2020 Recruiting: Dimencio Vaughn

[mauconnfan]

Take him a real nice piece, player if you're not sure of anything else.

 

[UconnU]

This seems like an "ours if we want him" situation. I'm sure the staff is weighing to risks/rewards of holding out for a Nolley or just locking up Vaughn

Lock up Vaughn. Checks all the need boxes(Size at guard, toughness, shooting) and only takes up a scholly for one year.

 

[Ajs120102]

Checks all of the needs. He’s from NYC and being close to home will help

 

[Bonk]

Lock up Vaughn. Checks all the need boxes(Size at guard, toughness, shooting) and only takes up a scholly for one year.

I agree. Splitting hairs real quick though, assuming this is a CV replacement type player, Nolley and CV both made 60+ 3's last year (each took over 190 3's), Vaughn only made 35 while attempting 89. I wouldn't peg him as a true SG. That being said, I think he fits our roster pretty well.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Big pass, think we can do better.

 

[pj]

Vaughn is a grad transfer, Nolley needs the NCAA to implement the free transfer rule or he has to sit out. Perhaps Nolley is plan A if the free transfer takes effect, if not then maybe Nolley stays at VTech and Vaughn is the backup plan?

 

[444JR]

Big lefty 6'5 220

 

[UconnU]

Checks all of the needs. He’s from NYC and being close to home will help

That would make 5 kids from NYC on our roster. Bouk, Springs, Sid, Vaughn and Cole(Newark is basically NYC right?).

 

[Marat]

Vaughn is a grad transfer, Nolley needs the NCAA to implement the free transfer rule or he has to sit out. Perhaps Nolley is plan A if the free transfer takes effect, if not then maybe Nolley stays at VTech and Vaughn is the backup plan?

The recruiting game is not straight forward....

 

[Hey Adrien!]

We're the best program on that list and it's not even close.

Would he rather get a chance of more PT on a weak team in the SEC with little to no chance playing in the dance or play on a better team in the Big East where he can play in the Garden and have a better chance to play in the dance?

To me, it's an easy choice.

I'm not an insider, but I'm confident we get Vaughn.

 

[husky429]

Vaughn is a grad transfer, Nolley needs the NCAA to implement the free transfer rule or he has to sit out. Perhaps Nolley is plan A if the free transfer takes effect, if not then maybe Nolley stays at VTech and Vaughn is the backup plan?

I have to think any kid who has announced he's transferring is gone regardless.

 

[navery12]

Vaughn is a grad transfer, Nolley needs the NCAA to implement the free transfer rule or he has to sit out. Perhaps Nolley is plan A if the free transfer takes effect, if not then maybe Nolley stays at VTech and Vaughn is the backup plan?

All sounds good in theory but I can't imagine any kid is waiting until June to decide so we can wait and see if we can get someone better

 

[MDHuskFan]

I have to think any kid who has announced he's transferring is gone regardless.

See Kira Lewis from last year

 

[navery12]

See Kira Lewis from last year

That was a coaching change and Oats re-recruited him

 

[Bonk]

See Kira Lewis from last year

See Landers Nolley from last year too

 

[JimHurley]

I’ll begin by saying I want the kid. 6’5 and 220 pounds. Shot 39% from 3.

HOWEVER, if we get him, and say Nolley + Sanogo both want to come here...then what? Only 1 open scholarship.

 

[bendm]

I’ll begin by saying I want the kid. 6’5 and 220 pounds. Shot 39% from 3.

HOWEVER, if we get him, and say Nolley + Sanogo both want to come here...then what? Only 1 open scholarship.

a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush

hopefully we get nolley too but as far as sonogo is concerned, dont think our odds are good enough at this point to justify passing on vaughn

 

[Stainmaster]

Big pass, think we can do better.

Okay coach.

 

[AntG168]

We really need that other scholly. But if he wants to commit you take him.

 

[Bonk]

I’ll begin by saying I want the kid. 6’5 and 220 pounds. Shot 39% from 3.

HOWEVER, if we get him, and say Nolley + Sanogo both want to come here...then what? Only 1 open scholarship.

"If we land AJ Reeves then what happens if Cam Reddish wants to come here"-KO probably in 2017
@bendm is right with a bird in the hand.

 

[superjohn]

"If we land AJ Reeves then what happens if Cam Reddish wants to come here"-KO probably in 2017
@bendm is right with a bird in the hand.

KO doesn't coach here anymore.

 

[Bonk]

KO doesn't coach here anymore.

I'm just saying if you hold out for the Plan A and it doesn't work out, the Plan B often times gets taken as well. We learned that first hand with KO.

 

[AntG168]

Perfect CV replacement. He’s a tough sob. He’d make us better. Can’t let him slip away. If Nolley wants to come, I believe Hurley will make sure there is a spot for him.

 

[Peacefrog]

a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush

maybe we get nolley too but as far as sonogo is concerned, i dont like our odds enough to justify passing on vaughn

I'm glad I don't have to make this decision, tough one. Would this guy start? If not and if Hurley feels we are strong with Nolley and/or Sanogo, I would probably roll the dice on the multiple year starter over the one year substitute. I don't feel we have any glaring holes in the current roster and as such we're in a position to be a little choosy. If we passed on Vaughn and missed on everyone else, we're still in pretty good shape next year.

 

[UConnStats]

Big pass, think we can do better.

I think you’re pretty low on him. Good size/build, career 52% 2PT and 35% 3P, good defensive rebounder (17-18% range which is like Vital’s), and best +/- on his team by a mile. Looks like an improvement to Adams and Wilson at minimum and I’d say he has a solid chance at being better than a freshman Jackson. I think turning him away would be a mistake.