Inside tight Seattle community that sent Jaylin Stewart to UConn

[HooperScooper]

Good article on Stewart from Borges.

"We're trusting the process," Sherrill Jones said earlier in the week. "And when they help him progress and develop even more, I'm ready to see that take off."

"We probably all wish he was a little bit closer," Jamar added. "But it's going to be beneficial to him in the long run."

Inside tight Seattle community that sent freshman Jaylin Stewart to UConn men’s basketball program

UConn men basketball freshman Jaylin Stewart grew up in a close-knit community in Seattle. He returned this week as the Huskies faced Gonzaga.

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Inside tight Seattle community that sent freshman Jaylin Stewart to UConn men’s basketball program​

 

[willie99]

Nice article

The only thing I didn't like was Hurley saying "we're going to lose a lot from this year's team"

I mean, I know that already, but you don't have to remind me in December

 

[AllHusky]

Nice article

The only thing I didn't like was Hurley saying "we're going to lose a lot from this year's team"

I mean, I know that already, but you don't have to remind me in December

Dynasty building is an ongoing and never ending process
(See: Empire-Roman, Ottoman)

 

[willie99]

Dynasty building is an ongoing and never ending process

I know, I was here for JC in the 90's, we went to the NIT like every fourth year (actually started with Perno, but no need to go there)

 

[Waquoit]

The only thing I didn't like was Hurley saying "we're going to lose a lot from this year's team"

That's pure Hurley. And it's a feature not a bug.

 

[OceanDoggie]

What do you presume next year looks like?

Right now i'm guessing something like this.

5 Samson Johnson
4 Alex Karaban
3 Isiah Abraham
2 Solomon Ball
1 Ahmad Nowell

Transfer portal 2 Guard??
Hassan Diarra
Jaylin Stewart
Jayden Ross
Youssouf Singare
Apostolos Roumoglou

...and maybe Hurley and crew will need to re-recruit a combo of Ross/Roumoglou

 

[bendm]

5 Johnson- Singare
4 Karaban- Stewart
3 Transfer- Abraham
2 Ball- Ross
1 Diarra- Nowell

We are losing even more next year than we did this year and with a much less heralded incoming freshman class. We will desperately need an elite wing in the portal to be our second best player after AK.

The bench is talented and has upside but it’ll be 2 freshmen and 3 sophs that barely played this year.

 

[navery12]

What do you presume next year looks like?

Right now i'm guessing something like this.

5 Samson Johnson
4 Alex Karaban
3 Isiah Abraham
2 Solomon Ball
1 Ahmad Nowell

Transfer portal 2 Guard??
Hassan Diarra
Jaylin Stewart
Jayden Ross
Youssouf Singare
Apostolos Roumoglou

...and maybe Hurley and crew will need to re-recruit a combo of Ross/Roumoglou

Transfer PG
Solo Ball
Transfer SF
Jaylin Stewart
Samson Johnson

Ahmad Nowell
Jayden Ross
Isaiah Abraham
Youssouf Singare

 

[M.S.G.]

That’s actually more realistic, maybe throw in a reclassifying 5 star instead of one of the transfers

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Good article on Stewart from Borges.

"We're trusting the process," Sherrill Jones said earlier in the week. "And when they help him progress and develop even more, I'm ready to see that take off."

"We probably all wish he was a little bit closer," Jamar added. "But it's going to be beneficial to him in the long run."

Inside tight Seattle community that sent freshman Jaylin Stewart to UConn men’s basketball program

UConn men basketball freshman Jaylin Stewart grew up in a close-knit community in Seattle. He returned this week as the Huskies faced Gonzaga.

www.nhregister.com

Alternate access:

Inside tight Seattle community that sent freshman Jaylin Stewart to UConn men’s basketball program​

He deserves a lot of credit for the work he did on his body from high school to college - he looks great physically. I suspect Hurley and Co. will have to spend some time re-recruiting him this spring but I'm really excited about his potential.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Transfer PG
Solo Ball
Transfer SF
Jaylin Stewart
Samson Johnson

Ahmad Nowell
Jayden Ross
Isaiah Abraham
Youssouf Singare

Without any transfer speculation, this is what it would be. Maybe another veteran transfer for depth, and I know Diarra has expressed interest in returning for his 5th year.

 

[JesusAllen11]

What do you presume next year looks like?

Right now i'm guessing something like this.

5 Samson Johnson
4 Alex Karaban
3 Isiah Abraham
2 Solomon Ball
1 Ahmad Nowell

Transfer portal 2 Guard??
Hassan Diarra
Jaylin Stewart
Jayden Ross
Youssouf Singare
Apostolos Roumoglou

...and maybe Hurley and crew will need to re-recruit a combo of Ross/Roumoglou

Jaylin Stewart starts if he comes back next year is my guess. As will 5th year Diarra

 

[Deleted at users request]

Without any transfer speculation, this is what it would be. Maybe another veteran transfer for depth, and I know Diarra has expressed interest in returning for his 5th year.

I expect Karaban to come back so I would move Stewart to the 3.

If that’s how it is, it would come at the expense of Solo’s long term future.

 

[navery12]

Without any transfer speculation, this is what it would be. Maybe another veteran transfer for depth, and I know Diarra has expressed interest in returning for his 5th year.

