Kendall Smith

[uchusky32]

I think Terrence Samuel is better, but we'll have to wait and see. Does this mean Ollie expects a current guard to leave?

Love both Bazz and Boat. But leave and go where? Unless both improve performance big time they're not ready for the NBA.

 

[huskiesnyc]

I think he was coached by Marcus Williams' dad at one point?

 

[UConn990411]

its not much but a taste

Based on his highlight video, he shoots about 100% from the floor.

 

[huskiesnyc]

Based on his highlight video, he shoots about 100% from the floor.

Similar to Drummond shooting 100% from the FT line in his videos.

 

[PomonaHusky]

Here are all his stats for this season:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/q1...sketball-winter-12-13/stats-kendall-smith.htm

 

[ctchamps]

I think he was coached by Marcus Williams' dad at one point?

Yes. This article posted by clockshop confirms. http://www.uconnball.com/content/kendall-smith-cuts-3-452/

 

[HuskyBballFan]

Here are all his stats for this season:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/q1...sketball-winter-12-13/stats-kendall-smith.htm

Young man needs to cut down on the turnovers.

 

[huskiesnyc]

sam s ‏@huskiesnyc
@AmoreCourant @KevinRDuffy no recruiting updates in a while. I heard Kendall Smith has a final list of UCONN, UCLA, UNLV. Have we offered?
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Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant
@huskiesnyc // uconn coaches going out to Calif. to see him this weekend. not certain if offered, but probably

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[3uconn]

Young man needs to cut down on the turnovers.

I was thinking that as well.

 

[Burnsbros23]

Kendall Smith has been on a tear this season. However added him doesnt make a lot of sense to me. Smith is a 6'3 driving point guard who struggles shooting from 3. Way to similar too Terrence Samuels. Cant have add two PGS who are very similar and both cant shoot.

 

[caw]

Kendall Smith has been on a tear this season. However added him doesnt make a lot of sense to me. Smith is a 6'3 driving point guard who struggles shooting from 3. Way to similar too Terrence Samuels. Cant have add two PGS who are very similar and both cant shoot.

If the coaching staff believes both can develop, I'm OK with it. UConn may need bigs but it also needs guards. UConn has typically carried 5 guards in any one season it also ensures there are at least 4 if someone leaves early (not likely right now, but...)

Even if you want to bank a scholarship for 2014 and have a five man class then, do you really want to bank 2 and have a 6 man class? I don't and I would take Smith based on what I have read/heard over all but maybe one of the bigs UConn has a shot at getting in 2013 (I don't think UConn has a shot at Dakari Johnson, though maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised).

UConn has four seniors next year and so will have a minimum of four scholarships available for the 2014 class. Boat could leave after his junior year (or earlier) which expands that to a five man class. That's not even getting into any potential transfers.

I would prefer to fill the scholarships up in 2013 (at least one) if the coaching staff believes those players can contribute in their four years here.

I know people want instant impact stars, but keep in mind UConn is back to 13 scholarships and can afford to use some on projects again. Ideally it would be the other way around with the 2-3 year star in 2013 and the projects in 2014, but that's not how things seem to be playing out right now.

 

[3uconn]

WE ARE NOT GETTING DAKARI JOHNSON! I wanted to get that across. It seems some people still think we have a chance. He is down to Syracuse, Kentucky, and Georgetown officially. That came out yesterday.

 

[caw]

WE ARE NOT GETTING DAKARI JOHNSON! I wanted to get that across. It seems some people still think we have a chance. He is down to Syracuse, Kentucky, and Georgetown officially. That came out yesterday.

Until he signs, and even then it's not always 100% (e.g. Montrez Harrell), there is always a chance in recruiting , but yes it's extremely small (like earth shattering stuff would have to happen at those schools and still I'm not sure UConn would have a shot). Like I said, maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

If nothing else, Terrance Samuel and Kendall Smith is a very athletic backcourt combo.

 

[Clockshop]

http://www.runrebs.com/2012/12/20/recruit-qa-kendall-smith/

Also, FWIW, Kline has him leaning toward UNLV.

 

[aceboon]

http://www.runrebs.com/2012/12/20/recruit-qa-kendall-smith/

Also, FWIW, Kline has him leaning toward UNLV.

Decision by Jan 15th, if KO doesn't have a contract by then I guess we can cross him off the list.