Kwintin Williams Commits to UConn!

[polycom]

Why does everyone get excited over a juco transfer? The bar is set way too low.

Because the reason he went to a JUCO wasn't basketball related...

 

[HawkHusky]

Why does everyone get excited over a juco transfer? The bar is set way too low.

He was at a JUCO because he didn't have the grades out of high school. He was (and still is) a quality recruit with multiple P5 offers.

As far as my excitement is concerned...I can imagine him throwing down one of those dunks in-game, setting the XL/Gampel crowd into a frenzy and firing up his teammates. Hell ya I'm excited.

 

[3rdbass]

Why does everyone get excited over a juco transfer? The bar is set way too low.

This is where our recruiting is right now. I guess you haven't been on board through this off season. We are recruiting at a mid-major level and anytime we can win a recruit that was looking at P5 shcools it is a success. Also, he can jump out of the building and is built well something we haven't had from our forwards in a long time.

 

[Bagel&Cheese]

A little whine with your bagels and cheese. Nice.

Good one.

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

Posts above already drove this point home already, but the guy did have Sean Miller expressing interest in him not long ago. Given the quality of recruits Miller is involved with annually, I'm getting excited about this JUCO transfer.

 

[MSGSeven]

I know as much as you do. He is a juco transfer. I can't get excited about it.

Go through both threads on the kid and you'll find out a lot more than that. The threads contain audio visual aides as well as written ones. You appear to be a visual learner so they'll be perfect for you.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

Why does everyone get excited over a juco transfer? The bar is set way too low.

Have you paid any attention since the year ended? It's been a freefall of terrible news and bad signs of things to come.

So yeah, a little good news is a good thing.

You sound like the kind of person who trashes the free continental breakfast because you think you're omelette-worthy. But you aren't.

 

[KembaStepback]

I know as much as you do. He is a juco transfer. I can't get excited about it.

You realize this kid was an Oregon commit, right? He had poor academics and HAD to go to JUCO not because that's his level of play. This is a high major talent, even if a bit raw. His grades have improved, so we're taking a shot. Could pay huge dividends.

 

[Coach J]

When it' all sa

i don't like this argument cause it requires me bashing vital. love the kid. but he was a solid 6th man on a 16-17 team. he will continue to get better and will be/is a hell of a guard for us. but alterique has star power. he showed it in the minimal time he played last year. was a mcdonalds AA for a reason. but you are right, proof is in the pudding and CV got more pudding right now. potential is just potential. i just really feel like our only shot at being march-relevant next year is if jalen, alterique, and larrier are bonifide, first team conference-esque studs. plus 2 point guards seems to work for us..

When it's all said and done Gilbert will have a better career then anyopne on this roster - mark it down!

 

[UConnStats]

Williams had a lot of trouble in the classroom in high school, then sat out last year. It explains his lackluster recruitment, but with his athletecism his ceiling is still very high. How close he gets to it will depend on his rebounding and shooting.

 

[temery]

Williams had a lot of trouble in the classroom in high school, then sat out last year. It explains his lackluster recruitment, but with his athletecism his ceiling is still very high. How close he gets to it will depend on his rebounding and shooting.

I worry more about trouble outside the classroom. But all things considered, he sounds like a keeper.

 

[Kenny11]

I'm excited. When is the last time we had an athletic freak (boatright doesn't count)? I wish he was coming on campus earlier than the Fall though.

 

[Coach J]

I see Johnnie Selvie with Donny Marshall's frame and Marcus White's nose for the ball coming off the rim.

Did someone on the Boneyard just make a Marcus White reference? It's been how long since the last one? Lol

 

[HuskyHawk]

He was at a JUCO because he didn't have the grades out of high school. He was (and still is) a quality recruit with multiple P5 offers.

As far as my excitement is concerned...I can imagine him throwing down one of those dunks in-game, setting the XL/Gampel crowd into a frenzy and firing up his teammates. Hell ya I'm excited.

I agree that he's an exciting get from a recruiting perspective. But he's not a polished star that will step in and be what the annual lottery pick freshmen are. People dismissing him are being ridiculously pessimistic. People predicting he's a sure fire starter on this team who will be a huge contributor are being ridiculously optimistic. He looks like a bit of a project with huge upside. He even said Ollie wants him to be the team's Terry Larrier....next year.

