Hoophall Classic this weekend

[HooperScooper]

If anyone is thinking about going here's the schedule and an article about what recruits will be there. It's a great event to see some of the best high school talent. Darius Adams is playing at 9:00 pm on Saturday. Lots of 2026 recruits there also. Some of the games are on ESPNU, some on NBA TV, and some on BallerTV. La Lumiere and Adams will be on BallerTV.

Hoophall Classic :: Schedule

www.hoophall.com

Hoophall Classic: AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Tyran Stokes among the main storylines

On3's Jamie Shaw lays out and discusses the top storylines that he will be watching for at the 2025 Hoophall Classic.

www.on3.com

 

[ucp990411]

Thanks for the schedule but are there other games? I know Burlington VT boys are playing but I do not see them listed. They are rated the top team in VT and have a couple of players who may be low D1 players. Abdi Shariff, 6'5" who plays center but is a natural 3 and a lightening quick sophomore point guard, Pascal Munezero.

 

[HooperScooper]

Thanks for the schedule but are there other games? I know Burlington VT boys are playing but I do not see them listed. They are rated the top team in VT and have a couple of players who may be low D1 players. Abdi Shariff, 6'5" who plays center but is a natural 3 and a lightening quick sophomore point guard, Pascal Munezero.

No idea but I don't see them on the schedule.

 

[HooperScooper]

I forgot that on Monday, MLK Day, at 5:00 Darius Adams is playing on ESPNU. Might want to check that one out since most of us probably have ESPNU. They're playing Long Island Lutheran (Jayden Ross played there) who has Dylan Mingo, a 6-5 junior point guard who I hope to see UConn recruiting. He's a Hurley type of guard who plays defense hard. Here's a recent article on him: https://247sports.com/article/top-2...recruitment-after-breakout-weekend-243681149/

Here's a roster break down of each team, which is helpful.

Hoophall Classic Roster Breakdown

On3's Jamie Shaw breaks down the rosters of each team playing on ESPN's main channels at the 2025 Hoop Hall Classic.

www.on3.com

 

[huskymedic]

 

[HooperScooper]

Gavin Keefe can't write articles on UConn games but he goes up to Springfield and writes an article on Adams? What is going on at The Day?

Here's another article on Adams from the Courant. Not a good game for him last night. Must have also been depressed about the Huskies losing.

“I think (Dan Hurley) is gonna be able to bring more dog out of me,” he said. “So I’m excited for that, I’m excited to be in the program. I’m excited to work. … Definitely getting stronger, that’s my No. 1 priority, my body. And then just getting my handle tighter, being stronger with the ball, all those kind of things.”

UConn commit Darius Adams fits the mold of a future Husky, shows potential at Hoophall Classic

Darius Adams, one of four in UConn’s third-ranked 2025 recruiting class, fits the mold of previous national championship backcourts as the Huskies reload talent.

www.courant.com

Alternate access:
UConn commit Darius Adams fits the mold of a future Husky, shows potential at Hoophall Classic

 

[HooperScooper]

Reminder that Adams is playing at 5:00 today and the game is on ESPNU if you want to check it out.

One more article on Adams. This one from Borges. This is the best of the 3 if you only want to read one. Some quotes from Kimani Young in here, who was at the game on Saturday night.

"That's become a huge part of our offense, perimeter shooting," Young noted. "But to have multiple guys that can play multiple positions and switch, be able to rebound from the guard spot, I think was important for us."

"We're excited about him," said Young. "Whenever you can get a kid like that, with his pedigree. He's been a top-20 player in his class since his freshman year, plays on the EYBL Scholastic circuit. He's going to come in with experience that a lot of guys that come out of high school just don't have."

https://www.nhregister.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/article/dan-hurley-darius-adams-recruit-uconn-huskies-20036054.php

Alternate access:

What UConn men's basketball can expect from top recruit Darius Adams: 'We got a great one'​

 

[HooperScooper]

Watching Adams now. I'll say one thing, between Adams, Reibe, and Mullins the strength and conditioning staff will have their hands full. I guess that's pretty typical of a high school kid but I hope they're hitting the weights and drinking protein shakes.

 

[RuffRuff]

Watching Adams now. I'll say one thing, between Adams, Reibe, and Mullins the strength and conditioning staff will have their hands full. I guess that's pretty typical of a high school kid but I hope they're hitting the weights and drinking protein shakes.

