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Edward Sargent said:
We don't talk about Mama much but that may be because we may not ever see much of him. His chronic knee problem may preclude him from significant time on the court if at all. I think he will be held out for the remainder of this year and we will see how he progresses in the off season and into next year
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You actually may see him tomorrow night.

But honestly at this point, you can't rely on him to even stay healthy, let alone produce. So I think as far as planning goes you have to assume you won't get anything from him next year.
 
UConnStats said:
You actually may see him tomorrow night.

But honestly at this point, you can't rely on him to even stay healthy, let alone produce. So I think as far as planning goes you have to assume you won't get anything from him next year.
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That would be wonderful!!
 
imno1 said:
So you’re ok with one 5 on the roster unless we get a grad transfer or 2. I doubt Wahab is coming here but need another 5 we can develop.
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I think our priority should be at the 5 spot. If Wahab goes elsewhere then lean on Mitchell or get a grad transfer big. As far as PA, I think its a long shot but who knows. I have a feeling 1 or 2 of the current roster who is still eligible for next year will be gone. This will leave 1 or 2 more spots. Start looking JUCO and grad transfers.
 
HooperScooper said:
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GHSWolverines said:
I think our priority should be at the 5 spot. If Wahab goes elsewhere then lean on Mitchell or get a grad transfer big. As far as PA, I think its a long shot but who knows. I have a feeling 1 or 2 of the current roster who is still eligible for next year will be gone. This will leave 1 or 2 more spots. Start looking JUCO and grad transfers.
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Uh-oh! This is starting to feel like the last 2 years when we have go the JUCO/Grad Transfer route to fill in roster holes. I hope Hurley can be more successful as he will have the whole off-season to work on this.
 
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3rdbass said:
Uh-oh! This is starting to feel like the last 2 years when we have go the JUCO route to fill in roster holes. I hope Hurley can be more successful as he will have the whole off-season to work on this.
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Sort of, but we have 3 really good players committed instead of a few question mark types. One more good player and this is a great class.
 
3rdbass said:
Uh-oh! This is starting to feel like the last 2 years when we have go the JUCO route to fill in roster holes. I hope Hurley can be more successful as he will have the whole off-season to work on this.
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Most of these kids are getting recruited for years. Hurley getting late into the game for the '19 class was/is an impediment. Not the be-all end-all, but it's a definite hindrance.

The '20 class is absolutely critical. The key to everything. Especially if they miss down low on the '19 class.
 
intlzncster said:
Most of these kids are getting recruited for years. Hurley getting late into the game for the '19 class was/is an impediment. Not the be-all end-all, but it's a definite hindrance.

The '20 class is absolutely critical. The key to everything. Especially if they miss down low on the '19 class.
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I totally understand that but it still feels bad to miss on all of our big men targets this year. I guess technically our starting lineup right now is C- Jr. Josh Carlton, PF- Fr. Akok Akok, SF-Fr. James Bouknight/RSSO. Sid Wilson, PG- RSJR. Alterique Gilbert and SG- SR. Christian Vital. We have some guard depth on the bench but nothing upfront on the bench besides Polley, Wilson, Diarra and Whaley. Not sure we can count on them for much help. I hope Akok with some added strength can solidify our PF position from the start as we are going to need him to produce next year.
 
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3rdbass said:
I totally understand that but it still feels bad to miss on all of our big men targets this year.
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Hell yes it does. Wasn't saying other-wise.
 
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I don't want a JUCO either, but let's not act like they're all the same. Cobb was like the 50th ranked JUCO in his year. There are solid ones out there, but you need to scout well to find them.
 
UConnStats said:
I don't want a JUCO either, but let's not act like they're all the same. Cobb was like the 50th ranked JUCO in his year. There are solid ones out there, but you need to scout well to find them.
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More importantly, you need to land them. There are so few, and the stakes so high at that point in the game, it's tough sledding.
 
I firmly believe Precious is out, but why are we acting like we’re going to miss on Wahab and Mitchell (or that Mitchell will reclassify?)

