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Emmitt Matthews Jr Commits to UConn

Chief00 said:
Time to celebrate. Calhoun always believed in the Red Auerbach doctrine that if you let guys enjoy and celebrate success - your brain will make you work that much harder to repeat the process. I know that’s not the common outside view of Calhoun but that was in fact his philosophy.
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Everybody does this Chief. It's literally how human beings function.
 
DonaldDraper said:
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.

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Thanks, Dick.
 
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UCDaveD said:
Really crazy to see how far we've come in the past 4-5 months when a lot of you guys thought that the sky was falling.
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Is this a schtick? You aren't exactly a glass half-full type of guy.

I am really intrigued by this kids height and length. I feel like Jay Bilas. He might be 6'8 or 6'9 by the time he gets here. Someone has already mentioned he grew to 6'9 even though the profiles don't reflect this, and the photo with Calhoun speaks for itself. Smooth game and doesn't look like a kid who grew up big and had to figure out the feel of the perimeter type game.
 
This is one of those recruits that appear to be a 4 year player. This means when he becomes a Senior he should be a stud (if not sooner). He has the gifts and talents along with size.

I love watching these types of recruits over their career grow and mature from good to UConn good.
 
Kitaman said:
This is one of those recruits that appear to be a 4 year player. This means when he becomes a Senior he should be a stud (if not sooner). He has the gifts and talents along with size.

I love watching these types of recruits over their career grow and mature from good to UConn good.
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At his height, with his developing skillset, who knows. I suspect he's 2 or more year guy, but I wouldn't be surprised if he was a surprisingly good player. Honestly, to my eye (not a great one...) he looks the part of an elite talent. That all depends on his work ethic, attitude etc., but the reality is he outplayed some top-notch players in UAA, which is no joke. 6'7-6'9 with a jump shot is a good way to make a shtt ton of money these days in the NBA

edit: That was sort of unclear. What I'm saying is unlike Vital or Gilbert, there's no obvious physical limitations for Emmit.
 
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BFieldHusky said:
This is why ko brought chills here. Guys recognizes talent and can close.
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I see him as the perfect complement to Wilson at the Forward positions. Two versatile forwards one more a shooter with big wing span and the other really athletic. I still see a place for Carey. Hopefully he still wants to join and we get the big white guy and we can just sit back and enjoy.
 
husky429 said:
30 years old. Has children, Chief. You don't need to be linking insta videos of his butt
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Chief thinks the thing that is wrong is that he isn't sponging off the the team and staying in their rooms for free. Chief thinks that Bunky should replace the Husky dog and dance like a moron and that would be better(I am not making this up). It is weird for a grown man to have a crush on a guy like this.
 
dennismenace said:
Raphael Chillious‏ @CoachChills Sep 20
Choosing to be #great means we must check our #ego at the door, allow ourselves to be uncomfortable, & be willing to #sacrifice for others!

What a great definition what they are looking for in a recruit. Total dedication.
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There’s a lot to like in that quote and perhaps the most interesting for me to understand better is “allow ourselves to be uncomfortable”. I have some ideas about his thoughts behind that quote from other things Chill has said but of course I don’t know for sure what he was thinking as he wrote that.
 
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zyron said:
Chief thinks the thing that is wrong is that he isn't sponging off the the team and staying in their rooms for free. Chief thinks that Bunky should replace the Husky dog and dance like a moron and that would be better(I am not making this up). It is weird for a grown man to have a crush on a guy like this.
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A little celebration and fun is a good thing and if you knew Bunkey you would know he’s not a moron. He’s a good dude and loyal UConn guy. He did not sponge off anyone, people enjoyed Bunkey being Bunkey around them. So get off your high horse.
 
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walker11 said:
Is this a schtick? You aren't exactly a glass half-full type of guy.

I am really intrigued by this kids height and length. I feel like Jay Bilas. He might be 6'8 or 6'9 by the time he gets here. Someone has already mentioned he grew to 6'9 even though the profiles don't reflect this, and the photo with Calhoun speaks for itself. Smooth game and doesn't look like a kid who grew up big and had to figure out the feel of the perimeter type game.
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Love that too - part of the Blaze principles - James Calhoun back in the recruit CLOSING process.
Now he can go back to the beach, golf course and well deserved time with his family until the next recruit visits. He’s more than earned his money.
Not so fast though - the Brewster kid visits Monday. But, I don’t think it’s as far along - but when you are blazing hot - you never know?
 
