Peach Jam Sunday 7/17

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Who cares about whether a guy is a 4 star or 5 star (BTW, I don't think there are any 5 star local guys in '22 or '23 - again, not that it matters much). HS stars are just a barometer. What matters is whether the player improves his game at the collegiate level and does he fit in well with the rest of the roster.

If 5 stars mattered, Duke would win every year and we'd have no trophies at all.

 

[HooperScooper]

Article from David Borges about 2024 UConn targets at the Peach Jam.

The UConn men’s basketball team’s 2022 recruiting class is locked up (unless a surprise late recruit comes in over the next month), and the staff is busily working on an already strong 2023 class.

But in the college basketball recruiting world, coaches must keep looking ahead at least a couple of years. With that in mind, the UConn staff is also zeroing in on potential 2024 recruits.

A few of the staff’s top targets, all from the New York/New Jersey area, are playing at this week’s Nike Peach Jam.

A look at some UConn men’s basketball 2024 recruiting targets playing at the Peach Jam

A pair of highly-touted point guards, pair of big men — one highly ranked, one not —...

www.nhregister.com

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A look at some UConn men’s basketball 2024 recruiting targets playing at the Peach Jam​

 

[connjah]

I told solomon we are ready for him at uconn and he ignored me‍♂️.

 

[husky429]

I told solomon we are ready for him at uconn and he ignored me‍♂️.

He just lost a game by 35 and didn't get to play the entire second half. Don't vlame the kid.

 

[UconnU]

Anyone with knowledge of Maine high school basketball know anything about the other 6’7 wing Maine United has Landon Clark? He’s like almost as good as Flagg. Maine a basketball hot bed?

 

[connjah]

He just lost a game by 35 and didn't get to play the entire second half. Don't vlame the kid.

This was before the game

 

[BGesus4]

It's not a crazy take that winning will help, I just don't think it's an important one. I don't think these kids care about that, at least not 5* ones that we're struggling to get. They want to get to the NBA and that's priority number 1, 2, and 3

This point is hammered home by the 3 recruits mentioned as our misses:

Edwards - probably Kentucky
Bowen - FSU
Griffiths - Rutgers

…basically the decision points were: NBA precedents, coach relationships, and probably NIL opportunities

 

[Get a Job]

This point is hammered home by the 3 recruits mentioned as our misses:

Edwards - probably Kentucky
Bowen - FSU
Griffiths - Rutgers

…basically the decision points were: NBA precedents, coach relationships, and probably NIL opportunities

Are you referring to the billions of dollars earned in the NBA by players who were coached by current Rutgers coaches?

 

[Storrs South]

Today's schedule:

12:30 - Ball and Ross (Nike)
2:00 - Castle (UA)
6:30 - Stewart and Signare (Nike)
8:00 - Middleton (Nike)

 

[gtcam]

So being 4th best team in the Big14 gets you a play in game in the NCAA's. Not sure would be touting that.

Steve Pikiell has had 3 consecutive winning seasons and would have had 3 straight NCAA appearances had it not been for Covid
They have won an NCAA game in past 2 seasons........................

 

[Husky68]

Steve Pikiell has had 3 consecutive winning seasons and would have had 3 straight NCAA appearances had it not been for Covid
They have won an NCAA game in past 2 seasons........................

And that is something to brag about? Not saying should get fired but long way from being something special. One NCAA win in 6 years is better than zero. Actually UConn got into the round of 64 in 2022 and Rutgers did not. Don't see anyone touting "UConn got into the last 2 NCAA tournaments, isn't that special".

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Big Ten Conference) (2016–present)​		Overall	Big14
2016–17	Rutgers	15–18	3–15	14th
2017–18	Rutgers	15–19	3–15	14th
2018–19	Rutgers	14–17	7–13	T–10th
2019–20	Rutgers	20–11	11–9	T–5th	NCAA Division I Canceled
2020–21	Rutgers	16–12	10–10	T–6th	NCAA Division I Round of 32
2021–22	Rutgers	18–14	12–8	T–4th	NCAA Division I First Four

 

[bendm]

The UConn men’s basketball team’s 2022 recruiting class is locked up (unless a surprise late recruit comes in over the next month), and the staff is busily working on an already strong 2023 class.

the scholly grid just got a whole lot easier on the eyes assuming the first part holds true.

right now there are 2 open schollies to fill in '23, hopefully with 2 of coen/dilione/stewart. then we need to replace whoever goes pro among sanogo/aj/hawk with transfers next summer.

then again... staff probably already knows at least 1 of those 3 guys is 100% set on going pro somewhere after this season so why not sign all 3 of coen/dilione/stewart? ideally we'd then only need 1 maybe 2 transfers next summer.

i think that 6 man class fits relatively well together: PG-Castle / SG-Ball / W-Dilione / SF-Stewart / SF-Ross / F-Coen

 

[Storrs South]

Watched most of the 1st half for Solo and Jayden

A couple opportunities where Solo was able to show off his athleticism but he missed a dunk and then his teammate missed him on an alley oop. Had a nice back cut for a layup and a missed 3 plus a turnover while driving but recovered well with a block on the other end. Also had a nice drive to the basket but missed the layup. His was rebounding quite well. A half to forget I'd say.

