CV announces he will return for senior season

[Buffett10]

I don’t want to hijack an otherwise positive thread, So I’ll leave it at this - who is the last player to announce their return for a senior season in a non coaching change scenario that had no chance whatsoever to sniff a draft board?

Heaping praise on this sends a signal that every above average player should view their college careers as a single season contracts and teams should be lucky that players stay from year to year. I’m not a hater on here by a mile, but this really rubs me the wrong way.

We had 1 last yr do it in Jalen

 

[navery12]

I don’t want to hijack an otherwise positive thread, So I’ll leave it at this - who is the last player to announce their return for a senior season in a non coaching change scenario that had no chance whatsoever to sniff a draft board?

Heaping praise on this sends a signal that every above average player should view their college careers as a single season contracts and teams should be lucky that players stay from year to year. I’m not a hater on here by a mile, but this really rubs me the wrong way.

Well scholarships are a year to year commitment and players can leave at any point, so yes I am happy one of our best players chose to come back

 

[DonaldDraper]

We had 1 last yr do it in Jalen

Coaching change...

 

[Hurleyman216]

I don’t want to hijack an otherwise positive thread, So I’ll leave it at this - who is the last player to announce their return for a senior season in a non coaching change scenario that had no chance whatsoever to sniff a draft board?

Heaping praise on this sends a signal that every above average player should view their college careers as a single season contracts and teams should be lucky that players stay from year to year. I’m not a hater on here by a mile, but this really rubs me the wrong way.

So you would have rather seen our 2nd best returning player leave early so that we could replace him with a Juco that wouldn’t produce half the stat line that CV does? What point are you trying to make exactly? We should only be excited if our returning player is an NBA draft pick? You realize UVA just won the national championship and they have a total of 2 players that might play in the NBA. Winning titles and having NBA draft picks on your roster are not one in the same.

 

[DonaldDraper]

So you would have rather seen our 2nd best returning player leave early so that we could replace him with a Juco that wouldn’t produce half the stat line that CV does? What point are you trying to make exactly? We should only be excited if our returning player is an NBA draft pick? You realize UVA just won the national championship and they have a total of 2 players that might play in the NBA. Winning titles and having NBA draft picks on your roster are not one in the same.

Not at all. I want him back, I expected him to be back. I think he’s got a really crucial role on a good team, and he is a liability on a bad team when he tries to do too much. If our guard play is solid and he can shoot 3s and spend his energy on defense and rebounds it will be the perfect piece for the team. Like Neils but a little smaller and with a better prey drive.

A letter announcing his return for his senior season is unnecessary. I assume when you come that you stay for your eligibility or you go pro early. You go pro when you’re a lottery pick or you got great exposure in NCAA tourney and think it is your best shot (like Deandre).

The only other announcement that needs to be made is when you’re transferring.

 

[UCDaveD]

A letter announcing his return for his senior season is unnecessary. I assume when you come that you stay for your eligibility or you go pro early. You go pro when you’re a lottery pick or you got great exposure in NCAA tourney and think it is your best shot (like Deandre).

The only other announcement that needs to be made is when you’re transferring.

It's almost like 19-20 year olds think differently than a curmudgeon like you. Wild.

Ever think that maybe he was getting frequent questions about his status and wanted to put it to rest? That possible?

 

[Dove]

 

[UconnU]

Great news for the team if we’re looking to be competitive next year. I suspect CV and AG will be the captains and starters at the 1 and 2. Bouknight is the most college ready freshman coming in so I think he’ll start as a 3rd guard/wing. I see a battle between Polley and Akok at the 4 and Carlton starting at the 5.

 

[tcf15]

Not at all. I want him back, I expected him to be back. I think he’s got a really crucial role on a good team, and he is a liability on a bad team when he tries to do too much. If our guard play is solid and he can shoot 3s and spend his energy on defense and rebounds it will be the perfect piece for the team. Like Neils but a little smaller and with a better prey drive.

A letter announcing his return for his senior season is unnecessary. I assume when you come that you stay for your eligibility or you go pro early. You go pro when you’re a lottery pick or you got great exposure in NCAA tourney and think it is your best shot (like Deandre).

The only other announcement that needs to be made is when you’re transferring.

Well he declared last year and went through the pre-draft process last year without an NBA combine invite before announcing his return. So it's not like him going through that process again was out of the question. On top of that, guys that cover the team were questioning whether or not he was returning through Twitter and the media. I think everyone was expecting him to return, but you never know. There were questions and this was Vital's way of addressing those questions.

 

[gwhuskyfan]

I don’t want to hijack an otherwise positive thread, So I’ll leave it at this - who is the last player to announce their return for a senior season in a non coaching change scenario that had no chance whatsoever to sniff a draft board?

