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Donovan Mitchell:
@spidadmitchell: Uconn midnight madness this Friday ... Providence midnight madness next Friday !!! #psyched #huskies #friars
 
Just curious, can anyone name any notable First Night visitors who later played at UConn?

I just don't keep up with this.
 
3, are any of the local youngsters coming in for midnight madness? Players like Mustapha Heron, Jermaine Samuels, Jordan Hardwick, Jaecee and Chaylynn Martin?
 
superjohn said:
3, are any of the local youngsters coming in for midnight madness? Players like Mustapha Heron, Jermaine Samuels, Jordan Hardwick, Jaecee and Chaylynn Martin?
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I'll see if I can find out.
 
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3uconn said:
Dave Borges tweeted out that Donovan Mitchell and Jared Reuter will be here as well. The list is getting longer with more and more talent.
Here's the whole list:
-SF Devin Robinson
-C Jessie Govan
-PG Will Jackson
-SG Malachi Richardson
-PG Donovan Mitchell
-PF Jared Reuter
-SG Curtis Cobb
-PG Kahari Beaufort
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I thought Robinson wasn't visiting anymore
 
Every single recruit that attends First Night will not commit to us. First Night is going to be a joke with this scrimmage; nobody in their right minds wants to watch this.
 
CAHUSKY said:
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If you are an elite high school basketball player, where would you rather go?

School A) ESPN featured Midnight Madness where they introduce the players with a smoke/firework entrance. Slam dunk contest and 3 pt contest.

School B) Introduce players and play with girls.

I think its an easy choice.
 
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CTBasketball said:
If you are an elite high school basketball player, where would you rather go?

School A) ESPN featured Midnight Madness where they introduce the players with a smoke/firework entrance. Slam dunk contest and 3 pt contest.

School B) Introduce players and play with girls.

I think its an easy choice.
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A place where I can get playing time, win conference and national championships and where I feel the staff can develop me in to an NBA draft pick. Smoke and fireworks would rank about #245 and #246 on the list.
 
CAHUSKY said:
A place where I can get playing time, win conference and national championships and where I feel the staff can develop me in to an NBA draft pick. Smoke and fireworks would rank about #245 and #246 on the list.
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I agree with you, but it definitely makes an impression. Most major schools go overboard with First Night. It seems we're regressing.
 
If you think that a kid is going to a school based on smoke, bands, quality scrimmage at midnight madness then you really don't get it. The issue will be how much love the coaches show them, their feel for the campus, coach, other recruits, team, fans etc. if they have the event and 1200 people show, then that would not be good. Bottom line is that no matter where you go, it is a staged event and maybe somewhat fun to watch. I actually think most high school kids would get a kick out of watching, seeing, meeting some of the best female players on the planet
 
CTBasketball said:
If you are an elite high school basketball player, where would you rather go?

School A) ESPN featured Midnight Madness where they introduce the players with a smoke/firework entrance. Slam dunk contest and 3 pt contest.

School B) Introduce players and play with girls.

I think its an easy choice.
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Smoke and fireworks, baby! Boo-yah!!!!
 
CTBasketball said:
Every single recruit that attends First Night will not commit to us. First Night is going to be a joke with this scrimmage; nobody in their right minds wants to watch this.
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Posts like these will definitely make me take your articles more seriously.
 
I talked to Donovan Mitchell the other day and he actually said that he thinks it's a really cool idea to do what UConn is doing. Granted I doubt he would talk me it's a bad idea but look at the positives. Not many other schools in the country could do what UConn is doing because not many other schools has guys and girls this talented. Also, it will give a recruit perspective on how the guys and girls teams are close which players do like when they are in college.

Then I'm pretty sure that we will be having the normal intros with the music and smoke so that's no different. Then it will also be partly featured on ESPNs coverage this year. Not too many schools can say that. 2 times in 3 years I believe.
 
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3uconn said:
I talked to Donovan Mitchell the other day and he actually said that he thinks it's a really cool idea to do what UConn is doing. Granted I doubt he would talk me it's a bad idea but look at the positives. Not many other schools in the country could do what UConn is doing because not many other schools has guys and girls this talented. Also, it will give a recruit perspective on how the guys and girls teams are close which players do like when they are in college.

Then I'm pretty sure that we will be having the normal intros with the music and smoke so that's no different. Then it will also be partly featured on ESPNs coverage this year. Not too many schools can say that. 2 times in 3 years I believe.
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Was this ESPN's idea?
 
huskyniner said:
I don't get the debate of intersquad scrimmage vs. dunk/3 point contest. Why not do both?
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I've been thinking that as well. Make it all 2 hours and you have plenty of time for intros, 3pt and dunk contests, and the scrimmage. Maybe there is some kind of time limit.
 
Was just told that 2015 PG Jalen Adams will also be in attendance. I am trying to confirm this with him.
 
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Looking forward to first night as always. This scrimmage could be fun. Love both teams and actually am surprised some don't. Have to keep the vibe positive!
 
CTBasketball said:
If you are an elite high school basketball player, where would you rather go?

School A) ESPN featured Midnight Madness where they introduce the players with a smoke/firework entrance. Slam dunk contest and 3 pt contest.

School B) Introduce players and play with girls.

I think its an easy choice.
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School B sounds hot.
 
On the surface, a scrimmage between the mens/womens teams sounds somewhat boring. I can agree that it might not be as exciting to outsiders/fans as a dunk contest and cool introductions.

But if you think about it, an intra-squad scrimmage between the mens and womens team shows exactly what the school is all about: Family. Kids will get the impression that UConn is all about tradition and maintaining the program's tight-knit togetherness.

And honestly, we probably can't compete with other schools bells and whistles type of First Nights, so I'm glad we have our own unique representation of our basketball programs.

Plus, I'm sure there will be some fun moments and definitely some fun dunks in the scrimmage on fast-breaks and what-not.
 
2015 PG Jaquan McKennon is coming as well. 5'9" and goes to Cardozo(NY). Has interest from UConn, Cincy, Creighton, Iona, Iowa, Iowa State, Miami, Notre Dame, Rutgers, Seton Hall, St. John's and Tennessee.
 
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