Italian point guard visiting

[Stainmaster]

Interesting development: he just unfollowed DK.

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[upstater]

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What's been killing UConn's recruiting?

 

[Balker]

Interesting development: he just unfollowed DK.

Was his instagram any good? If he didn't have at least one awesome Boomerang I'd unfollow him, too.

 

[boog204]

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The freakin' Dairy Barn couldn't come up with a one-time gelato offering? Jesus.

 

[King Husky]

Interesting development: he just unfollowed DK.

Baffling. In theory, this is one recruit where we really should have a an edge. 4 schools, none of which are more competitive than us, we have a coach who played in the NBA for 13 years... at the same position as this kid. Close to NYC, which is every Italian kid's dream. Coming from overseas, you'd think all of this stuff is too much to pass up on and that he's more distanced from the negative UConn stuff.

 

[Mooch82]

Baffling. In theory, this is one recruit where we really should have a an edge. 4 schools, none of which are more competitive than us, we have a coach who played in the NBA for 13 years... at the same position as this kid. Close to NYC, which is every Italian kid's dream. Coming from overseas, you'd think all of this stuff is too much to pass up on and that he's more distanced from the negative UConn stuff.

The fact that anyone thinks it matters whether he is following DK on instagram or not is baffling. I'm sure DK's Instagram is boring .

 

[CL82]

Why is everyone writing the kid off? Is he following any other coaches?

 

[8893]

It is possible that they brought him for one of those "pizza" abominations at Geno's Grille and totally queered the deal.

Personally, I'd nut punch someone for even considering ranch dressing for a pizza topping, much less featuring it on a signature pie at your restaurant.

 

[CGarr]

Baffling. In theory, this is one recruit where we really should have a an edge. 4 schools, none of which are more competitive than us, we have a coach who played in the NBA for 13 years... at the same position as this kid. Close to NYC, which is every Italian kid's dream. Coming from overseas, you'd think all of this stuff is too much to pass up on and that he's more distanced from the negative UConn stuff.

Relax. It means absolutely nothing. Only reason I brought it up was because I had previously said they followed each other.

I do want to point out his travel schedule is absolutely nuts. Italy to Indiana (probably via JFK maybe O'Hare) to Hartford to Utah to Texas. Crazy. Anyone with any competency would have booked us first or last. Makes no sense coming back east after being in Indiana.

 

[6xChamps]

I'm usually a huge social media tea-leaf reader but this is the biggest non story of all time

 

[lange10]

What's been killing UConn's recruiting?

Internal turmoil. Others have said it, but at this point the only way to change the narrative and fix our current recruiting woes is win. OOC schedule is primed to make a statement. 10 guys or not, we need to come out of the gates strong and ready for battle.

 

[King Husky]

The fact that anyone thinks it matters whether he is following DK on instagram or not is baffling. I'm sure DK's Instagram is boring .

Relax. It means absolutely nothing. Only reason I brought it up was because I had previously said they followed each other.

I do want to point out his travel schedule is absolutely nuts. Italy to Indiana (probably via JFK maybe O'Hare) to Hartford to Utah to Texas. Crazy. Anyone with any competency would have booked us first or last. Makes no sense coming back east after being in Indiana.

I meant that I am personally confused by all of the social media following and unfollowing, and on a different note proceeded to talk about why UConn should be appealing to him on the surface of things. Not saying it matters.

 

[upstater]

Internal turmoil. Others have said it, but at this point the only way to change the narrative and fix our current recruiting woes is win. OOC schedule is primed to make a statement. 10 guys or not, we need to come out of the gates strong and ready for battle.

It was a pun. Just joking.

 

[TopDogs]

I wouldn't read a whole lot into any internet activity around this recruit during his trip. I'd assume data costs and roaming charges on his phone would be stupid high - at least that's my understanding of international cell phone use...

 

[ThetaZoo]

It is possible that they brought him for one of those "pizza" abominations at Geno's Grille and totally queered the deal.

Personally, I'd nut punch someone for even considering ranch dressing for a pizza topping, much less featuring it on a signature pie at your restaurant.

I'm heating up some SpaghettiOs right now if that helps.

 

[huskiesouth]

I wouldn't read a whole lot into any internet activity around this recruit during his trip. I'd assume data costs and roaming charges on his phone would be stupid high - at least that's my understanding of international cell phone use...

Just back from month-long trip to Italy, data charges are very expensive and easy to incur, good point, hopefully that's the reason for dropping DK.

 

[444JR]

I wouldn't read a whole lot into any internet activity around this recruit during his trip. I'd assume data costs and roaming charges on his phone would be stupid high - at least that's my understanding of international cell phone use...

Shrewd use of free wifi while abroad is Vital.

 

[Jerry1714]

If following DK on social media meant a recruit was going to commit we would have a full roster by now.

 

[BUConn10]

Hah, the Twitter "follower" tea leaves game.

ITT old heads who still don't get social media.

 

[gtcam]

Internal turmoil. Others have said it, but at this point the only way to change the narrative and fix our current recruiting woes is win. OOC schedule is primed to make a statement. 10 guys or not, we need to come out of the gates strong and ready for battle.

Please explain your on hand involvement with the team and provide us with undeniable facts of the Internal Turmoil you threw out there.
If not, why make this statement with such surety?
Others have said it?

 

[lange10]

Please explain your on hand involvement with the team and provide us with undeniable facts of the Internal Turmoil you threw out there.
If not, why make this statement with such surety?
Others have said it?

There's no denying internal turmoil when 2 players primed to start, transfer and a 3rd who would've played big minutes does as well. As for more specific information I've heard from those within the program, I'm not posting that here.

And "others have said it" was referring to my statement that winning will help alleviate many of the problems with our program right now.

Edit: not to mention the MAL decommit. Tough spring for us

 

[NEforceUConn]

Still depressing being a UConn Fan, although I hope we bring this one home. 6th borough, Carbones, former Int'l great players, Geno.

If he picks anyother school its baffling. Indiana? Texas? Christ we have Cannoli and Bruttiboni. All they have is cheese or bull's balls.


ps if news of our conference affiliation has spread to Europe its time to pack up the tent.

 

[sledog]

ok, I'll bite - who's DK?

 

[David 76]

There's no denying internal turmoil when 2 players primed to start, transfer and a 3rd who would've played big minutes does as well. As for more specific information I've heard from those within the program, I'm not posting that here.

And "others have said it" was referring to my statement that winning will help alleviate many of the problems with our program right now.

Edit: not to mention the MAL decommit. Tough spring for us

Not saying you are wrong. Th s turmoil you mention is all past tense. That, in and of itself, is not internal turmoil.
The turmoil you allude to sounds as if it may be current and would have to come from the three injured guys or Halen or . Vital. I think you are saying there are continuing team unity problems. I will take it with a grain of salt.

 

[lavuuk153]

ok, I'll bite - who's DK?

One half of the famed chill & kill.