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We desperately need a consistent 3 point thread so that teams can't pack the paint. Is that Sid?
 
mauconnfan said:
OMG what the heck are you guys seeing? He's not a even a good player on an awful team. Adams is a good player on an awful team who at times also could use a little kick in the butt on defense, but he will prove to be better with Hurley doing just that I am sure. Larrier dominating he G league? He's lucky to play in the G League, he's a skinny shooting SF with no ball handling skills (suppose that's on Ko and the staff tooLOL) and he's very weak, can't get to the rim. His defense will be fine in the G league because they don't play any. Coached up is so overrated on a kid that age - he should be a ton better just by maturity alone and he's not. 2 coaches here remember Shaka too, so no one go through to him because he's talented yet he's not too good. But instead of blaming a 22-23 year old kid let's blame all the coaches. Any of you read what Bobby Hurley Sr said because it's right on - SPOT ON actually. Don't have it verbatim but he said the next 6 months are crucial to each kid because they need to have a plan and work that plan from now until practice begin so they are ready to get coached. Off season making yourself better is so important to these kids and we get kids lately who don't get better. How can a guy with Larrier's ability not be able to keep his handle in traffic ever, he's awful?? Because of him not the coaches at all. Bobby SR is right and maybe KO never left these guys with a plan to get better, shame on him I am sure Danny will and they will have expectations when they get in the gym in October. Hard to think the Husky we all loved because of his hard work and effort which kept him the game for 13 years at the highest level didn't offer some guidance as to how to come back ready and better than when they stopped playing. Or maybe these guys just aren't as good as we think? Maybe Larriers knee will be stronger than it was this past year because the guy I saw was like a colt with no explosion doing anything. He dunked more as a freshman at VCU by tons than we saw this year, very few. All I know is I'd much prefer to save that slot for a PG or a shooter who can play on both ends. But that's just me, you can take back the guy you think needs to be coached up.
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Tell us how you really feel :) I get it, you don't like TL. I strongly feel that objectively people will have a much different opinion of him away from this fanbase and program.
 
CL82 said:
We desperately need a consistent 3 point thread so that teams can't pack the paint. Is that Sid?
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I find it hard to believe, unless Danny has something up his sleeve, we find that at this point. I want to believe that Jalen will get better, CV will take better shots and improve but this team will not be a sharpshooting team Dan Hurley's first year unless a miracle or 2 find their way to campus. I am sure he understands that too and is trying to see what's available.
 
djct1999 said:
Tell us how you really feel :) I get it, you don't like Larrier. I strongly feel that objectively people will have a much different opinion of him away from this fanbase and program.
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I liked him but he proved nothing to us this year he was a major letdown. Not sure what others saw. I don't hate the guy, but effort is worth something to me. That wasn't there on the other side of the ball that's all. He can shoot we need shooters, but that doesn't make up for the rest of the game in my eyes. Hope he proves me wrong, I'd be happy for him.
 
How can any of you possibly say another pg is more important than a shooter. We have none
 
CL82 said:
We desperately need a consistent 3 point thread so that teams can't pack the paint. Is that Sid?
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No. Sid can make threes but he’s not a knock down shooter. But he is an elite athlete, which is something we also have been missing.

Matthews appears to have a really nice stroke but we won’t know how consistent he is for a while either.
 
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Kenny11 said:
No. Sid can make threes but he’s not a knock down shooter. But he is an elite athlete, which is something we also have been missing.

Matthews appears to have a really nice stroke but we won’t know how consistent he is for a while either.
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Watching videos of Sid he can really jump and is an excellent athlete.
 
Why is Hurley not contacting/meeting Akinjo? His family has liked several Twitter posts about that subject. There is a point guard who could be had if Hurley pursued
 
Captbluefin said:
Why is Hurley not contacting/meeting Akinjo? His family has liked several Twitter posts about that subject. There is a point guard who could be had if Hurley pursued
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He may have already and we don’t know. Or, Hurley may think we can’t get him or he doesn’t fit into his system. He may also getting info on Gilbert and his prognosis.
 
progrocks said:
and they were usually dumped a year later and were part of the APR problem that we dealt with. This was one thing that Calhoun did not do well at all.
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Of course the APR rule was applied retroactively so not the fault of JC.
 
