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2025 Recruiting: Niko Bundalo Update

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RuffRuff said:
A young 50!!! One of the most relevant classes I ever took. Can probably out type most Gen Zs, which is scary. I see some dudes my age hunting and pecking and I cringe.
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what are the funniest David Letterman skits was when he invited the world's fastest typist to compete against one of his secretaries. He changed the head on her typewriter so what she was typing turned out to be nothing but profanity.

she finished first, then handed the paper to David. He said oh my and he handed it to her to proof. She stormed off stage.
 
RuffRuff said:
A young 50!!! One of the most relevant classes I ever took. Can probably out type most Gen Zs, which is scary. I see some dudes my age hunting and pecking and I cringe.
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Probably used to the phones man, makes it tougher on a normal keyboard. Funny how fast things change. People using Chat GPT, TikTok instead of Google as an entry point now!
 
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superjohn said:
If this is true it means UConn, Michigan State and Ohio State are no longer considering adding Bundalo.
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Michigan State and Ohio State should be jumping to add a player like this… must be something sketchy
 
When a recruitment on a kid is unusual, it’s typically for a reason. My guess is Hurley and and the staff shied away for reasons other than the kids we already got commitments from.
 
Whatever happens, Bundalo seems like a rare kid I'll root for wherever he goes. Hope he somehow gets on UNC if it's not with us. Secondly, if he doesn't come this means Danny and staff is happy at the 4/5. That's the best news of all.
 
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Until something comes to light as new information, I will remain stunned that we wouldn't want this kid vs a 6th guard. If, as reported, we have more than 1 player willing to commit and we are selecting Furphy, it would appear that Bundalo surely would be the only other unnamed second player ready to commit. Thus we are clearly passing on him vs him passing on us. He is a player with unicorn attributes but perhaps there is a question whether his style of high intensity is a fit with our players? I hope we get an understanding in the future.
 
Ricker said:
Until something comes to light as new information, I will remain stunned that we wouldn't want this kid vs a 6th guard. If, as reported, we have more than 1 player willing to commit and we are selecting Furphy, it would appear that Bundalo surely would be the only other unnamed second player ready to commit. Thus we are clearly passing on him vs him passing on us. He is a player with unicorn attributes but perhaps there is a question whether his style of high intensity is a fit with our players? I hope we get an understanding in the future.
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Signing him we’re probably exceed the salary cap
 
What is his shooting like? Maybe Dan Hurley wants every player on the floor to be a threat shooting from outside.
 
david said:
Bundalo is an American citizen. Furphy would be playing on a Visa, which has NIL implications, which is probably why we have room for him but not an American player.
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Now this makes sense, because Bundalo to UConn makes sense too. Maybe the "salary cap limitation" scenario is not so far off the mark. Do we ever get the skivvy on how these decisions really go down?
 
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Ricker said:
Until something comes to light as new information, I will remain stunned that we wouldn't want this kid vs a 6th guard. If, as reported, we have more than 1 player willing to commit and we are selecting Furphy, it would appear that Bundalo surely would be the only other unnamed second player ready to commit. Thus we are clearly passing on him vs him passing on us. He is a player with unicorn attributes but perhaps there is a question whether his style of high intensity is a fit with our players? I hope we get an understanding in the future.
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We also need a player with size to come in, unless they really have plans for Singare.

But a lot of people are reporting that all his favorites are actually out on him. With NIL you never know what is going on.
 
david said:
Bundalo is an American citizen. Furphy would be playing on a Visa, which has NIL implications, which is probably why we have room for him but not an American player.
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International players can get NIL just like American players, it's just done in a slightly different way
 
So next year at 4-5,Singare, Tarrin, Rye bah, and 3-4 Stewart, Ross, Abraham

Even if McNeeley is a 2 year he'd be a 2-3, yes?

So looks like they are covered at 4 unless guys don't develop or really develop and are drafted. Did Karaban tell Hurley he will stay for #4???

Portal is the backup unless Bundalo reopens like McNeeley
 
Portal just makes more sense because it gives Hurley time to assess who is going to leave after the season and what needs, if any, there are on the roster.
 
AllHusky said:
So next year at 4-5,Singare, Tarrin, Rye bah, and 3-4 Stewart, Ross, Abraham

Even if McNeeley is a 2 year he'd be a 2-3, yes?

So looks like they are covered at 4 unless guys don't develop or really develop and are drafted. Did Karaban tell Hurley he will stay for #4???

Portal is the backup unless Bundalo reopens like McNeeley
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I'm sure Mullins or Furphy will play as the 3rd guard at times as well. Our lineup for next season so far is screaming flexibility to me. 4 guys who could play point, and a stable who could play 2-4
 
AllHusky said:
So next year at 4-5,Singare, Tarrin, Rye bah, and 3-4 Stewart, Ross, Abraham

Even if McNeeley is a 2 year he'd be a 2-3, yes?

So looks like they are covered at 4 unless guys don't develop or really develop and are drafted. Did Karaban tell Hurley he will stay for #4???

Portal is the backup unless Bundalo reopens like McNeeley
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1: Mahaney / Nowell
2: Ball / Adams
3: Mullins / Ross
4: Stew / Abe
5: Reed / Reibe / Singare

We are covered at every position unless someone in addition to Alex and Liam go pro. Then portal.
 
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bendm said:
1: Mahaney / Nowell
2: Ball / Adams
3: Mullins / Ross
4: Stew / Abe
5: Reed / Reibe / Singare

We are covered at every position unless someone in addition to Alex and Liam go pro. Then portal.
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Gut says we have one more wing go pro, which explains the Furphy recruitment.
 
Hilarious to see we're still listed in Meleek Thomas and Acaden Lewis' final three or four. Save $25 buying a hat to put on the table. Of course, I'd love either, but it ain't happening.
 
husky429 said:
Gut says we have one more wing go pro, which explains the Furphy recruitment.
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I’ve got No idea if furphy can start or will even be in the rotation as a frosh but leaning towards the latter for now

So if Ball goes pro i could see the starting lineup being Mahaney/Mullins/Ross/Stew/Reed but if Ross isn’t ready to start as a jr we might need a plug n play transfer starter on the wing (unless it’s furphy)

If Stew goes pro (which is sounding less likely) then I don’t think we have anyone that can start at PF. I see Reibe getting 5-10mpg at PF but not being the starter. So we’d need a plug n play transfer starter at PF.
 
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AllHusky said:
Now this makes sense, because Bundalo to UConn makes sense too. Maybe the "salary cap limitation" scenario is not so far off the mark. Do we ever get the skivvy on how these decisions really go down?
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Interesting analysis, but why no just wait until spring portal opens?
 
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