Ramey isn't coming.. I expect Alleyne to commit today, the final piece will be a developmental kid, wing I would hope.. Perhaps an under the radar 6'7'-6'8" springy kid with upside.
Guards #3, 4, and 5 didn’t even play any minutes. You cannot have 3-4 backup guards on the bench who all expect big minutes. If Castle reclasses we are pretty much out of minutes with him and Alleyne coming off the bench. We want our top options to play as much as possible. I don’t want to give backup guard #4 minutes because that means less minutes for our best players.
So you think we are going into the season with only 9-10 players on scholarship? I highly doubt that especially if we have injuries, covid 19, etc. It was stated in an article that we would have 4 more players added after Newton transfer. Also, if we play small ball we will need at least 5 guards to rotate out not including Jackson if he plays some 4 as some have stated on here. Either way I see us filling at least 12 slots which would mean 3 more after Alleyne.
You’re not convincing a very good player like a Newton or Alleyne to come here and ride the bench to play only 5 MPG. The quality of depth we get will be developmental guys who are fine with sitting. You think we’re gonna run a rotation of 12 guys?? Good luck with that.
You're not counting replacements on the roster already.
I think Richie may get some run.
So by “fun” you mean waiting for months and months until basketball is back?
That’s 5 guys in the guard rotation, which means an average of about 25 mpg per guy (assuming 3 guards and 2 forwards). 6 guys would mean 20 mpg per guy (prob a little more if some of Jackson’s minutes come at the 4). 20 mpg is low for Jackson, Hawkins and Newton, and a guy like Ramey if he comes. So, 5 guard rotation probably makes the most sense.
Exactly, which is why we will be maxed out at the guard spot with Alleyne and Castle. Idk why people think we can get those 2 and then bring in an additional 1 or 2 guards and play all of them lmao
I honestly forgot about him. Sorry Richie
Richie is supposed to be a monster on the boards and he looks pretty smooth on offense. Maybe he finally SPRINGS into action this coming season.
I don't think they'll all play, but I don't think we're gonna sit on 4 open scholarships until the summer when Castle makes his decision on a reclass. Especially when the staff is still pushing to get visits from guards after Alleyne
Are they still pushing, or will those visits be cancelled after Alleyne commits? As we saw with other guys when Newton committed. And with Diggins' visit to Penn State as well. After today, if it goes as expected, I think we will shift focus to developmental bench players. Mostly freshmen who played well at small schools and want to step up a level. Now, if Castle isn't coming then yes, we'd need another contributor. But the Alleyne connection to Castle makes me more confident he's coming early.
That's fair, the players could definitely change their mind and not want to visit anymore. But I don't think that should stop UConn from pursuing them. I personally wouldn't feel all that confident going into next year with all of the last 3 scholarships being on developmental guys
I've heard once Alleyne commits today we will still be going after Rudi Williams from Coastal . He would be an awesome piece to have come off the bench
We always used to have multiple guards. Older ones, younger ones. Then you get hit by an injury and you're up the creek at that position. You need multiple guards more than you need multiple big men. I do subscribe to the idea you need 4 guards, if not 5.
Hopefully he’s Alleyning toward UConn
Sure. Most UConn teams had 4, not counting walk ons. And, some of them had guys who were forwards with advanced ball handling skills as well. That matters.
Any update with Castle that you know of?
I think it all depends on how DC adjusts. I don't think Samson is a 5/backup 5, so Springs could get some mins, especially if we're in foul trouble. I think he's worth a look.
Is that in addition to Castle reclassing too? What's the plan here, to limit Newton, Hawkins, and Jacksons minutes to 20 MPG and have Rudi/Alleyne/Castle play the other 20? I just can't see that happening unless Rudi and Castle are 10 MPG guys (and neither of them will sign up for that)