Makai Ashton Langford asks for Release

[UConnSwag11]

Can't wait until 1 am hits and people come back from the bar to post

 

[AntG168]

People keep talking ayayi and Harris. Neither are half the player MAL is even if they do commit. This is a big loss, get used to it.

Harris is not that muxh below makai if at all

 

[lavuuk153]

People keep talking ayayi and Harris. Neither are half the player MAL is even if they do commit. This is a big loss, get used to it.

I'll take talented players (even if they aren't as talented) if they actually want to be here.

 

[UCweCONN]

To me, that's not the point. It's just another giant log on the fire. It's a bad look for the program and deserves an explanation from someone in Storrs.

I agree. We need a statement on what the hell is going on. "We a dysfunctional family." When playing time is available and kids are bailing, there's a problem.

 

[FartMan69]

Has anyone thought that maybe we have some surprise recruits coming and it's scared MAL away? I was never a MAL fan and preferred Waters and am looking for a bright side..

What available recruits this late in the game would scare him away? Seriously every single program with a pulse has competition at every position and looking at last years results we don't have that much on this current roster. That is not the issue something is wrong at the top and needs to be addressed.

 

[3rdbass]

I agree. We need a statement on what the hell is going on. "We a dysfunctional family." When playing time is available and kids are bailing, there's a problem.

It sounds like most of this is tied to the GM firing. KO must of known going that direction might create a mass exodus. Sad times at UCONN! Not sure KO is going to rebound from this in a year. I can see us being under .500 with the current defections next year.

 

[Robertelamin]

Its hard to believe that only 2 players transferred from the 2013 postseason ban team while this year 3 players out of 5 that realistically could have transferred did, even when there was going to be ample playing time. What a mess.

 

[upstater]

People keep talking ayayi and Harris. Neither are half the player MAL is even if they do commit. This is a big loss, get used to it.

I would agree about Ayayi, but looking at Brandon Harris, I would not. He is wildly underrated, and can hit from 3.

 

[upstater]

Its hard to believe that only 2 players transferred from the 2013 postseason ban team while this year 3 players out of 5 that realistically could have transferred did, even when there was going to be ample playing time. What a mess.

Well, 3 if you count Bradley.

 

[AntG168]

It sounds like most of this is tied to the GM firing. KO must of known going that direction might create a mass exodus. Sad times at UCONN! Not sure KO is going to rebound from this in a year. I can see us being under .500 with the current defections next year.

If we bring back jalen, rique, larrier, and vital there is no reason we should finish under .500

 

[upstater]

If we bring back jalen, rique, larrier, and vital there is no reason we should finish under .500

Here's to hoping Carlton and Cobb can play 40 minutes each.

 

[3rdbass]

If we bring back jalen, rique, larrier, and vital there is no reason we should finish under .500

With no other decent players I don't see it. We don't have enough guard dept or flexibility. If we have Langford and Jackson still on the bench I could see the direction. Now I'm just worried we are in deep trouble. It will be hard to try to incorporate all these new players back into the lineup and hope they mess. Larrier and AG are basically new players.

 

[superjohn]

I would agree about Ayayi, but looking at Brandon Harris, I would not. He is wildly underrated, and can hit from 3.

Who is Brandon Harris? I've heard the names Brandon Harris and Banks today. Are you guys talking about Blake Harris? I understand if that's the case, we are all freaking out a little with all this news.

 

[AntG168]

With no other decent players I don't see it. We don't have enough guard dept or flexibility. If we have Langford and Jackson still on the bench I could see the direction. Now I'm just worried we are in deep trouble.

I'd agree if we went into the season as is. But thats highly unlikely. We will be adding some pieces. This roster is not in its complete form

 

[Jaker]

With no other decent players I don't see it. We don't have enough guard dept or flexibility. If we have Langford and Jackson still on the bench I could see the direction. Now I'm just worried we are in deep trouble. It will be hard to try to incorporate all these new players back into the lineup and hope they mess. Larrier and AG are basically new players.

take a chill pill, lots of recruiting left to be done and plenty of good players still left to be signed.

 

[3rdbass]

I'd agree if we went into the season as is. But thats highly unlikely. We will be adding some pieces. This roster is not in its complete form

Yes, but trying to put together this many new pieces isn't going to be easy. It looks like this might be more of a 2 year project which scares me as other players might still want out.

 

[3rdbass]

take a chill pill, lots of recruiting left to be done and plenty of good players still left to be signed.

Dude we just lost 2 potential starters, 1 key backup and maybe other key player and you think there isn't a reason to be nervous. Yes, we are involved with some good kids but I don't see anyone quite at the level of VJ, and ML. If the other rumored player is gone that would be a big blow as he had a lot of talent too. It is late in the year and right now I just don't see the same type of talent coming in. Losing guys who played last year can't be replaced too easy as they are use to KO's system either.

 

[Walker11]

Has anyone thought that maybe we have some surprise recruits coming and it's scared MAL away? I was never a MAL fan and preferred Waters and am looking for a bright side..

This seems extremely unlikely but we can hope. The only bigger fan of Tremont is his father..

I would agree about Ayayi, but looking at Brandon Harris, I would not. He is wildly underrated, and can hit from 3.

I actually like the idea of Harris more than MAL. That said, I have watched MAL a bunch so I have been able to nitpick him and have seen 2 minutes of highlights of Harris. The grass is always greener but there is probably a reason MAL is ranked 70 spots ahead.

 

[UCweCONN]

Do these guys understand how badly it sucks to sit out a year of basketball when you transfer? If basketball is your passion, how can you sit out a year?

 

[JMick]

Lol if the hint is true about a 4/5 leaving it's time to can Ollie. He's not bigger than the program and right now the program is . If it gets worse he has to go

 

[lavuuk153]

Lol if the hint is true about a 4/5 leaving it's time to can Ollie. He's not bigger than the program and right now the program is . If it gets worse he has to go

I don't see how canning him now does anything positive. Are there any coaches available now? Also I think it would push some players to leave like Adams or anyone else who was considering leaving but has decided to stay.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Well, 3 if you count Bradley.

4

 

[UCFan1513]

Do these guys understand how badly it sucks to sit out a year of basketball when you transfer? If basketball is your passion, how can you sit out a year?

Either it's shortsightedness/selfishness, or something is very very wrong

 

[Jaker]

more silly talk

 

[JMick]

I don't see how canning him now does anything positive. Are there any coaches available now? Also I think it would push some players to leave like Adams or anyone else who was considering leaving but has decided to stay.

At that point there is no one left to lose. Probably the best time to get a new coach