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Jbirdp5 said:
maybe having Martin for 2 years in the long run will be more beneficial than having Nolley for 1. A lot of people don’t factor that in when they are thinking about what’s best for the program
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Yes but having guys get drafted is also great for the program
 
Jbirdp5 said:
maybe having Martin for 2 years in the long run will be more beneficial than having Nolley for 1. A lot of people don’t factor that in when they are thinking about what’s best for the program
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What's (already) gotten me feeling better about Martin is the fact that I remembered Adams might be gone next year too. So 2 guys Martin would be competing with (Adams + Bouknight) could be gone before he even plays. The only definite guards we'll have for 2021-22 are Cole and Gaffney. The only guard/wing (other than Martin) is Jackson. Therefore we need depth at the 2 and 3. Martin can help at that. My guess is he'll be the either the 6th or 7th man playing the majority of his minutes at the 2 and 3, maybe some stretch 4. The 2021-22 roster grid has a lot of holes...but Hurley is going to pull in a CLASS. Right now the only guys most likely returning are:

PG: Cole, Gaffney
SG: -
SF: Jackson, Martin
PF: Akok, Springs
C: Ferguson

Early wishlist includes Hunter Sallis and Mac Etienne.
 
JimHurley said:
What's (already) gotten me feeling better about Martin is the fact that I remembered Adams might be gone next year too. So 2 guys Martin would be competing with (Adams + Bouknight) could be gone before he even plays. The only definite guards we'll have for 2021-22 are Cole and Gaffney. The only guard/wing (other than Martin) is Jackson. Therefore we need depth at the 2 and 3. Martin can help at that. My guess is he'll be the either the 6th or 7th man playing the majority of his minutes at the 2 and 3, maybe some stretch 4. The 2021-22 roster grid has a lot of holes...but Hurley is going to pull in a CLASS. Right now the only guys most likely returning are:

PG: Cole, Gaffney
SG: -
SF: Jackson, Martin
PF: Akok, Springs
C: Ferguson
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Where would Adams be going? He will be a senior by the time Martin is available.
 
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I think we're transitioning from:
a short, skinny, weak program (recently, not Calhoun years) that had a tendency to get bullied and trouble moving the ball and shooting from deep

to:
a program with tall, long, elite athletes with serious swagger that keep the ball moving and can shoot well.

i know this is scary for some people, but Danny is bringing in his guys and we should all be excited. Dunks and threes that result from more than one pass are very fun to watch.
 
JimHurley said:
As was mentioned in another thread, his plan is to graduate next year.
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I wouldn't be surprised if that happened, but I don't have any reason to believe he would transfer, and I seriously doubt he would be good enough to play professionally after next year unless he takes a really big leap.
 
superjohn said:
I don't understand how every UConn fan isn't positive/bordering on giddy about UConn basketball right now.
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Well, it is CT and New England, and isn't it like the local sport to find the dark cloud over everything while waiting for the other shoe to drop?
 
UConn3432 said:
a program with tall, long, elite athletes with serious swagger that keep the ball moving and can shoot well.
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Wanted to expand on that with this:



Whether or not you’re qualified to argue about Tyrese vs. Nolley, basketball IQ, shooting or passing form, etc., one thing is clear: Hurley loves athleticism. Our guy Tyrese casually popped a 360 dunk mid game. I’m cool with the move.
 
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Rico444 said:
I wouldn't be surprised if that happened, but I don't have any reason to believe he would transfer, and I seriously doubt he would be good enough to play professionally after next year unless he takes a really big leap.
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It was mentioned on a broadcast that he wants to be an entrepreneur after graduation. Not every guy wants basketball in their future after college. Gotta respect this kid. It's hard to graduate in 3 years for a non-athlete. For an athlete, that's extreme dedication. Economics major too so not a fluke of a major.
 
