Newest Husky Yarin Hasson restarts old Israel-UConn talent pipeline

[HooperScooper]

From Dom Amore.

“[Hasson] has very impressive opening figures: his length, height and ability to play close to the basket and far from the basket,” one of his coaches, Elad Hussein, told reporters in Israel. “Mobility in relation to height is the first thing you see when you look at Yarin, but he still has a lot of work to do.”

Dom Amore: Newest Husky Yarin Hasson restarts old Israel-UConn talent pipeline; WNBA playoff teams deserve better

Even after 33 years, the gift that was Nadav Henefeld keeps on giving. It was right around this time in 1989 that Henefeld arrived at UConn from Israel to begin the process of enrolling. Preferring…

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Newest Husky Yarin Hasson restarts old Israel-UConn talent pipeline​

Here's the link to the Israeli article on him that is in the Courant article. Sounds like it went through the Google translator.

Higher Education: The Israeli talent that intrigues the Lakers' daughter team Israel today

The numbers may not indicate exceptional talent, but with the right work, Yarin Hasson (17, 2.06 m) from Maccabi Rishon LeZion can develop into the next big thing in Israeli basketball. The seniors are interested in him

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[mauconnfan]

6’10 and 7’1 wingspan, can shoot the ball? Lots to learn but also lots to like!

 

[Umami Zen]

For slot # 12.. He's a great get.. Betting he'll be a great asset/teammate and remind us of Doron/Nadav before he leaves Storrs

 

[UofCT]

I have a feeling that Yarin will get more playing time than the board consensus thinks.

 

[dennismenace]

How great to have all this continuous upbeat news since the end of last season. Grateful for the staff we have and the contributions of the recently leaving veteran warriors who have moved on after showing the younger players how to grind it out. Those upcoming practices are going to be intense with competition.

 

[Son of Robert]

The Israeli article was a good one. Yarin coming to UConn is another fine example that the UConn program is viewed highly by players intent on developing their game to professional levels, and that the BIG EAST Conference is a premier league in which to play.