Pascal Chukwu
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I thought it was a case of them just liking Providence better. Was there friction or something with our staff?
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This is dare i say ...shocking? As posted above he was to be the clear cut starting center on a team returning a NCAA worthy roster. Where on earth could he be transferring to? Granted PC is not a great launching pad for the league, but it seemed like he was in as good a spot he could be based on skill level, conference etc to make what he could of it.
Big time Catholic family. His final three were UConn, PC and SJU (the A10 not SJ from the BE). Word was that it was really a final two because of his family. That said they were a big reason he went to PC so maybe if he didn't like it there he makes a different choice this time around.
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Sorry for you guys. It sucks to have a transfer like this. You guys were fortunate to have Kris Dunn come back, so at least not all is lost.
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If I'm remembering correctly, he seemed to prioritize going to a Catholic school.
No idea if that'll be the case with where he transfers, though.
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I don't think it was friction, but it was fairly obvious that his group of advisors wanted him elsewhere - UConn wasn't really even in the running. (I think it was between St. Josephs and Providence.)
They said they wanted him at a smaller school - looks like that wasn't in his best interests.
Mentioned to a friend that PC has not won an NCAA tourn. game in more than 20 years. His reply was a ? : they didn't win with Gomes? They played ONE Tourn game with Gomes and lost to Pacific. Prob. 2004 when they beat us at Gampel!!!!!!!
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UConn was always mentioned as in his final three but yes behind the scenes that wasn't really the case at that point.
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Mentioned to a friend that PC has not won an NCAA tourn. game in more than 20 years. His reply was a ? : they didn't win with Gomes? They played ONE Tourn game with Gomes and lost to Pacific. Prob. 2004 when they beat us at Gampel!!!!!!!
Also how did St Joes do in their last appearance?
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He played at trinity catholic for a year and then went to Fairfield Prep before going to Providence, have to think there was some sort pf Cooley connection there. I was never really that impressed watching him in highschool.
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IF indeed this kid is in fact transferring out he should be top priority for Ollie... Get him in the program NOW. Get him in the Summer pick up games NOW... have him for practices all of 2015-16... Get him in our weight program along with focusing on finishing around the basket... He's a perfect match for the c/o 2016 for us...Already has D1 experience too... Get him! NOW
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It gives is a very clear 1-2 in priorities: Larrier and Chukwu. Doesn't mess with chemistry, brings in the two positions we're going to need to replace.ktuck911 said:
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That would be the ultimate year of the transfer for this program. Two huge pieces to win now and two huge pieces for the future. Fingers crossed.
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Would also space out classes a bit better. Dream of having Larrier, Diarra (Friday) and Chukwu and King visiting would be fantastic and maybe Fultz committed to UL and Gilbert down to 3 or 4. I can dream right.
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Out of the people wanting Chuck, who have seen him play? I dont think UConn needs more big men projects. Brimah already has a hard time staying on the court. Chuck needs to put on weight and hit the weight room. He gets shoved around by bigger centers. If Hamilton plays the 4 like they had deandre play it in 2014, Brimah is going to eat up the major chunk of minutes at the 5.
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We could potentially be down to 4 or 5 returning players in 2016-17 depending on how well Purvis, DHam, and Brimah play this year. Maybe even Adams - who knows.
Getting one or both of Larrier and Chukwu would be great to keep some consistency, and keep the classes more balanced.
Getting one or both of Larrier and Chukwu would be great to keep some consistency, and keep the classes more balanced.
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It really would be perfect, in addition we would get two very good talents that would learn the system for a year and would be ready right away the following year. Maybe the best thing is it would balance out the roster. '16 is going to be a big recruiting year but you don't want a class of 7 players.
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His stats aren't good but I've been impressed when I saw him play last season, he definitely has talent.
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What's the downside? He'll have a year to bulk up and learn the offense, a year to bang against Miller, Brimah, Nolan, Facey, and Enoch, he ain't scaring recruits away, and if he were to cap out at a solid, 4-year back-up (3 here)? Great! You always need those.Letsgohuskies11 said:
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It's ironic that Uconn was better with a Charles Owkandu in 2011 or 2014 Brimah than with having Drummond
i was always impressed how we managed to get by winning against teams with more dominate big men on paper. But uconn always made it work.
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This last part is particularly important. Our APR ban came from the HUGE recruiting class of 2007: Dyson, Sticks, Edwards, Mandeldove, Wiggins, Kelly, Thabeet, and I think another player I'm forgetting. We lost players to transfer (both from that year and from holdovers) and we had a miserable year to boot.superjohn said:
Were we to get each (longshot I'm sure), we'd have 4 sophomores their first year rather than 2, and our 2016 class can be more reasonably sized. But having 2 sophomores, when coupled with only 1 junior (if Hamilton would be there) and a boatload of freshmen, is a problem.
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Assuming Brimah doesn't leave early, there would be a full 2.5 years between now and the day that Chukwu would be our starting center. And that assumes we don't get somebody like Zack Brown in the next two recruiting classes.
We have the scholarships and the time to develop this kid.
I'm not saying it's possible or likely but really with 4 seniors and 2 available scholarships picking up a good fit via transfer makes sense. Even two makes sense. Especially if the NCAA does away with immediate eligibility for fifth year transfers. Of course UConn may not even be the favorite for either Larrier or Chukwu.
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