2025 Recruiting: Eric Reibe Commits to UConn

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

He's from Hanover, Germany?

It would be cool if there was some brand related to that he could pimp here in the states.

tires, auto stuff? Hannover, das ficken Continental hauptquartier (headquarters)

 

[KemBuckets21]

Doesn’t bode well for Bundalo

Yeah, wouldn’t think so. I guess unless j stew leaves for nba.

 

[Dove]

Wow, I hope I can get used to us getting top level talent.

 

[Fan1978]

Heard they shop at the same Aldi.

If we got Reibe, Bundalo and Furphy, DH & staff would really be swinging to Euro/International ball. Feeling like the old JC years when he was scraping Israel & Europe and turning over rocks. Love it.

And all 3 are lefties

 

[Fan1978]

Was Enoch righty or lefty?

Righty

 

[Dove]

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.

You need to get past the blue blood thing.

 

[HooperScooper]

Jake Weingarten has a good relationship with Reibe and has a short interview with him about the commitment.

What was Coach Hurley’s main pitch?​

“Using my offensive tools in the best ways that he can, get starting minutes early, he sees me competing for the starting spot, develops my defensive side to the max, making me NBA ready.”

Breaking: UConn lands five-star senior Eric Reibe, he talks his decision

Hurley does it again—lands five-star skilled big Eric Reibe.

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[HooperScooper]

This is a good article from Adam Finkelstein about Reibe and his fit with UConn.

"They want to use my offensive style of play and elevate it to the max," Reibe told 247Sports recruiting reporter Dushawn London. "Coach Hurley believes there are a lot of ways to use me and he wants to develop my defensive side because that's what lacks the most right now. He thinks with what he did with (Donovan) Clingan on the defensive side, he can do with me. He'll train me the hardest and instill the same principles. They see me as a player who can get minutes early and fight for a starting spot."

UConn basketball recruiting: What 7-footer Eric Reibe will bring to Dan Hurley and the Huskies

Ranked No. 27 overall, Reibe gives UConn another versatile, mobile, and skilled big man to fit into Hurley's advanced offensive scheme

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[AtlantaHusky]

This is a very special day to get a big. It always seems like there are a lot of alternatives with the Guards and Wings we can make work but the bigs are just harder to get and compete for. Eric seems really special for his skillset at his size and for hopefully paving the way for more types of recruits like him to come to UConn. Kudos to our staff, again and again. Thanks Eric for becoming a fookin Husky for life.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Everyone wants to play in this offense. What a brilliant coaching maneuver to go to bal movement and passing offense. It really is cutting edge.

Imagine displaying your skills here, or going to a place that runs just PnR.

 

[superjohn]

I think we got a top 10-15 player here in Reibe, these guys agree...

 

[uconnbill]

Welcome to Storrs, Eric

 

[bendm]

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..

Don’t be greedy. Bringing in 2 more high end rotation players after Mullins would probably mean losing at least that many of our current guys to the portal, even if Liam does go pro

 

[RuffRuff]

Don’t be greedy. Bringing in 2 more high end rotation players after Mullins would probably mean losing at least that many of our current guys to the portal, even if Liam does go pro

This part will be interesting as I can see Hurley and his system being compelling to those that are willing to be patient, and to be of higher value on the bench in year one than playing instantly elsewhere.

There is no other program doing and proving what Hurley is right now. The right kind of kids may want to be part of that even if it means no instant playing time. An intrasquad scrimmage at UConn may be better competition and development than a lot of other programs as a starter.

 

[awy]

luke is happy

 

[Edward Sargent]

tires, auto stuff? Hannover, das ficken Continental hauptquartier (headquarters)

Conti tires best bicycle tire made in my mind

 

[Kitaman]

 

[huskeynut]

Being a musician, songs jump in to my head when major events happen.

On this committment - The Beat Goes On!!!

Welcome Eric to the Basketball Capitol of the World.

 

[husky429]

I remember reading it somewhere but can't find it. Who was his lead recruiter?

 

[Umami Zen]

The last German national player UConn had did pretty well here grabbing some NCs. Would be pretty cool to see ER run it back.

 

[boog204]

The last German national player UConn had did pretty well here grabbing some NCs. Would be pretty cool to see ER run it back.

Reibe is actually our fourth German, right? Niels, Enosch, and the almighty Leon Tolksdorf?

 

[SockCymbal]

Reibe is actually our fourth German, right? Niels, Enosch, and the almighty Leon Tolksdorf?

Don't forget Marc Suhr.

 

[Kitaman]

What a quote!

"The player development stood out to me, especially with [Donovan] Clingan," Reibe told ESPN. "Sending six players to the league in two years and winning two national championships is very special. Coach Hurley's plan with me aligns perfectly and I have a great relationship with all the coaches and players. It was an indescribable feeling that told me UConn is home."

Source: Linky

 

[giddyup]

The best part is Hurley is the ultimate 5*. The real blue chips are the ones who want to get worked instead of stroked.

 

[cp176]

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.

Coach Calhoun was and probably still is one wily old veteran. Players like Butler needed a little more before they came to UCONN. Spending a year at MCI under the guidance of Max Good got him ready to do what he needed to do. When playing for Max you defended and you played hard at all times while also learning how to be prepared for college.