Jalen Adams on Hurley's coaching style

[tcf15]

 

[JMick]

I'm glad that the players are reacting well to the changes

 

[Guapo]

Is it just me or does it seem like Hurley/UConn is allowing the press more access to the program?

 

[husky429]

Is it just me or does it seem like Hurley/UConn is allowing the press more access to the program?

Part of trying to regain reputation.

 

[superjohn]

Only people happier about the coaching change than the fans are the players, they desperately wanted to be coached up.

 

[Son of Robert]

Is it just me or does it seem like Hurley/UConn is allowing the press more access to the program?

Smart and open marketing of the rising UConn program.

 

[HooperScooper]

Is it just me or does it seem like Hurley/UConn is allowing the press more access to the program?

After 2 disastrous seasons, the loss of interest from many in the fan base and attendance plummeting they're obviously making a concerted effort to drum up more fan interest. Just win baby and the fans will come back in droves.

 

[tcf15]

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[AntG168]

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Ok I’m ready

 

[8893]

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Reminds me of this:

 

[#1 PA Husky Fan]

The future with Coach Hurley looks very bright. His family-like relationships with his team, intensity, and identification with top-level recruits is exciting. I know it's early, but I don't think that AD David Benedict could have landed a better leader for our men's basketball program. I am thoroughly impressed so far.

 

[polycom]

The potential for greatness is so high.

 

[imno1]

The potential for greatness is so high.

Here’s a fun question to be debated. Would Adams have been drafted by now if he had a coach like Hurley from the beginning? Yes I’m all aboard the DH Train.

 

[gampelcrazies]

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[uchusky32]

Like what I'm hearing. Just what we need.

 

[UConnStats]

 

[Coach J]

Yeah you do!

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

The players probably didn’t know what they were missing. They were probably skeptical at first but they are quickly seeing how a top flight coach leads.

 

[champs99and04]

Pretty much everything we've heard from the players confirms what people on this board have been saying for a while now. Ollie didn't connect with his players in a way that a college coach needs to be able to. I don't want to overstate that dynamic because I imagine even the softest college coaches are fairly ruthless, but comparatively it does seem like he was averse to holding guys accountable.

In his defense, that doesn't matter as much when your players are self-motivated, natural leaders. Jalen is not completely innocent here. The fact that Ollie inherited a team in mid-stride (and that's much different from saying he didn't coach them) may have briefly mitigated some of his weaknesses. Additionally, it's important to recognize that his demise cannot be simplified to a single personality trait. There was poor luck, there was (maybe?) laziness, and there was an unreadiness to run a major program. While there is plenty of reason to critique Ollie, don't expose yourself by picking a bad one. He can coach and I have no doubt that, assuming he's in the right frame of mind, he could take over a team tomorrow and win.

But this change is good, not only because it comes in time to resurrect the career of someone like Jalen, but also because Hurley brings a temperament that seems to work in the college game - especially in an era where most guys don't stay four years - much better than it does in the pros. You won't have time to burn out and assuming they're winning you won't have time to question his methods. If Hurley has demonstrated anything over his first few months - from re-recruiting players that were half-way out the door to exciting the fan base to getting the team to buy in - it's that he has his finger squarely on the pulse of player psychology and how to communicate accordingly. That's the single most important trait a college coach can have.

 

[Madmannsucks]

Pretty much everything we've heard from the players confirms what people on this board have been saying for a while now. Ollie didn't connect with his players in a way that a college coach needs to be able to. I don't want to overstate that dynamic because I imagine even the softest college coaches are fairly ruthless, but comparatively it does seem like he was averse to holding guys accountable.

In his defense, that doesn't matter as much when your players are self-motivated, natural leaders. Jalen is not completely innocent here. The fact that Ollie inherited a team in mid-stride (and that's much different from saying he didn't coach them) may have briefly mitigated some of his weaknesses. Additionally, it's important to recognize that his demise cannot be simplified to a single personality trait. There was poor luck, there was (maybe?) laziness, and there was an unreadiness to run a major program. While there is plenty of reason to critique Ollie, don't expose yourself by picking a bad one. He can coach and I have no doubt that, assuming he's in the right frame of mind, he could take over a team tomorrow and win.

But this change is good, not only because it comes in time to resurrect the career of someone like Jalen, but also because Hurley brings a temperament that seems to work in the college game - especially in an era where most guys don't stay four years - much better than it does in the pros. You won't have time to burn out and assuming they're winning you won't have time to question his methods. If Hurley has demonstrated anything over his first few months - from re-recruiting players that were half-way out the door to exciting the fan base to getting the team to buy in - it's that he has his finger squarely on the pulse of player psychology and how to communicate accordingly. That's the single most important trait a college coach can have.

Very well said. I agree.

 

[TheChamps990411]

The future with Coach Hurley looks very bright. His family-like relationships with his team, intensity, and identification with top-level recruits is exciting. I know it's early, but I don't think that AD David Benedict could have landed a better leader for our men's basketball program. I am thoroughly impressed so far.

The best part is that Hurley wants to be here. I thought it was lip service but watching all his interviews i think hes sincere when he says Uconn is his dream job. I can easily envision him being here for the next 20 years and winning a lot. I am so excited to see what he can do over the next few years.

 

[Pgh2Storrs]

If anyone is in need of a good laugh, head over to the Pitt board where they are claiming that Capel is a better coach than Hurley because of the 2018 class.

I hate that school and it’s “fans” with the fire of a thousand suns.

 

[Chief00]

I can’t wait until the gag order is lifted - so much to share!

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I can’t wait until the gag order is lifted - so much to share!

I think what I respect most about you, Chief, is that you're secure in who you are and you don't feel the need to seek affirmation from others.

 

[RipCity]

If anyone is in need of a good laugh, head over to the Pitt board where they are claiming that Capel is a better coach than Hurley because of the 2018 class.

I hate that school and it’s “fans” with the fire of a thousand suns.

Getting 100-200 ranked kids to reclassify up a year is sure to bring their program back up to mediocrity again.