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UConnStats said:
Think it’s best to move on. A source is a source, nobody/nothing is 100% in situations so fluid. It truly is not a big deal at all. Everyone is on the same side. I’m not some insider, just have some buddies in the know. I usually don’t relay much, just didn’t think this would have been so inflammatory (it wasn’t even a “next”).

No ill will to anyone, I actually would encourage people to be skeptical of what they hear. Especially with some of the fake gurus here
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;)
 
HooperScooper said:
When there is only one high major team (and they're barely that) between those places and Storrs then it's local. As someone said, the distance between South Portland or Wolfeboro is considered pretty close in most areas of the country.
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I guess we define the word “local” differently. I understand your point that UConn is the most prominent program in proximity to his hometown and his school. But a three hour drive isn’t local. I drive from Stamford to Charlton, Mass or Beacon, NY to get my beer. I consider the distance to both locations no big deal at all. But they aren’t local.
 
karstenkibbe said:
I guess we define the word “local” differently. I understand your point that UConn is the most prominent program in proximity to his hometown and his school. But a three hour drive isn’t local. I drive from Stamford to Charlton, Mass or Beacon, NY to get my beer. I consider the distance to both locations no big deal at all. But they aren’t local.
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I guess the term "local" could have different meanings depending on the context. For example, I wouldn't consider "local" driving an hour to get pizza. But looking at the only school in your region (New England) that is a high major college basketball team I would consider "local". Unless he wants to play at the University of Southern Maine. Now that's local. ;)
 
karstenkibbe said:
I guess we define the word “local” differently. I understand your point that UConn is the most prominent program in proximity to his hometown and his school. But a three hour drive isn’t local. I drive from Stamford to Charlton, Mass or Beacon, NY to get my beer. I consider the distance to both locations no big deal at all. But they aren’t local.
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Well, you have excellent taste in beer.
 
UConnStats said:
Think it’s best to move on. A source is a source, nobody/nothing is 100% in situations so fluid. It truly is not a big deal at all. Everyone is on the same side. I’m not some insider, just have some buddies in the know. I usually don’t relay much, just didn’t think this would have been so inflammatory (it wasn’t even a “next”).

No ill will to anyone, I actually would encourage people to be skeptical of what they hear. Especially with some of the fake gurus here
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I don’t understand why you are struggling with people not accepting what you stated as truth. This is an anonymous message board. There are only two reasons why people should expect that anyone knows something that everyone else doesn’t. First, they explain their sources (and people can either verify that or choose to believe it on sheer faith or track record), or they have a track record of getting things right that leads to a conclusion that the poster knows something that no one else does.

In the absence of either of those, a poster can feel free to post what they know, but shouldn’t be surprised that the posts are met with skepticism.
 
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businesslawyer said:
I don’t understand why you are struggling with people not accepting what you stated as truth. This is an anonymous message board. There are only two reasons why people should expect that anyone knows something that everyone else doesn’t. First, they explain their sources (and people can either verify that or choose to believe it on sheer faith or track record), or they have a track record of getting things right that leads to a conclusion that the poster knows something that no one else doesn’t.

In the absence of either of those, a poster can feel free to post what they know, but shouldn’t be surprised that the posts are met with skepticism.
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I guess me saying I encourage skeptics wasn’t clear enough but I’m not struggling with it at all lol. Glad you got your two cents in, you clearly needed to.
 
I think the winking emoji should be banned for all posters who aren't @Matrim55 ...I keep scrolling these recruit threads and see one, get excited, only to realize the poster isn't matrim so means nothing...
 
UConnStats said:
I guess me saying I encourage skeptics wasn’t clear enough but I’m not struggling with it at all lol. Glad you got your two cents in, you clearly needed to.
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It’s hard to be skeptical of you when your track record is very good. But I guess starting arguments over your info isn’t smart either.
 
karstenkibbe said:
I guess we define the word “local” differently. I understand your point that UConn is the most prominent program in proximity to his hometown and his school. But a three hour drive isn’t local. I drive from Stamford to Charlton, Mass or Beacon, NY to get my beer. I consider the distance to both locations no big deal at all. But they aren’t local.
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What’s the brewery in Beacon that you are referring to? Thanks
 
Not hard to tell when Staff/Dan Hurley has moved on by virtue of their offers to recruits with similar playing styles and where they are spending their time watching kids in person
 
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Umami Zen said:
Not hard to tell when Staff/Dan Hurley has moved on by virtue of their offers to recruits with similar playing styles and where they are spending their time watching kids in person
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Don't know if this is in relation to Griffiths but you posted it in the Griffiths thread. the staff hasn't offered any recruits with similar playing styles and Griffiths has been injured and hasn't played in any tournaments so there's nothing to watch in person.
 
