2025 Recruiting: Eric Reibe Commits to UConn

[gsmooth]

We can only hope he can live up to the reputation of other lefty big men like Johnny Selvie

a tall task indeed

 

[Mr. French]

I'm sure someone's mentioned this, but this quote should go down in history for better or worse ...

Alongside "not a dime back" and "you better get us now," to the more impactful "this is what happens when you ban us" we have had a extensive history of basketball quotes.

"I'm happy to be a BLEEPING Husky" is about as quintessential UConn Basketball as it gets.

 

[RuffRuff]

Every kid he goes after and gets is well spoken, eats and breathes basketball, and is from a good family who is involved.

I love how Calhoun took chances on kids but with the Father Flanagan approach it's a gamble. Sometimes it worked out beautifully like with Caron but other times it went south.
It's pretty nice knowing we don't have to worry about our players off the court anymore.

Hurley has mastered everything it takes to be the best in college basketball from the staff, to the culture, to the media, to the kids he brings in, and just the top to bottom buy in from everyone involved. As amazing as Calhoun was he never had the program humming like this.

I don’t think DH would have the mental bandwidth to take on problem children given he puts so much time into all the other things required in today’s game. Kudos to him for recognizing that, as a byproduct of also building an amazing culture. There are so many benefits to it, the fun of coaching attentive kids, the appeal to the fanbase and national media. He doesn’t make consolations.

 

[UConnKev]

 

[FearThePups]

We’re in dreamland at this point. You can’t even put into words how good we have it right now. It quite literally doesn’t get better than winning the national championship every year and handpicking any prospect you want.

I’m wondering after this today if Kentucky, Duke, Kansas, NC, still don't think we’re a blue blood? And I laugh when Indiana fans think they are on the same level as us. This isn’t 1976 with Knight.

 

[runner11]

a tall task indeed

Following in the footsteps of our first German lefty center.

 

[FearThePups]

Next best thing to this ducking announcement would be Mullins following it

Edit: News flash 2 hrs later. Apparently Mullins was following and liking Tipton's coverage of Reibe's announcement.

Yes sir, may I please have another.

 

[GampelGladiator]

According to @tcf15 we have only one scholly available right now. This is before early declaring and transfers next year

How I'm seeing it...

2025-2026

INCOMING
1. Darius Adams, G
2. Eric Reibe, C

PRESUMABLY RETURNING
1. Aidan Mahaney, G
2. Ahmad Nowell, G
3. Isaiah Abraham, F
4. Jayden Ross, F
5. Tarris Reed Jr, C
6. Youssouf Singare, C

POSSIBLY NBA
1. Solo Ball, G
2. Jaylin Stewart, F

PRESUMABLY NBA
1. Alex Karaban, F
2. Liam McNeeley, F

GRADUATING
1. Hassan Diarra, G
2. Samson Johnson, C

 

[FearThePups]

Class ranking is up to #8 on 247! It might be #1 if we get Mullins.

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Can someone explain how these rankings are determined? I mean, really. Look at the top four.

 

[Dibbie]

Love Luke’s shirt. Is there a and Isaiah was the wrench version?

 

[uconnfan68]

Following in the footsteps of our first German lefty center.

Was Enoch righty or lefty?

 

[RuffRuff]

Can someone explain how these rankings are determined? I mean, really. Look at the top four.

Cumulative - each recruit is assigned a score by one of these issuers based on their assessment. Higher rated the more points. But if you’re Marquette and locked up 4 100-150 recruits it’s gonna be more total points than two 5 stars. Quality is always better than quantity.

Still find it crazy that Adams, Mullins and Reibe were put on the same team at a Wooten camp a week before Adams committed. The stars are definitely aligned these days, and Hurley feels like the sports ultimate power broker.

 

[444JR]

Blatant easter egg from Hurley here. Gif stops before he raises the third finger.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

Would have bet the house he was going to PC

 

[Hurleyman216]

This kid looks like a better/stronger version of Kalkbrenner. We’re gonna have so many crazy sets we can run with him on the court, I can’t wait to see it.

 

[TheShot1990]

Something that I really like about Reibe's play- style for a big dude. And I think it's because of his FIBA experience in Europe. Is his comfort level with and proficiency with the ball in his hands. Next level for a 5. I can't remember a 5 at UConn in recent history that has his dexterity and skill. Danny and him are going to have fun together with his ball skill talent and Luke's offensive schemes. Gonna be fun.

Yes. KDesque ball handling. Imagine the possibilities ...

"and now bringing the ball up court for UConn, Eric Reibe"

 

[Bazz4A]

Goodness how far we’ve come from the Hamidou Diallo days

 

[JakeTheDog]

I’m happy to be a ducking Husky fan! Welcome aboard Eric!

 

[Ricker]

A couple of posts suggested we have 1 open scholly for next year until players decide their future next spring. In fact after Adams & Reibe we have 3 open scholarships for 2025-2026 because the number goes to 15. Minutes would be tough, but there is no issue next year taking Mullins, Bundalo, and Furphy if Hurley decided to, even if everybody came back that had eligibility..

 

[controlfade]

Ooooo, this kid will fit right in!! Welcome to the Capital!!

 

[Umami Zen]

A couple of posts suggested we have 1 open scholly for next year until players decide their future next spring. In fact after Adams & Reibe we have 3 open scholarships for 2025-2026 because the number goes to 15. Minutes would be tough, but there is no issue next year taking Mullins, Bundalo, and Furphy if Hurley decided to, even if everybody came back that had eligibility..

Since you're an AK guy-all good- There has been some noise about the possibility of Furphy doing the Karaban Plan. Come in early-second semester-to work on SnC and conditioning-and learn the offensive system. By his own admission he needs to work on athleticism and strength. Maybe it could work.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Exactly. As in Eisenhower's niece...

Or, the original German surname, Eisenhauer (iron worker or cutter)

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Eric!!!

 

[UCann]

I’m wondering after this today if Kentucky, Duke, Kansas, NC, still don't think we’re a blue blood? And I laugh when Indiana fans think they are on the same level as us. This isn’t 1976 with Knight.

Let’s move on from caring what those teams or their fans think about us - we’re the bleeping Huskies!

 

[AllHusky]

Wow that last sentence is interesting for sure.

Doesn’t bode well for Bundalo