Why did we never really go after Shakur Juiston? Stud grad transfer, from Newark, does exactly what we need.
As one of the best grad transfers out there, he did what many of them do: find themselves in a position that helps bolster their pro credentials.
Oregon was in dire need of bodies after eight of their top eleven players either graduated (White, Amin), left for the NBA (King, Wooten, Bol) or transferred (Bailey, Norris, Kigab). Their only returning frontcourt player, Francis Okoro, is a sophomore and averaged 13.6 mpg last season, so Juiston will step right into a starting position either at the 4 or 5, allowing their three talented freshmen frontcourt players (Walker, Johnson, Lawson) to battle for more playing time and develop at their own pace.
Juiston would be an awkward fit for UConn. He's a 30 mpg player who will get the same minutes in Oregon. Where would he get 30 mpg for UConn? He wouldn't take Carlton's spot and having Juiston play 20-30 mpg would affect the development of Akok and others.