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Karaban still weighing decision whether to return or go pro

3rdbass said:
I think if Alex doesn't come back we are looking at J-Stew to start at the 4 and looking for backup players in the portal which I think we can do at this time. We probably aren't going to find a starter at this late in the game but you never know what might happen out there once Alex's decision is final.
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We can’t just look at “back up” players in Alex’s spot we need the best player they can get. I mean I like Stew but you can’t be sure either he or Ross make that necessary jump to help us be a better team. Neither made huge leaps last year, Stew better but not consistent. I mean kids who they want don’t want to be here if they’re backing up a guy who’s not sure if he’s staying or not. Not sure why everyone thinks it’s ok?:confused:
 
uconnyankee said:
I’m a AK fan and appreciate what he’s done. Just don’t like to see his legacy tarnished because of this process.

I think most people just want a decision so we can move on.
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lol, Karaban’s legacy isn’t tarnished because some think he blocked UConn from getting some top tier replacement. If he decides not to come back, I’m sure he will be devastated that the 175 people who don’t know how to use social media think he’s a rat and are prepared to tell him so if he ever steps into their retirement village.
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
I waited until last night to watch this season's final 2 "Karaban & Kotler" episodes of the Connecticut Scoreboard podcast, and I'm thinking that we're going to learn something by midnight tomorrow.
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No, no, nope...no way I'm not going out on that limb with you
 
Dave Carlson said:
lol, Karaban’s legacy isn’t tarnished because some think he blocked UConn from getting some top tier replacement. If he decides not to come back, I’m sure he will be devastated that the 175 people who don’t know how to use social media think he’s a rat and are prepared to tell him so if he ever steps into their retirement village.
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Dark Alex vs. Some .
 
Dave Carlson said:
lol, Karaban’s legacy isn’t tarnished because some think he blocked UConn from getting some top tier replacement. If he decides not to come back, I’m sure he will be devastated that the 175 people who don’t know how to use social media think he’s a rat and are prepared to tell him so if he ever steps into their retirement village.
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Dave's a Killer
 
3rdbass said:
I think if Alex doesn't come back we are looking at J-Stew to start at the 4 and looking for backup players in the portal which I think we can do at this time. We probably aren't going to find a starter at this late in the game but you never know what might happen out there once Alex's decision is final.
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Agreed we will be looking for a backup 4/5 and 3rd string PG in the portal but apparently staff is scouting Europeans now
 
UConnTrumbull said:
Karabull
Or
Karabear
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Care Bears Nostalgia GIF
 
bendm said:
Agreed we will be looking for a backup 4/5 and 3rd string PG in the portal but apparently staff is scouting Europeans now
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If Alex doesn't come back then we will need a more impactful 4 who could play 5 but be a backup. I'm not sure who is out there besides the ones mentioned before Baba, Ohio St. Forward and the PItt F/C. Too bad the Quinnipiac guy isn't out there anymore. He would be a great backup 4 thought a little too small for a backup 5. He was more a 3/4 than a 4/5.
 
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3rdbass said:
If Alex doesn't come back then we will need a more impactful 4 who could play 5 but be a backup. I'm not sure who is out there besides the ones mentioned before Baba, Ohio St. Forward and the PItt F/C. Too bad the Quinnipiac guy isn't out there anymore. He would be a great backup 4 thought a little too small for a backup 5. He was more a 3/4 than a 4/5.
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Idk what staff is envisioning I just read they’re interested in Europeans
 
Dave Carlson said:
lol, Karaban’s legacy isn’t tarnished because some think he blocked UConn from getting some top tier replacement. If he decides not to come back, I’m sure he will be devastated that the 175 people who don’t know how to use social media think he’s a rat and are prepared to tell him so if he ever steps into their retirement village.
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I am not one of the ones trashing him, but I am sure it is not just retirement villages but Stamford apartments.
 
3rdbass said:
I think Stewart will be the starter if Karaban doesn't come back and I feel good based on the end of year how he was playing. He just now needs to be more aggressive on offense as we are going to need him as a shooter. He can't sit at the 3 point line and do an occassional cut to the basket. He is going to have to be moving and looking for his shot in our offense. We will need him to be big contributor next year. Ross I don't really have much confidence in from what I saw and hope we are looking for more depth pieces in the portal if Alex doesn't come back to back up at PF or even SF. I think Mullins will start at SF based on the current lineup but having more reliable depth there would be helpful.
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Often we do not give enough credence to a players approach on offense being influenced by who was on the floor with him. With both Alex and Liam on the floor the offense often ran through them. There is only one ball in the game and it tends to be in the hands of the point guard most often.
 
Dave Carlson said:
lol, Karaban’s legacy isn’t tarnished because some think he blocked UConn from getting some top tier replacement. If he decides not to come back, I’m sure he will be devastated that the 175 people who don’t know how to use social media think he’s a rat and are prepared to tell him so if he ever steps into their retirement village.
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This coming from the basement of his parents house and agreeing with the 23 kids who are with him!;)
 
DRBackup said:
I mean, isn't that inherent in "decision making" ? If he already knew the answer, why wouldn't he just announce it.
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A blinding glimpse of the obvious if you ask me, but the people who think that a decision was already made but they’re just pretending otherwise are slow to it.

As of yesterday, he legit had not decided. I get it - it’s a really, really hard decision with upsides and downsides and they’ll all be on him, so I get the indecision.

But it’s not been ideal for us, but at the same time, we can’t point to anything and say we missed out. (I don’t think we were ever really interested in the Cal transfer….that was a bad fit.) But the time is coming.
 
Alex is our best option at the 4 so I hope he returns. 3 year starter, just about a pro, coach on the floor, fully grown man at 21/22, looking for ways to improve his already very solid game. With better offensive ball movement Alex is a better scorer. I predict both Alex and UConn have a very good year if he returns. Best of Luck either way, Alex is a straight up Husky for Life.
 
Son of Robert said:
Alex is our best option at the 4 so I hope he returns. 3 year starter, just about a pro, coach on the floor, fully grown man at 21/22, looking for ways to improve his already very solid game. With better offensive ball movement Alex is a better scorer. I predict both Alex and UConn have a very good year if he returns. Best of Luck either way, Alex is a straight up Husky for Life.
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No doubt it would be the best result I agree. And quite honestly he should I think it’s best for him but he’s his own man I wish him the best. Just do it already.
 
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