Rico444 said:
I wouldn't be surprised if that happened, but I don't have any reason to believe he would transfer, and I seriously doubt he would be good enough to play professionally after next year unless he takes a really big leap.
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JimHurley said:
It was mentioned on a broadcast that he wants to be an entrepreneur after graduation. Not every guy wants basketball in their future after college. Gotta respect this kid. It's hard to graduate in 3 years for a non-athlete. For an athlete, that's extreme dedication. Economics major too so not a fluke of a major.
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i could see him doing a grad transfer year somewhere while working on his MBA
 
Watchdog said:
Maybe he's Scottish......... :rolleyes:
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Watch it coming from a Scotsman

I am happy with Martin as he can score, rebound, and penetrate. What more do you need.
 
Watchdog said:
Maybe he's Scottish......... :rolleyes:
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Made me think of this:

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bendm said:
i could see him doing a grad transfer year somewhere while working on his MBA
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Anything is possible, but he originally committed to Hurley at URI, then followed Hurley to UConn and has been a part of the rotation. I don't see any reason why he would want to leave.
 
Rico444 said:
Anything is possible, but he originally committed to Hurley at URI, then followed Hurley to UConn and has been a part of the rotation. I don't see any reason why he would want to leave.
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I hear all that, but more playing time would be one potential reason. Still think it's doubtful.
 
Gotta hope we're in Battle 4 Atlantis for 2021, or else it'll be 7 years without being in the 2 best tournaments (Maui + Atlantis). 2022 we are expected to be in the PK85.
 
Cuse Socks said:
Yes but having guys get drafted is also great for the program
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Yes nba guys are great for the program and Bouk, Jackson, Akok hopefully all draft guys......don’t think when hurley is deciding on a transfer he would say to an assistant Well Nolley is getting drafted so he will help our profile let’s go after him . I think that’s secondary
 
Rico444 said:
Anything is possible, but he originally committed to Hurley at URI, then followed Hurley to UConn and has been a part of the rotation. I don't see any reason why he would want to leave.
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dont get me wrong i definitely want adams here in 2021, especially if we get brandon johnson this week. if adams left after next year then hurley would have to fill 6 schollys for 2021: johnson, adams, polley, whaley, carlton, and probably bouk.

sorry @JimHurley but similar to martin- dan hurley is not bringing in 6 guys better than a senior adams. not in terms of production, character or leadership. 5 new players in 2021 is plenty.
 
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bendm said:
dont get me wrong i definitely want adams here in 2021, especially if we get brandon johnson this week. if adams left after next year then hurley would have to fill 6 schollys for 2021: johnson, adams, polley, whaley, carlton, and probably bouk.

sorry @JimHurley but similar to martin- dan hurley is not bringing in 6 guys better than a senior adams. not in terms of production, character or leadership. 5 new players in 2021 is plenty.
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Woah, pump the breaks. I absolutely want Adams back next year. I’m just stating that it’s a strong likelihood he’s gone.
 
CallMeBruce said:
I'm going to regret getting into this, but is there any reason to think this other than he's on pace to graduate in three years?
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No, but what's the other motive for graduating a year early? The other 2 guys to do it (Kemba and Okafor) knew before their final year that they'd leave after that, even if for the NBA.
 
JimHurley said:
No, but what's the other motive for graduating a year early? The other 2 guys to do it (Kemba and Okafor) knew before their final year that they'd leave after that, even if for the NBA.
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He may just be looking to get a head start on his masters. It’s not as hard as you think for athletes because they are at school for both summer sessions every year.
 
JimHurley said:
No, but what's the other motive for graduating a year early? The other 2 guys to do it (Kemba and Okafor) knew before their final year that they'd leave after that, even if for the NBA.
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Most dudes on the team can graduate in 3 years if they want to. They're on campus for summer sessions. They even set up classes primarily for the bball teams in the summer to match their schedules to meet major requirements.

I thonk this may be a case of a kid being proud of his intelligence and not much more.

And BAdams is a super smart guy. Even as our 7th-man Hurley was noticably having him act as a floor leader. Impressive stuff for a player who was, frankly, not that good.
 
JimHurley said:
No, but what's the other motive for graduating a year early? The other 2 guys to do it (Kemba and Okafor) knew before their final year that they'd leave after that, even if for the NBA.
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OK, that's what I thought.
 
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