James Bouknight article

[Candyman]

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Evans Seven: Players who could fill void created by early entrees to draft

Bouknight one of the seven players even though we didn't lose anyone to early entry.

 

[CL82]

Tarin Smith is gone and, even more importantly, so is Jalen Adams, UConn's top guard standout throughout his college stay. The hope is Alterique Gilbert will finally regain a clean bill of health, which is major due to his track record of injuries. But even if he can, the importance of James Bouknight cannot be understated. A good-sized guard that can play on and off of the ball, Bouknight is the type that the great Huskies’ teams once had. He does need to refine certain aspects of his skill set, but the toughness, backcourt versatility and scoring prowess will be put to quick use for Dan Hurley’s attempted revitalization at UConn.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

“Cannot be understated.” Great stuff.

 

[Sphinx]

"Understated." "Overstated." Could care less. An important piece -- irregardless.

 

[mauconnfan]

Think he's going to be special just has that "it" as does Gaffney. Think the staff hit the jackpot for the future with these 2.

 

[imno1]

Think he's going to be special just has that "it" as does Gaffney. Think the staff hit the jackpot for the future with these 2.

Agreed. Both probably not good enough yet to be one and done but league potential is there with both. I love these type of recruits.

 

[Palatine]

"Understated." "Overstated." Could care less. An important piece -- irregardless.

Don't get care less. That's how accidents happen.

 

[TheChamps990411]

"Understated." "Overstated." Could care less. An important piece -- irregardless.

Your "ir" prefix is redundant.

 

[nomar]

Your "ir" prefix is redundant.

Seriously?

jokeflyingoverhead.bmp

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Think he's going to be special just has that "it" as does Gaffney. Think the staff hit the jackpot for the future with these 2.

Yep these 2 r legit... plus Akok. I have seen PA a bunch of times. Not sweatin it brodies. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[JB75]

For Whatever reason I’m feeling bouknight. I think he is going to be big time here at Uconn - just a feeling I have. can’t wait for this year to start

 

[JB75]

U kno, everyone talking about gaffney and akok(which they shud) and Carlton’s development , and polley needing to get more assertive and stronger, and AG’s(who I love) injuries and vital coming back and sids potential - I think bouknight might be a nice little sleeper for us this year. No one really saying much bout Him till this most recent thread. Watch out

 

[husky429]

U kno, everyone talking about gaffney and akok(which they shud) and Carlton’s development , and polley needing to get more assertive and stronger, and AG’s(who I love) injuries and vital coming back and sids potential - I think bouknight might be a nice little sleeper for us this year. No one really saying much bout Him till this most recent thread. Watch out

I think that's definitely possible. Bouknight never tries to do too much, has great fundamentals, and defends. Those are keys for becoming an immediate contributor.

Gaffney is a tremendous athlete and competitor, but unlike Bouknight, he requires the ball in his hands. He's also really creative and crafty--might take a season for that all to work at the high major level.

Akok is super raw but has great length. If he can shoot and block shots, he may be the best of the bunch. If his shooting doesn't get more consistent, we may be seeing more Polley that we would prefer to.