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2023 Recruiting: Jayden Ross Visit 6/14

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Brochacho said:
1. He wants to play for UConn
2. Hurley wants him to play for UConn

I stopped getting hyped about recruit's tape after Anglin. The last three picks in the draft were ranked 334, 89, and 129 in the 2020 class so I'm not worried about the #136 player.
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And that’s great, but from the limited tape out there on him (and his Eybl stats) there are a lot of question marks if he were to take the spot of some of the other 23 kids we are after. Again if this is a reclass developmental play that’s fine (even though Hurleys track record of keeping players around that don’t play is questionable at best) and Hurley’s high school recruiting has not been his strength.
 
Both Ross and Middleton remind me of Sid Wilson. Slight builds, open floor game, athletic attributes, apparently only average shooters, apparently only average handle, numerous areas that need improvement. Middleton would seem to have a better resolve to play defense. Ross would seem to exactly match the 'development guy' label Hurley has mentioned. I saw Sid play a bunch of times for Brewster so I know he had an upside he could have achieved and I always had hope for him. Evidently our coaches see something they like with these similar skill sets.
 
Seems to be a solid overall player that is on the rise. Not extremely athletic but knows how to play the game intuitively. Fills the driving lane, recognizes the passing lanes, has an assortment of scoring levels, and has a quick release on the long ball when contested. Definitely a development player that could turn into an impact player a couple years after hitting a college campus. Definitely will be interested to see his development whether he becomes a Husky or not.
 
kansashusky said:
And that’s great, but from the limited tape out there on him (and his Eybl stats) there are a lot of question marks if he were to take the spot of some of the other 23 kids we are after. Again if this is a reclass developmental play that’s fine (even though Hurleys track record of keeping players around that don’t play is questionable at best) and Hurley’s high school recruiting has not been his strength.
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You maybe want to wait a few more days before you continue just saying any old thing. And, this staff’s recruiting of high school players, especially as the program has improved, is more than fine. Also, most players that don’t play are not the ones you want to keep around. Weird thing to base any kind of argument on.

“You can’t go into the season with multiple spots open! You have to get a developmental 12th guy!”
“No! Not him!”
 
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NJHoops said:
You maybe want to wait a few more days before you continue just saying any old thing. And, this staff’s recruiting of high school players, especially as the program has improved, is more than fine. Also, most players that don’t play are not the ones you want to keep around. Weird thing to base any kind of argument on.

“You can’t go into the season with multiple spots open! You have to get a developmental 12th guy!”
“No! Not him!”
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So I’m confused then. Do you think he will be an impact player or a developmental player? Because by your logic, if he dosent play, we won’t want to keep him around.
 
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kansashusky said:
And that’s great, but from the limited tape out there on him (and his Eybl stats) there are a lot of question marks if he were to take the spot of some of the other 23 kids we are after. Again if this is a reclass developmental play that’s fine (even though Hurleys track record of keeping players around that don’t play is questionable at best) and Hurley’s high school recruiting has not been his strength.
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The entire roster can’t be top 50 recruits. You gotta take shots on developmental guys in the 100-150 range to fill out the roster. Worst case scenario he isn’t good enough and transfers after his freshman year anyways.
 
Huskyforlife said:
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The entire roster can’t be top 50 recruits. You gotta take shots on developmental guys in the 100-150 range to fill out the roster. Worst case scenario he isn’t good enough and transfers after his freshman year anyways.
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Exactly. So long as he isn’t a locker room issue (and with Hurley I don’t really worry about recruiting kids with the wrong attitudes), it’s a zero-lose game. Three outcomes would be: he’s a diamond in the rough and develops into a key player; he’s a bench option that maybe sees some rotation time further down the road and is a good locker room guy; or he transfers out after a year or two and we have another shot at filling the scholarship with a piece that fits better. No harm, no foul.

I was initially skeptical too but from reading some of these posts and the optimism I’ve been talked into it.
 
Huskyforlife said:
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The entire roster can’t be top 50 recruits. You gotta take shots on developmental guys in the 100-150 range to fill out the roster. Worst case scenario he isn’t good enough and transfers after his freshman year anyways.
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And I’m good with that as long as he isn’t taking the spot of another 23 kid. It’s really early in the recruiting cycle to be taking shots on developmental kids.
 
I love the staff’s philosophy of getting recruits in early and letting them develop in the system for a year before playing a meaningful game. A guy like Castle can probably come in and be a major contributor right away without needed that extra semester or two of development (although I’m expecting that will still happen in January), but to get a low 100s ranked guy practicing with a top 20 team for an entire year is how you develop him into a top 50 “freshman” by the time you unleash him in November 2023.
 
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I'll leave the more complete assessment of his game to others, but from the video I watch looks to be a long shooter with a quick release and decent handles. Seems to thrive from 3 and long 2 range. Saw some good stuff on catch and shoot and off dribble. Reminds me of Polley with a better handle.

If he's coming in as a reclass, 12th man on the bench, and friends with Solo to help get him to Storrs then sounds like a good deal to me.

 
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kansashusky said:
So I’m confused then. Do you think he will be an impact player or a developmental player? Because by your logic, if he dosent play, we won’t want to keep him around.
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a developmental player that may or may not stick around. best you can expect from a 12th/13th man.
 
Storrs South said:
I'll leave the more complete assessment of his game to others, but from the video I watch looks to be a long shooter with a quick release and decent handles. Seems to thrive from 3 and long 2 range. Saw some good stuff on catch and shoot and off dribble. Reminds me of Polley with a better handle.

If he's coming in as a reclass, 12th man on the bench, and friends with Solo to help get him to Storrs then sounds like a good deal to me.

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6'7 shooters don't grow on trees. We need more shooters--he can shoot. Good developmental piece to bring in.
 
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Hey Adrien! said:
I'm not an insider, but I feel like our chances are pretty darn good we end up with Jayden Ross by the end of the day on Monday.
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followed shortly thereafter by solomon ball and middleton. including castle that's a nice 4 man class of perimeter players. would have been the #14 class this year.

backfill any '23 draft picks with transfers next summer. now we're reloading instead of rebuilding.
 
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One more point, what do I do know about how Mike Young has recruited since taking over the Virginia Tech job:

No way would his staff put in a lot of effort to recruit a 6'7 wing unless he can shoot.

In each of Young's three seasons at Virginia Tech, the Hokies have averaged 56th in 3p% and 65th in 3PA/FGA ratio nationally.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
One more point, what do I do know about how Mike Young has recruited since taking over the Virginia Tech job:

No way would his staff put in a lot of effort to recruit a 6'7 wing unless he can shoot.

In each of Young's three seasons at Virginia Tech, the Hokies have averaged 56th in 3p% and 65th in 3PA/FGA ratio nationally.
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I understand the point you’re trying to get at, but I think we need some better stats to back up the point than 56th and 65th in the nation
 
Umami Zen said:
Does Ross take Middleton out of play?? Or do they have complimentary skill sets that can co-exist??
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It shouldn't because they are very different players.

If you boil down each player to one word,

Middleton = defense
Ross = shooting

Happy Jayden Ross Eve, everyone. Hope everyone is staying cool while the recruiting trails are heating up...
 
Umami Zen said:
Trending in a great way.. Does Ross take Middleton out of play?? Or do they have complimentary skill sets that can co-exist??
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with a 4 man class, which is what it looks like for now, we can take 2 CGs (Castle and Ball/Chatman/Johnson/Carr) and 2 Ws (Ross and Middleton/Stojakovic/Coleman)

i'd view castle/middleton as instant contributors whereas ball/ross are more developmental
 
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