Oskar Giltay Commits to UConn

[navery12]

 

[REB1094]

 

[aceboon]

 

[Hey Adrien!]

This is one of those shrewd portal adds where he's a nice combination of analytics darling and blue-collar toughness down low. Rock solid freshman season last year and I'm hoping he sticks around for the next three years a la Samson, Whaley...

 

[tuvent08]

The analytics vs. eye test are super divergent here. I'm excited to see what the staff is able to do with him.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

This is a great addition to back up the five this year and grow into position the next two years. He’s still super young.

 

[RuffRuff]

This is one of those shrewd portal adds where he's a nice combination of analytics darling and blue-collar toughness down low. Rock solid freshman season last year and I'm hoping he sticks around for the next three years a la Samson, Whaley...

Hurley has a theme going this year - freshman transfers, love it. The ability to assess at the college level goes a long way. He'll have the opportunity to glue kids like Khamenia, Hines, Giltay, County, Landrew for the next 3 years.

That settles that - next biggest box checked off. Next box is more of a guessing game as the need isn't as clear.

Hurley recruits with such intention. It's really interesting to watch how he canvases. I grow ill watching UK.\

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[AllHusky]

Will contribute in a very positive way. Great energy, looks like he he loves to play basketball!! Yes, he is a sleeper, and sometimes sleepers never wake up, but this kid made a decision based on wanting to BE and WORK with the BEST. WELKOME OSKAR.

 

[JakeTheDog]

Welcome aboard Oskar!

 

[firstnline]

Another great job by Hurley and staff. Would like to see him get a power forward and point guard.

 

[husky99]

Finally

 

[Uconn77Duke74]

This is a great addition to back up the five this year and grow into position the next two years. He’s still super young.

Looks like he's 5 days older than our new starting C.

 

[Inyatkin]

Hurley has a theme going this year - freshman transfers, love it. The ability to assess at the college level goes a long way. He'll have the opportunity to glue kids like Khamenia, Hines, Giltay, County, Landrew for the next 3 years.

Freshman or not, I wouldn't count on three years of Khamenia

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is one of those shrewd portal adds where he's a nice combination of analytics darling and blue-collar toughness down low. Rock solid freshman season last year and I'm hoping he sticks around for the next three years a la Samson, Whaley...

100%. This kid has a lot of upside to improve and he's already got solid fundamentals as a rebounder, screener and shot blocker. We're going to love this addition in the future.

 

[CL82]

People have accused me being overly excited that we have both the starting and backup center positions filled after Reibe's departure. Giltay as charged.

(Yes, I read it is pronounced like an H. Don't care.)

On to the back up PG...

 

[80shusky]

Welcome aboard big man!

 

[aceboon]

emphasis on the screen setting

 

[noelle]

this guy looks like a cross between Shrek and Bambi but he sure is effective!

 

[Dooooooomed]

 

[Umami Zen]

Gonna be very effective screener in our motion offense. PnR action. Can see him continuing to benefit from our SnC program and based on his age-Probably isn't done growing yet. He and Hines will be great practice partners. Stealthy pick up by Dan/staff.

Assuming the NIL ask was reasonable so that we can leverage more on reserve PF and CG

 

[ctbro1999]

We got our backup big.

 

[PNolanFan]

this guys feels fairly similar to Reibe? Maybe less touch but more physical

 

[Inyatkin]

Too bad we can't get that Stephen F. Austin guy, too

 

[Palatine]

I have read different things about his wingspan.
One site lists it at 7'2"+
Another lists it at slightly shorter than 6'8" which would be very, very short for a 6'10"" player.
Anyone know the real deal?

 

[KemGiffeyJr]

of the guys we were linked to for centers, this seems to be the least expensive option. Perhaps Danny plans to spend a little more on a combo guard?

 

[UconnU]

One thing he and Hines both do very well, they set good screens.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Giltay as charged.

😜

 

[UConnRock]

A great portal pick up. He and Hines will hopefully spend a couple of years is Storrs as the big man tandem. UConn now has a full 8 man rotation. Will some depth needs for spots 9 and 10 and beyond.

5 - Hines, Giltay
4 - Khemenia (?)
3 - Ross, Landrew, (Khemenia)
2 - Mullins, County (Landrew)
1 - Demary, County, (?)

 

[nomar]

I'll admit I was more intrigued by Marlot's ceiling but I'm 100% on board with this

 

[controlfade]

And just like that, the biggest piece falls into place.

Welcome to the capital.