New Commit: Uroš Paunović (Merged)

[ec33]

Because he would be on social security by then.

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.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

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.

Honest? Who's been dishonest?

 

[temery]

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.

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.

 

[k-walk]

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.

That describes the whole thread on Rrezon

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Same people said Furphy was an unnecessary add last year now people think he’s a starter in two years

 

[Lafayette]

We run a Euro/NBA blended offense .. why would we not expect nor welcome Euros?

 

[temery]

We run a Euro/NBA blended offense .. why would we not expect nor welcome Euros?

Well, for most here, it seems to be the exchange rate. 13 in Europe is apparently 22 in the US.

 

[Lafayette]

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.

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?

 

[Son of Robert]

Uros has game and he's 22. It looks like we just added some serious depth to our backcourt.

 

[RuffRuff]

We run a Euro/NBA blended offense .. why would we not expect nor welcome Euros?

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.

 

[Drame]

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.

You have no idea of these kid's talent level. The coaches wouldnt bet their life on it either.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Uros has game and he's 22. It looks like we just added some serious depth to our backcourt.

Last year we had no point guard with size. I don’t understand how adding this guy could make some people mad lol

 

[huskymedic]

 

[alphasigko]

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.

 

[Steve UConn72]

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.

------------

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.

Maine story teller and humorist the late, great John MacDonald used to tell this classic story in a great Maine accent.

 

[Son of Robert]

Last year we had no point guard with size. I don’t understand how adding this guy could make some people mad lol

I love getting top players to come to UConn. In the spirit of caring for the well-being of the existing players on the roster though, there is a legitimate concern for some of the ripple effects on playing time and opportunity which I understand because I have some of that too. At the same time though, if UConn wants to stay on top, this is what it looks like. There is a balance to be had, and I am sure Hurley and his coaching staff do their best for the program and their players.

 

[ucp990411]

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.

I believe there was a Ken Mink who played for Weaver HS in the 1970's.