Ignas Brazdeikis

[tjc1888]

Also from the Zagsblog article, since a significant number of people on here like to give weight as to if a recruit mentions us in his quotes... and if he does, where he puts us in his list of names:

“The schools I hear the most from are schools like UConn, Florida, Michigan, Vanderbilt, Illinois, SMU and Oklahoma, probably,” he said.

- NUMERO UNO

Our chances appear much better than "very unlikely" (as stated in a previous post) at this point.

And for anyone wondering if we are "doing enough" to make Ignas feel wanted by us? According to Ignas himself, the word is: YES.

Now, let's reel in that tuna!

I'm not a hater of Zags or think that he has something against us or anything, but that's just a quote from the kid.

Pretty sure people argue that when Zags writes about schools pursuing recruits, we are usually left off or towards the end even though we are heavily involved. In this situation it's Ignas listing us first not Zags. He can't change a direct quote from a kid.

 

[upstater]

I'm not a hater of Zags or think that he has something against us or anything, but that's just a quote from the kid.

Pretty sure people argue that when Zags writes about schools pursuing recruits, we are usually left off or towards the end even though we are heavily involved. In this situation it's Ignas listing us first not Zags. He can't change a direct quote from a kid.

We saw this happen just this week with Sidney Wilson. UConn was left off the list. Then he stated Texas was way in front of UConn.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

Would love to get Iggy to bring his game to Storrs!

 

[80shusky]

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Options aplenty for big time Canadian scorer Ignas Brazdeikis

He can reclass to 2017 it sounds like but he says he wants to stay in 2018. If he stays in 2018 and blows up even more all summer and next fall his list is going to get crowded.

 

[nadav]

Zags is a major about Uconn, 99 must be on his ultimate frisbee team.

 

[husky99]

Zags is a major about UConn, 99 must be on his ultimate frisbee team.

Hahaha. He is seriously hard over the sport.

No just have 200 plus emails back and forth with zero dislike toward uconn.

 

[Confident Carl]

This kid is a more versatile Giffey on offense. A really exciting player

Great CT Post article written 5 years ago about UCONN historically thriving on European/foreign recruits. They are part of our history and it makes sense to continue in that vein.

"Consider this: Since its 1999 championship season, UConn has had 12 foreign players *on scholarship, more than North Carolina (2), Duke (4), UCLA (5), Michigan State (4) and Kentucky (4) ."
* written 5 yrs ago

'Borders are down' for UConn men in pursuit of players overseas.

 

[King Husky]

Great CT Post article written 5 years ago about UConn historically thriving on European/foreign recruits. They are part of our history and it makes sense to continue in that vein.

"Consider this: Since its 1999 championship season, UConn has had 12 foreign players *on scholarship, more than North Carolina (2), Duke (4), UCLA (5), Michigan State (4) and Kentucky (4) ."
* written 5 yrs ago

'Borders are down' for UConn men in pursuit of players overseas.

Diversity in general makes for great teams, as long as all the guys get along.

 

[Confident Carl]

Diversity in general makes for great teams, as long as all the guys get along.

"Legal immigration has been good for UCONN" LOL!

Not to mention you pick up some hidden gems from these far off places!

 

[HooperScooper]

Iggy Pop: 6'8" Versatile Canadian Ignas "Iggy" Brazdeikis Orangeville Michigan Pitt

Anyone else you want to give a comment on?

UConn and Florida.

And UConn?

I really like UConn because they have a workhorse mentality. I really like working and getting better and the coaches are saying they can get me to that next level.

 

[Wordbomar]

Iggy Pop: 6'8" Versatile Canadian Ignas "Iggy" Brazdeikis Orangeville Michigan Pitt

Anyone else you want to give a comment on?

UConn and Florida.

And UConn?

I really like UConn because they have a workhorse mentality. I really like working and getting better and the coaches are saying they can get me to that next level.

I take this as a super positive as he really wanted to make sure he commented on uconn. Really wants to convey the mutual interest. Chill and Kill. Chill and Kill.

 

[Mr. French]

I assume everyone is overlooking posting here because they don't wanna get their hopes up ... But it seems like we're in a good place with a few VERY good players.

Gotta reel a few in tho.

 

[Hoophound]

I'm hoping we are asking him to come in for 2017.

 

[mauconnfan]

I assume everyone is overlooking posting here because they don't wanna get their hopes up ... But it seems like we're in a good place with a few VERY good players.

Gotta reel a few in tho.

Everyone's gun shy as we've been in a "good place" with many recently that haven't worked out. I agree, they're busy and seem to be making in roads even without closing. But I believe winning will be the key before we see the fruits of their labor.

 

[huskiesnyc]

This kid and Jalen Carey would be an excellent class regardless of who else we add.

 

[Mr. French]

If we can convince him and Shittu to come in '18, that would be a start to our roster by itself, assuming Gilbert and Vital are sure bets to be here.

That would also not only draw in good guards, it would allow for some wiggle room where we don't NEED a bona fide stud.

I always want a stud at guard, and as I said the reeling in of other big time guys will draw top guards you would think, but as of now our '18 class needs a stud guard.

 

[Wordbomar]

I assume everyone is overlooking posting here because they don't wanna get their hopes up ... But it seems like we're in a good place with a few VERY good players.

Gotta reel a few in tho.

Agree here, a good season (or good start to the season if they commit mid season) would do wonders for to get a few of these big boys and get us back on track