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)
No update, last I heard was he is heavily leaning towards the reclass
Yes last heard is Castle is heavily leaning towards a reclass. The plan is to acquire talent and have players compete for playing time. The staff is trying to avoid the lack of playable guards debacle we were in last year at all costs. Rudi would be a small piece off the bench but I'd expect Newton/Hawk/Alleyne/Castle (if reclass) will be our core guard rotation.
Nope I didn't say that. I was just stating there would be more adds to the roster and at least 2 more guards(Castle and another who could be developmental) but who could get minutes. I think we will be playing more small ball with many guards needed this year. Either way 2 more guards after Alleyne(One which might not play much) and another forward/center. I think we will have 12 player roster this year.
Agreed. People that think we’d be done after Alleyne and a Castle reclass…you really think we’d go into next season with only 10 scholarship players? You don’t want to rely on walk ons in practice to go a full 5 v 5 if someone gets banged up. Need at least one more guy, preferably 2. And as good as we think Castle will be, I really don’t want to go into next season with him as our only backup PG. Still think we need to try to grab Ramy or Williams, and then we can use the last spot on maybe an under the radar wing type.
I think the spot to add to a roster like this is a 2022 combo guard/forward that slots into that 3/4 slot for 5 min, max. I really don't see anyone at all coming into the roster below outside of this group getting real minutes, we're 2 deep at each spot and Hurley has shown he wants a tight bench when it comes to league play
I’m not sure how much time Springs and Clingan sees but I can see us bringing in one more ball handler. Really can’t have too many of those and I don’t know if Alleyne would be considered another one per say. Here we’d have Newton, Castle, and Jackson as legitimate ball handlers. Might need one more that doesn’t mind being in a Pat Beverly, Terrence Samuels role.
Done? No. Done adding guys who expect to play more than 10 minutes a game? Yes.
He's got interest from a lot of P5 schools. I'd be surprised if he chooses UConn.
Not saying you...but there have been plenty of people on the BY over the last few days claiming the roster would be complete with an Alleyne commitment and Castle reclass.
I expect Jackson to move to the small ball 4 and us to start 3 guards. Hurley all in on 4 out.
This would be an embarrassment of riches if the staff can pull it off. Would be our best backcourt in almost a decade.
