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Hurley Article on next years roster

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 didn't get the sense that he's committed to bringing them all back. It seemed to me he was calming everyone and letting them know that they are welcome but I doubt he'll allow the lesser contributors stay if he has some real talent he can bring in.
 
fatlucy said:
I didn't get the sense that he's committed to bringing them all back. It seemed to me he was calming everyone and letting them know that they are welcome but I doubt he'll allow the lesser contributors stay if he has some real talent he can bring in.
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I agree with this 100%. I think Hurley has a plan in place personnel wise.
 
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 thought D Daniels had very legit shot at NBA, not sure how injury impacted him or what he ended up doing this year (think was in G league for a bit) and see Larrier as not as good as Daniels. Both a bit stiff and not real agile to go with lanky frames (a real necessity if not beefy). Deandre was a better driver, shooter, rebounder and defender as far as I remember. Just see Larrier as just not good enough to be an NBA level player, and if he wants to be he needs to get real "specific one on one here is what you need to do to improve you individual skills" type training. This would be more available if he were a pro and could devote all his time to physical training and skill training (and no NCAA rules restricting practice time and coach contact).
Rodney seems to have improved nicely post UConn, maybe that is Larrier's ticket.
 
Captbluefin said:
Cox would be a horrible hire for URI. They are on a upswing. They don’t need a first time guy learning how to run a program on the fly. No matter how well he recruits
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I tend to agree. If URI wants to keep this momentum, go after a guy like Oats or Odom.
 
Phoenixhusky said:
I agree with this 100%. I think Hurley has a plan in place personnel wise.
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I just wish he'd share it. I'm dying to know his recruiting strategy and progress. I imagine he's got to be all over it to land one or two impact payers.

Point Guards not committed - Probably late but maybe the new Coach resurrecting a blue blood sales pitch works.

Brandon Williams - Brandon Williams, Crespi, Point Guard

Courtney Ramey - Courtney Ramey, Webster Groves, Point Guard

Akinjo - James Akinjo, Salesian, Point Guard
 
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mauconnfan said:
Did you watch the games at all? Coaching had little or nothing to do with why he's a ball stopping machine you people need to get that crap out of your head. He is just that because he can't pass, can't dribble and isn;t a very good basketball player. He lost his athleticism we saw at VCU obviously and is a rail thin stand up shooter and that's it. He puts little to no effort into defending anyone and any time he tried they left his standing there holding his jock. He wasn't awful he was dreadful one of the absolute worst defenders we've ever seen, it really is that simple. Add to that he's a TO machine and you guys want him back to waste a schools we may need for many other vital areas? Crazy
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Not for nuttin, but the above indicates that he's delusional, as well. Play basketball? Professionally? UConn BB and/or putting his degree to work might be his only alternatives. Maybe some new advisors?
 
Ewekon said:
It's genius. genius
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incorrect

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JimOllie said:
My blood pressure cannot take another season of Larrier. Top priority should be the returning 10 guys, 2 incoming guys, and rerecruiting Akinjo. With that, there’s the 13 schollies.
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Yeah, best for everyone that he moves on. There really isn't anything more he can learn in college and we can't afford for him to not learn it.

When he is playing for a paycheck he will either fix the holes in his game or he won't be playing for pay.
 
Uh, may I humbly suggest that a one year turnaround is not in sight. IMHO, the object for this year is to demonstrate that we will be playing UConn basketball again (i.e., tenacious defense, the ability to strike in transition, and a disciplined half court). Once people see what Dan Hurley is doing then he might get some of the quality high school juniors and sophomores interested in the program. Right now Dan Hurley needs guys who will but into his way and not deviate from it. The quality on hand is minimal. Hopefully it will garner an NIT bid and history repeats itself.
 
FAIRTIDES said:
Not for nuttin, but the above indicates that he's delusional, as well. Play basketball? Professionally? UConn BB and/or putting his degree to work might be his only alternatives. Maybe some new advisors?
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When you are Larrier's height and can score fairly well, it is not that hard to get a spot on a pro roster somewhere. Larrier will play professional basketball... somewhere. Boo Willingham averaged 1 point a game at UConn and played professionally for many years.
 
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tzznandrew said:
How do we know he hasn't contacted them?
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The article originally said something like: "Matthews and Kisunas are the two committed recruits, and Hurley will reach out to them shortly. James Akinjo has decommitted and is getting home visits from...yada yada"

Looks like it was updated.
 
Is it standard practice to document all the coaches making home visits? I bet K wouldn't pose for a picture, if he was there.
 
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TRest said:
Is it standard practice to document all the coaches making home visits? I bet K wouldn't pose for a picture, if he was there.
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I bet he would. Coaches look to establish bonds with kids, no matter who they are. To refuse taking a photo with a recruit would send the wrong message in my opinion.
 
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