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Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Why Cooper Flagg fits UConn’s model of ‘basketball people'

Both programs need to start steaming the uniforms before the photoshoots to eliminate wrinkles/folds, especially with shorts.
 
HuskyHawk said:
^^^ We've got one returning guard and a freshman PG. That's it. I'm much more comfortable about Johnson + Singare than I am about our guard situation. I suppose we could also have Diarra, but still a need a SG. Biggest need we have by far.

Edit: to be clear, I was talking about Pat. Not Cooper.
Want list: Cooper, Edgecombe, Pat
Need list: Edgecombe, Pat, Cooper.
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I disagree. Edgecombe is a real nice player. Hes a wing. We have a glut of Freshman "wings" (playing positions 2-4 Ross, Stewart, Ball, and Abraham, then Nowell coming in as a combo) 3 of those 5 will be here next year with a year under their belts in Coach's system, and they are all great. What we don't have is a top line center. I expect Singare to develop over couple years nicely, and Samson to keep it up, but I would like to keep our 5 spot elite. Ngongba is that. Cooper Flagg is best player in country. I'd kill for him, but Ngongba is a better "puzzle " piece for us.
 
I'm trying to remain optimistic here but the grandparents being there this past weekend has got to the nail in the coffin on this, no? I realize they're fans too but why would any 16 year old have their grandparents tag along for a college visit if they weren't showing them where they are going? I certainly wouldn't have.

Additionally, on the Grant Hill IG, no one else saw that as him poking fun at Cooper? "Congratulations?" that he posing with championship trophies in Duke gear but hasn't won a single college game yet - let alone a championship.
 
superjohn said:
Who are all these sources? I count one, Isola during the Nets broadcast. And if you think Isola was trolling UConn fans that's quite a take.
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So much nonsense on this board the last week. But this. There have only been two meaningful facts the last week. One is that Flagg took his official to Duke and left without a commitment. The other is what Isola said (that doesn't mean he is right, but given who he is (not an anonymous twitterer with a made up identity) and Scalabrini's relationship to Flagg that he said it is relevant).

Everything else is just speculating based on evidence that rational people wouldn't speculate based upon.
 
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cap10mayhem said:
and now I know why people dont open their mouth on here
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No, that's not a fair response. How about "now I know why people who state they have knowledge with neither built up credibility on the board or some statement about their sources are not immediately believed." Which anyone older than ten should have been able to figure out without the reaction you've been getting (especially as you found the need to keep repeating your statements without giving anyone any more reason to believe you than you started with).
 
aburks41 said:
It’s over lol
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businesslawyer said:
No, that's not a fair response. How about "now I know why people who state they have knowledge with neither built up credibility on the board or some statement about their sources are not immediately believed." Which anyone older than ten should have been able to figure out without the reaction you've been getting (especially as you found the need to keep repeating your statements without giving anyone any more reason to believe you than you started with).
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exactly

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CTM626 said:
I'm trying to remain optimistic here but the grandparents being there this past weekend has got to the nail in the coffin on this, no? I realize they're fans too but why would any 16 year old have their grandparents tag along for a college visit if they weren't showing them where they are going? I certainly wouldn't have.

Additionally, on the Grant Hill IG, no one else saw that as him poking fun at Cooper? "Congratulations?" that he posing with championship trophies in Duke gear but hasn't won a single college game yet - let alone a championship.
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The grandparents are Duke fans, and they got to have an experience 99.9% of Duke fans will never get to have in their lifetime by going on the visit. He's very likely going to choose Duke, but I don't think there's much to read into with the grandparents going
 
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CTM626 said:
I'm trying to remain optimistic here but the grandparents being there this past weekend has got to the nail in the coffin on this, no? I realize they're fans too but why would any 16 year old have their grandparents tag along for a college visit if they weren't showing them where they are going? I certainly wouldn't have.

Additionally, on the Grant Hill IG, no one else saw that as him poking fun at Cooper? "Congratulations?" that he posing with championship trophies in Duke gear but hasn't won a single college game yet - let alone a championship.
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I don’t like agreeing with this but the parents and grandparents attending thing makes sense. Who came to UCONN with him?
 
cap10mayhem said:
exactly

Steve Little Lawyer GIF by The Grinder
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Surprised how many stray shots you’re catching here - based on the recent crystal ball it looks like your info maybe correct. Hoping you’re wrong and this isn’t your first step in building credibility
 
To everyone but a Dukie, Duke is the epitome of lame. So grandparents affecting this commitment sounds right. Cooper Flagg himself is brilliant and I think more dynamic than that.
 
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CTM626 said:
I'm trying to remain optimistic here but the grandparents being there this past weekend has got to the nail in the coffin on this, no? I realize they're fans too but why would any 16 year old have their grandparents tag along for a college visit if they weren't showing them where they are going? I certainly wouldn't have.

Additionally, on the Grant Hill IG, no one else saw that as him poking fun at Cooper? "Congratulations?" that he posing with championship trophies in Duke gear but hasn't won a single college game yet - let alone a championship.
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It’s his way of letting nana and poppa see the holy land crate Blanche before letting them see him blossom in Storrs!!!
 
At the very least are expectations have been set back to where they should be anyway. Very doubtful but not entirely shut.
 
cap10mayhem said:
and now I know why people dont open their mouth on here
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People don't open their mouth on here because that's how this admin works and wants it. Any donor who gets their 15 minutes of private coach's time at the yearly early season donor practices has heard stuff that will burn off both your ears, and light this place on fire if posted, but yet, I've never seen any of it posted here. Why?

And I’m not knocking you or discrediting you. I actually find you sincere, and right. But don’t open your mouth is a thing. Dauster wouldn’t even talk about meaningless secret scrimmage results because he knows he loses access if he does.
 
I’m ashamed to admit I looked at Flaggs insta post and looked to see if he liked any of the Duke players comments. Surprisingly enough… it was his mom liking the comments that said something along the lines of “Duke is the move”. I went to double check the UConn photo and she didn’t like a single comment from any of our players even Donovan’s. I think that may be the most deflating nugget I’ve seen. It might be nothing but I doubt it

Take it for what it’s worth.
 
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10TOES said:
I’m ashamed to admit I looked at Flaggs insta post and looked to see if he liked any of the Duke players comments. Surprisingly enough… it was his mom liking the comments that said something along the lines of “Duke is the move”. I went to double check the UConn photo and she didn’t like a single comment from any of our players even Donovan’s. I think that may be the most deflating nugget I’ve seen. It might be nothing but I doubt it

Take it for what it’s worth.
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Crystal balls and fanboy grandparents and Laettner jerseys and insta likes. There’s smoke all over the place even if there isn’t yet an open flame. Kid needs to just pull the trigger if it’s this clear cut.
 
Thread commentary aside, I think Flagg and his family deserve a ton of credit for how they’ve handled this. There’s no public drama from them, just an attempt to do due diligence and make the right call for an eight month period in his life. I don’t see any toying with fan bases, leading people on, etc. I think the muscle memory of your dream school wins out in the end, but I’ve been impressed with how they’ve gone about it. And I have zero sauces.
 
I wish him luck at Duke I really do for some reason. Like the kid, like that his interest in UConn peaked at some point, respect to him and his family. Doesn’t mean I will ever root for Duke to win, but want him to be successful!

If Pat N goes there I won’t feel the same sorry can’t be too nice!
 
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