Omar Recruiting Purvis

[James]

I'm hoping for 3 years out of Bazz, hopefully 4. I want him to instill the defensive oriented approach to new recruits. It's naive to think AO has no chance to go pro next year, he was already a stud last year. The idea of Purvis and OC in the backcourt blows my mind. Would give JC his first Rose/Westbrook like PG.

 

[ctchamps]

I'm hoping for 3 years out of Bazz, hopefully 4. I want him to instill the defensive oriented approach to new recruits. It's naive to think AO has no chance to go pro next year, he was already a stud last year. The idea of Purvis and OC in the backcourt blows my mind. Would give JC his first Rose/Westbrook like PG.

I want only one more year from Shabazz because he leads UConn to a BE regular season and BE tournament championship and an NCAA championship. Ok I can dream can't I?

 

[mauconnfan]

I'm hoping for 3 years out of Bazz, hopefully 4. I want him to instill the defensive oriented approach to new recruits. It's naive to think AO has no chance to go pro next year, he was already a stud last year. The idea of Purvis and OC in the backcourt blows my mind. Would give JC his first Rose/Westbrook like PG.

I love Shabazz but he's a 4 year guy. His skills may be 3 years but his size doesn't even make him a definite for the next level.

 

[James]

Somebody earlier in the thread made a comment about DJ Augustine. Shabazz is measured at 6'0, there are multiple 6'0 pg's in the league who play a lot of minutes. I wouldn't speak in absolutes mau.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Omar is going to get buckets for us. Can't wait for this kid

 

[Burnsbros23]

Purvis and Omar is a great backcourt. But lets not just discount Ryan like that as someone who has seen him play a lot, him an Purvis will be a freaky athletic backcourt. I do think Ryan can transition to being a true PG. The kid has matured a ton in the last two years. His pullup midrange jumper will be deadly from the start of this year.

 

[Catsailor]

His pullup midrange jumper will be deadly from the start of this year.

What I'm looking forward to see. I grew up with a guy who had that kind of game & big heart. Despite being <6' and dismissed as too small to make it at every stage of his career... he proved every doubter wrong and was inducted into HOF.

Now maybe RB is not all that but what I've read is reminiscent to this early stage. We'll see. Sounds like an exciting talent.

 

[mauconnfan]

Purvis and Omar is a great backcourt. But lets not just discount Ryan like that as someone who has seen him play a lot, him an Purvis will be a freaky athletic backcourt. I do think Ryan can transition to being a true PG. The kid has matured a ton in the last two years. His pullup midrange jumper will be deadly from the start of this year.

Agreed on Ryan, real exciting addition and his scoring skills are scary. He and Bazz, along with Purvis and of course Omar would give UConn mulitple looks for years to come. The fact Omar and Purvis are bigger guards gives them a very nice 3 guard look on occasion if preferred. Who knows the occasional "Nova" look could happen if this comes to fruition in 12-13.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Purvis and Omar is a great backcourt. But lets not just discount Ryan like that as someone who has seen him play a lot, him an Purvis will be a freaky athletic backcourt. I do think Ryan can transition to being a true PG. The kid has matured a ton in the last two years. His pullup midrange jumper will be deadly from the start of this year.

to me it seems every freshman coming into college isn't a true point guard bc they were able to score at will when they wanted... i do feel boatright will be a pg, and will give bazz a much needed break at times... his midrange j is great for a freshman coming in... we can run so many different looks depending on the situations this yr and next

 

[huskyniner]

Yeah, there's no doubt in my mind that Shabazz will be here for 4 years. Not for a lack of talent, but simply because of his size.