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Larrier Entering into Draft

BUConn10 said:
Quite incredible that Kevin Ollie's NBA production legacy boils down to Deandre Daniels, Daniel Hamilton, Rodney Purvis, and now Terry Larrier. All guys who essentially followed the pattern of (a) leaving earlier than they should have (red flag) and (b) frankly if I'm being completely honest with myself would say hurt their professional stocks by coming to UConn when they did. Maybe you could argue Daniels is a bit of an outlier in that mold but still. And I didn't include Bazz as an ollie draft product because frankly Napier wrote his own legend without anyone's help.

I hope from the bottom of my heart that this is the end of this trend at the University of Connecticut. I feel like people often lose focus on just how critical a head coaches NBA production pedigree is to every aspect of recruiting. It's so much more important than which coach attended [X] Blue Chip recruit's practices or who "stayed on him the hardest". It's all about future earnings.
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Why do you include Daniels but leave out Shabazz?
 
BUConn10 said:
Quite incredible that Kevin Ollie's NBA production legacy boils down to Deandre Daniels, Daniel Hamilton, Rodney Purvis, and now Terry Larrier. All guys who essentially followed the pattern of (a) leaving earlier than they should have (red flag) and (b) frankly if I'm being completely honest with myself would say hurt their professional stocks by coming to UConn when they did. Maybe you could argue Daniels is a bit of an outlier in that mold but still. And I didn't include Bazz as an ollie draft product because frankly Napier wrote his own legend without anyone's help.

I hope from the bottom of my heart that this is the end of this trend at the University of Connecticut. I feel like people often lose focus on just how critical a head coaches NBA production pedigree is to every aspect of recruiting. It's so much more important than which coach attended [X] Blue Chip recruit's practices or who "stayed on him the hardest". It's all about future earnings.
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I knew this thread couldn’t go to the end without someone finding a way to make it a Kevin Ollie thing lol, unbelievable.

Anyway the best to Larrier and his marathon.
 
I wish him luck, seems like a good guy and might be happy in the D league. But watch some games this weekend and see lots of players more nba ready than Larrier.
 
I still can’t understand how enis is still in the nba and my man boatright is way better ... them damn oranges !
 
BUConn10 said:
Quite incredible that Kevin Ollie's NBA production legacy boils down to Deandre Daniels, Daniel Hamilton, Rodney Purvis, and now Terry Larrier. All guys who essentially followed the pattern of (a) leaving earlier than they should have (red flag) and (b) frankly if I'm being completely honest with myself would say hurt their professional stocks by coming to UConn when they did. Maybe you could argue Daniels is a bit of an outlier in that mold but still. And I didn't include Bazz as an ollie draft product because frankly Napier wrote his own legend without anyone's help.

I hope from the bottom of my heart that this is the end of this trend at the University of Connecticut. I feel like people often lose focus on just how critical a head coaches NBA production pedigree is to every aspect of recruiting. It's so much more important than which coach attended [X] Blue Chip recruit's practices or who "stayed on him the hardest". It's all about future earnings.
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Other than Daniel Hamilton none of those guys left too early. Deandre Daniels had peaked as a college player, his stock was as high as it was ever going to get. If your goal is to go to college to become a professional (pro not necessarily NBA) then mission accomplished.

I think its a fallacy that people think you stop developing once you leave the college game. Look at Rodney, he shown more improvement in 1 year of the G-League than he did in all 4 years of being a college player.

Terry is 22 years old, and will be graduating. He has fulfilled every requirement we can realistically expect from a college student, and can now move on to the real world. If a G-league squad wants to pick him up there's no reason to believe this isn't his best chance at carving out a job in the NBA at this point in his life.
 
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I believe he's on track to graduate, correct? He had a bad injury. He had a bad season and didn't live up to expectations, but it's time to take a shot and go get paid while he still can. You can't hate him or the people who advise him on that.

Do I think he has the ability to be a solid NBA player? I'm not sure. It seemed he played very timid this season because of the past injury. My assumption is that he wasn't giving it his all due to fear of another injury and hurt his stock. It sucks but people worry about their future.
 
Chin Diesel said:
As surprised as I am of Purvis making it in NBA he has two major advantages on Larrier. Purvis is an elite athlete with speed and jumping ability with sturdy build. And Purvis always played hard.
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Great points. Rodney's only problem was thinking/decisions. If he is teachable he could have a long career. He has heart, played good D, and great physical attributes as mentioned. There has been problems developing players here. If he transforms it will be an indication. Wish both the best.
 
CL82 said:
Terry often seemed to have trouble handling the physicality of D1 basketball. I guess we will see how he handles the physicality of the NBA.

I wish him well.
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One look at those lower legs and you can see how it would be very difficult at the very physical next level. I think his only chance is to really develop his handle. That is also in much need of improvement. Wish him well.
 
BPT2Storrs said:
I believe he's on track to graduate, correct? He had a bad injury. He had a bad season and didn't live up to expectations, but it's time to take a shot and go get paid while he still can. You can't hate him or the people who advise him on that.

Do I think he has the ability to be a solid NBA player? I'm not sure. It seemed he played very timid this season because of the past injury. My assumption is that he wasn't giving it his all due to fear of another injury and hurt his stock. It sucks but people worry about their future.
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Wish him very well in any pro career. I have to admit i don’t know jack about what it takes to make it in the NBA but it seems if they are looking for a guy to not rebound and throw up some perimeter shots while not dribbling the ball I would say he has an excellent chance.
 
Good luck to him. A spot up shooter? Maybe but he will be a 3 at the pro level and he doesn't have near the handle he needs for the pro level. His rebounding can improve with coaching and desire. Hope he is able to have a pro career and make a good living but the NBA is a very long shot.
 
