Hartford Courant Dom Amore Hurley on Tyrese Martin and Roster Spot

[Son of Robert]

Few new things here, more about how Tyrese fits, the last scholly, an update on Akok Akok

Would someone post this please, thank you.

 

[drayenob]

With Tyrese Martin in the fold, Dan Hurley searches for the right fit for UConn men’s last scholarship

“We’ve established a level of talent and level of player and a level of quality kid that we just don’t want to rush and fill a spot," Hurley said on a conference call with state media on Thursday. "It could come from a transfer, if that rule passes, a transfer that will have a waiver opportunity, a junior college player, potentially a grad. Players have to fit where we’re at as a program.”

If the change passes — and the consensus of opinion is that it will — then the Huskies can purse any of the many players still in the transfer portal. Many of the top grad transfers, though, have committed.

“It’s probably scary for a grad transfer right now,” Hurley said, “because we return four starters and we look like we have a pretty good squad on paper. … Our preference with that scholarship would be somebody that could help us, but not at the expense of lowering our standards in terms of talent and culture fit.”

 

[drayenob]

Akok’s rehab on track

Akok remains on campus doing his rehab work.

“He looks great,” Hurley said. “His surgeon said he couldn’t look any better. His range of motion is much improved. He’s off the crutches, on a weightless contraption that allows you to work on the treadmill. He has such a great work ethic, when he is ready to go, he’s going to surprise people.”

Akok, who ruptured the Achilles on Feb. 16, is not likely to return to action before midseason. Polley is home in Baltimore doing his rehab, but Hurley expects him to be able to help the Huskies from the start.

Staying in touch

With out on campus workouts, Hurley is trying to keep in touch and keep everybody connected by video conferencing.

“It’s hard, that part really stinks,” Hurley said. “We’re used to seeing guys every day, interacting with them, meals, study hall. The secret sauce of our program is the deep connections, and that part has been very, very hard. We have a ZOOM call a week, the point of which is to catch up, but but we’re talking more about personal growth, education. We’re going to start a Web-X call a week, breaking down a different Big East opponent every week, breaking down rosters, just to keep them engaged. But this is the part of the job that I love most, and it’s bad right now. The cornerstone of what we do is building relationships.”

 

[Drew]

Immediate eligibility for all transfers is coming with a COVID waiver for next year, so I would expect to see Martin on the floor in 2020-21 if/when there’s a season.

 

[tcf15]

@HooperScooper you tried your best.

 

[nadavtheman]

Immediate eligibility for all transfers is coming with a COVID waiver for next year, so I would expect to see Martin on the floor in 2020-21 if/when there’s a season.

I have heard the same. The floodgates will open. Many new names will enter the portal. There will still be some big fish to catch even if we miss on Sanogo. That's why having an open scholly is actually a good thing as we can act quickly if/when the right target becomes available

 

[HooperScooper]

@HooperScooper you tried your best.

I am proposing I drive to his house and show him. If he's computer literate enough to get on the Boneyard and post then he should be able to post articles.

Son of Robert, is it that you can't access the Courant on-line articles or don't you know how to link them on here? If it's the former, do you get the physical paper delivered to your house? Have you already set up an on-line account with the Courant? If not then you can sign up for the on-line edition and have access to all the Courant articles. Just need your account number and your e-mail address.

If you don't know how to post the articles on here then that's easy to rectify. Just need 5 minutes with you and you'll know how.

We need to get this done!

 

[bigknight3]

Outline.com to break the pay wall or clear browser history to the clear cookies that limit you to 5 articles.