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New Commit: Uroš Paunović (Merged)

AntG168 said:
This is an insane comment to make because he probably won’t play…but I’m betting some Joey California vibes. We didn’t expect him to play either haha
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I agree. Think he can be a pretty capable backup/3rd string PG ballhandler.

(And I was very early on the Joey C looking pretty good over the summer)
 
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Kid has very good handle for his height…can’t have enough ball handling depth!
 
AntG168 said:
This is an insane comment to make because he probably won’t play…but I’m betting some Joey California vibes. We didn’t expect him to play either haha
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I think the thing that made Joey so special/different was that it usually never happens. Pretty sure Dan even admitted after the fact they thought Joey was just a practice body coming in. Both these euros are practice bodies in my eyes until they step into a game unexpectedly.
 
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temery said:
Welcome to UConn is the appropriate response to a kid committing.
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I don't believe you started a message board for such dull conversation. Everyone is happy he's here anyways, I'd agree if anyone was saying he isn't good enough to round out the roster.
 
Huskyforlife said:
I feel like it’s important to be honest about the talent level of these guys so people don’t put false expectations on them. Wouldn’t call that trashing either.
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My observation is that your writing is worse than his basketball. Thanks for calling this to my attention.
 
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22 year old in the 2 league in Europe (which is like the college level for overseas basketball).

I don’t think he’s here to be a practice body. He looks very skilled and smooth in his film. Think he’ll have a good role this season.

At 6’4 he gives us another big guard that can switch between the 1 and 2 too.
 
El Obrero said:
A veritable plethora, yes.
But I’m confused. Why don’t any of these announcements indicate when these players are joining the team? Can players still be added to the ‘25 roster?
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They all said the two will be here by the start of the semester.
 
Fan1978 said:
Because he would be on social security by then.
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The internet tells me the oldest college basketball player was Ken Mink, age 73. Played for Roane State Community College (and apparently made two free throws).

The guy played college ball in the 1950s and came back to play in 2008. Was ruled ineligible to play for Tennessee State in 2010 because more than 5 years passed between the 1950s and 2010s (so close).

I bet we could get a judge to overrule the legality of that if Ken is both alive and interested.
 
Huskyforlife said:
I don't believe you started a message board for such dull conversation. Everyone is happy he's here anyways, I'd agree if anyone was saying he isn't good enough to round out the roster.
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Posts saying why bother he's never gonna play aren't exactly welcoming.

There's a time and a place for most things. Anything negative even before he gets here is gratuitous.

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Man: “Hey, how’s the cat doing?”

Brother: “The cat’s dead.”

Man: “What?! You can’t just blurt it out like that! You should break bad news gently. For example, first say, ‘The cat’s on the roof and we can’t get her down.’ Then the next day say, ‘She fell off and isn’t doing well.’ Then finally you say, ‘I’m sorry, the cat passed away.’ That way I’m prepared!”

The brother says he understands.

A week later the man calls back.

Man: “So… how’s Mom?”

Brother: “Well… Mom’s on the roof, and we can’t get her down.”


Until the season starts, let's all assume the cat's on the roof.
 
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temery said:
Posts saying why bother he's never gonna play aren't exactly welcoming.

There's a time and a place for most things. Anything negative even before he gets here is gratuitous.

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Man: “Hey, how’s the cat doing?”

Brother: “The cat’s dead.”

Man: “What?! You can’t just blurt it out like that! You should break bad news gently. For example, first say, ‘The cat’s on the roof and we can’t get her down.’ Then the next day say, ‘She fell off and isn’t doing well.’ Then finally you say, ‘I’m sorry, the cat passed away.’ That way I’m prepared!”

The brother says he understands.

A week later the man calls back.

Man: “So… how’s Mom?”

Brother: “Well… Mom’s on the roof, and we can’t get her down.”


Until the season starts, let's all assume the cat's on the roof.
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Meanwhile a law enforcement joke..

Officer: Young lady I pulled you over for speeding
Young lady: I was not speeding!
Officer: I clocked you doing 85 on radar.
Young Lady: Don’t you know who my Daddy is?!?!?
Officer: Your Momma never told you?
 
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Lafayette said:
We run a Euro/NBA blended offense .. why would we not expect nor welcome Euros?
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Was a matter of time that Hurley would tap this pipeline. These kids generally all feel like they're coming to develop, not demand playing time. Between the portal and international, even the Juco route, HS seniors NIL premium is shrinking, rightfully.

Last year we were so thin in the backcourt and this year we have layers of insurance.
 
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It's going to be interesting to see how these two recent signees fit into the program and mesh into the already established comradery that the team has built over the summer practices. Hoping that all goes well.
 
temery said:
Posts saying why bother he's never gonna play aren't exactly welcoming.

There's a time and a place for most things. Anything negative even before he gets here is gratuitous.

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Man: “Hey, how’s the cat doing?”

Brother: “The cat’s dead.”

Man: “What?! You can’t just blurt it out like that! You should break bad news gently. For example, first say, ‘The cat’s on the roof and we can’t get her down.’ Then the next day say, ‘She fell off and isn’t doing well.’ Then finally you say, ‘I’m sorry, the cat passed away.’ That way I’m prepared!”

The brother says he understands.

A week later the man calls back.

Man: “So… how’s Mom?”

Brother: “Well… Mom’s on the roof, and we can’t get her down.”


Until the season starts, let's all assume the cat's on the roof.
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Maine story teller and humorist the late, great John MacDonald used to tell this classic story in a great Maine accent.
 
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