Jalen Adams (Committed to UConn)

[intlzncster]

Let's go get that Jalen and Diamond Stone package deal!

 

[B1GEast]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[sportsart]

How come none of you guys knew JA was up for a visit yesterday with his parents?

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/r...-huskies-get-commit-no-33-recruit-jalen-adams

 

[SixRings]

Great news!! The kid has it all. Nice hops, shooting touch, can jam with authority, clutch gene, cross-over, etc. Great that he made his dream come true and became a Husky. Now he has a tougher job and has to win NC #6 (after the obvious repeat this year).

 

[intlzncster]

Ollie GIFs have a more positive vibe than Calhoun GIFs, in general

But JC's are way funnier.

 

[tbabe72]

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 8m
This isn't a surprise. Kevin Ollie prioritized Jalen Adams early. He's been their top guy for some time.

Welcome to UConn Jalen! You will love playing here.

 

[2north]

Keep em coming! Great time to be a Husky fan!

 

[pnete]

Prince who?

Don't be dumb. Prince is a shooter, this guy will be a point. Would rather have a sure Ali/Jalen backcourt than a lot of maybes.

 

[Greathusky]

I love being a Husky fan. I am thankful for not being a PeeCee or ExCuse fan.

 

[UConn990411]

Remember that time BC used to attract all the top talent in Boston?

Yeah, I don't either.

 

[Tampahusky]

I've been saying along that he's my favorite pg of the 2015 class. The kid is a fighter.

 

[tcf15]

Excuse my confusion here. JA is listed as a SG (as was Prince Ali, so I can understand if Prince de-commited bc he heard about JA) and Will is listed as a PG. Why would JA's commitment effect Will's commitment?

There could be multiple things going on. I haven't asked around yet and I'm not sure if I want to because these things are touchy.

Hearing the same thing as 3, and that was before the Jalen Adams commitment. Also, there's a new crystal ball pick for Willie Jackson to flip to Georgia.

 

[champs99and04]

Just think, it was nine months ago many of us were putting the program on life support because Kasongo didn't commit. I guess a national title changes a lot.

Anyhow, I imagine this is only the first domino to fall. UConn has historically gained a recruiting boost following national championships, and even if they don't pay dividends right away, they always do eventually.

Above all, the enduring legacy of the most recent UConn team will be their keeping the program appealing to recruits during a transition phase. The 2015-16 UConn team is going to be purely dominant if things fall right.

 

[Matrim55]

Remember that time BC used to attract all the top talent in Bridgeport?

Fixed that for ya.

*sigh*

Anyway, I think it's interesting how involved BC is with the lower-level talents in and around Boston. Guys like Mann, Falzon and Miller - all in the 100-200 range - are supposedly their top targets and may actually be leaning BC's way.

Amusing, after having ignored their home region for years and the role they played in trying to destroy northeast athletics.

 

[uconnjosh]

What a great pick up! Just out of curiosity, does this take us out of the running for Briscoe? I just love both of them

 

[Brochacho]

I'd be willing to bet that we win #5 during Jalen's time here.

 

[tcf15]

I'd be willing to bet that we win #5 during Jalen's time here.

Last Roxbury kid we had gave us 2 in 4 years. I expect AT LEAST that much.

 

[Buzzyboy]

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 24s
Why did Jalen Adams commit to Connecticut? Simple: It was his dream school. Story: http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1415703.html

“At the end of the day, it was perfect,” Pastore said. “This kids dream was to go to UConn. He kept to his dream. He always saw himself in an UConn uniform.”

Adams is known for his ability to score. An impressive athlete, Adams is skilled and makes shots from mid-range out to the three-point stripe.

Adams, a four-star prospect, is ranked as the No. 55 overall prospect and the No. 15 shooting guard in the 2015 class.

I'm at a loss to imagine how there's 14 shooting guards in this class that are better than Jalen. The clips I've seen, he appears to be totally awesome. Such a smooth stroke and his quickness, wow! On top of that, the hops that this kid has. Amazing!

 

[Brochacho]

I didn't read the whole thread so maybe this was posted, but this is one of the headlines on ESPN's front page. They hate us though right?

 

[Danzz]

Fantastic, great pick up.

What a great pick up! Just out of curiosity, does this take us out of the running for Briscoe? I just love both of them

Fantastic, great pick up. I'm thinking KO may concentrate on landing a big but don't know what the scholly situation is. I had heard that Louisville may have been the favorite before they offered so this is a pleasant surprise. It seems like every year there is a surprise and I thought Briscoe may be it this year but I'm thrilled we landed Jalen.

 

[dsturdy5]

Thrilled to see this news. Who is the top priority at the wing now?

 

[dsturdy5]

Fixed that for ya.

*sigh*

Anyway, I think it's interesting how involved BC is with the lower-level talents in and around Boston. Guys like Mann, Falzon and Miller - all in the 100-200 range - are supposedly their top targets and may actually be leaning BC's way.

Amusing, after having ignored their home region for years and the role they played in trying to destroy northeast athletics.

I spoke with someone who covers Boston high school sports and there is a lot of bad blood between the city programs and AAU programs, and BC. I remember back in the mid-late 90's, they rejected Elton Tyler and Monte Mack (?) and that started a lot of it but that was several coaches ago. Hard to believe that would still be at the forefront.

 

[BNich]

Thrilled to see this news. Who is the top priority at the wing now?

Would appear to be Derrick Jones who is visiting today according to reports.

 

[uchusky32]

Awesome pickup! But no need to diss Ali. He has game and has to do what's best for him. I'm just happy we got our guy! The future is bright for Uconn basketball!

 

[UConn3432]

I'm at a loss to imagine how there's 14 shooting guards in this class that are better than Jalen. The clips I've seen, he appears to be totally awesome. Such a smooth stroke and his quickness, wow! On top of that, the hops that this kid has. Amazing!

this could be why:

If the combo guard can improve his 24 percent three-point shooting in July, nearly every school in the country should show interest.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...jalen-adams-prepares-for-an-important-summer/