Darius Adams Decommits from UConn

[nazzydawg]

Ugh

 

[UConnSwag11]

First thread got deleted immediately.

 

[Fatroony5]

Didn’t see that one coming. Obviously wasn’t a fan of the Malachi signing but UConn had to do it… maybe the Aussie is indeed ready to play. Couldn’t rely on Adams coming in and giving them 15-20 minutes, no way he was ready for that.

 

[JMick]

Not really heartbroken about this one

 

[UConnSwag11]

Five scholarships now. Let’s get it

 

[EricSD]

Any info or speculation on why? Why would the Malachi Smith (backup PG) signing affect Adams, a shooting guard?

 

[storrsroars]

Hurts more next year than this year.

In Hurley we trust.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Any info or speculation on why? Why would the Malachi signing affect Smith, a shooting guard?

I think he started reading the Boneyard and wasn't happy that so many posters didn't believe he was capable of earning any real playing time.

 

[superjohn]

Not really heartbroken about this one

Neither am I, he's clearly ranked too high it was nice seeing us with the #2 ranked class even though it didn't feel all that legit to me. He's so far away from being physically ready for the Big East and he didn't want to compete for minutes. Good luck to him.

 

[ec33]

Just a wild guess, but I would suspect it is about money more than his concern over Demary (remember a sophomore Nowell was supposed to be the future PG when he committed).

 

[Hungryhusky99]

I was told he was getting 10mpg though

 

[bendm]

I was told he was getting 10mpg though

Max*

 

[Shabazzkets]

I have no idea how Hurley is going to fill all the open scholarships. College coaches do have it rough these days.

 

[bendm]

Any info or speculation on why? Why would the Malachi Smith (backup PG) signing affect Adams, a shooting guard?

Because Adams is a CG not just a SG and smith and Demary are going to be on the floor at the same time as well

 

[Hi-Low]

Didn't seem to factor heavily for 25-26....CBB now year to year so understandable that a top 30 Freshman not looking to "sit" a year.

 

[bendm]

I have no idea how Hurley is going to fill all the open scholarships. College coaches do have it rough these days.

Hurley never goes above 12 so I think we only need 3 guys which could include Alex plus a backup 4/5 and a 3rd string PG

 

[Drame]

Maybe he can transfer back in after two years of getting stronger.

 

[ec33]

Because Adams is a CG not just a SG and smith and Demary are going to be on the floor at the same time as well

It was thought to be Mahaney and Nowell when he committed.

 

[RuffRuff]

Didn’t see that one coming. Obviously wasn’t a fan of the Malachi signing but UConn had to do it… maybe the Aussie is indeed ready to play. Couldn’t rely on Adams coming in and giving them 15-20 minutes, no way he was ready for that.

Further proof that over recruiting frosh, especially fringe instant contributors like Darius, makes no sense. Lesson learned from Nowell and Abraham.

Go big (top 15) or go get kids willing to sit a year without being a cancer.

Do we make a play at Acaden?

I guess this means we can take his Jersey Boy video down.

He was the least exciting recruit of this pool so not sweating this one. Other than the time the staff put into it.

Makes total sense for kids or his caliber to go play down year one to get PT. Can’t fault it.

 

[Horatio]

Kinda felt a tremor in the force that one of the Youngins might do this.

 

[HailUConn]

Maybe it’s my wishful thinking, this bodes well for Alex returning.

 

[uconn_jack]

Buh-bye. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Not that you were ever inside.

 

[superjohn]

Further proof that over recruiting frosh, especially fringe instant contributors like Darius, makes no sense. Lesson learned from Nowell and Abraham.

Go big (top 15) or go get kids willing to sit a year without being a cancer.

Do we make a play at Acaden?

I guess this means we can take his Jersey Boy video down.

He was the least exciting recruit of this pool so not sweating this one. Other than the time the staff put into it.

Acaden is ranked lower than Adams though he's probably more ready to play next season.

 

[UconnU]

Any info or speculation on why? Why would the Malachi Smith (backup PG) signing affect Adams, a shooting guard?

i think it’s safe to assume someone offered him the bag.

 

[Kemba15]

he wasn’t going to play, we tremendously upgraded PG, and the 2 better burger boys are still here. Not stressing over this

 

[KembaKek]

Buh-bye. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Not that you were ever inside.

Alright genius.

 

[Rewster]

Hard to pay a guy to sit on the bench for a year to develop especially when they can walk any time. Didn’t look like he was physically ready to contribute next year. I am good with it

 

[uconn_jack]

Kinda felt a tremor in the force that one of the Youngins might do this.

Yeah especially after I saw the Duke decommit.

 

[Fatroony5]

Further proof that over recruiting frosh, especially fringe instant contributors like Darius, makes no sense. Lesson learned from Nowell and Abraham.

Go big (top 15) or go get kids willing to sit a year without being a cancer.

Do we make a play at Acaden?

I guess this means we can take his Jersey Boy video down.

He was the least exciting recruit of this pool so not sweating this one. Other than the time the staff put into it.

All good. Hurleys going to do what he needs to in order to keep UConn at an elite level. Him de committing has little impact on the outlook for the season. I still like recruiting high level high school guys, even if they won’t play much. The hope is they take the Ball/Stewart route and you retain/develop the talent over a few years. But obviously that doesn’t always happen. Still worth tying tho; they’ll replace him and be fine.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Furphy is (I guess now, was) ahead of Adams. No one wants to accept that though lol