Koby Brea entered the portal. Please please Coach Hurley

[Mookson]

So according to the rumors, Brea is a bag chaser that essentially created his own hype with a list of blue bloods, of which only one or two of the schools were actually interested him. Sounds like a dodged bullet.

 

[Huskyforlife]

So according to the rumors, Brea is a bag chaser that essentially created his own hype with a list of blue bloods, of which only one or two of the schools were actually interested him. Sounds like a dodged bullet.

He literally visited.

 

[Bboy Lace]

So according to the rumors, Brea is a bag chaser that essentially created his own hype with a list of blue bloods, of which only one or two of the schools were actually interested him. Sounds like a dodged bullet.

I don't mind bag chasers. Get your money. I just mind them on our team.

 

[Mookson]

He literally visited.

I’m aware…. I’m saying his whole process has been strange.

 

[Mookson]

I don't mind bag chasers. Get your money. I just mind them on our team.

That is my point haha.

 

[OceanDoggie]

So according to the rumors, Brea is a bag chaser that essentially created his own hype with a list of blue bloods, of which only one or two of the schools were actually interested him. Sounds like a dodged bullet.

It can't be conjured hype if he visited Uconn, is visiting U.K tomorrow, and has been confirmed to have canceled an invite from Duke.

 

[bjc42]

I think Hurley doesn’t care about Kentucky and that Brea’s leverage and asking price just took a major hit when the St. Mary’s kid came off the board to UConn.

I would be mildly surprised to see us pursue Brea now. A spot shooter really does not fill a hole that we have - we have better players on the roster already.

And that’s without Karaban who I think is 80/20 for the NBA.

If we think Karaban is gone we will have to fill that. A late add like Spencer last year would be almost necessary imo

 

[Mookson]

It can't be conjured hype if he visited Uconn, is visiting U.K tomorrow, and has been confirmed to have canceled an invite from Duke.

Is the rumor not that Duke cancelled on him?

 

[JohnnyJr]

If we think Karaban is gone we will have to fill that. A late add like Spencer last year would be almost necessary imo

We’re not gonna have a June entry in the portal they gotta be in by Wednesday

 

[UC0NN]

Enter the portal by Wednesday. Pick them up before semester begins.

 

[Ricker]

I'd like Brea, and I think the staff was open to both. However, it sounds like it upsets the applecart with both money and minutes. I wasn't worried about the minutes because a 6'6 49% deep shooter is a real value, but not at a price that creates even more problems. I'd still like him, and I expect he will be here on our terms if he were to choose us, but I agree that does not seem likely. He could not expect to be featured and top paid here.

 

[Fishy]

If we think Karaban is gone we will have to fill that. A late add like Spencer last year would be almost necessary imo

Did you hear about Liam McNeeley?

 

[TheHorde]

We’re not gonna have a June entry in the portal they gotta be in by Wednesday

What if for example a college coach took an NBA head coaching job? Would that enable recruits to decommit or current players to enter the portal? Or no?

 

[CTBasketball]

In my head, signing up for hopeful recruitment bits from Storrs Central and Tilly’s Discord is the same as subscribing to your local towns’ mistress’s Only Fans page.

Everyone’s an insider now!

 

[Fishy]

So according to the rumors, Brea is a bag chaser that essentially created his own hype with a list of blue bloods, of which only one or two of the schools were actually interested him. Sounds like a dodged bullet.

I hate these takes. They’re just vapid.

Like, he spent four years at Dayton, won the A10’s Sixth Man Award and he’s visited UConn and Kentucky - how in the world is that creating his own hype?

UConn got someone they wanted more and now Kentucky has a better shot at him. If Kentucky got Mahaney, UConn would have a better shot at Brea. That’s how it works.

Your take is mean, stupid and pointless.

 

[Fishy]

In my head, signing up for hopeful recruitment bits from Storrs Central and Tilly’s Discord is the same as subscribing to your local towns’ mistress’s Only Fans page.

Everyone’s an insider now!

