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Looks like we might actually be in this one (albeit a long shot)

 
I wonder what's changed. Initially it didn't seem like he had any interest in staying in the northeast.
 
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So what's our take on him? I personally wouldn't mind adding him given that we have a scholarship to spare and will have multiple frontcourt guys coming off of the books after this year.
 
Stairmaster said:
So what's our take on him? I personally wouldn't mind adding him given that we have a scholarship to spare and will have multiple frontcourt guys coming off of the books after this year.
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On paper it would be perfect... Amida has a huge year, goes pro, and then Chukwu steps in and takes over. It helps to further balance out our scholies and any time you can get an athletic 7-2 player with upside, you take him. Plus pissing off PC is always quite enjoyable.
 
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If he makes it to our visit I think we may get him. It makes too much sense.
 
I don't know if I see him getting a lot of playing time. Certainly wouldn't play over Brimah. And when Brimah graduates, I don't see him playing over Diarra, Enoch, and (hopefully) Zach Brown.
 
JimOllie said:
I don't know if I see him getting a lot of playing time. Certainly wouldn't play over Brimah. And when Brimah graduates, I don't see him playing over Diarra, Enoch, and (hopefully) Zach Brown.
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Diarra and Enoch are PF's before they are centers
 
We know rankings aren't everything, but keep in mind he was further up than Diarra and Enoch were. Actually, if he transferred here, he would be the frontcourt player rated highest coming out of HS (ESPN had him at No. 61 I believe). The guy is raw and will most likely be a late bloomer, but it's tough to pass on that kind of potential with big men. Over the past 3 or 4 years, we've trotted out Phil Nolan and Tyler Olander as our starting center, so I don't see why someone like him is out of the question. Even as a backup he would be an immense upgrade over either.
 
Would really like to see PC land here. I think he will add to our mix and I think it would be positive for him.
 
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I'm not sure how anyone can argue against going after a 7 foot guy with a weird last name, especially considering how well those have worked for us. Give him Amida's minutes last year and his averages would be about 7/7/2, as a freshman, despite his lack of strength, in a conference better than ours. A year of hitting the weights while competing against our frontcourt would do wonders for him.
 
Stinger92860 said:
Nearby Catholic school offers immediate playing time. His family can easily attend all home games and have access to road games.
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I believe his US guardians both went there.
 
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Rico444 said:
The way KO is going right now, I feel like we're gonna get everyone that visits.
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Availability bias at its best. Just remember this when we swing and miss for a few recruits in a row and the board goes into meltdown mode.
 
JimOllie said:
I don't see him playing over Diarra, Enoch, and (hopefully) Zach Brown.
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Don't discount how valuable an extra year training and practicing with the team will be. Plus he's 7'2".... there will be minutes for him. Remember how different our defense was when Brimah was on the bench? It would be nice to have another guy like that replacing him during those stretches.

Regardless, we have a lot of scholarships opening up next year, especially if anyone leaves for the draft. We have the open spot this year so there's no downside in 15-16. Then it's just a 3 year commitment so even if he doesn't quite pan out it's not like we're getting stuck with 4 years of Mandledove.
 
Granted a kid can change his mind from when he is late in his freshman year in high school to the end of his freshman year in college but judging from a reasonably long conversation I had with him (along with another, brief one) I am of the opinion that if he does end up visiting Storrs he will be a Husky. I also am of the belief that if the decision had been his we would have signed him out of high school.

Regardless, he is a very good kid and I wish him the best no matter where he ends up.
 
Yes he's raw, but some think he may end up a lottery pick. So, if he wants to come here, don't ask twice. Take him.
 
Boneyard hears Chukwu is transferring: UConn makes a lot of sense, he's an NBA talent

Boneyard hears rumor he doesn't want UConn: Questions talent level or if he'd even produce

Surprise announcement of a UConn visit: He's coming, and he's good again
 
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