LeMoyne transfer commits to UConn

[Leebo]

This is pretty much what I was imagining would be next. Not bad.

 

[willstafa24]

This is consistent with what coach Moore said we were doing.

This. Moore said they are gonna fill those five scholarship spots so expecting starter level guys is not realistic. Most likely there's a better player in the final three but this is a practice/deep bench guy.

Let your mind wander but also chill.

 

[Fishy]

4 schools in 4 years? Clearly has character issues /s

Five!

There’s a stint at Salt Lake CC in there.

 

[Son of Robert]

Good solid player, veteran presence. You know Hurley is building that locker room too.

 

[3rdbass]

Being a bench player at UConn is good for helping players get a shot to play internationally. E.J. Harrison parlayed his bench minutes at UConn into a lucrative 15 year career in England.

EJ Harrison had some good minutes off the bench for UConn too when called upon.

 

[Umami Zen]

Doesn't look 205lbs to me. Same size as AK and he's listed 225lbs.

I'm thinking that Koroma can bang AK and Stewie in practice and "toughen them up" a little bit. Not a bad thing

 

[RitzLuce1]

I don't get it are we going to recruit possible starters or good backups ? We need another big body and a quick defensive starter. Is this the best a two time back to back national champion can do ?

For some reason, people don't want to accept freshman Reibe as the backup big for this team. Whether you like it or not, he is.

 

[Hoophound]

It’s fine if he is, but no team should 100% depend on a freshman living up to expectations. They just don’t deliver a high percentage of the time.

 

[UCONNFAN179]

Would not mind bringing in Zakai Ziegler's brother at all.

Definitely. I'd also love a 3rd string C and 3rd string PG to complete the roster

 

[Kitaman]

Adds experience which is always needed in today's D1 basketball. Better than a walk-on or a bench sitting freshman, which inherently makes us better.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Armoni Ziegler is a 6'4" SG who put us good stats as a Sophomore.

TBF, Armoni’s Tennessee brother is unavailable.

 

[Sphinx]

Every position needs two backups, one to play 10-12 minutes, the other to fill in in case of injury. If every position required unique skills, a team would need 15 players. But the skills required for the 2, 3 and 4 are largely interchangable these days. The only positions requiring unique skills are the 1 and the 5, and, as things stand now, UConn is missing the third player at both of these positions. The latest two addtions do not seem to address that need.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I'm thinking that Koroma can bang AK and Stewie in practice and "toughen them up" a little bit. Not a bad thing

Yikes what kind of operation is Hurley running? What is this, Rutgers under Mike Rice?

 

[UCLJ0211]

I'm thinking that Koroma can bang AK and Stewie in practice and "toughen them up" a little bit. Not a bad thing

 

[Horatio]

EJ Harrison had some good minutes off the bench for UConn too when called upon.

Exactly. And he came from Div. 3 Western Connecticut St. Univ. so there’s some hidden gems out there.

 

[uconn_jack]

I know we are spoiled and entitled, but it cracks me up that some people poo poo a pickup like this because they think we should (or can) be 3-deep with starter capable players at every position, "just in case".

 

[uconn_jack]

Just watched the video of his game against us, yeah, he isnt 210, has to be at least 220-230, and although 6'8" is probably right (he looks a little taller than Karaban), he's long and appears to be fairly strong. I think he's a great pickup for what we have available. Can definitely backup the 4 if needed behind AK and Stewie, and as long as he can box out, rebound decently, and play serviceable defense (which it looks like he does), he should be able to pull time at the 5 if there is foul trouble with Reed/Reibe.

 

[B1GEast]

Out of the blue. He probably knows his role, but he might be an opportunist waiting for an opening.

I don't buy the narrative that he'll be fine being a cheerleader. If he can play Hurley will find a situation for him. It's a crowded front line, gonna be very hard to get playing time, but I think this guy is clever.

He's hoping for a shot.

UConn 90-49 Le Moyne (Nov 13, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the UConn Huskies vs. Le Moyne Dolphins NCAAM game, final score 90-49, from November 13, 2024 on ESPN.

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[superjohn]

Yikes what kind of operation is Hurley running? What is this, Rutgers under Mike Rice?

More like Rutgers under Kevin Bannon.

 

[Go_Huskies]

Out of the blue. He probably knows his role, but he might be an opportunist waiting for an opening.

I don't buy the narrative that he'll be fine being a cheerleader. If he can play Hurley will find a situation for him. It's a crowded front line, gonna be very hard to get playing time, but I think this guy is clever.

He's hoping for a shot.

UConn 90-49 Le Moyne (Nov 13, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the UConn Huskies vs. Le Moyne Dolphins NCAAM game, final score 90-49, from November 13, 2024 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

Don't forget $$$$$

 

[Samoo]

I'm thinking that Koroma can bang AK and Stewie in practice and "toughen them up" a little bit. Not a bad thing

What, Laurie Fine's not available?

 

[caw]

Solid performances against two ACC teams and UConn statistically this past year.

20-25 in those three games and 4-4 from three (not realistically repeatable considering he took very few threes).

Over 50% each game against Texas, TT and Zona the year before also in limited attempts. Could be much worse for that scholarship.

How many years does he have eligibility left?

 

[uconngb]

Some of us are.

ONE of us are

 

[TheHorde]

Our depth chart at the 4 is Alex, Stew and Koroma? Sounds like he is more like insurance at least as a rebounder. He's scoring well against D1’s and getting 7 rebounds a game. Plus he’s injury insurance? Might he get 5-8 minutes a game?

Reibe can play some 4 if needed too

 

[aburks41]

Old, veteran guy who doesn't cost a lot of NIL $ and is a good "break glass in case of emergency" player. From his perspective, he gets a legit shot at a ring, play for the best CBB coaching staff in the country, and get a masters degree from UConn. Win win situation for both sides. I like it.