Hurley on 2020 recruiting plan

[businesslawyer]

One of KO’s downfalls wasn’t getting DHam to stay another year. That also substantially impacted Brimah’s performance. No lobs and the enthusiasm which followed.

No. At no moment his senior year did Brimah show any evidence of giving it less than his best effort just because he wasn't scoring points. Brimah's issue as a senior was that he and the conference refs did not agree on what was and wasn't a defensive foul and Brimah couldn't adjust and keep himself on the floor.

To blame that on DHam's absence shows a stunning lack of understanding of basketball.

 

[businesslawyer]

Bringing in a guy who didn't want to be here? Isn't that a pretty important element of recruiting?

God, stop. He wanted to play college ball for a year because he had to. Almost any team would have taken him risking him leaving after one year. KO kept him for a second.

There is so much legitimate crap to blame KO for, why do many of you have to blame him for the weather and the national economy as well.

 

[businesslawyer]

The writers that report on UConn do a great job for the most part and I'm sure some of them are having a UConn break since the end of the season, but updates on injuries have been a huge weakness for several years now. The public is never seems to be made aware of anything. I guess this is probably intentional for privacy, etc. But I would love an update on how Alterique is doing even if the article is more based on his goals for next season, how he feels about the team, and then an update on his recovery could be included.

You recognize it's literally illegal for a school to comment on this, correct? Reporters can only ask the players and see if they are willing to answer and, if so, whether the reporter thinks their view is credible enough to report it.

 

[Towney007]

People have got to free themselves of this mentality everyone's going pro after year 1 here.

Alterique is good, but pro? He can't stay on the floor.

 

[freescooter]

Akok also wants to be one and done, which doesn't sound completely out of the question from the way people who have watched him practice have been talking.
So even assuming no one transfers, we should have at least 3-4 openings for 2020.

Oh wow. Did you see him dunk against a chair or something? With the other exception of really really elite guys, and I didn’t see Akok listed among those guys, I prefer to see guys play against actual college players before concluding they will be 1-and-done. The difference between guys who can actually do it and guys who, or who’s “people,” think they can is often huge.

 

[BuffaloHusky]

Oh wow. Did you see him dunk against a chair or something? With the other exception of really really elite guys, and I didn’t see Akok listed among those guys, I prefer to see guys play against actual college players before concluding they will be 1-and-done. The difference between guys who can actually do it and guys who, or who’s “people,” think they can is often huge.

The problem isn't whether we as fans are correct about who is and isn't a 1-and-done... it's the players perception of whether they are ready for the leap. We don't know what is going on in anyone's head and there is enormous pressure combined with teenage delusions of grandeur that lead to the DHam's of the world leaving prematurely.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

I hope all these people preaching patience and commitment are preaching that same message the middle of next season. Something tells me we're going to start to see criticisms that the wins still aren't coming

Is it too much to expect to win more than 1/3rd of our games in AAC even if the 12th man on the roster is probably more suited for a low major?

 

[navery12]

Is it too much to expect to win more than 1/3rd of our games in AAC even if the 12th man on the roster is probably more suited for a low major?

Not at all, and I expect we'll do that. But I don't think many here will be happy with 7 conference wins and 18 wins. I know I'd be disappointed with that.

And when we have no 13th scholarship, the 12th man being suited for a low major, 11th man with chronic injuries that may never clear up, and best player a fall away from a season ending injury it adds up

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Not at all, and I expect we'll do that. But I don't think many here will be happy with 7 conference wins and 18 wins. I know I'd be disappointed with that.

And when we have no 13th scholarship, the 12th man being suited for a low major, 11th man with chronic injuries that may never clear up, and best player a fall away from a season ending injury it adds up

It's a bad draw, no doubt. It just puts a bad taste in my mouth to let a kid take the fall for the incompetence of administrators and coaches before him.

 

[CL82]

There is so much legitimate crap to blame KO for, why do many of you have to blame him for the weather and the national economy as well.

Well the economy has gotten better since Hurley took over. Just sayin.

 

[Chief00]

You look at it the wrong way one of KO’s only successes other than the NC was getting DHam for soph year. That kid did not want college

No arguments on DHam hating classes, remember the story about how Rip told the assistants he was leaving - he walks down the hall - talks to Calhoun and he walks back staying.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

Oh wow. Did you see him dunk against a chair or something? With the other exception of really really elite guys, and I didn’t see Akok listed among those guys, I prefer to see guys play against actual college players before concluding they will be 1-and-done. The difference between guys who can actually do it and guys who, or who’s “people,” think they can is often huge.

Maybe you are too dense or have been in a cave? He's been with the team since January. The coaches and players have been talking about how well he's performed in practice, against actual college players, believe it or not (not chairs).

Also, way to completely misconstrue what I said to make a point of your own, strawman, because please point out where I concluded he is a one-and done.
I have no clue whether he will be a one and done, or 3 and done or a complete flop. All I said is it was not out of the question (if you can read), since there was talk surrounding him aiming to go pro within the year, and talk that he's really stood out in practice.