If you could have one more Calhoun-era player join the coaching staff

[Scoe]

Johnnie Selvie

 

[TerryA88]

Clifford Robinson .

 

[mauconnfan]

Clifford Robinson .

There would definitely be a different motivational tactic with this hire!!

 

[mauconnfan]

Tony Hanson or Joey Whelton who both coached in England.......bring back one of Dee's guys!

 

[DogMania]

I purposely left off NBA players who are no longer in the league since they aren't going to be coaching anytime soon. I wasn't sure if Donyell found his way on some NBA team this season, but I remember his name coming up.

Also note that rarely do the NBA stars who made a boat load of money go into coaching. Maybe I'll be proven wrong, but but I doubt that Ray or Caron will go into coaching. I don't see Emeke either. I think Donny prefers broadcasting.

So if I were to pick one, who would that be...hum... I'd like to add a big man's coach that had a good post up game, was a good rebounder and had a high wotk ethic. I don't think we've ever had one that fits that description, as far as having an advanced inside game. With that said, I'd go with Jake once he's done playing, because he was a hard worker and an okay rebounder.

 

[joober jones]

What recent events are you talking about?

The perceived snub when he didn't get a spot on the coaching staff. I'm not sure if that'd sour him on coming back in that role some day should the chance come.

 

[August_West]

Forget players. Just give me Clyde Vaughn back. I have to credit him with a lot of our big development when we were turning 'em out every year. Hell, the first hooker is on me if we can get him.

 

[hooskies]

Voted for the Dove b/c this list is blehhh

 

[RichZ]

So if I were to pick one, who would that be...hum... I'd like to add a big man's coach that had a good post up game, was a good rebounder and had a high wotk ethic.

Like I said... Kirk King

 

[Dogbreath2U]

Forget players. Just give me Clyde Vaughn back. I have to credit him with a lot of our big development when we were turning 'em out every year. Hell, the first hooker is on me if we can get him.

Don't get Chief started again. Anyway, he is not a Calhoun era player (from UConn).

 

[August_West]

Don't get Chief started again. Anyway, he is not a Calhoun era player (from UConn).

Sshhhhhh. I thought i was being very quiet while baiting the chief trap.

 

[mauconnfan]

Oy vay.........no Sheffer, Henefeld, Katz or Mintz? Always wondered about some of you guys......now I have proof in this thread!

 

[joober jones]

I don't know about Adrien as a coach... Jim Calhoun's fury would be like a lecture from Big Bird compared to what a player would probably get upon incurring the wrath of the mighty Jeff Adrien.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Why are all the choices marginal players? No offense to those on the list.

The current staff is made up by players who we starters who had a big impact while they were here. KO, KFree, Hobbs, and Ricky were all starters.

Why not have a list like Donyell, Donny, Jake, Travis, Scotty Burrell, Khalid, Marcus Williams...? I could probably run off a list of a couple dozen more names before I'd get to the list of choices you gave us.

Donyell, period..............

He has done plenty to pay his dues (including ab NBA-DL stint in Maine), wants it badly and is a Husky through and through.

The list (at least mine) starts and ends here.

 

[intlzncster]

The list (at least mine) starts and ends here.

While I'd take that guy in a heartbeat, I often wonder how he'd fare starting his career out in this era. He'd probably get sued.

Never bet against JC though. Personal rule.

 

[Inyatkin]

No votes for Ruslan?

 

[dante]

I would love to have Rip so he can show some of our guys how to move without the ball.

 

[joober jones]

No votes for Ruslan?

I believe there's one.

 

[amory]

I mean, clearly it's Ray Ray.

I wonder if there's any way to make that happen

 

[Robertelamin]

No votes for Ruslan?

Last I saw him he was working as a manager at the cafe in the co-op. This was almost 10 years ago. Nice guy.

 

[Waquoit]

I wouldn't any of them. We have plenty of program guys. I would like an outsider, a Tom Moore type.

 

[Inyatkin]

Last I saw him he was working as a manager at the cafe in the co-op. This was almost 10 years ago. Nice guy.

Interesting. I know he ran that scrapyard in Willimantic that Stanley worked at during his hiatus.
Blue Collar Player

 

[David 76]

Tate??

 

[intlzncster]

Tate??

Tate could teach the kids the finer points of property development. Career after sports...

 

[superjohn]

This team would win a championship with Jake. Rebounding, outlet passes, position defense and strong screens. Everything this team is lacking.

Agreed, I've always said Jake is the most underrated Husky ever. He rebounded, played great position defense, great outlet passer and our best screen setter ever. He did all the little things, just a winning type player.