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Oskar Giltay Commits to UConn

Nice way to start the weekend. Welcome Oskar to UConn Nation. Bleed blue
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superjohn said:
Landrew can probably play 2-4 here. A lot of people on the board seem to be thrown off by his size and think he's a 3/4 but he's always been a 2/3.
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Have you seen the size of him. It's hard to call him a 2.
BFieldHusky said:
A lot of people (myself included) ignored the red flag of Reibes underwhelming senior year of high school. I agree with you Ruff.
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As you can see, I kind of think the kid will crash a bit in a relaxed system. He had some very nice game early and has nice touch around the rim, but also lacks a lot of the other stuff - his efficiency metrics are pretty brutal. Not a great finisher/dunker, defender, pick layer free throw shooter, is really unathletic. I tend to think the staff wasn't sad to see him go, especially if he had a loud camp.


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Donyell 360 said:
OK, that's good to know, thanks. I just wonder why no one wanted him then. Maybe when they heard Hurley was after him they didn't bother to compete? I just keep hearing the big market is spares so it surprises me.
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Right, tried doing some research on his recruitment but not much out there at all.

My thinking would be that we have the luxury of targeting someone as a backup center, versus going after some of the starter caliber bigs that are out there now. A lot of teams are still chasing their starting center, and Giltay would probably only project as a top starter at (very nice) mid major level program such as St Louis.
 
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Based on the Borges article we are after a backup G, PF, C, and we just got the backup C. So are we really trending towards a 10 man rotation? Because We 100% need a quality backup G besides county but we also really need a third big...

Silas 30 / County 10
Mullins 25 / Transfer 15
Ross 20 / Landrew 20
Nik 25 / Transfer 15
Hines 25 / Giltay 15

if we’re sticking with the usual 9 man rotation then the backup PF would be a koroma type meaning Nik would play closer to 30mpg, Landrew would be the backup 3 and 4, and Ross would get closer to 25mpg.
 
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Donyell 360 said:
I'm talking myself into the fact that Reibe wasn't very effective end of year anyway so it won't be that hard for Giltay to exceed his production at the end of the season. But I tend to agree with the other guy who cautioned Giltay may not be as productive as Reibe was while Reed was out early in the year. Hope we're wrong. I admit I don't know anything about Giltay. Just basing my skepticism on the lack of interest from other major conferences. The only other school I heard connected to him was St. Louis. There was definitely interest in Hines and Reed before him. What's an example of a portal player no major conference team wanted who came to UConn and exceeded expectations? That would help me be more optimistic.
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Joey C
 
Chonky said:
That’s the rub…….is he expecting to be here for a few years and develop (alongside Hines) or will either of them be impatient and transfer out. Hope expectations for both were set appropriately. Don’t want another Reibe situation next year.

But unfortunately that’s the reality with ANY pickup these days. Essentially a bunch of one year contracts with subsequent option years.
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If you recall a game last year (on a weekend day I believe Jim Calhoun was in the stands and spoke to Dan Hurley immediately after the game as they were walking out. One of the things JC said about Reibe according to the Courant was "he needs to get his nose into the paint" referring to rebound position. We need that presence in the paint where drivers are thinking about slashing in there. Intimidation. A hallmark of Uconn teams has always been rebounding and shot blocking. I'm very happy with this incoming sophomore duo. I've seen Hines in action. Have to find some tape on Giltay.
 
RuffRuff said:
Have you seen the size of him. It's hard to call him a 2.

As you can see, I kind of think the kid will crash a bit in a relaxed system. He had some very nice game early and has nice touch around the rim, but also lacks a lot of the other stuff - his efficiency metrics are pretty brutal. Not a great finisher/dunker, defender, pick layer free throw shooter, is really unathletic. I tend to think the staff wasn't sad to see him go, especially if he had a loud camp.


