Kisunas released from LOI

[Kenny11]

There was some talent on the team this year...but the main problem was roster balance. That is still our biggest problem until we get another point guard (can’t rely on gilbert to be healthy). We had a bunch of 4/5’s that all did similar things, and one ball handler who had to play every minute of the game because nobody else could handle the ball. With Hurley and the development/improvement of the young guys, we should be a better team regardless but shooting and ball handling are still lacking.

 

[Ewekon]

I'll amend the question.

How many of the current guys are starters or key bench players (think top 2 guys off the bench) for a final four contender?

Adams.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I feel you. I’m probably the Whaley champion on the board. I have a soft spot for guys like him. But he was a very effective defender. Versatile. He can guard a lot of positions. But is upside is probably more Kevin freeman like. I’m good with that. I’m excited to see what he looks like as an upperclassmen. I think he can win AAC dpoy at some point.

Whaley's upside is more Marcus White than Kevin Freeman.

 

[intlzncster]

The Ivies don’t give money, though. So if he wants/needs money, he’s in for a surprise.

He can get academic money. That's what the Ivies usually do anyway.

 

[Stainmaster]

He can get academic money. That's what the Ivies usually do anyway.

They have loopholes they can use to make it work.

 

[nomar]

Jessica Alba called, she said it's time to come up with a new line.

Can you PM me her number? Thanks.

 

[nomar]

Little Carmine Lupertazzi. The Sopranos.

I now assume that all of your posts are copypasta

 

[Marbles90]

I know it is apples and oranges but this reminds me of football discussions last year when folks thought just by getting a new coach, we could make a bowl game. We found out talent was not there and it is a total rebuild. I think we will find the same thing here. There is nobody on this team except for Adams - who my gut thinks he will not be back - with real talent. Gilbert is a bit of a wild card. He cannot be counted on to play a full season or even to play at the level he did when he was recruited. Everyone else, I am sure, including these 3 recruits have some decent qualities but are at best bench players for any decent team, let alone a final four team. Not sure what folks see in players like Polley, Whaley, etc. Someone compared Polley to DeAndre Daniels? I think it is going to be a long couple of years for us and I will say the same thing I said about football - I will be happy if/when we can compete in the AAC - win tournament championships and make the NCAA's for now. If/when we get back to Final Fours, it will be gravy. We may never get back there given how hard that is and our conference, etc. but hope Dan Hurley can prove me wrong. My guess Dan Hurley knows next year will be a rebuild and he is probably already looking forward to 2019/2020.

 

[Madmannsucks]

OK, so we really think Dan Hurley made a special trip to NH just to say, thanks but no thanks.

 

[mauconnfan]

JA is a combo guard. Anyone who can't see that is moronic.

C’mon guys this back and forth is becoming moranic.

 

[djct1999]

C’mon guys this back and forth is becoming moranic.

I know you are but what am I?

 

[Tenspro2002]

Don't be so dramatic. Nobody said he was a clone of Lamb. I mentioned him in that I hoped he could eventually become Jeremy Lamb-lite. Which is not the same thing. He is smooth like Lamb, good bounce, can handle a little, has a soft looking shot, and is rangy for his weight. Reminiscent. There is some potential there.

I'm certainly not crying we lost him.

lol, "rangy for his weight", nice euphemism.

We're moving beyond the stick-figure archetype, thank God.

 

[tcf15]

OK, so we really think Dan Hurley made a special trip to NH just to say, thanks but no thanks.

Essentially. He went there to watch and evaluate Kisunas. Saw what he had to see and made his decision.

 

[mauconnfan]

lol, "rangy for his weight", nice euphemism.

We're moving beyond the stick-figure archetype, thank God.

So you didn’t see the 2 we offered yesterday then. Not lots of bulging muscles there.

 

[superjohn]

Essentially. He went there to watch and evaluate Kisunas. Saw what he had to see and made his decision.

