2025 Recruiting: New Commit: Rrezon Elezay

[Palatine]

Many on the BY thought that Clingan was a project that would only see a few minutes on the floor his freshman year. We know even less about Rrezon than we did about DC.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Many on the BY thought that Clingan was a project that would only see a few minutes on the floor his freshman year. We know even less about Rrezon than we did about DC.

Ok taking the thread a bit off message but along the Rrezon path:

Starting line up next year:

Assuming Ball is entering the draft as is Mullins

Demary (runs it back like Tristen)
Holt or another high level combo guard recruit but a freshman
Furphy
Stewart
Reibe

Center: Rrezon if he pans out and I am going to say he is going to get a shot next year.
Four- transfer portal four and as we know they are hard to find so maybe we pick up a four star with high end talent.
Guard Uros and certainly some transfer portal help in this area.

 

[RuffRuff]

Ok taking the thread a bit off message but along the Rrezon path:

Starting line up next year:

Assuming Ball is entering the draft as is Mullins

Demary (runs it back like Tristen)
Holt or another high level combo guard recruit but a freshman
Furphy
Stewart
Reibe

Center: Rrezon if he pans out and I am going to say he is going to get a shot next year.
Four- transfer portal four and as we know they are hard to find so maybe we pick up a four star with high end talent.
Guard Uros and certainly some transfer portal help in this area.

Let’s not forget the fact this year is a stacked draft and next year is a weak one, may push some to stick around. Solo didn’t test the process last year so not sure he’s that NBA antsy, and it would seem he’s got lots to work on before his stock really takes off.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Let’s not forget the fact this year is a stacked draft and next year is a weak one, may push some to stick around. Solo didn’t test the process last year so not sure he’s that NBA antsy, and it would seem he’s got lots to work on before his stock really takes off.

I agree on the Ball assessment not sure how popular that point of view is with the BY collective so I just chose to make the assumption in favor but if he is not way better defensively and has not found a right hand finish or two he will need more time. He really has to figure out how to maximize the god givens he has. That wingspan which is really evident in the photo from the Orioles first pitch is something that he should be able to use to his advantage when he goes to the hoop.

 

[Scrutineer]

Agree. Elezay has no bearing on Diane or Kieta coming here. Elezay will be lucky if he sees 2-3 minutes of playing time this year and 10-15 minutes next year.
In regards to next year, if Diane came to UConn, IMO, the staff would have went with Reibe and Diane as the primary centers with Elezay still a developmental player. Assuming Diane and Kieta go elsewhere as many think, IMO, we will get an experienced big to play alongside Reibe at center while Elezay continuing as a developmental player.

The staff sounds like they believe he has a lot to offer so why go so negative about the next DC?

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

I would think substituting Komoro for Furphy in that final five is more likely.

I think most likely is pursuing a transfer to start in that spot. But if we had to choose someone from this team, I would think Ross would get the nod over Koroma. Also, Koroma would be out of eligibility I think?

 

[Mister P]

The staff sounds like they believe he has a lot to offer so why go so negative about the next DC?

Negative ? I said, just like Hurley said, he is a developmental player. Developmental players don’t get a lot of game minutes. They get better and learn more from more one on one coaching during practices while going up against more polished players during those practices.
Im optimistic about this signing. His time may come, but it wouldn’t be for a couple of years.
I’d also hold off for now on him becoming the next DC.

 

[RuffRuff]

Negative ? I said, just like Hurley said, he is a developmental player. Developmental players don’t get a lot of game minutes. They get better and learn more from more one on one coaching during practices while going up against more polished players during those practices.
Im optimistic about this signing. His time may come, but it wouldn’t be for a couple of years.
I’d also hold off for now on him becoming the next DC.

I look at him as nothing but a potential high upside stash and develop. If it works, amazing, if not, no loss. Go get the next guy. They’ll know in year one if he’s worth the investment. It could be smart to always have one developmental big on roster.