Hassan Diarra Commits to UConn

[3rdbass]

There's a much bigger need for another combo guard if we're adding guys for emergency depth, we're pretty much set and go 4 deep at the 3-5 spots. And maybe the 2 if Jackson is ever playing there, which he shouldn't need to do

PG: Newton, Diarra, Jackson

SG: Hawkins, Alleyne, Diarra, Jackson

SF: Alleyne, Hawkins, Jackson, Karaban

PF: Johnson, Karaban, Jackson, Springs

C: Sanogo, Clingan, Johnson, Springs

I hope we aren't seeing Jackson at a PG. I hope we pick up a developmental PG who has 3 years left.

 

[UconnU]

We lost a lot of “mean guys” from last years team w/ Rese & IW leaving.

This kid definitely has the toughness streak that fits our identity well

The identity fit is undeniable. He’ll bring Martin level toughness, grit

 

[UconnAlum04]

Cardiac Diarra!!! Why do I love the sound of that?

Explosive Diarra!

 

[Tenspro2002]

Great add, willing role player.

Newton (30), Diarra (10)
Hawkins (30), Alleyne (5), Diarra (5)
Jackson (20), Alleyne (20)
Karaban (15), Johnson (15), Jackson (10)
Sanogo (30), Clingan (10)

That's 30 mpg for Newton, Hawkins, Jackson, and Sanogo.
25 mpg for Alleyne.
15 mpg for Diarra, Karaban, and Johnson.
10 mpg for Clingan.

Probably would get squeezed a bit in big games.

 

[bendm]

That's 30 mpg for Newton, Hawkins, Jackson, and Sanogo.
25 mpg for Alleyne.
15 mpg for Diarra, Karaban, and Johnson.
10 mpg for Clingan.

I agree with the total minutes played more or less but i cant pencil karaban into the starting lineup yet. i think it's samson if we're playing a traditional PF. altho i also have them both around 15 mpg so i guess it wouldnt matter who starts...

regardless i hope we start small meaning jackson at the 4 which moves alleyne into the lineup on the wing. i want our 5 best guys on the floor.

 

[huskyfan224]

There's a much bigger need for another combo guard if we're adding guys for emergency depth, we're pretty much set and go 4 deep at the 3-5 spots. And maybe the 2 if Jackson is ever playing there, which he shouldn't need to do

PG: Newton, Diarra, Jackson

SG: Hawkins, Alleyne, Diarra, Jackson

SF: Alleyne, Hawkins, Jackson, Karaban

PF: Johnson, Karaban, Jackson, Springs

C: Sanogo, Clingan, Johnson, Springs

Jackson is 1000% starting

 

[bigknight3]

We need a replacement for Tyrese. One more top end, tough rebounding/scoring/defending portal player. Like Pete Nance (dreaming) but why not?

That's expected to come from improvements by Jackson and Hawkins. And the addition of Karaban.

 

[amishboy]

There's a much bigger need for another combo guard if we're adding guys for emergency depth, we're pretty much set and go 4 deep at the 3-5 spots. And maybe the 2 if Jackson is ever playing there, which he shouldn't need to do

PG: Newton, Diarra, Jackson

SG: Hawkins, Alleyne, Diarra, Jackson

SF: Alleyne, Hawkins, Jackson, Karaban

PF: Johnson, Karaban, Jackson, Springs

C: Sanogo, Clingan, Johnson, Springs

This isn't your depth chart, right? I mean, you're not saying that Jackson is our #3 PG, SF, and PF, as well as #4 SG?

 

[SaeHusky]

Castle reclass would be last piece.

No need for Castle to reclass. Next year he will come in and get very good minutes. We are totally fine with our current 5 guards.

 

[Umami Zen]

Three down ..One to go

 

[David 76]

I think we landed better talent than we thought we would could due to the limitted minutes.
Good job!
Welcome Hassan!

 

[Umami Zen]

Don't kid yourself.. He and his family appreciated how Dan Hurley/UConn treated his brother post injury..

He's a winner and is going to win games for us. A great addition to the roster based on our needs.

 

[Mike Honcho]

Explosive Diarra????

 

[fatlucy]

Great add, willing role player.

Newton (30), Diarra (10)
Hawkins (30), Alleyne (5), Diarra (5)
Jackson (20), Alleyne (20)
Karaban (15), Johnson (15), Jackson (10)
Sanogo (30), Clingan (10)

That's 30 mpg for Newton, Hawkins, Jackson, and Sanogo.
25 mpg for Alleyne.
15 mpg for Diarra, Karaban, and Johnson.
10 mpg for Clingan.

Probably would get squeezed a bit in big games.

Karaban is a Frosh. He’s not starting.

 

[Fishy]

Will you reassess your stance on the guard situation now?

We had zero. We now have three.

We traded Cole for Newton and replaced Polley with Alleyne. Diarra is what he is.

We got bigger which is good. We still have ball handling issues and still need shooters.

