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temery said:
Is the early signing period set around the high school basketball season so the kids can focus on high school ball without this as a distraction?
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Not really.

It’s kind of arbitrary and it doesn’t mean much anymore.

The NLI has been losing its importance over the past half-decade - they used to be ironclad and now any kid who wants out can pretty much be assured of winning a waiver.

It’s kinda ceremonial at this point.
 
Kangaroo Zay said:

Might take FSU out of the Kofi sweepstakes now that they’ve locked up a center
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Was wondering who was gonna win the bid for this kid. Took me a second to see if I was in the Kofi thread or the NCAA scandal thread
 
Fishy said:
Not really.

It’s kind of arbitrary and it doesn’t mean much anymore.

The NLI has been losing its importance over the past half-decade - they used to be ironclad and now any kid who wants out can pretty much be assured of winning a waiver.

It’s kinda ceremonial at this point.
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Unless the kid’s name is Sid Wilson.
 
Kangaroo Zay said:

Might take FSU out of the Kofi sweepstakes now that they’ve locked up a center
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So what is it about Leonard Hamilton that gets him so many highly regarded recruits?
Could it be his overall record of 527-418 in his 30 years as a head coach?
Is it his track record winning AXX championships?
Is it the 11 NIT's with one trip to the1/4 Finals and one trip to the Semi-Final?
Is it his 9 NCAA's with one Elite Eight and two Sweet Sixteens?
Is it Zero Final Fours?
Or, is it the Stansbury method?
 
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Scrutiner said:
So what is it about Leonard Hamilton that gets him so many highly regarded recruits?
Could it be his overall record of 527-418 in his 30 years as a head coach?
Is it his track record winning AXX championships?
Is it the 11 NIT's with one trip to the1/4 Finals and one trip to the Semi-Final?
Is it his 9 NCAA's with one Elite Eight and two Sweet Sixteens?
Is it Zero Final Fours?
Or, is it the Stansbury method?
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I’m sure the FSU girls don’t hurt.

You also forgot how relatable as a septuagenarian he likely is.
 
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UCDaveD said:
Unless the kid’s name is Sid Wilson.
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The issue with Sid is he attended “classes”, at least in theory. If he didn’t “attend class”, his waiver chances would have been better. The NCAA is looking out for academics - LOL.
 
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tcf15 said:
It's because he was removed.
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I figured that’s what the tweet implied. Good for us or were they never really in it?
 
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Kangaroo Zay said:

Might take FSU out of the Kofi sweepstakes now that they’ve locked up a center
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Maybe. Has the NCAA cleared him to play? I believe there was the usual issue with international academic records.
 
Hurley is implementing his defensive system, which features man-to-man, ball pressure and a lot of science. It’s an attacking style, it’s an aggressive style that creates turnovers, creates blocked shots and get player out in the open court where they can use their athletic ability. It’s a demanding style but once you learn it, there’s no other way you’re going to want to play.

“There are very strict rules on where you want the ball to go,” he said, “where you want to funnel the ball and certain passes you don’t want to allow so you can keep pressure on the opponent. There is a lot more science to it, understanding where you need to be in relation to the ball and your man, knowing how to guard every time of screening action.”

Sounds like watching UConn basketball is going to fun again.
 
CL82 said:
Hurley is implementing his defensive system, which features man-to-man, ball pressure and a lot of science. It’s an attacking style, it’s an aggressive style that creates turnovers, creates blocked shots and get player out in the open court where they can use their athletic ability. It’s a demanding style but once you learn it, there’s no other way you’re going to want to play.

“There are very strict rules on where you want the ball to go,” he said, “where you want to funnel the ball and certain passes you don’t want to allow so you can keep pressure on the opponent. There is a lot more science to it, understanding where you need to be in relation to the ball and your man, knowing how to guard every time of screening action.”

Sounds like watching UConn basketball is going to fun again.
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Edsall need him to coach the DBs
 
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Ocho88 said:
Pistons play in Boston on Tuesday night and are off tomorrow and Monday. Would be a crazy coincidence if Dre stopped by for a workout while Kofi was in Storrs.
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Not that this is a deal sealer by any means, but they are both of Jamaican heritage from New York, so if Andre does just so happen to stop by, that could be big.
 
husky429 said:
I think Kofi having a similar game would count for more. Dre was just much more athletic at the same stage
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Perhaps, but I don't think the kids are that nuanced. Dre is a recent UCONN big who is an NBA Allstar. That's all you really need for the whole 'you too could be in my shoes' sell.
 
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imno1 said:
Only Chef knows for sure
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Chief may just happen to be having a party in Storrs on Monday, and may invite his friend Dre. Inadvertent contact like that has been known to happen.
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
Not that this is a deal sealer by any means, but they are both of Jamaican heritage from New York, so if Andre does just so happen to stop by, that could be big.
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Seal the deal Andre!
 
Cockburn was player of the game with a double double. No rebound total given, but he had 24 points and Cam Thomas had 23. Just saw the last few minutes and then some highlights, one of which featured Cockburn on the break with two dribbles and a tomahawk dunk to finish. Looked pretty agile and a lot faster than I'd have expected for someone of his size.
 
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