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Enoch is transferring

Those of you (freescooter) saying he lacked the talent ... have no freaking clue on how Bigs develop.

Was he good enough in his sophomore year to play at OUR level ... OUR expectations? Nope. He did not show the capability to have the starting job - even projecting to next year. He SHOULD redshirt. Gonzaga is doing that. Our kids seem to not desire to play that role (Facey could have used that as well ... maybe others ... maybe Durham). But now ... he can go to a decent program and spend a year playing and learning. It is still the same deal: That kid Enoch has to want to be good. Work. I think he can play defense; but we did not see it. Talent? He has it.
 
Has Ollie let anyone go before? Firing your first is always tough and you usually keep that first one longer than you should have.
 
superjohn said:
It seems dark right now but I really think it will be good in the end. We have a serious AD who cares about winning as does our coach. AD has told Ollie how serious he is about winning. We need a shakeup badly and it's happening.
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I agree. Im nervous as hell tho
 
husky429 said:
If you post 75 rumors and 2 are true, are you really worthwhile?
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Just my point. The guy says he's having drinks with Andre Drummond and Drummond is actually in Detroit. Chief looks like a fool.

Chief trolls the board constantly talking down to members and offering "expertise". Harmless and funny.

Chief delivers no less than 5 great tips and insights on important stuff regarding the athletic department and all you can do is harp on the above negative. Meanwhile, I think the negative stuff is hilarious and the big tips are awesome.

If you can't appreciate the guy, warts and all, try to have some humility. I don't care if he's an amazing troll or an insecure chest thumper, I like him and his contribution to the board. It's good stuff and at times, comedy gold.

Just be nice to people, nothing to lose.
 
The Gilbert chatter-- I feel like hanging them up completely may be more likely than transferring?
 
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Hoophound said:
Just my point. The guy says he's having drinks with Andre Drummond and Drummond is actually in Detroit. Chief looks like a fool.

Chief trolls the board constantly talking down to members and offering "expertise". Harmless and funny.

Chief delivers no less than 5 great tips and insights on important stuff regarding the athletic department and all you can do is harp on the above negative. Meanwhile, I think the negative stuff is hilarious and the big tips are awesome.

If you can't appreciate the guy, warts and all, try to have some humility. I don't care if he's an amazing troll or an insecure chest thumper, I like him and his contribution to the board. It's good stuff and at times, comedy gold.

Just be nice to people, nothing to lose.
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Zero. Redeeming. Qualities.

Zero.
 
There is seriously a paywall on a thread on TOS that the great "oz" has started? As I've stated before, I'm Oz. :rolleyes:
 
HooperScooper said:
Actually what Ollie said was "best offensive centers." And then said his defense needed to get a lot better to play more. Maybe Enoch wasn't confident his defense would get bettter.
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You may be right. If he couldn't improve his defense enough in two full seasons to justify giving him more PT, what's going to magically change between now and next November? If he perceived his ceiling at UCONN as 12 min per game, he decided to bail out.
 
Stevve leaves and all of a sudden the sky is falling. The kid has offensive talents but his defensive skills were horrific, Why? Because he worked hard to be a scorer when young and didn't give two hoots about defense. The last thing you need at this level is a 5 who cant stop anyone or anything. All season 90% of posters complained about his defense and now many of them are lamenting his departure. If he cant defend he dont play. I'm not happy because he is a CT kid but I dont see him improving his D to the point of warranting starting minutes. I assumed to see some of the regular KO bashers to sling blame in that direction and not disappointed. Glen Miller cant make someone play D if the player doesn't want it. I have no idea if any others are leaving but the speculations here amaze me. I think KO has a plan.
 
huskymedic said:
Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 18s 19 seconds ago
Enoch's father said Steven told him that Ollie's guard oriented system is not a good fit. Didn't develop as much as they both hoped.
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Gee, fella, maybe if you had learned how to play D without the use of a "Twister" game mat with dots showing you where to stand, you might have worked yourself into the rotation for significant minutes. He better go to a lower level mid major or even low major program if he expects significant PT. The guy sucks as a defender. They might be willing to overlook that at a lower level.
 
superjohn said:
There is your answer, of course it's not about playing time. Enoch came in raw with tools and two years later is still raw with tools. He cares about his future and wants to make the league. He looks at himself and isn't seeing the development and looks around at other UConn big men and isn't seeing the development.
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"...make the league."? What league would that be?

Yeah, I get it. They all think they should be in the NBA. At some point, somebody needs to bring these guys back down to earth. Maybe show him some video of how every time he replaced Brimah in a game it became an uncontested freeway to the basket for layups by the opponents.
 
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Hungryhusky99 said:
Dude don't be an idiot . Alterique is not quitting basketball .
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He's had what--3 shoulder surgeries in a couple years? If this one isn't healing up it's not crazy. It'd be more idiotic to sit another year at this point.
 
I've been away, and may have missed something. But who the hell is Cobb?
 
Waquoit said:
Put me down in the "this sucks" category. He would have been good next year.
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Based on what? The guy couldn't guard a lawn chair.
 
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nomar said:
I suppose now would be a good time to ask if Diarra is actually going to play next season.
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Good Q. In a palace revolt, the sick and infirm are easy targets. Who knows??
 
UCFan1513 said:
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Any interpreters want to take on this one? From Rodney who will never play another game with us? This scares me more than SE leaving.

Kid was in over his head and the fan base expected too much from a kid with "potential" from Norwalk was going to deliver. Tall and muscular does not a center make.
 
He is the only one saying it about Alterique, as far as I can tell. Worth noting that we've just started getting crystal ball picks for Blake Harris – a 4-star PG who decommitted from Washington – who would be our 4th PG on next year's roster should Jalen and AG return, and MAL honor his commitment.

So... go ahead and connect whichever dots you see in whatever way you see.[/QUOTE]
pj said:
Let's hope Raphael Chillious does come in and the staff re-recruits Alterique, if indeed he's thinking of leaving.

I don't think 4 pg on the roster is a bad thing. Our best teams have always had two on the court at once. Jalen will leave in a year. This gives us the chance to play 3 at 30 mpg and develop a 4th so that we can maintain the 2 pg system the following year.

Departures of Enoch and Vance are potential positives, don't think they really fit the style of play Ollie wants to run.
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I have to believe that AG may have a questionable future due to consistent injuries. Love his hustle and all around play. However the coach/staff have to question gambling away the future so recruit another PG and let the competition chips and health issues fall where they may.
 
Milo65 said:
Time to reload...Wish Steve the best of luck, but the program needs to move forward. Diallo is the man, Durham needs to bulk up. I still have faith with the rest coming back, still think this will be a good team. Not sure how much PT Enoch would have gotten next year. I know we need a center, but definitely need a center that can play D and rebound.
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Diallo is playing for Kentucky next year. Jeezus.
 
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Matrim55 said:
Chillious is a vicious, national recruiter. This would be something else.
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If so, hypothetically another assistant either takes over Miller's supposed big man responsibilities or perhaps also departs enabling hiring a successful big man coach.
 
UConnNick said:
"...make the league."? What league would that be?

Yeah, I get it. They all think they should be in the NBA. At some point, somebody needs to bring these guys back down to earth. Maybe show him some video of how every time he replaced Brimah in a game it became an uncontested freeway to the basket for layups by the opponents.
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Nope, ppl here thought that in another year, Enoch would be a lottery pick. I wish I were joking. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
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