 

[Glastonhusky]

@Glastonhusky stand up! Never doubted you for a second

Thanks. I just wish I had some more info to share. Even if castle comes, I'd like to add another guard, maybe an international player or even a HS kid who is willing to redshirt.

 

[Fishy]

Karaban is a Frosh. He’s not starting.

He’s not starting but he better be ready to play.

 

[fatlucy]

He’s not starting but he better be ready to play.

I wouldn't hold my breath. I’d rather bring a proven sf from the portal while Karaban develops.

 

[EBonz30]

Tough gritty competitor, nice add- hopefully we can one more wing transfer that will produce in the upcoming season…

 

[Marat]

We had zero. We now have three.

We traded Cole for Newton and replaced Polley with Alleyne. Diarra is what he is.

We got bigger which is good. We still have ball handling issues and still need shooters.

I don't view it like so. The seniors were leaving anyway ...

Cole graduated, so next men up were JG, RD, and CF . They transferred so we traded them for Newton, Alleyne, and Diarra. So I think that was a good trade for us.

 

[navery12]

I wouldn't hold my breath. I’d rather bring a proven sf from the portal while Karaban develops.

We already did that. If Karaban (or Johnson) aren't ready to start at the 4 then Alleyne will be starting

 

[aburks41]

We had zero. We now have three.

We traded Cole for Newton and replaced Polley with Alleyne. Diarra is what he is.

We got bigger which is good. We still have ball handling issues and still need shooters.

How do we have ball handling issues with 3 legit PG’s? Newton, Jackson, and Diarra can all handle the ball. Why do you continue to die on this hill?

You want shooters? Newton, Alleyne, Hawkins, Karaban, and Johnson have that reputation. Jackson will probably develop a nice shot as well.

I don’t know what more you can ask for, this is a top 20 team in the country.

 

[CL82]

I'd still like another body

You’re fine. You just need some daily affirmations.

 

[Fishy]

How do we have ball handling issues with 3 legit PG’s? Newton, Jackson, and Diarra can all handle the ball. Why do you continue to die on this hill?

You want shooters? Newton, Alleyne, Hawkins, Karaban, and Johnson have that reputation. Jackson will probably develop a nice shot as well.

I don’t know what more you can ask for, this is a top 20 team in the country.

Guys like you do better in the offseason where everything is just new names and rainbows.

Hassan Diarra has 87 assists and 90 turnovers. He’s not a true point guard. He’s a combo with an iffy outside shot. (There’s a reason he hit the portal.)

Newton’s better but still only 3:2 assist to turnover. Forget Jackson; he’s a point forward. Great passer for a forward, not a point guard.

Newton has hit under 32% of his career threes. Scorer, not a shooter. Bulk of our expectations are gonna have to fall to Alleyne and Hawkins - they, and Karaban if he can get minutes, are the true shooters on the roster.

 

[superjohn]

We had zero. We now have three.

We traded Cole for Newton and replaced Polley with Alleyne. Diarra is what he is.

We got bigger which is good. We still have ball handling issues and still need shooters.

I think we should be fine shooting the ball. Hawkins had a much harder time adjusting to college ball than I thought he would but I expect a big jump from him next season, I think he'll shoot it around 40% from deep, Alleyne is a good shooter, Karaban is a good shooter, Jackson makes them when open, Samson has stretch 4 skills, Newton's percentage should be improved because of usage...

I think where the shooting will benefit over last year is with Newton and Jackson being able to get guys open shots. They are both big and creative passers who will be able to find guys on the break and in the half court with their size and vision getting into the lane.

As for ballhandling we should be fine in terms of guys being able to dribble but I still worry it will be a major struggle having guys who can break their man down getting to the basket and finishing. Andre needs to make a major jump here and Hawkins needs to make a jump here. We really need to get Castle on campus.

 

[aburks41]

Guys like you do better in the offseason where everything is just new names and rainbows.

Hassan Diarra has 87 assists and 90 turnovers. He’s not a true point guard. He’s a combo with an iffy outside shot. (There’s a reason he hit the portal.)

Newton’s better but still only 3:2 assist to turnover. Forget Jackson; he’s a point forward. Great passer for a forward, not a point guard.

Newton has hit under 32% of his career threes. Scorer, not a shooter. Bulk of our expectations are gonna have to fall to Alleyne and Hawkins - they, and Karaban if he can get minutes, are the true shooters on the roster.

You do realize that players improve, right? And point forward vs point guard in a 4 out offense is the same thing. They are completely interchangeable

 

[MexicoHusky]

Nice work Dan Hurley and staff. Looks like Diarra has a bit of eligibility left.

 

[Fishy]

You do realize that players improve, right? And point forward vs point guard in a 4 out offense is the same thing. They are completely interchangeable

They are definitely not interchangeable. Goodness.

And I hope they improve. I guess we’ll find out.

 

[Fishy]

Nice work Dan Hurley and staff. Looks like Diarra has a bit of eligibility left.

Two years, plus the pandemic mulligan if he wants it.

I wonder what Mo Diarra is doing next season. I haven’t heard.

 

[BGesus4]

You’re fine. You just need some daily affirmations.