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In the NBA, he's a 2. Just like Wade was a 2. Jaylen Brown is a 2. SGs in the NBA are huge. He's slightly heavier (but not fat) than Tyrese Martin, who is also a 2. That said, I suspect UConn S&C and nutrition might get him to about 225.
 
bendm said:
Based on the Borges article we are after a backup G, PF, C, and we just got the backup C. So are we really trending towards a 10 man rotation? Because We 100% need a quality backup G but we also really need a third big...

Silas 30 / County 10
Mullins 25 / Transfer 15
Ross 20 / Landrew 20
Nik 25 / Transfer 15
Hines 25 / Giltay 15

if we’re sticking with the usual 9 man rotation then the backup PF would be a koroma type.
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We definitely need to start the season with a 10 man rotation if just to have a cushion in case someone gets hurt. Even on our deepest teams we never stuck with a 10 man rotation into conference play. The other reason is you don't know who is really ready for their role until they start trying to fill it. Having options helps.
 
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When’s the last time, in the portal era, that we hosted a transfer who DID NOT commit? Has it even happened?
 
bendm said:
Based on the Borges article we are after a backup G, PF, C, and we just got the backup C. So are we really trending towards a 10 man rotation? Because We 100% need a quality backup G but we also really need a third big...

Silas 30 / County 10
Mullins 25 / Transfer 15
Ross 20 / Landrew 20
Nik 25 / Transfer 15
Hines 25 / Giltay 15

if we’re sticking with the usual 9 man rotation then the backup PF would be a koroma type. Nik would play closer to 30mpg and Landrew would be the backup stretch 4.
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Mullins and Nik will play 30, Hines will play 30 when he isn’t in foul trouble. Ross plays at least 25. Landrew takes some minutes at the 2/3/4.
 
bendm said:
Based on the Borges article we are after a backup G, PF, C, and we just got the backup C. So are we really trending towards a 10 man rotation? Because We 100% need a quality backup G but we also really need a third big...

Silas 30 / County 10
Mullins 25 / Transfer 15
Ross 20 / Landrew 20
Nik 25 / Transfer 15
Hines 25 / Giltay 15

if we’re sticking with the usual 9 man rotation then the backup PF would be a koroma type. Nik would play closer to 30mpg and Landrew would be the backup stretch 4.
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I think the backup 4 will both be above a Koroma type but not necessarily a lock for the rotation. Some games we'll need them, most games they're probably not playing
 
RuffRuff said:
Have you seen the size of him. It's hard to call him a 2.

As you can see, I kind of think the kid will crash a bit in a relaxed system. He had some very nice game early and has nice touch around the rim, but also lacks a lot of the other stuff - his efficiency metrics are pretty brutal. Not a great finisher/dunker, defender, pick layer free throw shooter, is really unathletic. I tend to think the staff wasn't sad to see him go, especially if he had a loud camp.


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Yes, that's why I said a lot of people on the board seem to be thrown off by his size and think he's a 3/4 when his position has been a 2/3.

We may play him at 4 sometimes out of necessity but in no way is that his natural position and he's even more shooting guard than wing.
 
navery12 said:
I think the backup 4 will both be above a Koroma type but not necessarily a lock for the rotation. Some games we'll need them, most games they're probably not playing
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Sounds like Koroma to me. Some games we needed him but most he didn't play.
 
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HuskyHawk said:
In the NBA, he's a 2. Just like Wade was a 2. Jaylen Brown is a 2. SGs in the NBA are huge. He's slightly heavier (but not fat) than Tyrese Martin, who is also a 2. That said, I suspect UConn S&C and nutrition might get him to about 225.
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Sure, but he's got a very different body type than those guys. This kid is thick and has a very thick base.
Huskyforlife said:
Mullins and Nik will play 30, Hines will play 30 when he isn’t in foul trouble. Ross plays at least 25. Landrew takes some minutes at the 4.
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Suspect Mullins/Silas/Khamenia play closer to 32 mpg. Hines will go 25-26. My guess is by end of year Landrew is starting at the 3.
navery12 said:
I think the backup 4 will both be above a Koroma type but not necessarily a lock for the rotation. Some games we'll need them, most games they're probably not playing
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100% agree with this. We aren't getting any kind of stud to sign up to play 8 minutes behind a sophomore. Hurley never had a true 4 to backup AK either.
 
