Makai Ashton Langford asks for Release

[Huskyforlife]

This is a really big deal and the people who're acting like you can replace talent of this caliber this late in the process are in denial.

 

[JMick]

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"People have their priorities all messed up. We gonna make noise next year just watch! DONT FOLD! #ProudHusky

-Eric Cobb

Meh maybe this team will finally get pissed off because of all this. We haven't had an attitude in a while.

That's the best silver lining I can think of. Otherwise we're screwed.

 

[FartMan69]

Do you agree or disagree?

If we miss the tourney next year, 100% yes. But of course you're right when you say UConn can't do any better, right?

 

[tykurez]

It's not officially bad news until Tenspro comes in here to tell us that Ollie only has 2 years left to show us something.

 

[uconnbill]

This bites, but all part of the rebuilding of the program in HCKO eyes

 

[whaler11]

That @whaler11 character sure is a ____.

What did I do?

 

[Mano]

¡Esto es muy MALo!

 

[JMick]

What did I do?

Ticked off MAL and made him decommit, obviously

 

[BUConn10]

If we miss the tourney next year, 100% yes. But of course you're right when you say UConn can't do any better, right?

You want to know what drives me crazy about the crap Stairmaster says? Ask him who would replace KO in the event he leaves.

Last time we got into this same thing he said we should fire KO because we can't do any better, and then went on to suggest that our best bet would be to have to resort to poaching King Rice from Monmouth, the guy who turned down the Duquesne job recently, are you kidding me, that's the definition of delusion, frankly it's offensive. This is the guy you all shower with likes when he says some random stoic comment every few weeks. That's how much he thinks of the program.

 

[August_West]

What did I do?

 

[superjohn]

If we get waters or Harris it won't sting as bad. Seems we have hard times getting guys unless a bunch of minutes are guaranteed.

We did even under Calhoun. It amazes me how the Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Arizona's of the world don't even have to think about that.

 

[aceboon]

My thing is we needed another guard or at least a 6'4" type who could play the 2 and 3, and that was with MAL. So if we get someone does that make CV feel threatened and consider weighing his options like Borges mentioned? WTF, we can't have 2 or 3 guards on a roster and have guys be assured of 30 minutes of playing time, we need a full roster.

 

[Zionn]

What did I do?

typing quick.....nada yet ; )

 

[Walker11]

What did I do?

"Picking" on @Zionn. Just another case of mistaken identity because of our simular handles.

 

[CTBasketball]

Yep. No surprise here.

 

[Frank06830]

RODNEY: what the hell does this mean? Help me understand

 

[UConnfan8]

Wonder how Vital would have felt with a full healthy roster this season.....

 

[chickenhead]

Is there any news from Waters after his release? He set up any visits? Even an iota of interest in UConn still?

I'm not sure if he's been granted his release yet.

 

[tykurez]

RODNEY: what the hell does this mean? Help me understand


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Rodney has been granted a post-grad year at UConn

 

[ASweet3781]

Way too many prima donnas on this roster.

Whatever conclusion one draws about this situation, this should be a main takeaway.

There is playing time to be WON all over this roster and kids are leaving because of playing time?

A reminder we once had a roster that included Emeka Okafor, Charlie Villaneuva, Josh Boone, and Hilton Armstrong.

We are not bringing the right type of kids into this program right now. Not even close.

 

[UconnPT2007]

It's very easy to understand, people. Players are willing to sacrifice playing in a top flight conference to come to UConn IF they think they will be a guaranteed starter or featured in big minutes. If they commit and don't see that materializing, they'll leave. If a player is going to come off the bench, they'd probably rather it be for a power 5 school, and I don't blame them. I do think the AAU mindset/not wanting to work for the playing time contributes to it for a lot of these kids, but sometimes it is that simple. The AAC conference chickens are coming home to roost.

 

[Lefty2one]

If we miss the tourney next year, 100% yes. But of course you're right when you say UConn can't do any better, right?

Don't hold your breath re: the tourney. I'm a relatively optimistic fan but us going dancing next year....yeesh I don't see it unless the staff pulls off some miracles in the next two months. We have no front court, only one wing and need guard depth. There will be a lot of new faces in the fold too, chemistry will be a problem.

 

[AntG168]

My thing is we needed another guard or at least a 6'4" type who could play the 2 and 3, and that was with MAL. So if we get someone does that make CV feel threatened and consider weighing his options like Borges mentioned? WTF, we can't have 2 or 3 guards on a roster and have guys be assured of 30 minutes of playing time, we need a full roster.

This is what scares me. I dont get it. We need players. You cant be the only good guard on a good team. This all goes back to Ollie promising Makai playing time to get him to commit. This is why you should never do that. I hope hes learning..

 

[WhereistheDove?]

RODNEY: what the hell does this mean? Help me understand


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It mean's, MAI, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

 

[August_West]