CL82 said:
Terry often seemed to have trouble handling the physicality of D1 basketball. I guess we will see how he handles the physicality of the NBA.

I wish him well.
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I wish him the best, but I don't think we'll ever find out if he can handle the physicality of the NBA. He could have a real nice career in Europe. It's not every kids dream, but he'd still do a lot better than most if that's how it ends up.
 
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I believe he has been offered a spot on the Puerto Rican national team. Much more likely he ends up there than the NBA.
 
WingU-Conn said:
I wish him the best, but I don't think we'll ever find out if he can handle the physicality of the NBA. He could have a real nice career in Europe. It's not every kids dream, but he'd still do a lot better than most if that's how it ends up.
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If you ever saw Ray Allen up close without knowing his pedigree you would swear that a string bean like him could never have an NBA career. RIP didn't exactly resemble Shaq either. I agree that Europe is a better option for him.
 
Danzz said:
If you ever saw Ray Allen up close without knowing his pedigree you would swear that a string bean like him could never have an NBA career. RIP didn't exactly resemble Shaq either. I agree that Europe is a better option for him.
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i hear what you're saying, but Larrier is 3+/- inches taller and 15+/- pounds lighter. and one of the best shooters to ever play the game.
 
Danzz said:
If you ever saw Ray Allen up close without knowing his pedigree you would swear that a string bean like him could never have an NBA career. RIP didn't exactly resemble Shaq either. I agree that Europe is a better option for him.
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Rip Hamilton too but Ray and he were guards which Larrier will never be. Both can dribble and both shoot. Those guys don’t look like twigs about to snap. In his position he has to mix it up with some strong players which he is not. I could be wrong, maybe he Hulks up.
 
If he sticks to what he can well and finds a desire to hit the boards, perhaps he can make a career of it somewhere.
 
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mauconnfan said:
I knew this thread couldn’t go to the end without someone finding a way to make it a Kevin Ollie thing lol, unbelievable.

Anyway the best to Larrier and his marathon.
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Yea, boy you are so astute. Thanks for pointing that out again (irony intended).
 
KSC94 said:
Why do you include Daniels but leave out Shabazz?
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Because Shabazz was never scouted as a future NBA prospect so his choice in "where to go" (as pertaining to the original point) is apples to oranges when compared to the other guys listed. Shabazz basically got drafted by making a legendary NCAA run and putting a team on his back, something that's only happened a handful of times in history.
 
BUConn10 said:
Yea, boy you are so astute. Thanks for pointing that out again (irony intended).
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Lol imagine Larrier sucks because of Ollie but gets no credit for Shabazz (who he did coach for 2 years as the assistant and then 2 years as his HC) because Shabazz wrote own legacy??

Hilarious stuff.
 
mauconnfan said:
Lol imagine Larrier sucks because of Ollie but gets no credit for Shabazz (who he did coach for 2 years as the assistant and then 2 years as his HC) because Shabazz wrote own legacy??

Hilarious stuff.
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It's almost like you didnt read the follow up post I made a little earlier and just jumped to the conclusion that lets you feel cry about the same garbage you have been crying about for about a year and a half now. Go read it, literally elaborated that Shabazz isn't being arbitrarily left out to make myself feel pretty and push my point that "Ollie bad, trash him good *grunt*", it's a bit out of reach for your level of understanding but maybe it'll spark your noodle.
 
BUConn10 said:
It's almost like you didnt read the follow up post I made a little earlier and just jumped to the conclusion that lets you feel cry about the same garbage you have been crying about for about a year and a half now. Go read it, literally elaborated that Shabazz isn't being arbitrarily left out to make myself feel pretty and push my point that "Ollie bad, trash him good *grunt*", it's a bit out of reach for your level of understanding but maybe it'll spark your noodle.
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Lol I read it and you’re too stupid to know what you even write. The first paragraph is crap but what’s new. I’m not crying at all you just are clueless.
 
mauconnfan said:
Lol I read it and you’re too stupid to know what you even write. The first paragraph is crap but what’s new. I’m not crying at all you just are clueless.
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Just remember though before you go.

What just transpired over the last several months, and culminating in the seismic news last week, all but conclusively proves that every take or position regarding UConn basketball you have endorsed, every post you have made here over the last 18 months is effectively revealed to be crap, false, bogus, and deluded.

All this extra kicking and screaming you have been putting in overtime here for lately is just the product of pride, a weak attempt to save face. From where I am sitting I just sit back and laugh at your steadfast approach to being utterly clueless :D. Cheers!
 
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Danzz said:
If you ever saw Ray Allen up close without knowing his pedigree you would swear that a string bean like him could never have an NBA career. RIP didn't exactly resemble Shaq either. I agree that Europe is a better option for him.
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College Ray Allen? Because retired Ray Allen is not a string bean at all.
 
I don’t think he was very good but then again I think the knee injury slowed him a lot more than people realized. People recover from those st different rates and sometimes the mental part takes longer than the physical. The sinus onjury compounded his problems. I suspect he has more ability than he showed.
 
I don’t think he was very good but then again I think the knee injury slowed him a lot more than people realized. People recover from those st different rates and sometimes the mental part takes longer than the physical. The sinus onjury compounded his problems. I suspect he has more ability than he showed.
 
freescooter said:
I don’t think he was very good but then again I think the knee injury slowed him a lot more than people realized. People recover from those st different rates and sometimes the mental part takes longer than the physical. The sinus onjury compounded his problems. I suspect he has more ability than he showed.
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I've been fully on board with this. I'm quite certain he avoided a lot of contact because he didn't trust the knee. That's quite common for guys coming off an ACL. Not saying he would relish contact otherwise, but I think there's a reason he appeared allergic to it. And his athleticism was notably diminished in my unprofessional observation.
 
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