Heaping praise on this sends a signal that every above average player should view their college careers as a single season contracts and teams should be lucky that players stay from year to year. I’m not a hater on here by a mile, but this really rubs me the wrong way.

Welcome to college basketball in 2019

 

[DonaldDraper]

Well he declared last year and went through the pre-draft process last year without an NBA combine invite before announcing his return. So it's not like him going through that process again was out of the question. On top of that, guys that cover the team were questioning whether or not he was returning through Twitter and the media. I think everyone was expecting him to return, but you never know. There were questions and this was Vital's way of addressing those questions.

This is a very good response. It makes sense and didn’t require a personal attack. Thanks tcf

My frustration lies in the culture of the championship teams vs. what I see now. Listening to the Kemba interview about coming here because nothing was promised cemented to me how much the culture has changed. The players needed the program more than the program needed the players and now it seems to be exactly the opposite. However we got here, we now need public commitments in a way that is unprecedented in the last 20-25 years.

I really hope this isnt the new normal.

 

[RF79]

Glad he’s coming back...let’s go!!

 

[navery12]

This is a very good response. It makes sense and didn’t require a personal attack. Thanks tcf

My frustration lies in the culture of the championship teams vs. what I see now. Listening to the Kemba interview about coming here because nothing was promised cemented to me how much the culture has changed. The players needed the program more than the program needed the players and now it seems to be exactly the opposite. However we got here, we now need public commitments in a way that is unprecedented in the last 20-25 years.

I really hope this isnt the new normal.

Right or wrong that's the future. Look at all the HS kids when they're being recruited. Every announcement has an edit whether it's top 10, 8, 5, 3, or commitment. Kids like attention and there's nothing wrong with it

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

This whole thread is hilarious. Thanks Draper, Fishy, tcf et al.

From "The decision " to all the various responses. There is a reason this MB truly is one of the best. Thank you! Champs0904 you don't know what you are missing.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Senior guards are fun. Never a bad thing to build the backbone of your team on. We could start 4 upperclassmen(Gilbert, Vital, Polley, Carlton), and 1 really talented freshman(Akok) next year. Let the off season optimism begin!

 

[Huskyforlife]

This is a very good response. It makes sense and didn’t require a personal attack. Thanks tcf

My frustration lies in the culture of the championship teams vs. what I see now. Listening to the Kemba interview about coming here because nothing was promised cemented to me how much the culture has changed. The players needed the program more than the program needed the players and now it seems to be exactly the opposite. However we got here, we now need public commitments in a way that is unprecedented in the last 20-25 years.

I really hope this isnt the new normal.

I hope the new norm isn't overreacting to Instagram posts. Culture has progressed since Kemba was in high school, kids post everything to it, it's something you're going to have to get used too.

 

[Jimdish255]

Boom! We're going to need CV next year and I have to believe he thinks the development of Carlton late season and the potential of the roster next year has substantial upside. This is good news.

 

[Dove]

JOP: "And now, with the power invested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife."

New Mrs. Draper: "Oh honey. I am so happy....!!"

Donald Draper: "Well, this is my third marriage. Soooooo...I guess I'm kinda happy."

 

[CL82]

Someone forget their serotonin cocktail tonight?

Great line. I will be stealing it in the future.

 

[mauconnfan]

Really good and key news. Hope Christian has a special 4th year and senior night!

 

[DonaldDraper]

Boom! We're going to need CV next year and I have to believe he thinks the development of Carlton late season and the potential of the roster next year has substantial upside. This is good news.

Has Carlton committed for the next 12 months yet via a multi paragraph official statement?

Sorry, I had to do it.

 

[Sphinx]

When did it become a thing to celebrate a player returning who wouldn’t be drafted if the draft was 5 rounds. I like him fine and wish him great success but he wouldn’t be 5th team All UConn. If he bailed on graduation and his last year of eligibility then it would be monumentally stupid. I see this as him writing a letter saying he’s not going to make a really stupid decision, and it is wholly unnecessary. Is this just the new norm of dealing with millennials?

I have a silk purse I'd like to turn into a sow's ear. Can you be of help?

 

[The Funster]

looking forward to CV's senior season.

 

[3rdbass]

Great news for the team if we’re looking to be competitive next year. I suspect CV and AG will be the captains and starters at the 1 and 2. Bouknight is the most college ready freshman coming in so I think he’ll start as a 3rd guard/wing. I see a battle between Polley and Akok at the 4 and Carlton starting at the 5.

Though I see Akok starting at the 4 in short time. Just need some bigs to backup calrlton.

 

[3rdbass]

Senior guards are fun. Never a bad thing to build the backbone of your team on. We could start 4 upperclassmen(Gilbert, Vital, Polley, Carlton), and 1 really talented freshman(Akok) next year. Let the off season optimism begin!