Inyatkin said:
I like our pickups, but people seem to be underestimating how many points we're losing from this year's team
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I think we're a top 4 team in the country if we add another combo guard who can produce and another big guy. If not I would probably drop us down closer to #10, too many questions marks if we don't address those needs.
 
Huskyforlife said:
Mullins and Nik will play 30, Hines will play 30 when he isn’t in foul trouble. Ross plays at least 25. Landrew takes some minutes at the 2/3/4.
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navery12 said:
I think the backup 4 will both be above a Koroma type but not necessarily a lock for the rotation. Some games we'll need them, most games they're probably not playing
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We need be able to offer a quality backup G a 15mpg role like Smith had, so I don’t think we need lAndrew to play 3 positions when he can get 25mpg between both forward spots. 9 man rotation:

Silas 30 / County 10
Mullins 25 / Transfer 15
Ross 25 / Landrew 15
Nik 30 / Landrew 10
Hines 25 / Giltay 15
 
Smp7598 said:
I thought Cam Spencer exceeded expectations!
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No doubt. But he was pretty highly sought after right? So not a great comp for Giltay. Someone else offered Joey C which is a pretty good comp, but a quick search said Vandy was interested him. Not a big time program but SEC.
 
GHSWolverines said:
I would like us to go after Allen Graves from Santa Clara. He came off the bench for them. The question is... what is his price tag?
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I wanted Graves from the beginning of the NCAAT, but he ain't coming to UConn. His price tag is ginormous. I am very pleased to have Khamenia because not only is he talented (top 15 HS recruit in 2025), but he will be really eager to produce and have a chip on his shoulder as he was underutilized at Duke.
 
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Good call. That may be the only one!

And we all now how fortunate that turned out . “Settling”for option #2……
 
gsmooth said:
I wanted Graves from the beginning of the NCAAT, but he ain't coming to UConn. His price tag is ginormous. I am very pleased to have Khamenia because not only is he talented (top 15 HS recruit in 2025), but he will be really eager to produce and have a chip on his shoulder as he was underutilized at Duke.
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If Graves lands at Duke, we will really have to start wondering how big the NIL disparity is out there. I don't think he will as he's rumored to LSU with Duke behind him, but that would be insane as they would have 13 players with what would be fairly big NIL needs and what looks like easily a 20mm+ roster.
 
bendm said:
We need be able to offer a quality backup G a 15mpg role like Smith had, so I don’t think we need lAndrew to play 3 positions when he can get 25mpg between both forward spots:

Silas 30 / County 10
Mullins 25 / Transfer 15
Ross 25 / Landrew 15
Nik 30 / Landrew 10
Hines 25 / Giltay 15
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The combo guard I'm with you on. I personally would be shooting for a Solo replacement like McNeil, but I know that's not happening. But I think we should be able to bring in a legit rotation guy there and still play County plenty of minutes
 
navery12 said:
The combo guard I'm with you on. I personally would be shooting for a Solo replacement like McNeil, but I know that's not happening. But I think we should be able to bring in a legit rotation guy there and still play County plenty of minutes
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Looks like 7-8 guys left in 247's SG list - not sure if any of these guys have handles.

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2026 College basketball Transfer Portal Top Prospects
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superjohn said:
We certainly need more than 10/10 combined from the position.
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I'm expecting around 9 and 7 from Hines. If we can get 4 and 4 out of Giltay that's probably ok. I think from a defense and rebounding perspective the combo will be good to very good. My concern is that he looks really awkward with the ball and may be zero threat to score other than on putbacks.

Overall the roster looks pretty good defensively, but I am a little worried about where the scoring will come from.
 
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