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AJ is better. You get a chance to get him, you take him.
2025 Recruiting: Meleek Thomas wants to visit UConn
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Agree. His offensive package is certainly better and with Hurley his defense could be elite as well.
I'd still take Flagg as of today. AJ will be a year older though than when Flagg plays in college, they are basically a month apart in age, so he should be able to handle the college game better physically.
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Dybantsa is a better natural go to scorer than Flagg. Flagg's was better defensively and getting his teammates involved than Dybantsa is. At this moment I give the nod to Flagg.
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He’s talking about compared to Meleek
Is Dybantsa sharing the ball(on occasion) or is he just doing his thing?
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Whoops, the thread started talking about Flagg and I read his post too quickly before responding.
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From what people have said, it may have been more about the environment at Prolific. I'm confident if we are recruiting AJ that his character isn't a concern.
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Yeah from what I've seen, he doesn't seem selfish or anything it's just that Flagg is so great at getting everyone involved. Wasn't trying to slight Dybantsa.
That wasn't my vibe. Curious about your opinion-which I respect
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Works for me kid is a stud would love to have him
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I didn't think it was your vibe, sorry if I didn't convey that well. Dybantsa's passing never stood out to me, he's wired to score and has a really developed scoring game at such a young age. Flagg is just so great at passing and defense. They're very different players despite being bigger guys who can handle the ball really well. I love Flagg's all around game but if someone is looking for a guy to get an easy 30 points Dybantsa is the guy.
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It's like they don't even know what the core principles of the BoneYard are.
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I just saw an AJ quote where he describes his perfect school and it basically a boilerplate description of Hurley and Uconn. I think he’s already picturing himself here
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be a founding father for a program without historical success
start off-season during the first weekend of march madness
more NIL
guaranteed starting spot
guaranteed 30+ minutes
green light
alpha
attend a football school
love baby dolls
hometown team
lifelong fan
hiring a closed loved one
no need to play defense
better climate
urban setting
parents get to be overinvolved
fwiw...i do respect/understand some of the reasons...and of course...to each his own
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2. Five-Star Plus+ SG Meleek Thomas
Meleek Thomas was the second-highest-ranked player, On3’s No. 7 overall, coming into camp. And he displayed an elevated game that ended up being very impressive throughout. For starters, with Thomas, you are never going to have to worry about him competing. Thomas is vocal and he goes all out from start to finish. He is active on defense, and he applies pressure on offense. Thomas’ game totals were at his best during the final game on Saturday when he finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.Thomas showed the most when he played on the ball. The Five-Star Plus+ guard showed comfort as a primary initiator. He built a lot of his reputation as an electric scorer, and he still has that in his bag. He can create opportunities in the half-court for himself to get a clean look on most possessions. But it was the passing reads and delivery that took his game to a new level. He was good in the pick-and-roll and he shined in delivering passes getting teammates open.
As he did with the Pangos All-Ameircan Camp last week, Thomas finished second at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in assists. In total, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 22.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.8 steals. He finished fourth in points and ninth in steals.
NBPA Top 100 Camp: Overall Top Performers
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He's such a dynamic scorer that folks see him as a SG but this kid's going to develop into a modern PG by the time he's in his early 20s. Coming to play for us, with our egalitarian offense where everybody has to read, react & make plays both on and of the ball, is such a no-brainer.2. Five-Star Plus+ SG Meleek Thomas
Meleek Thomas was the second-highest-ranked player, On3’s No. 7 overall, coming into camp. And he displayed an elevated game that ended up being very impressive throughout. For starters, with Thomas, you are never going to have to worry about him competing. Thomas is vocal and he goes all out from start to finish. He is active on defense, and he applies pressure on offense. Thomas’ game totals were at his best during the final game on Saturday when he finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Thomas showed the most when he played on the ball. The Five-Star Plus+ guard showed comfort as a primary initiator. He built a lot of his reputation as an electric scorer, and he still has that in his bag. He can create opportunities in the half-court for himself to get a clean look on most possessions. But it was the passing reads and delivery that took his game to a new level. He was good in the pick-and-roll and he shined in delivering passes getting teammates open.
As he did with the Pangos All-Ameircan Camp last week, Thomas finished second at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in assists. In total, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 22.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.8 steals. He finished fourth in points and ninth in steals.
NBPA Top 100 Camp: Overall Top Performers
On3's Jamie Shaw lays out and discusses the top performers from the 2024 NBPA Top 100 Camp in Orlando, Florida.www.on3.com
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It is a recruitment that just makes sense in about everyway. His game reminds me of Shai Gilgeous so much that I was worried that Calipari might point that out, but the momentum we have is just silly. I know he said before his senior year season, but I have a sneaking suspicision (like I mentioned earlier in this thread) he will be the first piece of this class, which by the way, will be the best class UConn has ever seen.
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These guys could really use an editor to tighten up their writing; or at least run it through grammerly like my middle schoolers do with their writing.2. Five-Star Plus+ SG Meleek Thomas
Meleek Thomas was the second-highest-ranked player, On3’s No. 7 overall, coming into camp. And he displayed an elevated game that ended up being very impressive throughout. For starters, with Thomas, you are never going to have to worry about him competing. Thomas is vocal and he goes all out from start to finish. He is active on defense, and he applies pressure on offense. Thomas’ game totals were at his best during the final game on Saturday when he finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Thomas showed the most when he played on the ball. The Five-Star Plus+ guard showed comfort as a primary initiator. He built a lot of his reputation as an electric scorer, and he still has that in his bag. He can create opportunities in the half-court for himself to get a clean look on most possessions. But it was the passing reads and delivery that took his game to a new level. He was good in the pick-and-roll and he shined in delivering passes getting teammates open.
As he did with the Pangos All-Ameircan Camp last week, Thomas finished second at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in assists. In total, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 22.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.8 steals. He finished fourth in points and ninth in steals.
NBPA Top 100 Camp: Overall Top Performers
On3's Jamie Shaw lays out and discusses the top performers from the 2024 NBPA Top 100 Camp in Orlando, Florida.
The only reasons I could rationalize or see are connections at another program where your AAU coach joined another staff, you have a relative committed to or playing for another program, you dislike the Storrs geography, or want the upfront NIL bag and aren’t considering the long term value of playing here on your long term earning potential.
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That’s a game style comp I agree with.
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Getting the fairly easy commitment from McNeeley signified a shift. Even after winning the first championship, they still felt like they had to fight too hard for guys and even then still lost out. The staff has no problem out-working everyone else, but they’ve earned the right to have guys competing for their attention/offer.
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Is Meleek on campus now? Anyone know his schedule?
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