Florida transfer Noah Locke

[UconnU]

i'm all in on aj and martin splitting their time between both forward spots next year

the negative offensive impact of their poor shooting is minimized at the 4 spot by ensuring we have good shooters in the lineup at 1-3. they should still be able to spread the floor with their quickness and ability to drive past bigger defenders and they both have good size and are above average rebounders

No, the 4 man is the most critical because he’s drawing a big away from the basket. We just don’t have any that can shoot.

 

[Hoophound]

No, the 4 man is the most critical because he’s drawing a big away from the basket. We just don’t have any that can shoot.

This. We need a modern 4 man that is a threat from all over the court. Think Deandre Daniels, ideally, with another 20lbs on him.

 

[mauconnfan]

I actually see Gaffney starting and Cole coming off the bench as 6th man. His height exposed him defensively. Starting is more a badge of honor. In the end you get the minutes depending on the situation.

We are in big trouble if our best is Gaff I’m afraid. And while Cole did get backed down on occasion he was a ton better guarding on the perimeter than Gaff and a better all around player. Would like for Diggins to make a run at the spot if he’s ready or a transfer who can impact. Need to be more dynamic at the 1/2 guard position next year now without Bouk. Might be one of the freshman or both.

 

[rip7774]

We are in big trouble if our best is Gaff I’m afraid.

talented but timid. Totally agree.

Need to be more dynamic at the 1/2 guard position next year now without Bouk. Might be one of the freshman or both.

How people can watch these high level NCAA games and be content with our guard situation is beyond me.

Our returning guards and wings don’t start on or scare about any of these teams.

 

[husky99]

Locke is not a lock. But we are in good shape

 

[CL82]

We don’t miss on zoom.

 

[rollskies]

How people can watch these high level NCAA games and be content with our guard situation is beyond me.

Our returning guards and wings don’t start on or scare about any of these teams.

Exactly. Calhoun used to recruit over every single position and it seemed to work out very well for him.

Someone said it best on another thread but I can’t find it: We can’t act like there are too many mouths to feed on this team when we got bounced in the first round of the tourney.

 

[Dove]

33 posts and nobody had posted, "Locke him in," or such?
I'm surprised, unless it's in the other thread.

At next season's end Noah will rain threes for 40 days and 40 nights.

 

[Dove]

Hearing that we're the strong favorite to land him.

Post/Handle?

 

[Marat]

Locke is not a lock. But we are in good shape

Hopefully this thread does not get locked, soon.

 

[uchusky32]

Hopefully this thread does not get locked, soon.

 

[aburks41]

talented but timid. Totally agree.

How people can watch these high level NCAA games and be content with our guard situation is beyond me.

Our returning guards and wings don’t start on or scare about any of these teams.

Every position should be recruited over. Thats the nature of sports, if kids are afraid of a competition for minutes, then they need to get better lol.

And it shouldn’t be a surprise to them either. We need shooters. And guys who can score will play more than guys who can’t

 

[Edward Sargent]

Every position should be recruited over. Thats the nature of sports, if kids are afraid of a competition for minutes, then they need to get better lol.

And it shouldn’t be a surprise to them either. We need shooters. And guys who can score will play more than guys who can’t

Unless they don't play defense

 

[husky429]

Every position should be recruited over. Thats the nature of sports, if kids are afraid of a competition for minutes, then they need to get better lol.

And it shouldn’t be a surprise to them either. We need shooters. And guys who can score will play more than guys who can’t

Agreed 100%. Hurley really does get the most out of guys defensively a lot of the time. RJ and Tyrese were both known as pretty suspect defenders coming in to this season. Rese looked solid all year, and RJ (despite what some people say on here) was actually really good.

Even if we bring in a guy like Locke who isn't known for defense, I don't worry about it because Hurley demands a lot on that end and the guys respond.

 

[Umami Zen]

Agreed 100%. Hurley really does get the most out of guys defensively a lot of the time. RJ and Tyrese were both known as pretty suspect defenders coming in to this season. Rese looked solid all year, and RJ (despite what some people say on here) was actually really good.

Even if we bring in a guy like Locke who isn't known for defense, I don't worry about it because Hurley demands a lot on that end and the guys respond.

If Locke wants to see the floor in Storrs. He'll play defense.

 

[Blaneylover]

Any idea on Locke's timeline?

 

[Username]

Any idea on Locke's timeline?

He is supposed to finish all of his zoom meetings today
I imagine he will announce by the end of this week if not earlier
But I wont lie it does not look great right now

 

[Jbirdp5]

talented but timid. Totally agree.

How people can watch these high level NCAA games and be content with our guard situation is beyond me.

Our returning guards and wings don’t start on or scare about any of these teams.

Great guard play has always been the key to March success especially for us. Always should be upgrading this position

 

[djct1999]

Any idea on Locke's timeline?

20 mins.

 

[mauconnfan]

20 mins.

Or just read "Username's" reply and forget about it.

NEXT

 

[ToolzieFan]

He is supposed to finish all of his zoom meetings today
I imagine he will announce by the end of this week if not earlier
But I wont lie it does not look great right now

What is your basis for saying it doesn’t look good right now? I haven’t heard much either way, so I’m genuinely curious.

 

[Username]

What is your basis for saying it doesn’t look good right now? I haven’t heard much either way, so I’m genuinely curious.

"The Ville" is why I dont think it looks good right now

 

[mauconnfan]

"The Ville" is why I dont think it looks good right now

Matrim gave it the "" with 'Ville on his reply the other day! Not good.

 

[uchusky32]

20 mins.

I knew this would be Locke'd in.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Word i hear is Maryland is 1A and uconn 1B... close

What is in the “water” at Maryland this transfer session?