Kelly Oubre- Connecticut is recruiting him the hardest

[husky99]

http://247sports.com/Article/EYBL-Kelly-Oubre-Theo-Pinson-Abdul-Malik-Abu-Kameron-Chatman-130300

 

[Dogbreath2U]

At the very bottom of the article, it mentions Daniel Hamilton having signed with Connecticut and says he has established himself as the top wing of the 2014 class.

 

[aceboon]

Are they really trying to lock up both Hamilton and Oubre? I figured it would be an either/or type deal since they both play the same position, but maybe Ollie thinks Hamilton could play SG due to his overall playmaking skills.

 

[mauconnfan]

Are they really trying to lock up both Hamilton and Oubre? I figured it would be an either/or type deal since they both play the same position, but maybe Ollie thinks Hamilton could play SG due to his overall playmaking skills.

I love both their games and they both have handle with good size......if they can get both I can see them on the court at the same time as both can handle and both seem to like to rebound. Again at times "plays the same position" is overrated!!

 

[Jluc]

Agreed just because they play the same position does not mean it wouldn't work I really hope we land Oubre

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Are they really trying to lock up both Hamilton and Oubre? I figured it would be an either/or type deal since they both play the same position, but maybe Ollie thinks Hamilton could play SG due to his overall playmaking skills.

He seems to think of himself as a guard, so I'd guess Ollie recruited him with the possibility of him playing the 2. I'll take talent over anything, because especially in college, you can get creative with rotation.

 

[aceboon]

Yea I'm definitely not complaining if they lock up both, and really in college you can spread things out and put both on the floor on the same time. I was speaking more from the player's perspective, usually when you see one guy at one position from the same class commit to a school, that causes the other to look elsewhere. But if Ollie is going all in for Oubre and they're cool with it lets get him too.

 

[Burnsbros23]

Hamilton is so versatile he could play 2 3 and 4. I haven't seen enough of Oubre to know if he can play the 2, but he can play the 3 and 4 for sure. Hope we can land Oubre ppl say he has has a great spring.

 

[Clockshop]

Get K Oubre! Trust.

 

[champs99and04]

I love both their games and they both have handle with good size......if they can get both I can see them on the court at the same time as both can handle and both seem to like to rebound. Again at times "plays the same position" is overrated!!

Signing two guys who play the same position isn't generally a big deal, but I think ace was referring to the suddenly crowded nature of the wing in 2014 - we'll have Purvis (unless Ollie is serious about transitioning him to PG, which I'd be uncomfortable with), Calhoun, and Hamilton all logging 25+ minutes. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to adding another stud on the wing, however I'd assume Ollie would focus most of his energy towards kids like Black, Paschal, and Abdul.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

 

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[husky99]

I was talking to the top unc reporter from tos a week or so back and said he was a must have. Great shot, fast, played amazoing D, and could take a hit and still score. Best by far at the tourney

 

[upstater]

Signing two guys who play the same position isn't generally a big deal, but I think ace was referring to the suddenly crowded nature of the wing in 2014 - we'll have Purvis (unless Ollie is serious about transitioning him to PG, which I'd be uncomfortable with), Calhoun, and Hamilton all logging 25+ minutes. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to adding another stud on the wing, however I'd assume Ollie would focus most of his energy towards kids like Black, Paschal, and Abdul.

Purvis is 6'3" and has a good handle. Why would you be uncomfortable with it? Clearly, one of the reasons he's coming to UConn is to learn under someone who played that position at the highest level for many years.

 

[Scot-e]

I think we are going to need to wait and see what he can do with the rock in his hand- he will have a year to learn with Boat and Bazz and play the PG spot in practice all season. It will be pretty clear by 2014 if he is going to be our primary PG. KO will continue to play 2 PGs on the floor if he has the right mix available to him.

 

[Huskyforlife]

The videos make him look great

 

[aboogieee]

He is a must have. Ahmed Hill is a must have. Don't make me choose! DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE!

 

[mcs333]

Oubre is a stud. Great hops, nice outside game and can take it to the rim. Also like having a freshman left hander on the team. Good things happen.

 

[EricLA]

Purvis is 6'3" and has a good handle. Why would you be uncomfortable with it? Clearly, one of the reasons he's coming to UConn is to learn under someone who played that position at the highest level for many years.

More than that, didn't we read he wants to be a PG? Having a year to wait to be able to play gives him the perfect opportunity to develop his skills against 2 terrific PG's. I have no worries about him taking over in 2 years.

 

[UConn990411]

I know the NBA and college are very different, but have people seen the starting point guards on the last several NBA championship teams? Mario Chalmers, a very old Jason Kidd, an old Derek Fisher, Rajon Rondo before he was really Rondo, etc. The last great point guards to win one were Tony Parker in 2007 and Chauncey Billups in '04 ... and neither was the best player on his team.

Having a great point guard can bump a team up a couple levels in college basketball - we witnessed that in 2011 - but it is more of a luxury than a necessity. When you factor in that Ollie seems intent on playing four ball handers simultaneously, having a pure point won't be vital.

(Plus, all we've ever heard about Samuel is that he's a natural, pass-first point guard. If he's even solid, UConn will be fine at the position going forward.)

 

[Brochacho]

For those into recruiting, has Hill taken a backseat to Oubre? Or are they using this as leverage in order to squeeze a commitment out of Hill? Just wondering because it seemed like before D-Ham Hill was "the target." Or perhaps we want all three. Personally, I think Hamilton is a 2 year player. Hill and Oubre seem to be more of the 3-4 year type.

 

[Danzz]

I know the NBA and college are very different, but have people seen the starting point guards on the last several NBA championship teams? Mario Chalmers, a very old Jason Kidd, an old Derek Fisher, Rajon Rondo before he was really Rondo, etc. The last great point guards to win one were Tony Parker in 2007 and Chauncey Billups in '04 ... and neither was the best player on his team.

Having a great point guard can bump a team up a couple levels in college basketball - we witnessed that in 2011 - but it is more of a luxury than a necessity. When you factor in that Ollie seems intent on playing four ball handers simultaneously, having a pure point won't be vital.

(Plus, all we've ever heard about Samuel is that he's a natural, pass-first point guard. If he's even solid, UConn will be fine at the position going forward.)

Samuel is a good get but we are going to need another "true" PG. There is no guarantee that Purvis can make the transition from SG to play major minutes at PG.Having a true PG is vital in college.

 

[Huskyforlife]

For those into recruiting, has Hill taken a backseat to Oubre? Or are they using this as leverage in order to squeeze a commitment out of Hill? Just wondering because it seemed like before D-Ham Hill was "the target." Or perhaps we want all three. Personally, I think Hamilton is a 2 year player. Hill and Oubre seem to be more of the 3-4 year type.

know one knows but maybe 3 or 99

 

[3uconn]

know one knows but maybe 3 or 99

I'll check into it some.

 

[huskiesnyc]

For those into recruiting, has Hill taken a backseat to Oubre? Or are they using this as leverage in order to squeeze a commitment out of Hill? Just wondering because it seemed like before D-Ham Hill was "the target." Or perhaps we want all three. Personally, I think Hamilton is a 2 year player. Hill and Oubre seem to be more of the 3-4 year type.

Not sure who we want most at SG/SF but Oubre, Hill, Carrington, and LJ Peak seem to be the priority. I don't think we're really recruiting Terrell at this point.