Matrim55 calls it: Final assistant Kenya Hunter to UConn!!

[Brochacho]

If we can retain Adams, add Lecque and his pal, and Copeland follows Hunter here I'm going to be super-duper excited for 2018-19.

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is the process. Let it play out. I've taken off my cup. I hope it's not a mistake.

We have an exciting group of coaches. Let's see if they live up to the hype.

I'm impatient. I know it's a process, but with all the good news on the coaching side, I'd breathe easier with even a single confirmed piece of good player news.

 

[The Funster]

Be sweet if it happens. Sounds like a great fit!

 

[intlzncster]

I'm impatient. I know it's a process, but with all the good news on the coaching side, I'd breathe easier with even a single confirmed piece of good player news.

So far, nobody's leaving. That's good news, as filling a bunch of roster holes is tough with the limited time and pickings left.

 

[Matrim55]

So far, nobody's leaving. That's good news, as filling a bunch of roster holes is tough with the limited time and pickings left.

Yup. Hurley said his No. 1 priority was to re-recruit the guys who were already here, and it seems like he's done that while putting together what should be a killer staff.

Now it's all about filling those last 3 scholarships. I'm confident we'll all be happy when we cross that particular bridge.

 

[Matrim55]

It's official. Should we change the thread title?

 

[intlzncster]

It's official. Should we change the thread title?

It's a pretty sweet staff. The resumes of these guys are really strong.

The emphasis on strong recruiting AND player development (actual coaching) is in stark contrast to the previous staff. And I liked those guys.

So far, everything Hurley mentioned as a priority, things he said he would do, he's done.

Heck, we even got 'continuity' with Tom Moore, for the guys who are into that. I do think it's a nice bridge to the past, and helps Hurley navigate the transition.

 

[intlzncster]

It's official. Should we change the thread title?

You didn't even get to claim victory on this one. Somebody started another thread. Stolen valor.

 

[The Funster]

Book 'im Danno

 

[Stinger92860]

We pay pretty well but there are other factors. We have a great location for recruiting, a huge brand name and a hot new coach. As an assistant you have to be careful who you hitch your wagon to. Most people expect Hurley to succeed. That makes a move to UConn a good move right now.

The assistants can reasonably expect:
1. A job for the next 4-5 years minimum.
2. Reasonable travel with short flights and or drives to see the majority of prospects.
3. Resources and facilities
4. Prestige
5. Future demand after working for a winning coach at a big name program.

6. Hang with Chief

 

[ctchamps]

It's official. Should we change the thread title?

I might get strangled but I changed it.

 

[Matrim55]

I might get strangled but I changed it.

You're brave.

 

[ctchamps]

You're brave.

When did he change his game from throat punches to strangling? Maybe with the new regime he'll go back to throat punches. I believe it will help the mojo.

 

[junglehusky]

Barfknecht: Husker point guard recruit Xavier Johnson coming with high praise, strong profile

Replying to this thread just so I can type "Barfknecht".

Barfknecht.

 

[Chief00]

Yup. Hurley said his No. 1 priority was to re-recruit the guys who were already here, and it seems like he's done that while putting together what should be a killer staff.

Now it's all about filling those last 3 scholarships. I'm confident we'll all be happy when we cross that particular bridge.

Matrim55 - Great job on all the assistant coach calls!

#ChiefConfirmed

 

[Fishy]

So is Striper, this has to put us back in the mix for Dave Wingett right?

When Dave Wingett Google’s himself, he must wonder why the hell th estate of Connecticut has take such an interest in him.

Btw, I heard he’s probably headed to Iona.

 

[Chief00]

We pay pretty well but there are other factors. We have a great location for recruiting, a huge brand name and a hot new coach. As an assistant you have to be careful who you hitch your wagon to. Most people expect Hurley to succeed. That makes a move to UConn a good move right now.

The assistants can reasonably expect:
1. A job for the next 4-5 years minimum.
2. Reasonable travel with short flights and or drives to see the majority of prospects.
3. Resources and facilities
4. Prestige
5. Future demand after working for a winning coach at a big name program.

That’s a really good point about how the head coaches contract can make a job more secure for an assistant. So much is tied to the fate of the head coach.

 

[David 76]

When did he change his game from throat punches to strangling? Maybe with the new regime he'll go back to throat punches. I believe it will help the mojo.

Yes. You need to take a throat punch to help our Mojo! What a guy!

 

[Drew]

So I am an equally big Nebrasketball fan as I am a UConn fan-

this is an absolute home run hire for UConn. Kenya Hunter is the only reason Nebraska basketball has landed some of the kids we landed the past few years. He's the ace recruiter on staff. Responsible for getting both Isaac Copeland and James Palmer Jr two years ago among many other high school kids like Xavier Johnson (PG from VA that has blown up- keep an eye on this if Hunter leaves since UConn still needs a PG) and grad transfers to UNL.

This would be an absolute killer for Tim Miles at Nebraska. But let it be.

Phenomenal hire from Hurley and I can't wait to see the ridiculous amount of talent this group lands here. If Kenya can get top 100 kids and 5* transfers to Nebraska then he will easily get them to UConn.

didn't know where else to toss this information but Xavier has taken down all references to Nebraska and Nebraska basketball from his social media since the Kenya news came out. Husker fans are starting to worry he's going to ask out of his LOI. Nebraska's Rivals Basketball Recruiting point guy Robin Washut reached out to him and Xavier never responded. Coach Miles is apparently set to fly to VA to try to convince him to stay. Johnson also "liked" the Kenya official announcement from the UConnMBB twitter page fwiw.

More background on him here: 2018 G Xavier Johnson [Signed LOI- Nebraska]

 

[HawkHusky]

didn't know where else to toss this information but Xavier has taken down all references to Nebraska and Nebraska basketball from his social media since the Kenya news came out. Husker fans are starting to worry he's going to ask out of his LOI. Nebraska's Rivals Basketball Recruiting point guy Robin Washut reached out to him and Xavier never responded. Coach Miles is apparently set to fly to VA to try to convince him to stay. Johnson also "liked" the Kenya official announcement from the UConnMBB twitter page fwiw.

More background on him here: 2018 G Xavier Johnson [Signed LOI- Nebraska]

I'm seeing a National Rank of 235 unless I have the wrong guy. Is he way under-ranked or something?

 

[UConnStats]

When Dave Wingett Google’s himself, he must wonder why the hell th estate of Connecticut has take such an interest in him.

Btw, I heard he’s probably headed to Iona.

Cluess is a good coach, same with Coach Otz. Wingett is the sleeping giant we knew he was.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

2018 Recruiting: - OT - David Wingett - On Fire....

Next to Daum this could get interesting!

 

[UConnStats]

David Wingett - Player Profile

Over 11 games the kid shot 75% from 3... Maybe the man/boy crush was justified.

1) not sure I believe their site’s numbers

2) we gotta work on the phrasing of the bolded part

 

[temery]

It's official. Should we change the thread title?

No. New info, new thread.