I'm hoping Polley turns into the player we thought Larrier would be. Polley has a decent stroke from three, he needs to continue to improve his shot. This team is going to have to press and run, and I think Hurley will get them to do just that.

I wouldn't mind if Larrier came back, but I'd prefer Akinjo because it's a glaring need. I can't see Cobb leaving, he'll be a senior (right?). I really hope we keep Carlton and Whaley. If someone leaves, I would prefer Williams so we can bring in that 4* Harris kid Hurley was recruiting to URI. nothing against the guy, if he stays, I'll pull for him, I just think we're better off with a freshman able to come in and contribute as much, if not more, who we'll have for 3-4 years.

Best case scenario IMO is Williams transfers out, the rest of the team returns, Akinjo comes back to the fold and we land Harris. We'd add depth at PG and talent in the frontcourt. So much so I could see Kisunas redshirting, which would probably be best for him and the team long-term.
 
Larrier does not have an NBA body, handle or shot and cannot play D. I wonder if he was gunshy after tearing up his leg and afraid of injury. He seems to be athletic but has a lot of work to go anywhere. Truly wish him the best whether playing or coaching. Tough for him with the chaos the past couple of years.
 
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An exciting article to read. Love the comments on Matthews. Great to see hoves UCONN and is cool with the new coach. Also very interesting to see Blaney working the phones on Carlton.

What is Rhody's timeline on picking a coach? Sounds like Hurley is going to go after Harris even if David Cox gets the head coaching gig.
 
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Dove said:
What ids Rhody's timeline on picking a coach? Sounds like Hurley is going to go after Harris even if David Cox gets the head coaching gig.
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IIRC 20 minutes.

(I saw a headline that said they'd pick a coach after the Final 4, but could be sooner I guess).
 
URI coach is the biggest domino to fall. I'd be surprised if they walk away from Cox though.
 
djct1999 said:
I am not saying he will be a star but to totally dismiss his ability is simply a joke. He will certainly need to bulk up but he has potential and many scouts view him as more of a prospect than Adams. I would say he was in a bad system the last two years but that would acknowledge us actually having a system. There aren't many guys that would watch Adams hold the ball on top of the key for 25plus seconds, have the other guys stand still, receive a pass with the shot clock under 10, and score efficiently. Some of this is on Larrier but a lot of isn't. Most NBA personnel will look at Larrier in a different way than the boneyard.
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Look the guy is a turnover machine and you can't blame Ollie for that because at the Div. 1 level he should be a decent ball handler. Larrier isn't. He may be a good shooter when he shoots in rhythm but that is about it. He plays uninspired D and doesn't rebound. We will miss some of his scoring but we won't miss the points he gives up on turnovers. If you want to blame someone blame his youth coach.
 
Exit 4 said:
Causal fan here with a two cent opinion. This team needs at least one new PG recruit and at least two if Adams does not return. Anything else Hurley accomplishes this off season with the roster is a bonus (adding one big man).
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Thanks for the post - keep posting!
 
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Chief00 said:
They have the majority of their incoming recruiting class tied to Cox as the point recruiter.
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There is probably more tied to him than just the freshman class.....it should be an easy decision
 
Hoophound said:
You keep beating the same drum. It was the coach and the players that stunk. However, many of the players stunk because the coach didn’t make them better. An awful lot of teaching goes into good defense. Larrier is not a player that can’t defend at this level. His physical attributes ensure that he can defend.
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Not sure I agree on the physical attributes. Take a look at those lower legs. Tell me anyone in the NBA who has legs like that. In this case I don't think there is much he can do it about that; he was born with that. He can't really hold ground with lowers like that in college let alone pros. If those are his lowers, how much can he build on the upper legs?
 
