James Akinjo wins Peach Jam MVP

[UConnStats]

He holds a UConn offer, and Ollie watched him while he was sitting with Kevin Durant over the weekend.

He would pair well with Carey because he is a much better passer. KO and staff did a great job identifying Akinjo and Carrigan as under the radar impact talent, now they have to close before they blow up.

 

[pj]

If you're Peach Jam MVP, you've already blown up. They do have to close.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

I really don't care what his name is . It's important to secure JA 's replacement for the 2018 year.
also a good combo. Maybe also a three depending.
That's insures some continuity and a clean transition. That was the most glaring problem 2014-2017
KO had to fill holes with GRads or Juco's .

 

[Chief00]

911 Bunkey Close, Please!

 

[Huskymagic]

Akinjo is really good, but he isn't coming here: Watch the video he's looking to stay local.

 

[UConnStats]

Akinjo is really good, but he isn't coming here: Watch the video he's looking to stay local.

We have a coach who left home and went east for college. I wouldn't rule it out because of that alone.

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

We have a coach who left home and went east for college. I wouldn't rule it out because of that alone.

I also felt the emphasis was more on fit than on proximity. He briefly mentioned the fact that the school shouldn't be too far from family, but I take that as one factor in determining fit, not an overriding factor. Here's to hoping he finds UConn to be a great fit otherwise.

 

[jazyj]

 

[husky99]

Yes please... one of the tos writers said he has that kemba attitude. (Eye of the tiger, he said it...i laughed)

 

[Huskymagic]

Our local guy Dimon Carrigan defensive beast of Peach Jam:

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

If there's anything I learned from watching Frank Mason these past couple of years at Kansas, its that you have to keep digging for those kids who step up in big games and against big competition. Akinjo and Carrigan did that for their respective teams. Doesn't mean that they'll pop off the box score in every D-1 college game they play, but its an indication that they're likely not the type to shrink when we need them.

You expect the big time prospects (Bagley, Shittu, etc.) to put up solid numbers each game. When the non-top 100 kids do it, and do it consistently, you have to take notice equally as much. Those are the kids you dig for.

 

[husky429]

Our local guy Dimon Carrigan defensive beast of Peach Jam:

Also 3rd team all peach jam. They noted his improvement offensively (10ppg 50+% from the floor) as well.

 

[upstater]

Yes please... one of the tos writers said he has that kemba attitude. (Eye of the tiger, he said it...i laughed)

After reading that, Carey needs to commit ASAP to lock up his spot.

 

[uconngb]

911 Bunkey Close, Please!

God help us....

 

[Nebraskan18]

This kid is my "David Beatty' of the 2018 class. Seems to be very interested in us, and if we dont prioritize him and give him up, imma be pissed

 

[superjohn]

This kid is my "David Beatty' of the 2018 class. Seems to be very interested in us, and if we dont prioritize him and give him up, imma be pissed

He's our main priority and has been for a while.

 

[superjohn]

If there's anything I learned from watching Frank Mason these past couple of years at Kansas, its that you have to keep digging for those kids who step up in big games and against big competition. Akinjo and Carrigan did that for their respective teams. Doesn't mean that they'll pop off the box score in every D-1 college game they play, but its an indication that they're likely not the type to shrink when we need them.

You expect the big time prospects (Bagley, Shittu, etc.) to put up solid numbers each game. When the non-top 100 kids do it, and do it consistently, you have to take notice equally as much. Those are the kids you dig for.

Carrington already picked Seton Hall a looong time ago.

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

Carrington already picked Seton Hall a looong time ago.

Dimon Carrigan

 

[superjohn]

Dimon Carrigan

My fault, I read it too quickly and was being a wisenheimer.

 

[Mooch82]

He's our main priority and has been for a while.

Huh? He's talking about Akinjo, not Carey. You know, the guy whose name is in the title of the thread.

 

[Huskymagic]

We need some Bunk action to seal the deal here:




Instagram post by bunkey • Nov 18, 2016 at 5:08pm UTC

 

[HooperScooper]

“I’m going to take some visits in the fall and go from there,” he said, adding that UConn, Indiana and California would all get visits.

Akinjo broke down what he likes about each of those programs.

UConn: “That’s a really good school and they’ve always been in the mix. Me and coach (Kevin) Ollie have a great relationship.”

Vegas: 2018 PG James Akinjo knows of three visits

 

[husky99]

“I’m going to take some visits in the fall and go from there,” he said, adding that UConn, Indiana and California would all get visits.

Akinjo broke down what he likes about each of those programs.

UConn: “That’s a really good school and they’ve always been in the mix. Me and coach (Kevin) Ollie have a great relationship.”

Vegas: 2018 PG James Akinjo knows of three visits

Nice

 

[Burnsbros23]

Playing well now on espnu

 

[TheDude]

Huh? He's talking about Akinjo, not Carey. You know, the guy whose name is in the title of the thread.

Akinjo, Carey, Dort, Shittu, Carrigan, Iggy, Mucius, Mathis. Guys its seems every player people want to sign up. Does anyone realize we only have 3 scholarships open.
We can have a total of 13. these guys will make 18.