolutely crushing. "