djct1999 said:
So who in your mind played good defense? In criticizing Larrier, while not entirely wrong on the surface, you aren't answering the questions as to why. Larrier's season highlights how bad this team was coached. Scouts understand that. Larrier has the ability to be coached up and like most players here, has not improved because no coach was in place to develop him. His downside is age. His upside at the next level is higher than Adams. Larrier is much better than he showed this season and while I doubt he gets drafted, I could very easily see him sign a two way and dominate the G-League. He is not a bad player. He was a good player on a horribly coached team that opponents could focus on and take out of his game.
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Seems really far fetched to me, its well acknowledged that Larrier isn't getting a sniff for draft - but 'scouts' and the next level understand his game and look at him differently? Um, him not getting drafted means scouts look at him and elect to go in a different direction. It doesn't even seem there's a chance Larrier gets a G-league look, especially as that league gets more serious. Most decent high D1 players can play pro ball overseas, but that seems to be consensus only option for Larrier.
Yet given all that you say early in the thread; "... coming back is absolutely the worst thing he can do." ?! Hyperbole sure, but I don't understand. If Larrier can turn it around via basketball in Czechoslavakia there is surely some upside to working hard and improving within the NBA radar screen at UConn. Might be a bad fit for both, but if so, that says more negative than positive about Larrier and his pro aspirations.
 
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Chief00 said:
Interesting list. Personally, I would love to see Pitino but would have to take some incoming fire on that one.

GoLocalProv | Sports | Who Will Be URI’s Next Basketball Coach—See the Potential List
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I journeyed over the Rhody board and they seem to be on 1 of 2 sides - Either Cox or Pitino. I think folks need to realize with Cox that being a good coach and great recruiter is not the same as running a program. While elevated assistants can succeed, I would like to see him get some head coach experience somewhere first. And Pitino is just crazy. I am not sure why they are not all over Oats. He is the best guy for the job IF they can get him...
 
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WingU-Conn said:
I'm hoping Polley turns into the player we thought Larrier would be. Polley has a decent stroke from three, he needs to continue to improve his shot. This team is going to have to press and run, and I think Hurley will get them to do just that.

I wouldn't mind if Larrier came back, but I'd prefer Akinjo because it's a glaring need. I can't see Cobb leaving, he'll be a senior (right?). I really hope we keep Carlton and Whaley. If someone leaves, I would prefer Williams so we can bring in that 4* Harris kid Hurley was recruiting to URI. nothing against the guy, if he stays, I'll pull for him, I just think we're better off with a freshman able to come in and contribute as much, if not more, who we'll have for 3-4 years.

Best case scenario IMO is Williams transfers out, the rest of the team returns, Akinjo comes back to the fold and we land Harris. We'd add depth at PG and talent in the frontcourt. So much so I could see Kisunas redshirting, which would probably be best for him and the team long-term.
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On the face of it, we are a bit hamstrung as far as scholarships go at the moment. Hard for Hurley to put his own stamp when he's committed to bringing everyone back. We've only got one available without Akinjo.

On top of that, we only free up two scholarships for next year.

The balance in our classes is so out of wack right now.
 
Dogdeacon said:
Seems really far fetched to me, its well acknowledged that Larrier isn't getting a sniff for draft - but 'scouts' and the next level understand his game and look at him differently? Um, him not getting drafted means scouts look at him and elect to go in a different direction. It doesn't even seem there's a chance Larrier gets a G-league look, especially as that league gets more serious. Most decent high D1 players can play pro ball overseas, but that seems to be consensus only option for Larrier.
Yet given all that you say early in the thread; "... coming back is absolutely the worst thing he can do." ?! Hyperbole sure, but I don't understand. If Larrier can turn it around via basketball in Czechoslavakia there is surely some upside to working hard and improving within the NBA radar screen at UConn. Might be a bad fit for both, but if so, that says more negative than positive about Larrier and his pro aspirations.
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He'll absolutely get a G League shot. Being that height, with that length, that bounce, with that smooth stroke. He might benefit from more spacing, more coaching, and 2 years off the ACL. He has a ready made built in excuse as well, being one year off the ACL.

NBA cares about potential, not what you are.
 
intlzncster said:
On the face of it, we are a bit hamstrung as far as scholarships go at the moment. Hard for Hurley to put his own stamp when he's committed to bringing everyone back. We've only got one available without Akinjo.

On top of that, we only free up two scholarships for next year.

The balance in our classes is so out of wack right now.
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I think Hurley tells the guys they have spots but will be very honest to some they will not see the floor. A transfer would not surprise me due to this.
 
intlzncster said:
On the face of it, we are a bit hamstrung as far as scholarships go at the moment. Hard for Hurley to put his own stamp when he's committed to bringing everyone back. We've only got one available without Akinjo.

On top of that, we only free up two scholarships for next year.

The balance in our classes is so out of wack right now.
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I'd be surprised if we still only have two available next year.
 
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