Well, no. Also, your town has a local mistress? How does she handle that? Anyway.

I think Trilly definitely has terrific sources. Whether it’s worth money to get his information three minutes before everyone else gets it, that’s up to you.

Storrs Central is an NIL play that almost 25 years of familiarity with the network model makes me somewhat skeptical of long-term, but you cannot doubt the sincerity of the effort of those involved.

 

[August_West]

I think Hurley doesn’t care about Kentucky and that Brea’s leverage and asking price just took a major hit when the St. Mary’s kid came off the board to UConn.

I would be mildly surprised to see us pursue Brea now. A spot shooter really does not fill a hole that we have - we have better players on the roster already.

And that’s without Karaban who I think is 80/20 for the NBA.

I always thought we had to have 2 out of the 3 and that was the aim going in. I still think we would take Brea though, we just don't have to be aggressive any longer. 3 out of 3 presents other potential issues as well, but Kentucky thinks this is still a 2 horse race. And I don't think anyone on UConn or Brea's end will do anything to dissuade Kentucky of that right now, thus they are going to pay.

 

[Fishy]

I always thought we had to have 2 out of the 3 and that was the aim going in. I still think we would take Brea though, we just don't have to be aggressive any longer. 3 out of 3 presents other potential issues as well, but Kentucky thinks this is still a 2 horse race. And I don't think anyone on UConn or Brea's end will do anything to dissuade Kentucky of that right now.

Two out of the three?

Who are the three? Mahaney, Brea….

 

[August_West]

Two out of the three?

Who are the three? Mahaney, Brea….

McNeeley, Not a portal obviously but a roster need. All three came up in a quick window for decision times (although weve been on McNeeley since decommit and I think we were in great shape the whole time, nothing is a given in this arena) and provisions for different scenarios need to be planned for, like what if we didn't get McNeeley, then the press on landing BOTH Brea and Mahaney becomes more important.

 

[Fishy]

McNeeley, Not a portal obviously but a roster need. All three came up in a quick window for decision times (although weve been on McNeeley since decommit and I think we were in great shape the whole time, nothing is a given in this arena) and provisions for different scenarios need to be planned for, like what if we didn't get McNeeley, then the press on landing BOTH Brea and Mahaney becomes more important.

Oh.

Well, we got two of the three lol.

Part of my thinking is really just that I thought UConn was perfect for McNeeley and Mahaney as soon as they became available. I’ve seen quite a bit of St. Mary’s and Dayton and I just like Mahaney more.

Brea will do well anywhere, but the ball really stops when it gets to him and I don’t know how that would work here. (Granted, when the ball goes in the basket at a 50% clip from three, stopping at Brea is not the worst thing…)

I think we’re done here, save something remarkable. I think Diarra’s back and I think there’s a one in five chance Alex is back.

Right now, I think our roster is terrific. If Karaban comes back, it’s ridiculous. Just ridiculous.

 

[ec33]

I always thought we had to have 2 out of the 3 and that was the aim going in. I still think we would take Brea though, we just don't have to be aggressive any longer. 3 out of 3 presents other potential issues as well, but Kentucky thinks this is still a 2 horse race. And I don't think anyone on UConn or Brea's end will do anything to dissuade Kentucky of that right now, thus they are going to pay.

Yes, and with 2 of the 3 in place they are now re-assessing what the 3rd player should look like. Brea is still attractive, but has both a financial cost and he overlaps with current players.

It will be interesting to see which way they go. We keep thinking offense, but maybe they look for someone who stands out defensively.

 

[Mookson]

I hate these takes. They’re just vapid.

Like, he spent four years at Dayton, won the A10’s Sixth Man Award and he’s visited UConn and Kentucky - how in the world is that creating his own hype?

UConn got someone they wanted more and now Kentucky has a better shot at him. If Kentucky got Mahaney, UConn would have a better shot at Brea. That’s how it works.

Your take is mean, stupid and pointless.

