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Darius Adams Decommits from UConn

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superjohn said:
Everyone is so angsty about losing Adams?
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Most of The posters in this thread are. They’re Either not accepting the general consensus for why he left or are worried about the impact him leaving will have this year or on the future of UConn’s bball program
 
bendm said:
Most of The posters in this thread are. They’re Either not accepting the general consensus for why he left or are worried about the impact him leaving will have this year or on the future of UConn’s bball program
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Most of the posters in this thread are of the (correct) opinion that (1) They get why he made the decision (2) it looks like it was well thought out and mutual with the coaching staff, so (3) it sucks, but no hard feelings . . .
 
Recruits outside the top 10-20 will need to consider what they want when dealing with the top programs. A lot of playing time early or top development. If you’re trying to complete for a championship you need a top notch pt guard. And some veteran presence on the floor somewhere. We could see Adams back here in 1 or 2 years. Not saying it going to happen but recruiting is going to change for everybody including the recruits.
 
I can’t believe this thread still has life. Great opinions and an interesting read, but so much passion over losing a recruit this day and age?

In my opinion, the kid saw other guards coming in and assumed they got more NIL than him and also put him in to a competitive situation where perhaps he felt he might not succeed and risked losing future big payoffs. NIL is changing everything. You have to play to shine and get paid the big bucks. Who knows what this kids motivation was to leave UConn. College sports at a high level isn’t about the team and a good education. It is Show me the Money.
 
What I want to know is not what we lost, but where can we find another great piece to fill a backup role at the point? Donnell Beverly gave us four years as a backup and was a senior captain on the 2011 team. Another guy like him is who will get me excited. Best of luck to Adam’s, now let’s get the guy that can give us heart and be a solid backup on a loaded team.
 
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DW1361 said:
What I want to know is not what we lost, but where can we find another great piece to fill a backup role at the point? Donnell Beverly gave us four years as a backup and was a senior captain on the 2011 team. Another guy like him is who will get me excited. Best of luck to Adam’s, now let’s get the guy that can give us heart and be a solid backup on a loaded team.
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You mean in addition to Malachi Smith ? Someone who can be there long term ?
 
This isn't meant as a diss because he's a really good kid, he chose us, and I think he can eventually turn into a very good player but I saw a workout video of Adams where he said he feels he's underrated. I think he's in for a bit of an adjustment/wake up call and I think the McDonald's event and the staff being really honest with him was probably a bit of an eye opener for him.

This feels like a win-win for him and for UConn.
 
BigTenFan said:
There are no guarantees that 4 or 5 star hs players will provide instant impact to any teams. Some are spectacular like Cooper Flagg...others like Gavin Griffiths just don't work out.
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Cooper Flagg and Gavin Griffiths are not comparable. Come on.
 
bendm said:
Most of The posters in this thread are. They’re Either not accepting the general consensus for why he left or are worried about the impact him leaving will have this year or on the future of UConn’s bball program
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This is easily the most non-freak out response to a 5-star decommit in the history of our program.
 
Marat said:
You mean in addition to Malachi Smith ? Someone who can be there long term ?
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No, Smith is a one year paid fill gap. I am talking about a solid four year player with heart that wants to be a part of a winning program just as Donnell Beverly did. Beverly had talent. I loved watching him in practice. These type of kids are out there. A champion needs these types as well.
 
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bendm said:
I can’t imagine what this thread would be like if Mullins or Reibe had decommitted if everyone is so angsty about losing Adams
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superjohn said:
Everyone is so angsty about losing Adams?
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In my case, I expect Mullins is a one and done. Maybe. I think Reibe is a project. Had Adams stayed I would expect him to be our best player in 26-27 and possibly a lottery pick.

I think there is a near 0% chance that our two portal guards are better than Adams next season (26-27). So it's a short term move and yes, Hurley can bring in a new freshman for next year so maybe it doesn't matter. But Adams was a very good fit for our system. In part, as an occasional Kansas fan, I watched them lose guys like Zuby chasing more experienced players. It didn't work out. Cost them Bidunga now too.
 
DW1361 said:
What I want to know is not what we lost, but where can we find another great piece to fill a backup role at the point? Donnell Beverly gave us four years as a backup and was a senior captain on the 2011 team. Another guy like him is who will get me excited. Best of luck to Adam’s, now let’s get the guy that can give us heart and be a solid backup on a loaded team.
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Leadership and continuity are valuable, no doubt. But "a guy like Donnell Beverly is who will get me excited" is so odd. You'd be excited about a guy who hardly plays for four years?
 
HuskyHawk said:
In my case, I expect Mullins is a one and done. Maybe. I think Reibe is a project. Had Adams stayed I would expect him to be our best player in 26-27 and possibly a lottery pick.

I think there is a near 0% chance that our two portal guards are better than Adams next season (26-27). So it's a short term move and yes, Hurley can bring in a new freshman for next year so maybe it doesn't matter. But Adams was a very good fit for our system. In part, as an occasional Kansas fan, I watched them lose guys like Zuby chasing more experienced players. It didn't work out. Cost them Bidunga now too.
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I'm confused by this post. Next college basketball season is 25-26. I expect both our portal guards Demary and Smith to be a lot better than Adams next season. Smith doesn't have eligibility beyond 25-26 so yes Adams will be a better college player than him in 26-27 by virtue of Smith not playing. There's zero chance IMO Adams is a lottery pick after his sophomore season and if he was UConn's best player as a sophomore UConn basketball would be in a world of hurt.
 
superjohn said:
I'm confused by this post. Next college basketball season is 25-26. I expect both our portal guards Demary and Smith to be a lot better than Adams next season. Smith doesn't have eligibility beyond 25-26 so yes Adams will be a better college player than him in 26-27 by virtue of Smith not playing. There's zero chance IMO Adams is a lottery pick after his sophomore season and if he was UConn's best player as a sophomore UConn basketball would be in a world of hurt.
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Maybe I’m being optimistic, but I expect Malachi Smith to contend for BE 6MOY in 25-26 and Silas Demary to contend for 1st Team All American in 26-27

I’d have expected Darius Adams to be a solid bench piece in 26-27 and a key starter in 27-28. Maybe an NBA prospect after year 3 if he filled out his frame as a 6’5 sharpshooting PG
 
Waquoit said:
Combination of the paradigm shift and that we've never been at this recruiting level before.
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Have we ever had one? Prince Ali was the best one I can remember and he was a 4 star. Bynum went to the draft.

