Italian point guard visiting

[HungryHuskies]

So when did he visit UConn? Last week? Sorry I'm confused

 

[AntG168]

So when did he visit UConn? Last week? Sorry I'm confused

Yea. Its just literally nothing about the visit leaked

 

[UChusky916]

So when did he visit UConn? Last week? Sorry I'm confused

Yes, last week. Insiders like @husky99 and @Zionn are hearing good things.

These long multi-page recruiting threads are a nightmare, so I don't blame you for being confused.

 

[EBonz30]

Yes, last week. Insiders like @husky99 and @Zionn are hearing good things.

These long multi-page recruiting threads are a nightmare, so I don't blame you for being confused.

Total nightmare...thanks for the info, much appreciated.

 

[JonnyRI]

That thought crossed my mind as well when I made that post.

I honestly wasn't sure if you were posting that being dead serious or sarcastic or a mix.

Sadly, I would understand either way.

 

[Hi-Low]

Yes, last week. Insiders like @husky99 and @Zionn are hearing good things.

Quite frankly I just want UConn to win a recruiting battle with anyone for anybody at this point.

I think our odds are 25% since he's visiting 4 schools and I doubt anyone has real inside info on what a kid from Italy is thinking, including the UConn staff....not sure KO could get his own child to commit at this point.

 

[temery]

I appreciate the post. Not offensive. I had always thought the word was mafangoo so now I know better!

Urban Dictionary: bah- fungoo

 

[BaZZnBOAT]

Focus su Davide Moretti | ITALHOOP

Very nice writeup here about Moretti.

 

[awfuldan]

Focus su Davide Moretti | ITALHOOP

Very nice writeup here about Moretti.

Sounds good! Wish it said he was a better defender. If he's the son of a coach though, hopefully he understands that is something he needs to work on.

Liked seeing this though:

 

[junglehusky]

Quite frankly I just want UConn to win a recruiting battle with anyone for anybody at this point.

I think our odds are 25% since he's visiting 4 schools and I doubt anyone has real inside info on what a kid from Italy is thinking, including the UConn staff....not sure KO could get his own child to commit at this point.

His kid is playing football at Fordham, but that's more due to Bob Fiasco.

 

[gtcam]

Quite frankly I just want UConn to win a recruiting battle with anyone for anybody at this point.

I think our odds are 25% since he's visiting 4 schools and I doubt anyone has real inside info on what a kid from Italy is thinking, including the UConn staff....not sure KO could get his own child to commit at this point.

Sorry but I find this ridiculous on two counts
1. You want anybody just so you can say UConn won a recruitment battle? That makes no sense and is so simplistic but you are not the only one who feels/thinks that way. I am glad KO and staff aren't resorting to this panic attack theory
2. If KOs son was good enough to play basketball at UConn - he would most likely play here.

Your odds are right on

 

[UConnStats]

His friend Federico Mussini is returning to Europe to go pro after two years at St. John's.

 

[80shusky]

His friend Federico Mussini is returning to Europe to go pro after two years at St. John's.

I saw this on Twitter and was somewhat surprised. Did he graduate? I would think he would want to stay and graduate at least. Europe would still be there in two years. If he was a lottery pick in the NBA it would make perfect sense.

 

[BlueMAB]

Sorry but I find this ridiculous on two counts
1. You want anybody just so you can say UConn won a recruitment battle? That makes no sense and is so simplistic but you are not the only one who feels/thinks that way. I am glad KO and staff aren't resorting to this panic attack theory

If UConn brought him in for an official visit and offered him a scholarship then they want him.

Any kid with an outstanding offer from UConn is someone the coaches want. Therefore, there's nothing simplistic about wanting to win any recruiting battle we're involved in, because it means the coaches are getting kids they want.

The only way his argument is wrong, is if you think the coaches ARE panicking and offering kids that won't cut it at this level. Wanting the coaches to secure commitments from anyone that they've offered a scholarship to is completely logical, IF you have faith in the coaches.

His statement is simple but logical. Yours is convoluted and contradictory, but maybe you're too simple to even realize it?

You should edit your post to say "Sorry" and just leave it at that.

 

[BlueMAB]

I saw this on Twitter and was somewhat surprised. Did he graduate? I would think he would want to stay and graduate at least. Europe would still be there in two years. If he was a lottery pick in the NBA it would make perfect sense.

I don't know how credits transfer to schools in Italy, but you only need 3 years of college for a bachelor's degree. He may be able to finish his final year and graduate with their version of a bachelor's. If he took enough classes, he may have nearly enough for a degree there anyway.

Or he realized the window to play professional basketball is much smaller than the window to get a college education, and decided to play now, while he's young. College will still be there in "x" years. He's already 21 years old as a Sophomore.

 

[UConnStats]

I saw this on Twitter and was somewhat surprised. Did he graduate? I would think he would want to stay and graduate at least. Europe would still be there in two years. If he was a lottery pick in the NBA it would make perfect sense.

He didn't graduate but also has no shot at the NBA. He didn't have the size or athletecism to defend guards at that level, but he's very skilled and should have a long career in Italy.

 

[80shusky]

I don't know how credits transfer to schools in Italy, but you only need 3 years of college for a bachelor's degree. He may be able to finish his final year and graduate with their version of a bachelor's. If he took enough classes, he may have nearly enough for a degree there anyway.

Or he realized the window to play professional basketball is much smaller than the window to get a college education, and decided to play now, while he's young. College will still be there in "x" years. He's already 21 years old as a Sophomore.

That makes more sense then I guess.

 

[Hi-Low]

Sorry but I find this ridiculous on two counts
1. You want anybody just so you can say UConn won a recruitment battle? That makes no sense and is so simplistic but you are not the only one who feels/thinks that way. I am glad KO and staff aren't resorting to this panic attack theory
2. If KOs son was good enough to play basketball at UConn - he would most likely play here.

Sorry I find your rebuttal pretty useless....
- I don't think the staff would be involved in a "recruiting battle" they didn't want to win.....I want to win a battle for "anybody" worth offering a spot to......we aren't winning battles vs St. John's so I'll take some minor victories right now.
- Do you think I was serious about KO losing a recruiting battle for his son if he was a gifted baller? I'll try and avoid hyperbole if that would make things more palatable for you.

 

[navery12]

I don't know how credits transfer to schools in Italy, but you only need 3 years of college for a bachelor's degree. He may be able to finish his final year and graduate with their version of a bachelor's. If he took enough classes, he may have nearly enough for a degree there anyway.

Or he realized the window to play professional basketball is much smaller than the window to get a college education, and decided to play now, while he's young. College will still be there in "x" years. He's already 21 years old as a Sophomore.

He could easily finish his degree just by taking classes during the offseason well before he'll retire from playing overseas. And in that scenario he's been making money for an extra 1-2 years so I'd say that's a smart decision

 

[husky99]

I hear we're in good shape

 

[lavuuk153]

I hear we're in good shape

I'll tee up the expected response, but any idea on when he is expected to make a decision?

 

[BFieldHusky]

I hear we're in good shape

Hearing the same. Nike/chillious connection huge.

 

[husky99]

I'll tee up the expected response, but any idea on when he is expected to make a decision?

I heard a week to 2 and uconn leads

 

[husky429]

I heard a week to 2 and UConn leads

Great to hear. We need to start recruiting outside the box, and internationally--this kid, and the canadians--could be a nice avenue to open.

 

[lavuuk153]

I heard a week to 2 and UConn leads

So does this mean we are out on the UMass transfers or are they still possible if this falls through?