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UCDaveD said:
Really crazy to see how far we've come in the past 4-5 months when a lot of you guys thought that the sky was falling.
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While I have noticed a change in "attitude" I'm afraid you aren't one of the posters who could rightfully use the phrase "you guys thought the sky was falling". You rode that bus in a seat by the driver for a while. I'm glad you are good with where we are now but you were "liking" that group of "KO needs to go" posters for a time.

No matter good to have you back Dave.
 
ConnHuskBask said:
Really crazy how some people feel the need to bring this up and muck up every thread.

Two 100-150 rated recruits.

I'm cautiously optimistic. Sure as hell beats losing out on recruits.
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I think you need to add Sidney Wilson to that list as those who were down hard on the staff couldn't accept the fact they couldn't "close"anything. Seems they lost only to pressure and ultimately the closing resurfaced.

No matter no use talking about it we all wanted the same thing and wins are nice. What's even more important is the right type of kids and kids who want to be here. Seems to be moving in the right direction now and that's fun.
 
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mauconnfan said:
While I have noticed a change in "attitude" I'm afraid you aren't one of the posters who could rightfully use the phrase "you guys thought the sky was falling". You rode that bus in a seat by the driver for a while. I'm glad you are good with where we are now but you were "liking" that group of "KO needs to go" posters for a time.

No matter good to have you back Dave.
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@UCDaveD was being sarcastic and hitting on himself. But it's difficult to get that because he didn't put an emoji after his statement.

I'm hoping this good news carries into the season and the division in The Boneyard becomes a distant memory.

I'm hoping Mrs. Dribbles makes a quick and complete recovery and she could enjoy a positive season and the beautiful soul we knew as @Dogbreath2U will be enjoying it from his special place as well.
 
fleudslipcon said:
@UCDaveD was being sarcastic and hitting on himself. But it's difficult to get that because he didn't put an emoji after his statement.

I'm hoping this good news carries into the season and the division in The Boneyard becomes a distant memory.

I'm hoping Mrs. Dribbles makes a quick and complete recovery and she could enjoy a positive season and the beautiful soul we knew as @Dogbreath2U will be enjoying it from his special place as well.
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Are you sure? If so kudos to him I love that he posted that. Emoji would have made me laugh if so instead of course being mau, I felt he needed a reminder.

And in reality none of this compares to what Mrs Dribbles is confronted with you are right. And in the prayers sent to her to get better we do know the Boneyard is all on the same page on that.
 
mauconnfan said:
Are you sure? If so kudos to him I love that he posted that. Emoji would have made me laugh if so instead of course being mau, I felt he needed a reminder.

And in reality none of this compares to what Mrs Dribbles is confronted with you are right. And in the prayers sent to her to get better we do know the Boneyard is all on the same page on that.
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I hear you on Mrs. Dribbles - my prayers go out to her for a speedy recovery so she can witness the next run for the NC!!!
As far as the doubters and naysayers = we know who they are but everyone has a voice and opinion on a forum like this - until comrade Fishy threatens to shut them off!
I personally knew the program was and is going to turn things around - just a bump in the road
Too much tradition and with the 4NC mojo - it wasn't just going to go away

Sorry to "muck up the site" with some positivity.
 
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if he improves his handle I could see him playing the two as well as the three. Excited to get this kid
 
If he's half as good as Emmitt Matthews Sr. was, here we go.
 
husky429 said:
Averaged 24 and 10 for his school last season. Anyone know what competition is like out there?
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I live about 7 miles north of Tacoma, his league is pretty good. Usually a few D1 kids produced every year. Theres a problem with Tacoma kids moving north to Seattles metro league, which may be one of the best public school leagues in the nation. I'll be attending as many Wilson games as possible this season while decked out in Uconn gear. I'll keep the yard updated
 
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