Kenya Hunter hired as Assistant Coach

[HooperScooper]

Huskers assistant leaves for new school

Hunter’s departure is a blow for Nebraska’s recruiting efforts, which were bolstered by Hunter’s work, especially on the East Coast. Hunter helped bring in nine four-star players during his time at Nebraska, including Georgetown transfer Isaac Copeland, Louisville transfer Anton Gill and guard Thomas Allen. Copeland has put his name in for the NBA Draft but has not hired an agent, as have James Palmer Jr., and Isaiah Roby. Guard Karrington Davis of Montverde Academy in Florida was recruited by Hunter, and has committed to Nebraska, though he is yet to sign a letter of intent.

 

[djct1999]

Quite frankly, lots of good news.

One thought, I had is this part of a master plan - to either go back to the BE for MBB or position us as an East Coast part of another conference’s footprint?

Its a shame your conference realignment gag order is 6 more years!

 

[polycom]

Well done @Matrim55 w/ the head’s up last night!

Hey @Chief00 this is another guy with sources.

 

[Huskyforlife]

SKJ of Kentucky is transferring, was the number two player in Virginia out of high school, wonder if Hunter is familiar with him?

 

[ctchamps]

Bottom line is with the hiring of Young and Hunter the chances are pretty good some great recruits will be coming to UConn this year.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Excellent hire. We should have the northeast recruiting grounds on lockdown.

 

[JMick]

Unless there adding more people which they did. Everyone else I mentioned is getting hired.

And I'll win the lottery unless I don't.

Actually, my odds at the lottery are better than your predictions and "sources"

 

[huskiesnyc]

I love this hire not just from a recruiting perspective but also player development. He helped develop Porter, Hibbert and Monroe at Georgetown.

 

[Guapo]

This is cool.

Very very cool.





Trying to remain calm. Keep repeating to myself "it's only April, it's only April."



But literally vibrating in my cubicle.

 

[ctchamps]

This is cool.

Very very cool.





Trying to remain calm. Keep repeating to myself "it's only April, it's only April."



But literally vibrating in my cubicle.

 

[Guapo]

You think you're funny, don't you?

 

[Huskyforlife]

Not trying to toot my own horn, but I remember being one of few who weren’t in love with Ollie’s assistant hires. So far I’m 3/3 on on Hurley’s hires. Moore is a no brainer, Young brings those ever so important New York connections, and Hunter has a track record as a bigs coach, while also covering the DMV. This staff looks terrific.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

nice scoop @Matrim55

 

[djct1999]

Not trying to toot my own horn, but I remember being one of few who weren’t in love with Ollie’s assistant hires. So far I’m 3/3 on on Hurley’s hires. Moore is a no brainer, Young brings those ever so important New York connections, and Hunter has a track record as a bigs coach, while also covering the DMV. This staff looks terrific.

Wait, are you trying to get credit for your opinion on assistant coaches? If so, congrats on going 3 for 3. You must be real proud.

 

[ctchamps]

Not trying to toot my own horn, but I remember being one of few who weren’t in love with Ollie’s assistant hires. So far I’m 3/3 on on Hurley’s hires. Moore is a no brainer, Young brings those ever so important New York connections, and Hunter has a track record as a bigs coach, while also covering the DMV. This staff looks terrific.

Chief is contagious. Yikes.

 

[methodology]

SKJ of Kentucky is transferring, was the number two player in Virginia out of high school, wonder if Hunter is familiar with him?

I believe uva and UNC were his top choices before

 

[ctchamps]

You think you're funny, don't you?

After the announcement the bell ringer had nothing on me.

 

[HawkHusky]

I am quite impressed with our Boneyard Insiders. Well done guys. Thank you for getting the scoop.

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

So this is what it feels like to not wear a cup.

Thanks @Matrim55 @JMick

 

[Austin316]

 

[StunningSteve]

light up the AAC and make it decent + in a good position for TV $$$

This. With Hurley, Hardaway, McKie, and Dooley, the AAC is well poised going into the 2020 contract. UConn needs to be UConn again.

The new Big East coaches have been poached to death. They are giving assistants long term HC contracts. Screw that. Now that Chris Mack left, the NBE coaches include Leitao, Steele, Wojrtrshyjyrdowski, Willard, Mullin, McDermott, Ewing, Cooley, Wright, Jordan. That is not worth much.

 

[CL82]

Not sure why all the celebration. These new coaches haven't resulted in a single addition to our roster. What's the delay?

#Stilldoomed

 

[ktuck911]

SKJ of Kentucky is transferring, was the number two player in Virginia out of high school, wonder if Hunter is familiar with him?

What's a SKJ????

 

[Travelman6]

UConn needs to be UConn again.

They will be. I had a dream they lost a heartbreaker in the s16, with 24 wins. Not sure if that dream was this coming year or what and hey, it was just a dream...But it was very similar to some of those heartbreakers throughout most of the 90s/game vs Texas.

Regardless, Uconn will come back with a venegance. Watch out!

 

[HawkHusky]

What's a SKJ????

SKJ may refer to:

• League of Communists of Yugoslavia (Serbo-Croatian: Savez komunista Jugoslavije)

Not sure UCONN Basketball wants/needs that.

 

[Stainmaster]

This is cool.

Very very cool.





Trying to remain calm. Keep repeating to myself "it's only April, it's only April."



But literally vibrating in my cubicle.

You should get that checked out if it continues.

 

[ctchamps]

They will be. I had a dream they lost a heartbreaker in the s16, with 24 wins. Not sure if that dream was this coming year or what and hey, it was just a dream...But it was very similar to some of those heartbreakers throughout most of the 90s/game vs Texas.

Regardless, Uconn will come back with a venegance. Watch out!

For UConn that's a nightmare! And yes I know people will be just happy to make the tournament again. But we just had an NC. No settling.

 

[CL82]

Strong Ketchup Juju: The mojo that you get from making @August_West eat turkey and Ketchup sandwiches.

Of course it could be this guy

 

[Tex-Lager93]

What's a SKJ????

Sorry. If I tell ya, I'd have to Killeya.

 

[HobokenHusky]

What's a SKJ????

If you have to ask you can't afford it.