2020 Recruiting: Dimencio Vaughn

[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.

 

[KingAG]

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.

 

[KingAG]

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.

 

[navery12]

I don't love the risk of not getting the 2nd scholarship opened for Nolley if we take him. But he's one of the 3-4 recruits I don't think we should pass on if they want to come

 

[superjohn]

Has anyone actually watched games of his? MAAC to Big East is a big jump.

 

[KingAG]

I don't love the risk of not getting the 2nd scholarship opened for Nolley if we take him. But he's one of the 3-4 recruits I don't think we should pass on if they want to come

I know it’s an unpopular opinion, and historically uncharacteristic of Hurley. But if Nolley wants to come along with Vaughn, we need to act like a big time program and squeeze someone out. Survival of the fittest. We’re significantly improving our talent level and naturally some guys won’t be able to cut it

 

[ucawn]

Open up 2 more spots

 

[Marat]

Has anyone actually watched games of his? MAAC to Big East is a big jump.

See the post from Hey Adrien above

 

[KingAG]

Has anyone actually watched games of his? MAAC to Big East is a big jump.

True. Though you could say the same of Cole. Imo he’d be coming in off the bench as a role player. Is he better than Sid and BA is the real question. And I believe especially next year he may be

 

[navery12]

Has anyone actually watched games of his? MAAC to Big East is a big jump.

@husky429 posted a 3 minute highlight video on the 1st page. Competition is low but the 2 things that stood out to me were his willingness/ability to post up his man when he had an advantage. And he seems to have very good athleticism, had a few very impressive dunks. As the 4th guard coming off the bench I'm not too worried about the adjustment

 

[ARIDE]

I know it’s an unpopular opinion, and historically uncharacteristic of Hurley. But if Nolley wants to come along with Vaughn, we need to act like a big time program and squeeze someone out. Survival of the fittest. We’re significantly improving our talent level and naturally some guys won’t be able to cut it

Get this kid and I believe Sid will be gone on his own!

 

[husky429]

I think we're getting a little too casual with the "sid is leaving" stuff. I know there have been rumors and he seems to be the most likely candidate for the 2nd scholly opening up. But can everyone be a little more tactful about it?

 

[superjohn]

@husky429 posted a 3 minute highlight video on the 1st page. Competition is low but the 2 things that stood out to me were his willingness/ability to post up his man when he had an advantage. And he seems to have very good athleticism, had a few very impressive dunks. As the 4th guard coming off the bench I'm not too worried about the adjustment

I personally wouldn't use up a scholarship for a 4th guard off the bench type especially with the better prospects we seem to be in good position with but I trust Hurley on everything.