Polley isn’t a small forward by any stretch of the imagination. Wilson or Bouknight will start here. Polley is a power forward due to his lack of athleticism and handle.

 

[Kembacity]

When did it become a thing to celebrate a player returning who wouldn’t be drafted if the draft was 5 rounds. I like him fine and wish him great success but he wouldn’t be 5th team All UConn. If he bailed on graduation and his last year of eligibility then it would be monumentally stupid. I see this as him writing a letter saying he’s not going to make a really stupid decision, and it is wholly unnecessary. Is this just the new norm of dealing with millennials?

translation: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! Everyone look at me, stomping my feet!!!!!

 

[Kembacity]

Not at all. I want him back, I expected him to be back. I think he’s got a really crucial role on a good team, and he is a liability on a bad team when he tries to do too much. If our guard play is solid and he can shoot 3s and spend his energy on defense and rebounds it will be the perfect piece for the team. Like Neils but a little smaller and with a better prey drive.

A letter announcing his return for his senior season is unnecessary. I assume when you come that you stay for your eligibility or you go pro early. You go pro when you’re a lottery pick or you got great exposure in NCAA tourney and think it is your best shot (like Deandre).

The only other announcement that needs to be made is when you’re transferring.

He even alluded to it in his statement, the reason he might make this announcement while someone like Gilbert might not even do it, is because last year he said he was going pro. He didnt say I'm going to test the waters, he said I'm going pro but then chose not to. Much of the fanbase had heard he was possibly leaving school or transferring, which is why people would be more concerned he might jet out of here more than Gilbert/Polley/Wilson/etc.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Polley isn’t a small forward by any stretch of the imagination. Wilson or Bouknight will start here. Polley is a power forward due to his lack of athleticism and handle.

Polley's handle is odd.

So many times it looks like he is ripe to get it stolen but he manages to hold on to the ball. He had several fast break layups and dunks where he had to catch the ball in step and take at least one dribble to get to te rim. Ugly and scary but it worked.

He also seems to be able to get one dribble to get separation when he is on the wing or the corner. Catch, use a dribble to get some separation. He needs to master the 12'-15' pull up and he'll be a real weapon. Ideally he'd be a scorer coming off the bench.

Reality is if he is starting in November or any other month it's not because there wasn't some talent pushing him. There is some depth at that position and the coaches will have plenty of time to see which skill set is best for the team.

Long story wrapped up. If he is still getting 25mpg next season it's because the coaches have decided his skills and abilities are better than the other options and he isn't getting those minutes because there isn't another option.

 

[3rdbass]

Polley's handle is odd.

So many times it looks like he is ripe to get it stolen but he manages to hold on to the ball. He had several fast break layups and dunks where he had to catch the ball in step and take at least one dribble to get to te rim. Ugly and scary but it worked.

He also seems to be able to get one dribble to get separation when he is on the wing or the corner. Catch, use a dribble to get some separation. He needs to master the 12'-15' pull up and he'll be a real weapon. Ideally he'd be a scorer coming off the bench.

Reality is if he is starting in November or any other month it's not because there wasn't some talent pushing him. There is some depth at that position and the coaches will have plenty of time to see which skill set is best for the team.

Long story wrapped up. If he is still getting 25mpg next season it's because the coaches have decided his skills and abilities are better than the other options and he isn't getting those minutes because there isn't another option.

Yeah but I see those minutes as backing up Akok at the 4 or when they move to a small linuep with Akok at the 5 and Polley at the PF. Lot of teams play guards at the 3 and Polley just can't cover those type of players with his lack of lateral quickness. He is a good shooter and decent Post defender even if he is slight. The problem he gets into on defense is when he has to cover guys on the outside trying to dribble drive. Unfortunately there are some talented PF's that can dribble drive like the guy from Iowa last year. In an ideal world Polley will be coming off the bench to play the 4 position or for 3 point shooting. If Polley has to play the 3 we will see a lot of zone defense to cover for his lateral quickness on d.

 

[J187Money]

Not at all. I want him back, I expected him to be back. I think he’s got a really crucial role on a good team, and he is a liability on a bad team when he tries to do too much. If our guard play is solid and he can shoot 3s and spend his energy on defense and rebounds it will be the perfect piece for the team. Like Neils but a little smaller and with a better prey drive.

A letter announcing his return for his senior season is unnecessary. I assume when you come that you stay for your eligibility or you go pro early. You go pro when you’re a lottery pick or you got great exposure in NCAA tourney and think it is your best shot (like Deandre).

The only other announcement that needs to be made is when you’re transferring.

Had he not done what he did last year I would agree. Given that he already thought about leaving early I appreciate him putting it to bed now - I'm sure some would have been speculating.