Eleven NBA scouts in the stands.

[Palatine]

And we know who they came to see. In some ways it was a perfect game for us. Bouk was good enough to help us win. But he showed enough flaws to make the scouts think the stew isn't ready just yet.

 

[Huskybass]

The kid is an absolute stud. No decent scout is going to overlook that. I really hope we have Bouk next season.

 

[Chief00]

The kid is an absolute stud. No decent scout is going to overlook that. I really hope we have Bouk next season.

Agree, he displayed great talent tonight.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Please let us have him another year. He’s awesome, but he’s not ready. His D is still iffy and he needs to get much stronger.

 

[Ratso]

my spidey sense tells me he’ ll be here next yr

 

[Chief00]

Please let us have him another year. He’s awesome, but he’s nit ready. His D is still iffy and he needs to get much stronger.

Yeah, I tried to tell Dre stuff like that too and he went top 10. LOL
Actually, I think he opened some eyes tonight for scouts that hadn’t seen his recent play. The competition was considered good too.
He should come back and seems to like UConn, but the pressure will definitely build.

 

[AdamaNation]

Agree, he displayed great talent tonight.

For our own sake I hope he is very Allan Houston like when the scouts are there through 2022. Just score(though he does rebound well). Don’t lay Super great defense until junior year cause we need you here for as long as we can son!!!!!

 

[FatHank]

He's got one more year for sure. Pending two more decision-wise. If we get three, holy hell we're in for a ride. Good for him (and us) we have 11 scouts at our second to last game of the season.

 

[Austin316]

Yeah, I tried to tell Dre stuff like that too and he went top 10. LOL
Actually, I think he opened some eyes tonight for scouts that hadn’t seen his recent play. The competition was considered good too.
He should come back and seems to like UConn, but the pressure will definitely build.

Dre was a freak Of nature tho...

 

[Ajs120102]

Yeah, I tried to tell Dre stuff like that too and he went top 10. LOL
Actually, I think he opened some eyes tonight for scouts that hadn’t seen his recent play. The competition was considered good too.
He should come back and seems to like UConn, but the pressure will definitely build.

From all indications the odds are in the favor he returns. Quotes from scouts in that article, Hurley seems to think he will as well. Even vital said tonight he will be back next season. But sometimes the pressure is too much.

 

[Chief00]

For our own sake I hope he is very Allan Houston like when the scouts are there through 2022. Just score(though he does rebound well). Don’t lay Super great defense until junior year cause we need you here for as long as we can son!!!!!

While most scouts would likely say he needs another year - there are certain scouts that might say take him late first round. Next year he’s a lottery pick - so makes sense for him to stay.

 

[8893]

And we know who they came to see.

Pork chop

 

[Chief00]

Dre was a freak Of nature tho...

He was but Bouknight has that hang in air gear.

 

[bendm]

He was but Bouknight has that hang in air gear.

we all realize he's going pro eventually please stop tormenting us

 

[glastonbury50]

Behind Bouknight who on the floor tonight Houston or UConn has the second best chance of making it to the league? Assume CV will have a summer league invite.

 

[UConn2SF]

Come back for one more year and the hype around Bouk will be insane:

 

[Kitaman]

Lets just assume he's coming back next year. No need to have anxiety, fear or worries.

I saw a kid in that Vital speech vid enjoying the life, who loves his teammates enough to spend a little more time with. Oh and he seems to like and respect Hurley. He also seems so happy, and we ain't done nothing yet.

So please start the 2020-2021 team threads with him playing.

 

[HuskylnSC]

I thought JC had rules of thumb for when to go.
1) If you are a lottery lock - go right away
2) If you are a Junior and a first round lock - go
3) else play to your senior year.

Of course it all depends on the player's personal situation also.
He wanted to make sure that the player had a shot at the first round contracts.

 

[willie99]

Book is NOT going to the NBA after this season. He's absolutely NOT a lottery pick (yet). I'm not even sure he gets drafted although someone might take a chance on potential

I love the kid, but he's too young and not man enough yet. He's coming back

We've been here before boys.

 

[Dooooooomed]

Yeah, I tried to tell Dre stuff like that too and he went top 10. LOL
Actually, I think he opened some eyes tonight for scouts that hadn’t seen his recent play. The competition was considered good too.
He should come back and seems to like UConn, but the pressure will definitely build.

Your urinal game wasn't as seasoned back then.

 

[Rico444]

Behind Bouknight who on the floor tonight Houston or UConn has the second best chance of making it to the league? Assume CV will have a summer league invite.

Caleb Mills. He didn't play as well in the 2nd half, but he's only a freshman and has a ton of potential.

 

[Sphinx]

The kid is an absolute stud. No decent scout is going to overlook that. I really hope we have Bouk next season.

Judging from his tweets and quotes, Bouk has a rare sensitivity for one his age and seems to realize what a special thing he has become a part of at UConn. I think he is likely to want to see it through, although that doesn't rule out "shocking the world" in the coming post-season, in which case, he will have earned a grateful "Bon Voyage" from us all.

 

[djct1999]

As great as Bouk is, there are still some small things he needs to improve to have an impact at the next level. Another year will do just that. I am certain all eleven scouts feel the same way. Another year of college, then the lottery.

 

[ucp990411]

I hope those 11 scouts saw things in CV that they love. Heart, leadership, respect and willingness to shoulder the load. Hope he gets a shot, he won't disappoint.

 

[lange10]

Behind Bouknight who on the floor tonight Houston or UConn has the second best chance of making it to the league? Assume CV will have a summer league invite.

Grimes