Don't know why these things are so difficult for many on the board to understand.

 

[Storrs South]

Essentially. He went there to watch and evaluate Kisunas. Saw what he had to see and made his decision.

Exactly. Hurley said he wanted to go somewhere that he could get 4 and 5 star recruits. He assessed what KO was bringing in with Matthews & Kisunas and politely said no thanks. Hurley knows what the standards are for this program and he is aiming higher.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

If this wasn’t the start you expected then you just don’t have a good understanding of how coaching changes work

Lol

 

[Son of Robert]

Essentially. He went there to watch and evaluate Kisunas. Saw what he had to see and made his decision.

Well, plus I think he is showing respect to the coach and the Brewster program.

 

[donyell34]

And I like Dan Hurley aiming high.

 

[intlzncster]

I know it is apples and oranges but this reminds me of football discussions last year when folks thought just by getting a new coach, we could make a bowl game. We found out talent was not there and it is a total rebuild. I think we will find the same thing here. There is nobody on this team except for Adams - who my gut thinks he will not be back - with real talent. Gilbert is a bit of a wild card. He cannot be counted on to play a full season or even to play at the level he did when he was recruited. Everyone else, I am sure, including these 3 recruits have some decent qualities but are at best bench players for any decent team, let alone a final four team. Not sure what folks see in players like Polley, Whaley, etc. Someone compared Polley to DeAndre Daniels? I think it is going to be a long couple of years for us and I will say the same thing I said about football - I will be happy if/when we can compete in the AAC - win tournament championships and make the NCAA's for now. If/when we get back to Final Fours, it will be gravy. We may never get back there given how hard that is and our conference, etc. but hope Dan Hurley can prove me wrong. My guess Dan Hurley knows next year will be a rebuild and he is probably already looking forward to 2019/2020.

Wilson has real talent. He'd play on any UCONN team.

 

[intlzncster]

lol, "rangy for his weight", nice euphemism.

We're moving beyond the stick-figure archetype, thank God.

Well if they can play, I'll take them. Jeremy Lamb was 6'5 180. You'd take that kid on any team any day.

 

[Madmannsucks]

Essentially. He went there to watch and evaluate Kisunas. Saw what he had to see and made his decision.

Hmmm, that almost sounds like an impermissable workout. Don't think so. We can agree to disagree on this.

 

[Huskybass]

Well if they can play, I'll take them. Jeremy Lamb was 6'5 180. You'd take that kid on any team any day.

That's a guard. Guards can get away with being a little bit on the slender side and not as muscular, when you're talkin fours and five you better have a little bit of beef down low if you really want to be good. There are obviously exceptions to the rule like Marcus Camby but they are few and far between.

 

[zdm67]

He is ranked the 25th best player in New England by New England Recruiting Report, the foremost recruiting service
covering New England High schools and Prep schools.

 

[tcf15]

Hmmm, that almost sounds like an impermissable workout. Don't think so. We can agree to disagree on this.

That's fine, but you're making this thing out to be more complicated than it actually is...and I don't think you know what an impermissible workout is.

 

[Paesano]

Xenophobic much?

WTH?

 

[Fishy]

He is ranked the 25th best player in New England by New England Recruiting Report, the foremost recruiting service
covering New England High schools and Prep schools.

I'm going to guess it's also the only recruiting service covering New England high school and prep schools.

 

[Madmannsucks]

That's fine, but you're making this thing out to be more complicated than it actually is...and I don't think you know what an impermissible workout is.

No I do not. There is plenty of film available. Wouldn't need to make a special trip.

 

[The Funster]

Just trying to prevent my brothers from further sullying the lawyer rep on the board, as @The Funster noted:

Hey...whatever happened to context?

I object!

Kinda.

 

[Marbles90]

Wilson has real talent. He'd play on any UCONN team.

I hope so but we don’t know his D1 talent level until he suits up against other D1 talent.