Malachi Smith commits to UConn

[CL82]

"Malachi is a NYC PG, so that could help Syracuse".

Hahahahahhhaaaa!

Honestly, if their location didn't help them with Denham Brown, why would it help them New York players?

 

[uconn_jack]

If anyone’s looking for more info on UConn’s two newest stud transfers lol

One thing he mentions in this though is that Malachi is a poor defender, which is actually a bit concerning for a backup PG (or maybe we were just spoiled with Diarra).

 

[Slim Marlo]

I know I’m getting ahead of things and a lot goes on in a years time but, when Smith leaves after next year, I would LOVE a “ short” guard, Deron Rippey Jr, in the 2026 class. Move Silas to the 2 and utilize Adams,Furphy and Demary mainly in the 1&2 and also at the 3.

My hunch is we will go hard after Dylan Mingo instead of Rippey. Mingo is a 6’5 pg from NY 5*

 

[3rdbass]

One thing he mentions in this though is that Malachi is a poor defender, which is actually a bit concerning for a backup PG (or maybe we were just spoiled with Diarra).

Who mentions that? I have only seen that he is plus defender for his size.

 

[uconn_jack]

Who mentions that? I have only seen that he is plus defender for his size.

The yahoo in the Cuse podcast.

 

[Vuce]

The yahoo in the Cuse podcast.

we can just remind Cuse that 6>1

 

[Mister P]

Is rippey that good he’s gonna need to start? He’s ranked 16 but not a 5*

He’s that good. He’s a composite 5*
Attacks the rim with force, shoots well and can facilitate.
No school would pass him up.

 

[DRBackup]

Hell yeah.

Expect us to go after a portal big next.

EDIT: Shouts to the legend Dick Weiss who had it first.

Next year's team won't suffer from the same lack of dynamic ball handlers this year's team did. Love it.

Poo-poo this guy all you want, but THIS account had it first

 

[TheShot1990]

Welcome aboard Schmidt

 

[SubbaBub]

we can just remind Cuse that 6>1

Seems like just yesterday it was 2>1 and then Oleander has more rings than Cuse. Now it seems there are more Huskies with two rings than there are Oranges with one.

 

[DRBackup]

Technically Kevin Beatss had it first lmao.

 

[DRBackup]

We’ll have one of the best backcourts in the country. If AK comes back we’ll have one of the best front courts too.

Palpable Buzz.

Keep adding pieces and make it so AK can't NOT come back and go for a third.

 

[Horatio]

Hold up, both of are new guards are juniors?!?!? That makes this haul even better!!!!!

 

[aceboon]

Hold up, both of are new guards are juniors?!?!? That makes this haul even better!!!!!

Smith will be entering the 2025-2026 season as a RS Senior, this is his last year of eligibility.

 

[DRBackup]

Smith will be entering the 2025-2026 season as a RS Senior, this is his last year of eligibility.

Unless the make the 5th year eligibility thing permanent...

 

[3rdbass]

Hold up, both of are new guards are juniors?!?!? That makes this haul even better!!!!!

No, Malachi is a Sr. this upcoming year. He redshirted his Jr. year and has played 3 other years. He has 1 year left. He was a RS Jr. this past year.

 

[Tenspro2002]

* Borat voice * Dick Weiss

Take my ____ing like

 

[Tenspro2002]

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The Beats/Dick duo is unmatched.

 

[Horatio]

No, Malachi is a Sr. this upcoming year. He redshirted his Jr. year and has played 3 other years. He has 1 year left. He was a RS Jr. this past year.

Ok. Still a tremendous pick up. The On3 profile confused me.

 

[HooperScooper]

Welcome to the club!

Let the spelling butchering of his name commence…

The first name or the last name?

You just know someone will screw up Smith.

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is really nice depth and provides even more roster flexibility. We really lacked roster flexibility last year and it seems very clear that Dan didn't want a repeat of that. We can now play Silas at SF if needed, at least defensively. Lots of mix and match parts plus we have players even if none of the freshman carve out a major role.

 

[UCFan1513]

The Beats/Dick duo is unmatched.

Take my ___ing like, right back

 

[3rdbass]

 

[3rdbass]

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