Jalen Adams (Committed to UConn)

[Gringo]

I think he gets the keys to the ship day 1. With RB gone and not many other primary ball handler type players on the roster..

Don't forget we have Samuel and Cassel Jr. to play point. Assuming Purvis doesn't go to the NBA he will also be playing as a combo guard. I'm hoping Adams Freshman year is similar to Bazz's freshman year. I don't think he'll get the keys on day 1, but hopefully he'll be a valuable contributor.

I'm looking forward to seeing him as a Husky in 2015.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

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/

This article makes it clear that he is seeing himself self being, or at least becoming a point guard.

 

[Doggie Style]

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.

This is what gets me excited about this recruit, a player that is one slot away from a 5* rating and Uconn is his Dream School! That's what I'm talking about!!! We should be THE destination school, period! Ollie shouldn't be recruiting players, they should be recruiting him. I'm sick of not being a destination school for these top recruits and listening about other programs that haven't cut down the nets in 20 years! Here we go baby... Who's next!!??

 

[UconnU]

Don't forget we have Samuel and Cassel Jr. to play point. Assuming Purvis doesn't go to the NBA he will also be playing as a combo guard. I'm hoping Adams Freshman year is similar to Bazz's freshman year. I don't think he'll get the keys on day 1, but hopefully he'll be a valuable contributor.

I'm looking forward to seeing him as a Husky in 2015.

We haven't seen SCJR yet but IMO Samuel is better off the ball slashing to the basket and in transition, maybe at the 1 for short periods of time. Unless he can substantially improve his ball handle...

 

[RichZ]

Fantastic. Hopefully his very tall and gifted teammate follows. Then I think all of us would officially be big package guys.

I don't know about you, but I've been that way all my life.

 

[upstater]

We haven't seen SCJR yet but IMO Samuel is better off the ball slashing to the basket and in transition, maybe at the 1 for short periods of time. Unless he can substantially improve his ball handle...

Samuel's ballhandle isn't up to snuff? He looked like he could take of the ball. He was dribbling through the lane for contested layups.

 

[Husky1972]

Next

 

[HooperScooper]

going on record of ssaying this is not a good development. Will be a dog fight down till the end for Mr. Adams (Hence the E. Davis offer).

Good call! LOL

 

[intlzncster]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it, and apologies if so, but I love to this quote from Jalen on Shabazz:

"Seeing what Coach Ollie did with a local guard from where I'm from, it definitely made a difference," Adams said, "and made me believe that if I put in the same amount of work that I could potentially end up with a similar opportunity."

 

[Rocktheworld]

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

I mean just speaking from the numbers, if you stay at UConn for 4 years you're basically guaranteed at least a Final Four

And we all know that one UConn gets to a Final Four, there is an 80% chance* of getting to the championship game, in which you are statistically guaranteed to win.

*Influenced by Dyson's injury

 

[BoatShow]

SORRY LOSERVILLE

 

[huskiesnyc]

I'm so f king pumped! This is the best news since 60-54

 

[elduderino]

UConn guys haven't been this relieved since Al Gore invented the internet p_rn.

 

[James]

I would guess he is listed as a 2guard because kaleb joseph held pg duties @ cushing. he has been no question a pg on the adidas circuit and has been destroying .

 

[Chris]

Bleed Blue Jalen! UConn baby!!!

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Jalen!!! I hope you don't mind things like LeBron James and Pat Riley orchestrating trades for you...

 

[Hugo]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!

 

[Rico444]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Jalen!!! I hope you don't mind things like LeBron James and Pat Riley orchestrating trades for you...

That had to be what did it, right? Longtime UConn fan, sees the best player on the planet do backflips when his team drafts UConn's best player (who just happens to be from the same hometown as you). Once he saw that, I'll bet he turned to mom and dad and told them to clear their schedules on Sunday.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Awesome!!! Now we can focus our energy on jones, stone, Enoch, and sharma

 

[elduderino]

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/

Your avatar is an angry lesbian and it bothers me. Just saying.

 

[nomar]

That is mesmerizing.

 

[mauconnfan]

Yesterday:
Just a gut but Jalen and UConn's love affair fell sour somewhere otherwise this deal would have been closed……….love the kids game but if wanted to be a Husky he would have been already so we will be going in a different direction for sure……..just guessing though!

I mentioned later in another post he should be worried about the other guards KO and the staff are targeting and worried they would commit first. You guys can thank me now. I knew this would work and I think I forced Jalen to think about how upset he would be if Briscoe, Smith, Dorsey or Brunson held their hand up first…….so you're welcome BYers…….once again a huge impact by Mau

 

[mauconnfan]

Now that I got my FOS post out of the way - YEAAAHHHHHH BABBBBBBBYYYY!!

Love his game - welcome aboard the NC train Jalen!

 

[James]

Take a look at 1:03. Bazz never showed us any of that!

so his highlights are pretty amazing. lots of defensive potential . We might have the best guard core in the country three years running then

 

[uconnell]

Your avatar is an angry lesbian and it bothers me. Just saying.

Your posts all seem to have a reference to sex in one way or another and that bothers me.