James Akinjo and Emmitt Mathews

[Wordbomar]

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[Huskie2019]

Despite all of UConn’s issues, incoming recruits firmly commited to program

 

[Wordbomar]

Despite all of UConn’s issues, incoming recruits firmly commited to program

Thanks I’m not sure what’s wrong with my link

 

[Son of Robert]

Well, that is well written, great news , and I am encouraged by the mindsets of all 4 incoming freshmen. They will make a difference.

 

[huskiesnyc]

Make no mistake, Matthews and Akinjo are aware of the NCAA’s inquiry into the program.

“We talked about the investigation,” said Alwert. “We’ve been told that nothing’s gonna happen on that. (Matthews) is a kid that’s faithful and loyal to the decision he makes.”

I sure hope this is right and found out soon.

 

[methodology]

“We talked about the investigation,” said Alwert. “We’ve been told that nothing’s gonna happen on that. (Matthews) is a kid that’s faithful and loyal to the decision he makes.”

That's somewhat of a relief, if true.

Hope Ollie is back next year as a last chance to right the ship with a more complete and talent depth roster

 

[Wordbomar]

I think Jalen needs to come back if we want to be good next year. The roster will be deeper and more well rounded but we need a leader and hopefully he’ll come back and be that guy.

 

[AdamaNation]

I think Jalen needs to come back if we want to be good next year. The roster will be deeper and more well rounded but we need a leader and hopefully he’ll come back and be that guy.

To pass the baton. To rique and JAII

 

[superjohn]

Just have to hope they are committed to UConn and not just Kevin Ollie.

 

[UConnSwag11]

I think Jalen needs to come back if we want to be good next year. The roster will be deeper and more well rounded but we need a leader and hopefully he’ll come back and be that guy.

if Jalen doesn't come back next year I don't see how it is not a rebuilding year. He needs to come back to improve his draft stock and for the team to reach their potential

 

[Chief00]

Trust in Blaze

 

[intlzncster]

Just have to hope they are committed to UConn and not just Kevin Ollie.

Sounds more like the latter from all I've read.

 

[UConnSwag11]

“A lot of people are counting UConn out already,” he said. “My whole life I’ve been counted out.” (Akinjo)

None of it seems to faze their dedication to UConn. Look no further than how both players refer to the program as “we.”


“We have a lot of transfers, it’s kind of hard to work with a lot of transfers,” Matthews said. “Next year, we’ll have a clean start, almost a reset of the culture, and get back to being a powerhouse.”


Added Akinjo: “We’ve got some really good players. Sid (Wilson) is coming back, Alterique (Gilbert), we’ve got good freshmen coming in. I think I can come in and help them right away. Not try to come in and be anyone else, just do what I do.”

 

[Kathy]

“A lot of people are counting UConn out already,” he said. “My whole life I’ve been counted out.” (Akinjo)

None of it seems to faze their dedication to UConn. Look no further than how both players refer to the program as “we.”


“We have a lot of transfers, it’s kind of hard to work with a lot of transfers,” Matthews said. “Next year, we’ll have a clean start, almost a reset of the culture, and get back to being a powerhouse.”


Added Akinjo: “We’ve got some really good players. Sid (Wilson) is coming back, Alterique (Gilbert), we’ve got good freshmen coming in. I think I can come in and help them right away. Not try to come in and be anyone else, just do what I do.”

All the more reason to keep KO for next year

 

[intlzncster]

“A lot of people are counting UConn out already,” he said. “My whole life I’ve been counted out.” (Akinjo)

None of it seems to faze their dedication to UConn. Look no further than how both players refer to the program as “we.”


“We have a lot of transfers, it’s kind of hard to work with a lot of transfers,” Matthews said. “Next year, we’ll have a clean start, almost a reset of the culture, and get back to being a powerhouse.”


Added Akinjo: “We’ve got some really good players. Sid (Wilson) is coming back, Alterique (Gilbert), we’ve got good freshmen coming in. I think I can come in and help them right away. Not try to come in and be anyone else, just do what I do.”

If Jalen comes back, UCONN will def be more talented next year. But that's starting from a very low floor.

There's a minimum 4 incoming guys who'll get immediate minutes, counting Gilbert.

 

[UC313]

We need a group of junkyard dogs in a bad, bad way. Back to the wall, haymaker throwin dudes.

 

[The Viking]

Three big ifs

If JA comes back
If AG comes back healthy
If teh current young bigs IMPROVE from year to year

Then you bring in this young hungry recruiting class and it could be fun to watch.....but you need all 3 of those IF's to hit jackpot.

 

[sammydabiz]

“Next year, we’ll have a clean start, almost a reset of the culture, and get back to being a powerhouse.”

I like that he said "clean start". Because in order to reset the culture KO has to go. Sounds like he's cool with that.

Promising

 

[Kathy]

I like that he said "clean start". Because in order to reset the culture KO has to go. Sounds like he's cool with that.

Promising

Think you are reading what you want to hear in that. Read the whole article. Ollie is family to Matthews and Akinjo has a close bond with KO.

 

[superjohn]

All the more reason to keep KO for next year

A four and a three star recruit are reason to keep KO. With this kind of thinking he is unfireable.

This place really is crazy town.

 

[deedougie]

Love that Akinjo comes from Oakland where I live. Oaktown next season in CT baby!!

 

[Huskie2019]

A four and a three star recruit are reason to keep KO. With this kind of thinking he is unfireable.

This place really is crazy town.

Akinjo is not just any four star recruit... he is up for California's gatorade player of the year (out of 8 players) and is largely considered to have been snubbed for a spot the McDonalds All American game. He is widely known to be underrated, and eager to prove himself.

 

[Jluc]

Sounds more like the latter from all I've read.

Actually, Matthews states that he loves uconn and is committed no matter who the coach is. Akinjo, however, is a different story. I don't see him coming here if KO is gone.

 

[UconnFanNVa]

This article was badly needed. Love the chip on these kids shoulders!

 

[superjohn]

Akinjo is not just any four star recruit... he is up for California's gatorade player of the year (out of 8 players) and is largely considered to have been snubbed for a spot the McDonalds All American game. He is widely known to be underrated, and eager to prove himself.

Largely considered to be snubbed for the McD's game. You're talking out of your arse.