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2025 Recruiting: Meleek Thomas is set to begin his official visit to UConn and Dan Hurley today (Merged Threads)

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CL82 said:
I'm not a huge fan of the current logo and would prefer that we go back to the all white husky that was our mascot for 80 years prior to the current one, but the blue wolf bling necklace has closed a few deals for us.

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Agree with you. Voiced the same thing awhile back and most here on the board prefer the wolf.
 
UCTitleTown said:
I was one of the biggest critics of the new logo on this forum, but I've been long won over and not looking back.
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I like all white mockups of the current logo too. I don’t really care, but I am surprised we abandoned the all white Husky. It was uniquely ours. Regardless, I love the new logo anyway.
 
In regards to the southern football schools
With massive amount of money -
The staff seems to be able to smoke out kids who are all about the money. So if these kids make it to campus it because it's a basketball decision as much as anything.
Which means Calipari is likely Effffed. Because outside of Money there is nothing he can sell kids on vs our staff
 
The Viking said:
In regards to the southern football schools
With massive amount of money -
The staff seems to be able to smoke out kids who are all about the money. So if these kids make it to campus it because it's a basketball decision as much as anything.
Which means Calipari is likely Effffed. Because outside of Money there is nothing he can sell kids on vs our staff
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Well he just went to OTE for a bag. That popped up post visit being scheduled, so that does worry me a little bit.
 
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husky429 said:
Because our staff is classy and let's the recruits release info themselves, and only if they want to. Meleek has had a pretty quiet recruitment considering he's a top-10 talent. He might just not be interested in the attention. Or he may have mever showed up. Who knows
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I saw him in person in front of werth.
 
auror said:
Well he just went to OTE for a bag. That popped up post visit being scheduled, so that does worry me a little bit.
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What are we doing here with comments like this? He’s going to be a pro and is one of the best players in the country in his age group. He leveraged that talent to get paid and to have the ability to devote himself to basically just ball for a year before college. Good for him.
 
NJHoops said:
What are we doing here with comments like this? He’s going to be a pro and is one of the best players in the country in his age group. He leveraged that talent to get paid and to have the ability to devote himself to basically just ball for a year before college. Good for him.
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I hate this idea that players getting paid is a bad thing. We aren't interested in guys that only care about the money, but it's pretty obvious from Meleek's quotes and the fact that Hurley is recruiting him so hard that he is interested in winning and being coached hard over all else.
 
Rico444 said:
I hate this idea that players getting paid is a bad thing. We aren't interested in guys that only care about the money, but it's pretty obvious from Meleek's quotes and the fact that Hurley is recruiting him so hard that he is interested in winning and being coached hard over all else.
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and he is going to get paid. It's part of the landscape
 
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NJHoops said:
What are we doing here with comments like this? He’s going to be a pro and is one of the best players in the country in his age group. He leveraged that talent to get paid and to have the ability to devote himself to basically just ball for a year before college. Good for him.
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We're speculating on the complex decision the individual will be making. There was no moralizing in my comment (I don't see grabbing a bag as a negative, it's just parlance.) We are speculating based on his past actions what may be important in his future decision. Hurley pursuing is a good sign that he values things beyond just money (but does not preclude that being a factor). OTE as far as I know is the highest paying option at that level, which is surely relevant if we're discussing whether he would prefer UConn or Arkansas (a team that has perhaps the most money at this level). This is a fan college basketball message board and discussing the decisions of recruits and the factors that go into it is part of that.
 
auror said:
We're speculating on the complex decision the individual will be making. There was no moralizing in my comment (I don't see grabbing a bag as a negative, it's just parlance.) We are speculating based on his past actions what may be important in his future decision. Hurley pursuing is a good sign that he values things beyond just money (but does not preclude that being a factor). OTE as far as I know is the highest paying option at that level, which is surely relevant if we're discussing whether he would prefer UConn or Arkansas (a team that has perhaps the most money at this level). This is a fan college basketball message board and discussing the decisions of recruits and the factors that go into it is part of that.
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There are reasons to go to OTE beyond just a bag, you seem to be missing that.
 
auror said:
We're speculating on the complex decision the individual will be making. There was no moralizing in my comment (I don't see grabbing a bag as a negative, it's just parlance.) We are speculating based on his past actions what may be important in his future decision. Hurley pursuing is a good sign that he values things beyond just money (but does not preclude that being a factor). OTE as far as I know is the highest paying option at that level, which is surely relevant if we're discussing whether he would prefer UConn or Arkansas (a team that has perhaps the most money at this level). This is a fan college basketball message board and discussing the decisions of recruits and the factors that go into it is part of that.
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At the hs level it’s not the highest place to get paid……..:.it’s the only place.

In college he’s getting paid no matter where he goes
 
it's fine to discuss the bag situation just as a part of roster management. the reality of the industry is that elite talent will get paid. everyone understands that this kind of discussion does not impugn a kid's character or drive, as the staff identify players based on cultural fit and competitiveness. still, given a finite budget consideration of cap efficiency would enter the picture if you want to get the most impact from the resource constraints. people are reacting too sensitively to this sort of discussion.
 
ScottCT said:
I don't mind the money conversation. But when people just start questioning a kids character with no evidence to back it up that's when it becomes a sensitive topic. If people just keep the conversation about money there would be no arguments.
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This is it exactly.

The conversation goes real quick from wanting the program to maximize their finite resources (logical and rational) to bashing alleged bag chasing, me-first recruits. Getting paid in a system that finally allows it to happen legally is not a red flag.
 
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ScottCT said:
I don't mind the money conversation. But when people just start questioning a kids character with no evidence to back it up that's when it becomes a sensitive topic. If people just keep the conversation about money there would be no arguments.
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My thought is that everyone recognizes the kids want to get paid, and should get paid for their talents in a free market. I think the frustration lies in some knowing that being here with this staff is the best path to getting the biggest bag long term. We wish it was apparent to all recruits and that they’d buy in. Unfortunately the reality is that they won’t. Some want the most up front dollars or view various programs interchangeably where they can make equivalent bags long term playing anywhere. Many of us don’t believe that. But it’s not our decision to make.
 
ScottCT said:
I don't mind the money conversation. But when people just start questioning a kids character with no evidence to back it up that's when it becomes a sensitive topic. If people just keep the conversation about money there would be no arguments.
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Auror just talked about money and didn't question his character. I haven't seen anyone question his character, so we're good here.
 
Maybe Meleek took the money now knowing he was going to give a discount to his college choice:). Or maybe he thought OTE was his best opportunity to improve. I love his game and potential and hope he picks us.
 
awy said:
it's fine to discuss the bag situation just as a part of roster management. the reality of the industry is that elite talent will get paid. everyone understands that this kind of discussion does not impugn a kid's character or drive, as the staff identify players based on cultural fit and competitiveness. still, given a finite budget consideration of cap efficiency would enter the picture if you want to get the most impact from the resource constraints. people are reacting too sensitively to this sort of discussion.
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Not only do I agree with this post, but I also know how to spell impugn, a word I know the meaning of and use frequently but never write.
 
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Not sure if there's anything here, but Kenny Smith had some good interactions with Thomas at the Pangos AA camp. Seems like Kenny's been involved there for a long time, and he's got deep connections with Kimani. Maybe Kenny can put in a word for UConn.
 
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