Giddyup5 said:
What’s the brewery in Beacon that you are referring to? Thanks
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Hudson Valley Brewery, creators of the sour IPA style, as well as brewers of some mighty good farmhouse ales as well. Solid lager game too.
 
superjohn said:
Don't know if this is in relation to Griffiths but you posted it in the Griffiths thread. the staff hasn't offered any recruits with similar playing styles and Griffiths has been injured and hasn't played in any tournaments so there's nothing to watch in person.
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I understand that Griffiths has been injured and has not been playing. Depending on how you define GG in Dan Hurley's 4 and one offense ..If at all .. I was referring to their continued interest in Stojakovic/Edwards (until he eliminated UConn)/J Ross/S. Middleton/M.Buzelis/J.Hamilton (No offer)/I.Coleman (No offer)..

Their size and current HS positions suggest a traditional position in CBB as SFs/PFs with outside range/Big SGs.. IMO--Their playing styles are moderately different but they are all very good shooters with similar dimensions to GG.

Simply an observation on my part..Eye test.. Right or wrong. Bring on the data
 
If we lose this kid to Providence then that’s gonna leave a black eye. Cannot let a local top 40 recruit leave the state to go to a conference rival 45 minutes down the road.
 
I would estimate that Michigan, Rutgers, Iowa, Providence, and Baylor are ahead of us in recruiting for Gavin right now in the process. Our playstyle is a big part why we don't lead for Griffiths. It's got nothing to do with Hurley not recruiting him hard enough. UCONN is one of the schools that have been recruiting him the hardest for the longest time.

I would say Michigan, Rutgers, and Iowa are leading right now at this moment.

Griffiths speaks very highly of Pikiell and how he likes the Rutgers campus and gym. Griffiths seems destined to end up in the Little Ten conference unless something major changes.
 
aburks41 said:
If we lose this kid to Providence then that’s gonna leave a black eye. Cannot let a local top 40 recruit leave the state to go to a conference rival 45 minutes down the road.
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Already lost 1 to Providence!
 
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CTFAN4LIFE said:
Yup - we screwed up, brought on board a player ranked around 100th in the high school ranks and won a natty with him as the FF MOP, who was picked second in the NBA draft and was the NBA Rookie of the Year lol.
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Talking about Floyd…Lol
 
If it was easy to teach high level athletes to shoot then Andre would be a good shooter by now. He doesn’t even have the skill to back his man down and take a jump hook. Hope he improves his shooting this year. Even a 10’ jump shot isn’t in his wheelhouse. And he’s as athletic as they come. Love the kid! But for some reason he hasn’t been able to learn shooting
 
Huskymagic said:
I would estimate that Michigan, Rutgers, Iowa, Providence, and Baylor are ahead of us in recruiting for Gavin right now in the process. Our playstyle is a big part why we don't lead for Griffiths. It's got nothing to do with Hurley not recruiting him hard enough. UCONN is one of the schools that have been recruiting him the hardest for the longest time.

I would say Michigan, Rutgers, and Iowa are leading right now at this moment.

Griffiths speaks very highly of Pikiell and how he likes the Rutgers campus and gym. Griffiths seems destined to end up in the Little Ten conference unless something major changes.
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Our 4 out offense would be perfect for a shooter like Griffiths. Not sure why you think our playstyle is a negative factor in his recruitment.
 
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karstenkibbe said:
Wait. What? Since when is South Portland, ME (or Wolfeboro, NH) local?
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Pretty much forever. If you are a New England high major D1 prospect who wants to play close at home UConn is the school you are looking hard at
 
aburks41 said:
If we lose this kid to Providence then that’s gonna leave a black eye. Cannot let a local top 40 recruit leave the state to go to a conference rival 45 minutes down the road.
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Rival?
 
CL82 said:
Pretty much forever. If you are a New England high major D1 prospect who wants to play close at home UConn is the school you are looking hard at
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We did a "local" trip for us here in CO and drove 5-1/2 hrs. I joked with my wife that in 5-1/2 hrs I could road trip through a decent bit of every single state in new england.
 
Glastonhusky said:
Our 4 out offense would be perfect for a shooter like Griffiths. Not sure why you think our playstyle is a negative factor in his recruitment.
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We don’t really play 4 out offense. Hurley aspires and talks about it, but we haven’t really done much because our personnel has been filled with athletic nonshooters for the most part or guards who can’t shoot for the most part or drive as well as you need them to create open shots.


We have been trying to play a mix of iso ball, inside/out basketball, and pick and role.

Considering we have Sanogo, AJacks, and Hawk, it makes the most sense to play pick and role basketball, and keep doing it as much as possible. We don’t have the personnel for 4 out offense.

We only have 1 guy in Karaban who is considered a shooter on the roster, and he is a freshman.
 
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