With how he's played this season I'd definitely love to have Diarra back and coming off the bench next year. I could see it happening

 

[imno1]

I expect Karaban to come back so I would move Stewart to the 3.

If that’s how it is, it would come at the expense of Solo’s long term future.

Why would Alex's return be at the expense of Ball? Solo is going to be our starting 2. With all due respect your posts are mind boggling.

 

[RichCTBB]

With how he's played this season I'd definitely love to have Diarra back and coming off the bench next year. I could see it happening

I'd think Diarra is a starter if he comes back.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I expect Karaban to come back so I would move Stewart to the 3.

If that’s how it is, it would come at the expense of Solo’s long term future.

Wouldn’t Solo still be the SG then?

Transfer
Solo
Stewart
Karaban
Johnson

 

[superjohn]

Transfer PG
Solo Ball
Transfer SF
Jaylin Stewart
Samson Johnson

Ahmad Nowell
Jayden Ross
Isaiah Abraham
Youssouf Singare

If Karaban leaves that's what I expect our starting 5 to look like but I think the odds are pretty good Alex and Diarra will be back. I expect Stewart to start whether Karaban is gone or returns.

Multiple transfers in and a reclass would make sense.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Why would Alex's return be at the expense of Ball? Solo is going to be our starting 2. With all due respect your posts are mind boggling.

That’s not what I was saying. I meant Solo playing the 2 instead of PG. Reading it back I didn’t actually quote the thing I was responding to when I said it so yeah, it’s confusing.

Wouldn’t Solo still be the SG then?

Transfer
Solo
Stewart
Karaban
Johnson

Was saying Solo should play PG. We’re probably going to need a transfer guard one way or another.

 

[superjohn]

That’s not what I was saying. I meant Solo playing the 2 instead of PG. Reading it back I could see how it came off that way though.

Was saying Solo should play PG. We’re probably going to need a transfer guard one way or another.

Solo isn't going to be our point guard no matter how many times you say it.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Solo isn't going to be our point guard no matter how many times you say it.

Why is this so definitive? Has Dan said this?

Most commentators (even though they can be clueless a lot) see it the same way. I’m not sure why this board is so set on writing him off on a position that would be best for his future.

 

[Hamms30]

If Karaban leaves that's what I expect our starting 5 to look like but I think the odds are pretty good Alex and Diarra will be back. I expect Stewart to start whether Karaban is gone or returns.

Multiple transfers in and a reclass would make sense.

Is AK going to graduate early? I thought I remembered hearing he's a double major in computer science and engineering or something like that. Seems like the type of kid that is going to get his degree before leaving. I think this is year 3 academically for him, is that right?

 

[OceanDoggie]

I personally like the idea of Solo growing into a point/wing hybrid. I think Cam Spencer's play has opened the eyes of many Uconn fans on how valuable a utility guard can be, even at the sacrifice of defense.

 

[bigknight3]

What do you presume next year looks like?

Right now i'm guessing something like this.

5 Samson Johnson
4 Alex Karaban
3 Isiah Abraham
2 Solomon Ball
1 Ahmad Nowell

Transfer portal 2 Guard??
Hassan Diarra
Jaylin Stewart
Jayden Ross
Youssouf Singare
Apostolos Roumoglou

...and maybe Hurley and crew will need to re-recruit a combo of Ross/Roumoglou

Why do you think that one of Stewart or Ross wouldn't start over Abraham?

 

[Pmurph678]

Why is this so definitive? Has Dan said this?

Most commentators (even though they can be clueless a lot) see it the same way. I’m not sure why this board is so set on writing him off on a position that would be best for his future.

Solo is not a point guard, his handle and passing are not close and he’s never played that position

 

[OceanDoggie]

Why do you think that one of Stewart or Ross wouldn't start over Abraham?

Just a hunch. If Karaban isn't back, then Stewart over Isiah at the 4. On video, Abraham looks to be more athletic than Ross and is obviously more physically developed. Compared to Stewart, He seems to be much faster and quicker. With better command of his dribble than Stewart, I pick Abraham at the 3.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Solo is not a point guard, his handle and passing are not close and he’s never played that position

It is not true that he’s never played the position.

On3 and Rivals both had him listed as a PG.

Solomon Ball 2023 Point Guard Connecticut

Solomon Ball - 4 Star Point guard for Connecticut on UConnReport

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Solo Ball - Connecticut Huskies - Point Guard

Explore Solo Ball's athlete profile at On3.com. Get news and insights into his playing career, statistics, and achievements in sports.

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[HCCForever]

I'll enjoy this seaon's team and worry about next season, next season.

I would like to see Ross in action after Bilas was talking him up during the Gonzaga game.

 

[bendm]

To sustain our current level of excellence this is what Im hoping for:

Transfer PG- Nowell
Ball- Diarra
Transfer SF- Ross
Karaban- Stewart
Johnson- Singare

 

[UCfor3]

I would think we need another 4/5 next year. Someone physical with some beef. Probably a portal guy. Samson/Singare at the 5 feels a little light in the physical size/strength dept. Need someone to help on boards and play defense when we run into teams with big and strong centers.