Jalen Gaffney OV 9/21

[Chief00]

A: Gaffney
B: Dawes.

I think that's really how this is narrowing down.

We'll learn a lot about Hurley's feelings on Dawes after this visit. If he's willing to let him walk to wait for Gaffney, I think that speaks volumes. Would show the staff has confidence in Adams and Rique's shoulder as well.

If we get a Dawes commitment (which I think he would like. He set up an official within hours of the Gaffney announcement), it shows Hurley thinks he can make an impact.

My gut tells me Hurley waits for Gaffney with a conditional Dawes offer. Though I would prefer to take any commitment after recent headaches recruiting. Dawes could be a good off the bench stabilizer. Gaffney is super skinny, but his speed and shooting fit the strategic mould the staff seems to be building.

Plus, we've had good news with rique recently, Hunter's kid is actually very talented, and there's been positive rumblings about Adams coming from work outs. It wouldn't be the WORST thing to go for a higher-rated 2020 guard if we strike out on Gaffney and Dawes has moved on. Would put us one rolled ankle from devastation though.

I agree on Adams.

 

[CL82]

Let the visits begin!! We're gonna land some good players!! I'm confident that most of the players we have been paying attention to are going to take OVs. Much respect to the coaching staff for being on point.

I think we are in really good shape. From a few sources.

Still doomed.

(Thanks '99, always appreciate your insights.)

 

[UConnStats]

This probably isn't new thread worthy, but Gaffney moved into ESPN's top 100 after the Delaire and Lewis reclassifications. Well deserved after a big spring and summer.

Rivals is the only site that doesn't list him as a 4 star now.

 

[Chief00]

See you in September.

Chief

 

[gtcam]

Most people in the know had him as a Florida lock and his OV there was going to be the decision announcement
His decision to visit UConn has many Gator fans very nervous and has me thinking that the kid has 2nd thoughts and liked what UConn had to say and offer
Let's hope

 

[rip7774]

Didn’t Florida get a 5-star pg nembhardt last cycle that isn’t a one and done?

 

[UconnU]

Didn’t Florida get a 5-star pg nembhardt last cycle that isn’t a one and done?

Yes they also got Locke a 4 star PG. they are loaded with guards.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Didn’t Florida get a 5-star pg nembhardt last cycle that isn’t a one and done?

Doesn't look like a 1 and done, still a really nice player though.

 

[UConnStats]

Conversation between former NBA’er Kenny Anderson and Gaffney’s dad where Kimani chimes in too:

 

[UConnStats]

 

[Chief00]

The grind is making progress - lots of rain the last month - dam will break in September.

 

[CAHUSKY]

Conversation between former NBA’er Kenny Anderson and Gaffney’s dad where Kimani chimes in too: View attachment 33759

Tailek in the Bosox hat?

 

[AdamaNation]

Tailek in the Bosox hat?

Beat me to that same inquiry

 

[mauconnfan]

Tailek in the Bosox hat?

Good thing I didn’t see that during his career

 

[auggie22]

Tailek in the Bosox hat?

Was thinking the same thing. If not he had a doppelgänger elsewhere in NYC.

 

[UConnStats]

Tailek in the Bosox hat?

Good catch, that is him.

 

[HooperScooper]

Tailek in the Bosox hat?

Winners like to root for other winners.

 

[pj]

Tailek in the Bosox hat?

I didn't realize until now just how influential Jim Calhoun could be in the lives of his players.

 

[intlzncster]

A: Gaffney
B: Dawes.

I think that's really how this is narrowing down.

We'll learn a lot about Hurley's feelings on Dawes after this visit. If he's willing to let him walk to wait for Gaffney, I think that speaks volumes. Would show the staff has confidence in Adams and Rique's shoulder as well.

If we get a Dawes commitment (which I think he would like. He set up an official within hours of the Gaffney announcement), it shows Hurley thinks he can make an impact.

My gut tells me Hurley waits for Gaffney with a conditional Dawes offer. Though I would prefer to take any commitment after recent headaches recruiting. Dawes could be a good off the bench stabilizer. Gaffney is super skinny, but his speed and shooting fit the strategic mould the staff seems to be building.

Plus, we've had good news with rique recently, Hunter's kid is actually very talented, and there's been positive rumblings about Adams coming from work outs. It wouldn't be the WORST thing to go for a higher-rated 2020 guard if we strike out on Gaffney and Dawes has moved on. Would put us one rolled ankle from devastation though.

While that sounds ideal, I don't think we are in a position for conditional offers at this point. jmo though

 

[husky429]

While that sounds ideal, I don't think we are in a position for conditional offers at this point. jmo though

I think thats probably what happened when dawes visited. Not sure how I feel about it. Trust in hurley

 

[intlzncster]

I think thats probably what happened when dawes visited. Not sure how I feel about it. Trust in hurley

If so, that takes a big set for sure. What with no commitments on the table.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Gaffney, Bouknight, Akok, and Kofi is an insane class, but also seems realistically possible. Especially if Kofi doesn't get that Kentucky offer.

 

[husky429]

If so, that takes a big set for sure. What with no commitments on the table.

Hurley might think he isnt athletic enough for high major basketball. I'm not sure what's going on there.

 

[UConnStats]

Hurley might think he isnt athletic enough for high major basketball. I'm not sure what's going on there.

Gaffney is way more athletic and a better shooter. IMO it’s a no brainer to wait and see how his visit goes.

 

[superjohn]

Gaffney is way more athletic and a better shooter. IMO it’s a no brainer to wait and see how his visit goes.

I love Gaffney's game and think he's underrated, he is just small. He has Boatright bounce.