 

[DonaldDraper]

I'm late to the party here, but surprised there are no Jeff Adrien comparisons made yet. Adrien made his name as a high energy rebounder and putback specialist. What he didn't have in height or vertical leap he made up for with his gumby arms and sheer determination. Not a great foul shooter or midrange. Seems like Kwintin may follow that mold, time will tell if he can play well for UCONN.

I've watched a couple of videos of Kwintin and a few things come to mind:
-He seems pretty beefy to have that big of a leap. Usually the guys with a 44" vert weigh 150 pounds. He can defend the 4
-(As one other poster mentioned) He's gonna have to get more efficient on his put-backs. Seems like he had a strategy of volleying the ball to himself until he could get it in the hoop. That only works in the California Penal League, won't work even in the American.
-He looks like he's on a friggen pogo stick! He's not just got the jumping abilities, but he is super quick off his feet.
- People have mentioned him playing as an undersized 5, which seems way less than ideal. Put him on a person who is his size so he can beat his defender to every rebound. Give him a mismatch opportunity.
-There have been some comments about how much time he will get. If he doesn't get much PT, he will still be pushing our young bigs in practice. Creating a competitive practice environment for all those young guys will be extremely important for their development.

 

[temery]

I like the fact his name is easily pronounceable, and can't be twisted into anything I'd have to add to the filter (please don't try).

 

[MSGSeven]

I worry more about trouble outside the classroom. But all things considered, he sounds like a keeper.

I got this feeling also about outside the classroom/off the court issues hope we're wrong.

I agree that he's an exciting get from a recruiting perspective. But he's not a polished star that will step in and be what the annual lottery pick freshmen are. People dismissing him are being ridiculously pessimistic. People predicting he's a sure fire starter on this team who will be a huge contributor are being ridiculously optimistic. He looks like a bit of a project with huge upside. He even said Ollie wants him to be the team's Terry Larrier....next year.

I think he should be the team's Kwintin Williams....this year.

 

[Guapo]

I think the reason people are excited about this one is that he is an insane dunker, clearly a freak athlete. All in all KO did a good job on this one, in my humble opinion.

 

[Pudge]

Scramble 2017

You don't want to get to April 15th like Kevin Ollie did. There isn't a great pool of prospects in the Spring and Summer - particularly if you thought you had 4 guys for a bunch of rising years. Grad transfers and late bloomers don't make you March Madness slots. Chillious add didn't impact greatly in this frame.

For Cobb and Whaley to be added to Carlton; Anderson as a 4th G; and misses on the highly rated flotsam that gets loose from Programs. The most problematic component is the buzz on 2018 looks challenging. That's where we need to be thankful that both Killings and Chillious is on board. It's going to take 2-3 solid new kids in this class to rev up back to rankings.

 

[Chief00]

First off, I'm more than the casual bball fan I'm a diehard UConn fan. I have no idea what you're really arguing with me about but then again I find the majority of your posts to be confusing to put it nicely. If Gilbert is healthy he will start with Adams at the guard positions or Vital might get an occasional start if Ollie goes to a three guard lineup to start games. A few posters have made very good points in this thread to back that opinion. I have nothing against Vital he's going to be a very solid and productive player for UConn this year and years to come. Quite frankly, you dropped the ball on this one Chief.

I have repeatedly said - UConn needs casual fans - I support and endorse all casual fans - welcome

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

Bunkey was hanging out with Rodney Purvis this weekend. Just so happens we get a commitment the same weekend Bunkey has some interaction... Coincidence? I think not..

 

[Chief00]

Bunkey was hanging out with Rodney Purvis this weekend. Just so happens we get a commitment the same weekend Bunkey has some interaction... Coincidence? I think not..

Charisma

 

[MSGSeven]

I have repeatedly said - UConn needs casual fans - I support and endorse all casual fans - welcome

Nice try I'm not gonna take the bait on arguing who's the bigger UConn fan. That's something a casual fan would do. While I know you're a UConn diehard, reading your posts you don't know much about basketball nor possibly much else. We have a saying at work, who's the bigger idiot the actual idiot or the guy who's arguing with the idiot. With that said, I'm tapping out on this one. So long Chief.

 

[RipCity]

It would be awesome if he could play some 3 too. I wonder who has a better handle, him or Polley.

 

[jibsey]

We don't need the moon and the stars down low, just tough nosed players that will stand ground and fight it out for the ball. I believe that something will pan out for us better than what we've had. It's summer and I am optimistic.