Interesting article on Noel

[FfldCntyFan]

Oh yeah many, this article has ignited another blood bath over there on the free and premium boards.

I realize that there will always some be emotionally charged drama among fans of a program but pound for pound PC's fan base has to be the biggest soap opera in the history of intercollegiate athletics.

 

[TRest]

Wouldn't all of the coaching staff be fired when Keno was? Were any retained by Cooley?

 

[Ed-D]

Read the piece this morning. It doesn't even sound like Noel is that polished of a player and may flame out the way that Blaylock guy did whom they mention in the article

 

[upstater]

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Read the piece this morning. It doesn't even sound like Noel is that polished of a player and may flame out the way that Blaylock guy did whom they mention in the article

Noel will be the biggest incoming force in college basketball next season.

Comparing Noel to Blalock? No comparison. One is a PG ranked #100 or so and the other is a PF/C shot-blocking fiend ranked #1 or 2.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Noel may be a great talent, but IMHO UConn should stay away from him if there are any questionable acts or academics in his background that could impact his eligibility. UConn is already in enough hot water with the NCAA and doesn't need any more questionable recruits.

 

[Yonick]

The thing that struck me most in that Times article was that Noel is playing selfishly. Not talking to teammates, wearing sneaker colors that are out of uniform ,etc. That, along with not learning to play with his back to the hoop, and the need or him to gain weight.
If this kid thinks he's going to successfully be a 1 and done, then go right to the NBA to star, he's terribly mistaken. He could be big problems if he stays with this Driscoll character.

 

[FriarJ]

Wouldn't all of the coaching staff be fired when Keno was? Were any retained by Cooley?

They were all fired, Driscoll was kept on for a few days to aid transition until a new coach was found then Cooley fired him when he was hired. This created a firestorm on our board but it turns out Cooley new exactly what he was doing.