OT: Memphis in Top 8 with 5 Star Player

[StepbackCity]

Should keep an eye out for this one, Penny got an inside track with the local kid. Obviously, this is important since we need them to be good for as long as we are in the AAC.

 

[Wordbomar]

On the other side if Kentucky gets him, they likely would be out on Cockburn which would help us

 

[UconnU]

Not just any 5 star the #1 prospect in the country.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

"...truly blessed to finally announce my final top ..."
8 words.
Ouch.

Nice video though.

 

[UConnSwag11]

It might have been on ESPN, but I was reading something that Penny is going head to head with top players that Caliapri is going for.

 

[StepbackCity]

It might have been on ESPN, but I was reading something that Penny is going head to head with top players that Caliapri is going for.

It’s cause all these kids played for him, and the kids from Tennessee are very good.

 

[BUConn10]

"...truly blessed to finally announce my final top ..."
8 words.
Ouch.

Nice video though.

You are critiquing kids tweets now? How do you find time for yourself when you are so busy?

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I'll root for any big-time recruit to sign with an AAC as long as we are in the AAC and not also pursuing the same player. It's cool to see Penny ignite national interest for their program.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

...kids tweets...

Found a home for that apostrophe you tacked onto Adams when you wanted to pluralize it in that other post.
Glad I didn't Ignore you.
What's your excuse?

 

[BUConn10]

Found a home for that apostrophe you tacked onto Adams when you wanted to pluralize it in that other poster.
Glad I didn't Ignore you.
What's your excuse?

Just stop, you are honestly making me cringe with how hard you are trying to maintain being the board d***.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Just stop, you are honestly making me cringe with how hard you are trying to maintain being the board d***.

Ooh, cringing.
Must feel like my footsteps coming up behind you.
You've got the tool; pull the trigger. I already took my time off from you

 

[Stainmaster]

Just stop, you are honestly making me cringe with how hard you are trying to maintain being the board d***.

Every time you drop back in, it seems you’re loudly complaining about something/someone. Do you put in a lot of effort to be this Mad Online, or does it just come naturally?

 

[gampelcrazies]

Should be interesting how this plays out. Rumor around is he might re classify to this year. Problem is Memphis doesn't really have room for him now. Doesn't mean they can't make it work but I think he were it would benefit Kentucky.

 

[MemphisBlues]

It's my understanding is this is really a two school race for Wiseman, Kentucky and Memphis. That seems to be the consensus. Also Memphis leads on top 15 player Trendon Watford.

 

[mauconnfan]

It's my understanding is this is really a two school race for Wiseman, Kentucky and Memphis. That seems to be the consensus. Also Memphis leads on top 15 player Trendon Watford.

AAC drastically needs UConn and Memphis to be better. Good luck with these 2 and more. I would love for Hardaway and Miller to kick the Squids *ss.....

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

 

[Huskyforlife]

Jeez Memphis relax.

 

[HawkHusky]

Jeez Memphis relax.

Great for Memphis. Awful for UCONN's chances regarding Cockburn.

 

[UconnU]

Jeez Memphis relax.

Memphis is about to land both Wiseman and Jeffries.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Honest question: why is playing for Penny at Memphis an immediate attractive destination? He played in the NBA, so did Ollie, so did Mullen, Avery Johnson, Ewing.

 

[UconnU]

Honest question: why is playing for Penny at Memphis an immediate attractive destination? He played in the NBA, so did Ollie, so did Mullen, Avery Johnson, Ewing.

He's been like the Gregg Popovich of AAU basketball for years before taking the Memphis job. Everyone on the circuit knows and likes Penny.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

He's been like the Gregg Popovich of AAU basketball for years before taking the Memphis job. Everyone on the circuit knows and likes Penny.

Ah I see. Don’t follow the wild world of AAU ball but that makes sense.

 

[Matt1010]

Great for Memphis. Awful for UCONN's chances regarding Cockburn.

Memphis could end up with an absolutely insane class. I don't think this plays a major factor for Kofi. UK basically recruited over Jeffries and will now likely land 5* Kahlil Whitney to fill the spot.

 

[UconnU]

We should do the same thing with Achiuwa and Quinones that Penny is doing with Wiseman and Jeffries. Come here, play together, play/start high major basketball EARLY.

 

[BFieldHusky]

We should do the same thing with Achiuwa and Quinones that Penny is doing with Wiseman and Jeffries. Come here, play together, play/start high major basketball EARLY.

There is some talk of that, but right now staff is prioritizing Bouknight over Quionones.

 

[HawkHusky]

Penny is a magician. Looks like a great hire. It'll be interesting to see his in-game coaching style.

 

[HawkHusky]

There is some talk of that, but right now staff is prioritizing Bouknight over Quionones.

Any chance we could land both Bouknight and Quionnes or is it a one or the other type of thing?

 

[BFieldHusky]

Any chance we could land both Bouknight and Quionnes or is it a one or the other type of thing?

Certainly a chance yes. Depends on other dominos. Right now biggest priorities are Precious, Bouknight and Cock burn and one of the PGs.

 

[Madmannsucks]

5-star forward Jeffries decommits from Kentucky
Was heavily recruited by Penny...Thoughts????????????

 

[Huskymagic]

Honest question: why is playing for Penny at Memphis an immediate attractive destination? He played in the NBA, so did Ollie, so did Mullen, Avery Johnson, Ewing.

Believe it or not this actually helps us in recruiting. If Memphis lands Wiseman and Jeffries which looks likely, Hurley has an easier sell to Precious, Cockburn, and others that in the AAC they will be competing against the best talent in the country.

Hurley and staff need to seal the deal on our recruits. The conference will be on a huge upswing if Memphis and UCONN are able to recruit like old.

#UCONNISCOMING