Kofi Cockburn

[Storrs South]

Behind a paywall but will say Hurley is recruiting him based on my reading of the article below. As a refresher, top 50 player in class of 2019, Center at 6'11"



NYCHoops.net - Recruiting Heats Up for Kofi Cockburn '19

 

[Jaybo]

That's exactly what uconn needs.

 

[Danzz]

Doesn't look like a UConn front court guy. Way too much muscle.

 

[Pgh2Storrs]

Yes, please.

I have no clue if any of these guys will make it to Storrs, but it’s so nice to A.) be swinging for the fences and B.) to not have this overwhelming sense of fatalism anytime we target a big fish.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Legit looks like a 30 year old NBA player

 

[superjohn]

He would eat Larrier, Polley, Whaley, and Carlton for an afternoon snack.

 

[WrenchFan69]

This man is an absolute load. Big fan. Going at this kid hard with Tre Mitchell as a backup plan would be ideal.

 

[Ewekon]

Yes, please.

I have no clue if any of these guys will make it to Storrs, but it’s so nice to A.) be swinging for the fences and B.) to not have this overwhelming sense of fatalism anytime we target a big fish.

In fairness. KO swung for the fences all over the country. Results speak for themselves.

 

[UConnSwag11]

In fairness. KO swung for the fences all over the country. Results speak for themselves.

right, but apparently he let his foot off the gas with these kids even after commitment

 

[Chief00]

Like this dude. Just what we need.

 

[MattMang23]

Christ the King HS? Besides Omar and a couple of lesser known women's players: Lorin Dixon, Sue Bird and Tina Charles, UConn has no history there.

 

[Pgh2Storrs]

In fairness. KO swung for the fences all over the country. Results speak for themselves.

Sure, but how many other than Diallo did we even think we had a prayer at?

Swinging is one thing, making contact is another. I have a feeling when Hurley swings, he’s going to hit more often than not.

 

[Danzz]

For what it is worth 247 has him warm on Cinn., Cuse and St. Johns and cool on a dozen other schools.

 

[AntG168]

For what it is worth 247 has him warm on Cinn., Cuse and St. Johns and cool on a dozen other schools.

He’s the exact type of player who would go to cincy and bully and torment us for 4 yrs

 

[Danzz]

In fairness. KO swung for the fences all over the country. Results speak for themselves.

In fairness JC swung for the fences all over the country and the results speak for themselves.

 

[the Q]

Christ the King HS? Besides Omar and a couple of lesser known women's players: Lorin Dixon, Sue Bird and Tina Charles, UConn has no history there.

FWIW, 2 of those 3 women's players have their numbers retired.

UCONNHUSKIES.COM Tina Charles Bio :: University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site - Women's Basketball

"Honored as the winner of the 2010 Naismith Trophy and Wooden Award in addition to being named Player of the Year by the Associated Press and the United States Basketball Writers Association ... Helped lead the Huskies to three Final Four appearances and National Championships in 2008-09 and 2009-10 ... Finished her career as UConn's all-time scoring and rebounding leader and as the third-most prolific shot blocker"

 

[Austin316]

(Drooling face emoji)

 

[nomar]

In fairness JC swung for the fences all over the country and the results speak for themselves.

Obviously JC and KO are very different (the results speak for themselves) but the conference affiliation no doubt played some role in KO's struggles.

Even in one of the articles in which various HS coaches were talking up Hurley, there were some comments about kids not wanting to play in the AAC. Now, Calipari recruited to CUSA and Few recruited to the WCC, so it's not an insurmountable problem, but it is an issue. If we start winning, closing will be easier, but the notion that Hurley's gonna swoop in and start landing multiple 4* and 5* guys right away is, to me, a bit Pollyannish. Needless to say, I would LOVE to be wrong.

 

[fatlucy]

So?

Don’t be daft

 

[BUConn10]

Reminds me of Patric Young from UF but with the early signs of a more skilled offensive game. Would really like to see him here.

 

[Scrutiner]

Obviously JC and KO are very different (the results speak for themselves) but the conference affiliation no doubt played some role in KO's struggles.

Even in one of the articles in which various HS coaches were talking up Hurley, there were some comments about kids not wanting to play in the AAC. Now, Calipari recruited to CUSA and Few recruited to the WCC, so it's not an insurmountable problem, but it is an issue. If we start winning, closing will be easier, but the notion that Hurley's gonna swoop in and start landing multiple 4* and 5* guys right away is, to me, a bit Pollyannish. Needless to say, I would LOVE to be wrong.

Agreed. It's not going to be as easy as we'd like, but with Young and Hurley's reputations and contacts there may be a chance to get some of these players.
As for Cockburn, we've never had a guy with his kind of size and strength, except maybe Adrien who was quite a bit shorter.

 

[temery]

FWIW, 2 of those 3 women's players have their numbers retired.

UCONNHUSKIES.COM Tina Charles Bio :: University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site - Women's Basketball

"Honored as the winner of the 2010 Naismith Trophy and Wooden Award in addition to being named Player of the Year by the Associated Press and the United States Basketball Writers Association ... Helped lead the Huskies to three Final Four appearances and National Championships in 2008-09 and 2009-10 ... Finished her career as UConn's all-time scoring and rebounding leader and as the third-most prolific shot blocker"

I think he already knew that.

 

[MattMang23]

FWIW, 2 of those 3 women's players have their numbers retired.

UCONNHUSKIES.COM Tina Charles Bio :: University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site - Women's Basketball

"Honored as the winner of the 2010 Naismith Trophy and Wooden Award in addition to being named Player of the Year by the Associated Press and the United States Basketball Writers Association ... Helped lead the Huskies to three Final Four appearances and National Championships in 2008-09 and 2009-10 ... Finished her career as UConn's all-time scoring and rebounding leader and as the third-most prolific shot blocker"

Thank you.

(My avi and my persona here may make me appear dumb, but really guys, that's intentional. I'm not that disconnected. )

 

[MattMang23]

So?

 

[Chief00]

Agreed. It's not going to be as easy as we'd like, but with Young and Hurley's reputations and contacts there may be a chance to get some of these players.
As for Cockburn, we've never had a guy with his kind of size and strength, except maybe Adrien who was quite a bit shorter.

Jake was a pretty big and strong guy. Ask Elton Brand or some dude who ran into a Jake screen. Emeka is another one, who really worked in the weight room at UConn. Pat Calhoun has always said Andrew Bynum was the biggest guy they ever had at their house.