ECU Transfer Tristen Newton Currently on Visit to UConn

[mauconnfan]

I wonder if he likes pizza? That would seal the deal

Yep Willie with a stop for some ice cream as well? Blaze the path!

 

[Mister P]

Hurley to @BleedHuskyBlu…

 

[CL82]

Tristen has his back turned with his dad next to him

Hahaha… I love The Boneyard

 

[Marat]

Hahaha… I love The Boneyard

The Boneyard has spies everywhere !

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

I wonder if he likes pizza? That would seal the deal

Cold pizza. Like where is the coldest pizza in CT?

 

[auror]

So 2 questions …
1. Who do we compare him to?
2. Upside potential could be similar to ?

Is he like a Sterling Gibbs with upside potential of poor man’s Jalen Adams?

I haven’t watched much film, curious to know your take ..

1) There's not a ton of 6'5" point guards. Closest UConn comp... Tate George maybe? Probably one level worse athlete. Both 6'5" and they make similar two hand overhand passes over the defense.
2) Upside is Tyrese Haliburton, but he'd have to seriously up his shooting. I think he definitely has NBA potential (he has the size and the vision), but consistent shooting (FT is great, just 3pt) is what is needed. And to show what he can do with more talented players around him. To clarify, he's not a non-shooter, but to use your example he's more of a Jalen Adams' level shooter right now. Actually his junior year stats were pretty similar to Jalen Adams', except he finished a bit better in the paint and drew a lot of fouls instead of no fouls (but a little higher turnover rate). They don't really play alike though.

 

[Peacefrog]

Anyone else hoping for a commitment today? Is this realistic?

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Him and Clingan now following each other on IG. Good sign!

 

[auror]

Anyone else hoping for a commitment today? Is this realistic?

Hurley model is often Tuesday, but have no idea if the same holds true for transfers.

 

[Vuce]

Anyone else hoping for a commitment today? Is this realistic?

All I am doing is refreshing this page over and over and over to get some good news! Ok maybe every 5th time I look at the Transfer Portal thread.

 

[Madmannsucks]

First of all, I am not the one who said the guy leaving was an A 10 level guy. This was quoted by many on the board. So now we get a guy who started for a team that goes 6 and 11 in the AAC...OK...I guess I am not seeing this as a huge upgrade. So dislike away. Not like some posters who went to the Boneyard powers to file a grievance.

 

[husky429]

Even if he does commit on the visit, the likelihood of an announcement is low. He'd probably going to have someone make an edit for his social media and announce in a few days.

In the meantime, we'll have a meltdown on this board and continue to look like a bunch of dunces.

 

[Waquoit]

I guess I am not seeing this as a huge upgrade. So dislike away.

I can't dislike poor vision. I sympathize.

 

[aburks41]

Anyone else hoping for a commitment today? Is this realistic?

Need some time for the IG guy to make the edit lol

 

[Waquoit]

I remember when Ralph Sampson got his college point guard from UMaine and made the Final Four.

 

[XLCenterFan]

Fleming's is so over-priced and the food is not spectacular. It will impress a college kid though, so I'll take that. Went to the one in WH and Providence...done with it. J. Gilbert's only.

 

[AntG168]

Is expect an announcement tomorrow, latest Wednesday. He won’t drag it out too long. The staff has probably already moved on to the full court press for Ramsey. Finish it Hurley

 

[HuskyFich]

Fleming's is so over-priced and the food is not spectacular. It will impress a college kid though, so I'll take that. Went to the one in WH and Providence...done with it. J. Gilbert's only.

In reality, the only difference is the atmosphere and then your personal experience. Yes, you could have had a poorly cooked steak or bad meal. But the quality of food is as high at flemings as it as at J Gilberts, or Ruth’s Chris, or Del Frisco’s. You can’t go higher quality than USDA Prime beef, unless you jump into wagyu.

This is why hospitality in high class establishments is of the upmost importance. The quality of food is usually similar.

 

[Hi-Low]

First of all, I am not the one who said the guy leaving was an A 10 level guy. This was quoted by many on the board. So now we get a guy who started for a team that goes 6 and 11 in the AAC...OK...I guess I am not seeing this as a huge upgrade. So dislike away. Not like some posters who went to the Boneyard powers to file a grievance.

Newton is considered a top 10 player in the portal and one of the top guards. He has played big mins for 3 years at ECU in the AAC conference which is not a cupcake league, as UConn knows from experience. He is a major upgrade over Gaffney who barely saw the floor this year becasue he couldn't capably play the position. Who knows what Diggins may become but he's clearly not ready to run a team.

We had to replace Cole and Newton is clearly capable to play PG competently for UConn so if he signs we can breathe a huge sigh of relief.

 

[djct1999]

Is expect an announcement tomorrow, latest Wednesday. He won’t drag it out too long. The staff has probably already moved on to the full court press for Ramsey. Finish it Hurley

When doesn't he? The work rate of this staff is second to none.

 

[Madmannsucks]

Oh, so now he is Steph Curry? Missed that part.

 

[Greedo]

Oh, so now he is Steph Curry? Missed that part.

Strawman

 

[Improviser]

The Boneyard has spies everywhere !

Wonder how much the receptionist in the front was tipped to get that table next to Hurley?