Emmitt Matthews Jr Commits to UConn

[Walker11]

How tall is Calhoun? 6'4? I really should know this. Matthews was towering over him in their photo.

 

[BFieldHusky]

This is why ko brought chills here. Guys recognizes talent and can close.

 

[RipCity]

Chill ain't playing around...

He's done this for Williams and Matthews. I think it's kind of his way of showing he took point.

 

[UCDaveD]

CHILL IS A MONSTER.

 

[Stainmaster]

He's done this for Williams and Matthews. I think it's kind of his way of showing he took point.

Figures. I love it. It's been a while since this staff had some swagger.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Looks like a more appropriately sized version of Vance Jackson. A little smaller, but faster and more athletic. Looks like a good all around player.

 

[superjohn]

How tall is Calhoun? 6'4? I really should know this. Matthews was towering over him in their photo.

Calhoun was 6'5 but he's probably 6'3ish now.

 

[ctchamps]

I said I was going to have a tuna sandwich for lunch. Nope. Ate the tuna right from the can. Just knew we were going to reel another one in.

Welcome to UConn Emmitt.

 

[AtlantaHusky]

Awesome news. Love the highlights of this kid, and most importantly he really seems to want to be a Husky. I feel like Stella got her groove back (Our guys and recruiting).

Welcome Emmitt!

 

[husky429]

Love the interviews in the beginning and end. Seems to be a real team player.

I counted 18 points in the highlights from this game, not including anything left out, or FTs. He has a nice bouncy, quick mid-range shot, and better bounce getting a couple rebounds than I expected.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Emmitt!!!

 

[husky429]

That's from this past summer. Compare this video from a year ago



Clearly has improved drastically. Much faster shot, more fluid with the ball, jump stopping, etc. He's obviously worked tremendously hard to improve so rapidly. Kid wants it.

 

[Son of Robert]

Terrific commit. Emmitt has tremendous upside. We are loading up on 6:7, 6:8,6:9 guys who can play and have the potential to be really good.

 

[husky429]

26 points in this game. Some nice shooting, poor rebounding. Lol

 

[Chief00]

And, boom goes the dynamite. Blaze.

It’s working and that’s all the counts!

 

[RichZ]

There's something about the recent and current developments that gives me the feeling the next few years are going to be fun.

 

[HooperScooper]

Chill ain't playing around...

Is that the oven at Blaze? I think I see chief in the background there.

 

[husky429]

Apparently the boy can dance, too, haha

 

[Chief00]

Is that the oven at Blaze? I think I see chief in the background there.

Wood fire

 

[Fishy]

How tall is Calhoun? 6'4? I really should know this. Matthews was towering over him in their photo.

Yes - around 6’4”.

 

[Chief00]

Time to party!

 

[uconnbill]

Awesome and welcome to Storrs, Emmitt

 

[HooperScooper]

"Just being out here, I feel like I am with a family. I like being with everyone here and the atmosphere is just phenomenal. Everything is just right for me. I have known Chill for a long time and with coach (Kevin) Ollie, it just explains itself. I just didn’t want to pass it up."

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - UConn lands its second Rivals150 prospect in Emmitt Matthews

 

[DonaldDraper]

Looks like the grid is filled and we now need departures for next year. It is weird how folks sense the pressure when the spots start becoming limited. I'm sure Akinjo felt some pressure to clear the field for the guards and it looks like Matthews knows it was time to s or get off the pot. Here is the latest version I could find.

 

[Chief00]

CHILL IS A MONSTER.

Indeed