I didn’t want to go into next year with Demary backed up by non point guards. Demary is already kind of combo-ish, so another option like Smith is needed. He can change our look. Nobody had Adams as a PG on the recruiting sites.

As it turns out, Adams and Furphy might have been a bit redundant If neither was considered a point guard for the long term. in the old days, they could have been long term options for the 2 and 3.
 
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superjohn said:
I'm confused by this post. Next college basketball season is 25-26. I expect both our portal guards Demary and Smith to be a lot better than Adams next season. Smith doesn't have eligibility beyond 25-26 so yes Adams will be a better college player than him in 26-27 by virtue of Smith not playing. There's zero chance IMO Adams is a lottery pick after his sophomore season and if he was UConn's best player as a sophomore UConn basketball would be in a world of hurt.
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Seriously? I think Adams is very talented, better than Bouknight, not far off from Mullins. I don't think Smith is going to be anything more than a very capable backup PG. Had Adams stayed, I'd expect him to be better by January. I agree there's no need for a freak out, but I think too many fans are underselling how good he is to compensate.
 
Inyatkin said:
Leadership and continuity are valuable, no doubt. But "a guy like Donnell Beverly is who will get me excited" is so odd. You'd be excited about a guy who hardly plays for four years?
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Yes I would be excited, because we need a third point guard and a role player on the bench had value. UConn is not getting another high priced guard and none needed. Put the bucks towards Karaban and another big. Does anyone remember Beverly? He was a team player. The minute guys on here will tell you we don’t have many minutes for another pg, but be damned if we go in only two deep there. Others can fill in, but a guy as good as Beverly coming off the bench knowing how to lead is pretty valuable.
 
REB1094 said:
Maybe I’m being optimistic, but I expect Malachi Smith to contend for BE 6MOY in 25-26 and Silas Demary to contend for 1st Team All American in 26-27

I’d have expected Darius Adams to be a solid bench piece in 26-27 and a key starter in 27-28. Maybe an NBA prospect after year 3 if he filled out his frame as a 6’5 sharpshooting PG
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I was thrilled we got Demary. I'd be very pleasantly surprised if he's first team all Big East. I'm hoping for Big East 2nd team.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Seriously? I think Adams is very talented, better than Bouknight, not far off from Mullins. I don't think Smith is going to be anything more than a very capable backup PG. Had Adams stayed, I'd expect him to be better by January. I agree there's no need for a freak out, but I think too many fans are underselling how good he is to compensate.
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In your past few posts you've said you think Adams is better than Bouknight and that in 26-27 would be better than Demary. As far as I know I have watched every single available second of Darius Adams footage that is online and I struggle to see how you came to these conclusion. Have you seen him in person or something? I was genuinely not bothered about losing his commitment based on everything I've seen of him but maybe there's something I'm missing.
 
Of the guards that were recruited, he was the one I wanted least but happy he chose UConn at the time and was on board with him. I would’ve rather had Lewis, Meleek, or Acuff..not really sure we were on Acuff a ton, but I remember there were some rumblings recruiting him.

Wish him well and happy it’s now rather than later. Who knows how good he will be, he’s got talent but is quite frail.

Onto the next
 
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This whole thread is filled with a bunch of handwringing ninnies.

The best coaching staff in the country got even better. We didn’t lose Kimani or Luke. If Karaban stays we’d be looking at a lineup with plenty of juniors and seniors and a couple blue chippers coming in. What’s the worry?
 
Scoe said:
Like most fans there's that initial shock when you hear the news, but we really shouldn't be suprised at all. It all makes sense when you give it a minute or 2. Hearing both sides had a mutual decision, best of luck to Adams and we'll move on.
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Maybe he can apprentice at Rutgers for a few years until he is ready for uconn
 
HuskyHawk said:
In my case, I expect Mullins is a one and done. Maybe. I think Reibe is a project. Had Adams stayed I would expect him to be our best player in 26-27 and possibly a lottery pick.

I think there is a near 0% chance that our two portal guards are better than Adams next season (26-27). So it's a short term move and yes, Hurley can bring in a new freshman for next year so maybe it doesn't matter. But Adams was a very good fit for our system. In part, as an occasional Kansas fan, I watched them lose guys like Zuby chasing more experienced players. It didn't work out. Cost them Bidunga now too.
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I believe budunga decided to return to kansas?
 
Excalibur said:
Most of the posters in this thread are of the (correct) opinion that (1) They get why he made the decision (2) it looks like it was well thought out and mutual with the coaching staff, so (3) it sucks, but no hard feelings . . .
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Then why is it going on for 16 pages? I also agree with 1-3 so why are you trying to correct me?
 
bendm said:
Then why is it going on for 16 pages?
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Because it's the biggest news of the last week...

This isn't that complex, honestly. Most people are being rational. I'm not happy we're losing a 5* but I guess I am on the same page as Adams and the staff in that it's probably best for every party right now, given the state of the sport.

But there's still discussion, basketball and roster building amongst other areas, to be had.
 
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