Illinois thought there was no chance with Kofi and suddenly he’s on their commit list.
 
intlzncster said:
Hell yes it does. Wasn't saying other-wise.
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Well I guess we landed one of our big men targets in Akok but miss on all the rest is still a little disappointing even though Hurley still needs time to build his own team before we say that there is no hope.
 
intlzncster said:
More importantly, you need to land them. There are so few, and the stakes so high at that point in the game, it's tough sledding.
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It's tough, but I just think a lot of people just lump all JUCOs together when there's a big difference between recruiting Eric Cobb vs the top guys in his JUCO class (Shakur Juiston, DaQuan Jeffries, Kyvon Davenport, Jeremy Harris, Bruce Stevens and DeQuon Lake were all top 10 and would all start for us right now).
 
UConnStats said:
I don't want a JUCO either, but let's not act like they're all the same. Cobb was like the 50th ranked JUCO in his year. There are solid ones out there, but you need to scout well to find them.
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If we miss on Wahab, which is looking likely, I think Hurley takes a shot at Carrigan. He’s shown willingness to take risks in the past, coaching hires for example. He made a comment about possibly going the JUCO route and Carrigan just makes the most sense when you look at who’s available and what our needs are(defense).
 
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UcannUconn said:
If we miss on Wahab, which is looking likely, I think Hurley takes a shot at Carrigan. He’s shown willingness to take risks in the past, coaching hires for example. He made a comment about possibly going the JUCO route and Carrigan just makes the most sense when you look at who’s available.
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Doesn't seem like anyone is recruiting him. His offensive numbers are really bad too. Low scoring on below average FG%. He's really thin too. Don't see him as a solution.
 
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We'll have enough returning minutes consistency that a grad transfer big should be fine.
 
UcannUconn said:
If we miss on Wahab, which is looking likely, I think Hurley takes a shot at Carrigan. He’s shown willingness to take risks in the past, coaching hires for example. He made a comment about possibly going the JUCO route and Carrigan just makes the most sense when you look at who’s available and what our needs are(defense).
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Building culture's too important right now. It's still in its fledgling stages. Bringing a known problem into the mix is not a great idea.

If we had an established system with Sr/Jr leaders that had come up through Hurley's program, fine, culture might be strong enough to absorb it. But I don't want a kid like Carrigan hanging out with somebody like Sid and poisoning the well.
 
3rdbass said:
Uh-oh! This is starting to feel like the last 2 years when we have go the JUCO/Grad Transfer route to fill in roster holes. I hope Hurley can be more successful as he will have the whole off-season to work on this.
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It has the sense of all the eggs In One basket but harder. Plan a. B c. D. E. Juco.
 
3rdbass said:
Uh-oh! This is starting to feel like the last 2 years when we have go the JUCO/Grad Transfer route to fill in roster holes. I hope Hurley can be more successful as he will have the whole off-season to work on this.
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If it gets to the off season it will be a juco or grad transfer. The remaining high school seniors will sign in the spring period with very rare exception.

With the level of offers he has, I am a little puzzled as to why Mitchell may stay on for a post grad year. He could be a late wild card.
 
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Ewekon said:
If it gets to the off season it will be a juco or grad transfer. The remaining high school seniors will sign in the spring period with very rare exception.

With the level of offers he has, I am a little puzzled as to why Mitchell may stay on for a post grad year. He could be a late wild card.
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I'm only guessing but the best available Juco's have more than likely already made their decisions so I am hoping for a grad transfer or 2 rather. And it doesn't have to be a "true 5" just big men, 4's who can rebound on both ends, play some interior D as well as maybe score just a little. Will be interesting rounding out the roster for this staff.
 
3rdbass said:
I totally understand that but it still feels bad to miss on all of our big men targets this year. I guess technically our starting lineup right now is C- Jr. Josh Carlton, PF- Fr. Akok Akok, SF-Fr. James Bouknight/RSSO. Sid Wilson, PG- RSJR. Alterique Gilbert and SG- SR. Christian Vital. We have some guard depth on the bench but nothing upfront on the bench besides Polley, Wilson, Diarra and Whaley. Not sure we can count on them for much help. I hope Akok with some added strength can solidify our PF position from the start as we are going to need him to produce next year.
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At this time next year the media will be falling all over themselves about Carlton being the most improved player in the country and we'll be ranked #10 in the country or there abouts. If Precious wants to be a part of it so much the better.
 
huskyrob1 said:
At this time next year the media will be falling all over themselves about Carlton being the most improved player in the country and we'll be ranked #10 in the country or there abouts. If Precious wants to be a part of it so much the better.
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From your lips to God's ears.

You have a ton more faith in Carlton than I do and I think the new core is a bit young for top ten even if Precious commits but you go with the optimism Rob.
 
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