Sheesh sensitive much? I didn’t kill his dog, All I’m saying is that there are rumors that the kid is asking for ridiculous money as a guy coming off the bench and that the blue blood interest is clearly not is a big as was reported, I was also half joking, poking fun at twitter rumors. you need to relax.

 

[FlexOnEm]

Oh.

Well, we got two of the three lol.

Part of my thinking is really just that I thought UConn was perfect for McNeeley and Mahaney as soon as they became available. I’ve seen quite a bit of St. Mary’s and Dayton and I just like Mahaney more.

Brea will do well anywhere, but the ball really stops when it gets to him and I don’t know how that would work here. (Granted, when the ball goes in the basket at a 50% clip from three, stopping at Brea is not the worst thing…)

I think we’re done here, save something remarkable. I think Diarra’s back and I think there’s a one in five chance Alex is back.

Right now, I think our roster is terrific. If Karaban comes back, it’s ridiculous. Just ridiculous.

I would think if Karaban was leaning towards leaving that we would still be after Brea. If no Karaban, then McNeeley will start at the 4 and Brea would be a good 3/stretch 4 off the bench. If Karaban comes back, I think Brea would be stuck behind Stewart, McNeeley, and Karaban.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Sheesh sensitive much? I didn’t kill his dog, All I’m saying is that there are rumors that the kid is asking for ridiculous money as a guy coming off the bench and that the blue blood interest is clearly not is a big as was reported, you need to relax.

He had tons of interest from 5 of the biggest brands in the sport. You’re talking out of your pooper.

 

[Fishy]

Sheesh sensitive much? I didn’t kill his dog, All I’m saying is that there are rumors that the kid is asking for ridiculous money as a guy coming off the bench and that the blue blood interest is clearly not is a big as was reported, I was also half joking, poking fun at twitter rumors. you need to relax.

You need to consider having more unexpressed thoughts.

 

[CL82]

I think Diarra’s back and I think there’s a one in five chance Alex is back.

What are you basing that on? I kind of see him in a similar position to Donovan last year. He could leave now or stay a year and improve his prospects. The latter probably makes more sense.

 

[Fishy]

I would think if Karaban was leaning towards leaving that we would still be after Brea. If no Karaban, then McNeeley will start at the 4 and Brea would be a good 3/stretch 4 off the bench. If Karaban comes back, I think Brea would be stuck behind Stewart, McNeeley, and Karaban.

Someone somewhere suggested that if we thought Karaban was not coming back, we could look for a bigger body in the front court. (More of a tradition forward than a stretch.)

That kinda makes sense to me

 

[August_West]

Oh.

Well, we got two of the three lol.

Part of my thinking is really just that I thought UConn was perfect for McNeeley and Mahaney as soon as they became available. I’ve seen quite a bit of St. Mary’s and Dayton and I just like Mahaney more.

Brea will do well anywhere, but the ball really stops when it gets to him and I don’t know how that would work here. (Granted, when the ball goes in the basket at a 50% clip from three, stopping at Brea is not the worst thing…)

I think we’re done here, save something remarkable. I think Diarra’s back and I think there’s a one in five chance Alex is back.

Right now, I think our roster is terrific. If Karaban comes back, it’s ridiculous. Just ridiculous.

Oh yeah, we got the two I wanted for sure. Perfect perfect fits and I believe McNeeley is going to be an all-timer Frosh. You could not use AI to mold a 2024 UConn player any more perfect than Liam McNeeley.

Agreed on our roster, and also agree with the poster above who mentioned we will probably adjust our sites to someone further down the depth chart after the decisions of Alex and Hass. If we get Diarra back we are saddled up, need that so bad. Alex would be the cherry on top, but like you I don't expect it. If we get get that too you might as well write the trip to San Antonio in pen instead of pencil.

 

[Mookson]

You need to consider having more unexpressed thoughts.

Says the guy with 20,000 comments. Consider going outside, it’s nice this time of year.

 

[August_West]

Says the guy with 20,000 comments. Go outside, it’s nice this time of year.

Oh dear lord, tap out now dude, while you have the chance. Trust me.