Usually the main issue it’s hard to rely on freshman, especially in the BE. Even with Flagg strength is an issue, he’s just so long and athletic it makes up for it. These three will have to drown themselves in protein shakes fast.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Usually the main issue it’s hard to rely on freshman, especially in the BE. Even with Flagg strength is an issue, he’s just so long and athletic it makes up for it. These three will have to drown themselves in protein shakes fast.

Eh Jeremy Lamb was a stick and he managed things pretty well. If they have the skill they have the skill at the end of the day.

 

[HooperScooper]

Adams not looking good in this game after a rough game on Saturday. His team is getting killed. But I don't put much stock in these games.

I like junior Dylan Mingo of Long Island Lutheran. I hope UConn recruits him.

 

[husky429]

Adams not looking good in this game after a rough game on Saturday. His team is getting killed. But I don't put much stock in these games.

I like junior Dylan Mingo of Long Island Lutheran. I hope UConn recruits him.

You really should put stock in these games. It's the best hs teams in tje country and these kids are playing hard.

It's just a couple bad games. His season has been very strong so far.

 

[HooperScooper]

Eh Jeremy Lamb was a stick and he managed things pretty well. If they have the skill they have the skill at the end of the day.

Announcer just said, "He needs to get in the weight room." Lol

 

[HooperScooper]

You really should put stock in these games. It's the best hs teams in tje country and these kids are playing hard.

It's just a couple bad games. His season has been very strong so far.

That's pretty much what I meant. Small sample size. He shoots foul shots very well. I think most of his points were from the line and I don't think he missed one.

Long Island Lutheran looks much better coached. Lots of 1 on 1 forced stuff from LaLumiere. A lot of that from Adams too.

 

[superjohn]

I wonder if the staff will be looking at this kid in the future. Had 28 in his Hoophall Prep game. Third ranked '27 in New England from West Hartford.

 

[HHusky]

I was a tad disappointed watching Darius Adams today. He didn't have a good day shooting except 9 for 9 from the line. He'll need weight lifting along with those protein shakes. Not quick or particularly athletic.
It's a big jump to the Big East.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Announcer just said, "He needs to get in the weight room." Lol

Oh I’m sure. My point was we’ve seen plenty of players have pretty good freshman years at that size.

Jeremy Lamb and more recently Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard were all Darius Adam’s size coming out.

https://247sports.com/Player/darius-adams-46127781/

https://247sports.com/player/reed-sheppard-46102800/high-school-253293/

https://247sports.com/Player/rob-dillingham-46103829/

https://247sports.com/player/jeremy-lamb-59249/high-school-103042/

 

[HooperScooper]

Oh I’m sure. My point was we’ve seen plenty of players have pretty good freshman years at that size.

Jeremy Lamb and more recently Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard were all Darius Adam’s size coming out.

https://247sports.com/Player/darius-adams-46127781/

https://247sports.com/player/reed-sheppard-46102800/high-school-253293/

https://247sports.com/Player/rob-dillingham-46103829/

https://247sports.com/player/jeremy-lamb-59249/high-school-103042/

So none of the three will be hitting the weights and trying to gain weight and get stronger because there's a chance they will be good without it?

 

[RuffRuff]

I was a tad disappointed watching Darius Adams today. He didn't have a good day shooting except 9 for 9 from the line. He'll need weight lifting along with those protein shakes. Not quick or particularly athletic.
It's a big jump to the Big East.

He’s not a plus athlete - skilled and smooth, and long. He’s got at least a couple inches on Sheppard and Dillingham, so not good comparisons. He’s going to take a year or two to develop to contribute in the way everyone is hoping. He’s listed as 175-185lbs, Mullins is listed at 185. Mahaney is 185 at 6’2” for reference. First point of order, hit the weights and eat. McNeeley is 210. These two should be playing at 2-205.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

So none of the three will be hitting the weights and trying to gain weight and get stronger because there's a chance they will be good without it?

Haha they should indeed work to get stronger. I don’t think it will be a deterrent into him being able to contribute early or not though.

If you’re skilled you’re skilled and Adams seems to be very skilled. I do want to actually get around to watching his hoop hall stuff if a recap is available anywhere.