Jordan Bruner to Transfer

[the Q]

I mean I watched Bruners highlights - he is deff decent - I’m not jumping out of my skin after watching that highlight tape but he will be a good fit for us.

he had by far the best bpm of the core group of transfers are apparently looking at.

 

[JB75]

he had by far the best bpm of the core group of transfers are apparently looking at.

Ok fair enough. Just my initial opinion off the bat watching that tape.

 

[the Q]

Ok fair enough. Just my initial opinion off the bat watching that tape.

his value is very defense heavy. Although his outside shot seemed to improve to right around the national average despite the move back this year. That’s a good sign.

he also averaged 1.7 blocks and a steal per game.

he’s not going to be a star. But he can play a stretchy 4 and provide size and defense with that 4 spot.

but the caveat on bpa that Yale’s SOS was actually negative.

 

[bigknight3]

I mean I watched Bruners highlights - he is deff decent - I’m not jumping out of my skin after watching that highlight tape but he will be a good fit for us.

he had by far the best bpm of the core group of transfers are apparently looking at.

his value is very defense heavy. Although his outside shot seemed to improve to right around the national average despite the move back this year. That’s a good sign.

he also averaged 1.7 blocks and a steal per game.

he’s not going to be a star. But he can play a stretchy 4 and provide size and defense with that 4 spot.

but the caveat on bpa that Yale’s SOS was actually negative.

I feel like Bruner slots perfectly into the team with a veteran defensive presence. Athletic and mobile.

He slides our existing players into positions to best help the team. Whaley and Carlton into shared time at the 5 with each getting minutes and having the opportunity to take advantage of matchups. Whoever is best will rise to the top. And Javonte Brown Ferguson can come in with 7 footer size and limited expectations. And means Akok doesn't have pressure to come back and immediately return to form in the second semester (if at all next season)

It puts Springs in a backup role instead of starter. Springs may have demonstrated offensive and rebounding skills but we don't know what his defensive skills might bring to the team.

And then the 1-3 positions will work themselves out between Cole, Gaffney, Bouk, Adams, Jackson, Polley and maybe Nolley or Eaddy.

 

[UConnKev]

Among the schools that have shown interest, Bruner said Maryland, Alabama, Arkansas, Baylor and Georgetown are “recruiting me the most, or the hardest.”

 

[ToolzieFan]

Among the schools that have shown interest, Bruner said Maryland, Alabama, Arkansas, Baylor and Georgetown are “recruiting me the most, or the hardest.”

I wondered what to make of this line. Does that mean we’re not recruiting him as hard as other schools? Or since the article already discusses Hurley’s quick interest, is it implied that we’re heavily involved?

 

[the Q]

I’m just gonna say If we got Bruner and Griffin...get ready for the second weekend of the tourney.

 

[JimHurley]

I’m just gonna say If we got Bruner and Griffin...get ready for the second weekend of the tourney.

If we get any one of Nolley/Bruner/Griffin, get ready for the second weekend of the tourney.

 

[bigknight3]

I’m just gonna say If we got Bruner and Griffin...get ready for the second weekend of the tourney.

If we get any one of Nolley/Bruner/Griffin, get ready for the second weekend of the tourney.

Bruner/Nolley. Done.

 

[bendm]

I wondered what to make of this line. Does that mean we’re not recruiting him as hard as other schools? Or since the article already discusses Hurley’s quick interest, is it implied that we’re heavily involved?

yeah impossible not to wonder about that, but no reason he couldnt have listed UConn himself... the question wasnt, what other schools are recruiting you the hardest, besides UConn

 

[navery12]

I wondered what to make of this line. Does that mean we’re not recruiting him as hard as other schools? Or since the article already discusses Hurley’s quick interest, is it implied that we’re heavily involved?

That quote wasn't even from Dom's interview with him, it was from a few days ago so I don't think there was any implied UConn inclusion

 

[AfgHusky15]

If we get any one of Nolley/Bruner/Griffin, get ready for the second weekend of the tourney.

If Bouknight, Cole, Jackson, & Whaley play to the level we anticipate they will next year, get ready for the second weekend of the tourney.

 

[Get a Job]

If we make the tournament and win our first two games, get ready for the second weekend of the tourney!

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

If we make the tournament and win our first two games, get ready for the second weekend of the tourney!

^ this

 

[Dooooooomed]

Just give me a no-sweat Selection Sunday and I'll be overjoyed.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

 

[M.S.G.]

A big that you can run plays for? Color me intrigued.. He's got a nice skillset

 

[JimHurley]

Let’s be realistic here...near zero chance.

 

[superjohn]

Let’s be realistic here...near zero chance.

You've been telling the board Cole will average 16-17 ppg next year on 40% from three with 6 assists per game and you're telling us to be realistic.

 

[JimHurley]

You've been telling the board Cole will average 16-17 ppg next year on 40% from three with 6 assists per game and you're telling us to be realistic.

Wow sounds like you guys would rather see me be wrong than RJ actually put up these numbers. I'll tell you the same thing I've been telling everyone else: Time will tell. Don't act surprised when RJ puts up those type of numbers.

 

[bigknight3]

Wow sounds like you guys would rather see me be wrong than RJ actually put up these numbers. I'll tell you the same thing I've been telling everyone else: Time will tell. Don't act surprised when RJ puts up those type of numbers.

Be realistic... We want everyone's hyperbolic wildest takes to be TRUE!

So don't try to shatter our dreams of Bruner!

 

[Huskyfan4evr]

Seems alittle self absorbed in the interviews I’ve seen lately. Not saying he wouldn’t be a great addition but definitely seems be more about himself than others.

 

[ucp990411]

I feel like Bruner slots perfectly into the team with a veteran defensive presence. Athletic and mobile.

He slides our existing players into positions to best help the team. Whaley and Carlton into shared time at the 5 with each getting minutes and having the opportunity to take advantage of matchups. Whoever is best will rise to the top. And Javonte Brown Ferguson can come in with 7 footer size and limited expectations. And means Akok doesn't have pressure to come back and immediately return to form in the second semester (if at all next season)

It puts Springs in a backup role instead of starter. Springs may have demonstrated offensive and rebounding skills but we don't know what his defensive skills might bring to the team.

And then the 1-3 positions will work themselves out between Cole, Gaffney, Bouk, Adams, Jackson, Polley and maybe Nolley or Eaddy.

Who says Springs is a starter?

 

[bendm]

Who says Springs is a starter?

just an assumption he's basing on the fact that springs is the closest thing to a true PF on the roster other than akok

 

[glastonbury50]

Is there a date when players in the portal are able to sign or can they sign at any time? When does it seem reasonably that we might find out who are additions will be?

 

[jkfer98]

Out. Top 6 are Baylor, Bama, Maryland, Gonzaga, Arkansas, and Louisville.

 

[tcf15]

No UConn.

 

[navery12]

They're all scared off by Nolley. I hope

 

[the Q]

This one hurts me a lot.

 

[BackAftaThis]

Borges chiming in