Eric Cobb commits to UConn

[RipCity]

Reminds me of Rakim Lubin 2.0

Yeah he's 3 inches taller and shot better from 2, but since he's overweight and the same race we can just assume he's Rakim Lubin.

 

[AntG168]

Reminds me of Rakim Lubin 2.0

Kid is like 3 to 4 n inches taller than rak lubin. Much, much bigger

 

[Fishy]

His three-point shooting is a concern.

Not that he misses them, it's that he thinks he should take them.

Go stand under the rim, big boy. We have players who can miss threes for you.

Also, don't look at his free throw shooting numbers from his freshman year. Just don't do it.

I'm not saying that he's going to play 30 minutes a night and average 15 and 10. But I think if he gets into shape, which appears to be a long-running concern, he's a player who fills a role we've needed filled for a while. (The knock-Gary-Clark-0n-his-ass role.)

 

[AntG168]

His three-point shooting is a concern.

Not that he misses them, it's that he thinks he should take them.

Go stand under the rim, big boy. We have players who can miss threes for you.

If Ollie doesn't let Enoch take them I'm sure he won't let cobb. I hope haha

 

[MattMang23]

His three-point shooting is a concern.

Not that he misses them, it's that he thinks he should take them.

Go stand under the rim, big boy. We have players who can miss threes for you.

Purvis is leaving. Gonna have to find a new #1 poor shooting option.

 

[superjohn]

I know very little about him but it will be nice to finally have a kid who can bench more than 175 lbs. Hopefully we bring in a big man coach to work with him and the other guys.

 

[RipCity]

I know very little about him but it will be nice to finally have a kid who can bench more than 175 lbs. Hopefully we bring in a big man coach to work with him and the other guys.

I wonder if he can do that sick move Brimah does where he holds the ball like a baby bird, and the other team blows it out of his hands and lays it up for a quick 2.

All jokes aside, this kid will grab boards and make people stick a body on him inside, which is welcome enough for me. Hope he and Enoch battle hard for the starting spot.

 

[AntG168]

I now really want shawn olden for next year. With olden and cobb added I'd feel really confident about next year

 

[AntG168]

I wonder if he can do that sick move Brimah does where he holds the ball like a baby bird, and the other team blows is out of his hands and lays it up for a quick 2.

This is Hilarious.

 

[uchusky32]

Welcome to the Pound!

 

[AntG168]

Rak lubin was 6'6 6'7 at best. Cobb is listed at 6'9 and 6'10 from other sources. They aren't really similar. Cobb had power 5 offers out of HS, Rak didn't. Cobb has a lot more potential than rak lubin

 

[methodology]

I now really want shawn olden for next year. With olden and cobb added I'd feel really confident about next year

It's probably not realistic but would love to add that Russian Egor on rice as grad transfer. 47% from 3 this year

 

[Matrim55]

All jokes aside, this kid will grab boards and make people stick a body on him inside, which is welcome enough for me. Hope he and Enoch battle hard for the starting spot.

He had an excellent defensive rebound rate (23%) in limited minutes with South Carolina last year, and that's without question our biggest need.

As pointed out by a poster who I now have on ignore, he shot 1-for-18 from the line as a freshman. However, he shot 66% from the line this past year in JuCo ball, which suggests he's someone who is able to 1) work on his game, and 2) actually improve when he does so! I see that as a positive.

Just got to convince him to eat a few salads now.

 

[UConnStats]

I wonder if he can do that sick move Brimah does where he holds the ball like a baby bird, and the other team blows it out of his hands and lays it up for a quick 2.

Have mercy

It's probably not realistic but would love to add that Russian Egor on rice as grad transfer. 47% from 3 this year

I now really want shawn olden for next year. With olden and cobb added I'd feel really confident about next year

Either one of these 2 presumably leaves us with 2 open schollies for 2018, and that's assuming Adams and Larrier both go pro.

Edit - Not true, only Olden would be a junior actually. But I really wouldn't be hopeful for Koulechov.

 

[AntG168]

It's probably not realistic but would love to add that Russian Egor on rice as grad transfer. 47% from 3 this year

That'd be nice lol. But a 3 point sniper with some athletic ability and defensive potential is exactly what the doctor ordered for next year's team. You can never have enough shot makers

 

[Tenspro2002]

Have mercy

Either one of these 2 presumably leaves us with 2 open schollies for 2018, and that's assuming Adams and Larrier both go pro.

Very little chance both Adams and Larrier leave after next year.

Adams I'd say maybe 50-70% to leave. Larrier, coming back from injury, 20% at best.

 

[Matrim55]

Very little chance both Adams and Larrier leave after next year.

Adams I'd say maybe 50-70% to leave. Larrier, coming back from injury, 20% at best.

Scientists say that 83% of facts are made up on the spot.

 

[UConnStats]

Very little chance both Adams and Larrier leave after next year.

Adams I'd say maybe 50-70% to leave. Larrier, coming back from injury, 20% at best.

Unless Larrier is a shadow of himself athletically, I doubt he returns after graduating, which he is on track to do next year.

 

[AntG168]

Have mercy

Either one of these 2 presumably leaves us with 2 open schollies for 2018, and that's assuming Adams and Larrier both go pro.

Edit - Not true, only Olden would be a junior actually. But I really wouldn't be hopeful for Koulechov.

I'm not too worried about the scholly situation in 2018 because I think we have at least 4 four year players in Jackson, Vital, and Enoch and gilbert. That's. Nice cushion to have

 

[shizzle787]

Scientists say that 83% of facts are made up on the spot.

72%.

 

[minidarren]

His three-point shooting is a concern.

Not that he misses them, it's that he thinks he should take them.

Go stand under the rim, big boy. We have players who can miss threes for you.

Also, don't look at his free throw shooting numbers from his freshman year. Just don't do it.

I'm not saying that he's going to play 30 minutes a night and average 15 and 10. But I think if he gets into shape, which appears to be a long-running concern, he's a player who fills a role we've needed filled for a while. (The knock-Gary-Clark-0n-his-ass role.)

Yea, but we will need someone to replace Purvis in the missed three department.

 

[gtcam]

Welcome Eric to UConn
Looking forward to you contributing to the bottom line from the front line

 

[Matrim55]

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Does anyone have any links to his game film/highlights?

 

[AntG168]

Does anyone have any links to his game film/highlights?

If you search chipola men's basketball on YouTube their are a few game replays