Jayden didn't do much, saw him hit a 3 and miss 2 others. Can't get by anyone on the drive.

Forget who said it the other day but Team Melo cannot rebound at all and PG play is MIA. Team overall looks pretty bad, but hoping a better second half for both guys to showcase themselves more.

 

[HungryHu5ky]

Today's schedule:

12:30 - Ball and Ross (Nike)
2:00 - Castle (UA)
6:30 - Stewart and Signare (Nike)
8:00 - Middleton (Nike)

How can I watch stream the UA games anyone ?

 

[Chantry1101]

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[Cardiac]

 

[Storrs South]

Much better second half for Solo. Think he scored like 15-17 points in 2nd half alone, probably finished around 20-24 points if I had to guess. Played the entire second half. Showed up a bit of him being a three level scorer: hit a 3, some nice dribble drive work from midrange, drove to basket and was efficient at the rim on layups and a couple dunks. 2-3 from foul line. It's possible he didn't miss a shot in the second half, but I could have missed 1.

Jayden did not do much, barely playing in the 3rd. Missed putback dunk from, some nice moments for him defensively, a missed 3, 0 points I think in 2nd half.

Team Melo is terrible but not much of that is on Solo at least. The rebounding on the team is horrendous and point guard play is awful (pg was in paint double teamed and saw a wide open Solo in corner and decided to shoot it anyway instead of passing).

Nice bounce back game for Solo.

 

[husky429]

Much better second half for Solo. Think he scored like 15-17 points in 2nd half alone, probably finished around 20-24 points if I had to guess. Played the entire second half. Showed up a bit of him being a three level scorer: hit a 3, some nice dribble drive work from midrange, drove to basket and was efficient at the rim on layups and a couple dunks. 2-3 from foul line. It's possible he didn't miss a shot in the second half, but I could have missed 1.

Jayden did not do much, barely playing in the 3rd. Missed putback dunk from, some nice moments for him defensively, a missed 3, 0 points I think in 2nd half.

Team Melo is terrible but not much of that is on Solo at least. The rebounding on the team is horrendous and point guard play is awful (pg was in paint double teamed and saw a wide open Solo in corner and decided to shoot it anyway instead of passing).

Nice bounce back game for Solo.

Fyi... stats are available online if you search "eybl schedule"... box scores and live stats. 22/6/2 for solo and effecient. Much better game from him... very inconsistent

 

[Storrs South]

One Solo's couple dunks at end of game when result of contest had already been decided

 

[Cardiac]

 

[Cardiac]

Yves Missi is leading the Peach Jam at 3.2 blocks per game, and third in rebounds at 9.7/gm

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Much better second half for Solo. Think he scored like 15-17 points in 2nd half alone, probably finished around 20-24 points if I had to guess. Played the entire second half. Showed up a bit of him being a three level scorer: hit a 3, some nice dribble drive work from midrange, drove to basket and was efficient at the rim on layups and a couple dunks. 2-3 from foul line. It's possible he didn't miss a shot in the second half, but I could have missed 1.

Jayden did not do much, barely playing in the 3rd. Missed putback dunk from, some nice moments for him defensively, a missed 3, 0 points I think in 2nd half.

Team Melo is terrible but not much of that is on Solo at least. The rebounding on the team is horrendous and point guard play is awful (pg was in paint double teamed and saw a wide open Solo in corner and decided to shoot it anyway instead of passing).

Nice bounce back game for Solo.

These lines and observations about Ross are prrrrretty yuck

 

[Storrs South]

These lines and observations about Ross are prrrrretty yuck

I haven't watched THAT much of him but from what ive seen this week I think what hurts Ross is he can't create for himself and his dribble is fine but nothing special. As a result, because Team Melo seems mostly unorganized on offense (a lot of guy takes up ball and plays 1 on 5) which may just describe AAU ball and bad PG play he doesn't touch the ball a lot nor have the ability make something for himself.

He feels like a Polley clone in that way of you run some good stuff for him to get open on the perimeter and he could likely be effective but Team Melo doesn't do much of this.

With what I've seen to date I keep thinking more athletic and better dribbling Polley which sure freshman year and likely sophomore year you aren't expecting much but as upperclassman I could see him being a valuable contributor.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I haven't watched THAT much of him but from what ive seen this week I think what hurts Ross is he can't create for himself and his dribble is fine but nothing special. As a result, because Team Melo seems mostly unorganized on offense (a lot of guy takes up ball and plays 1 on 5) which may just describe AAU ball and bad PG play he doesn't touch the ball a lot nor have the ability make something for himself.

He feels like a Polley clone in that way of you run some good stuff for him to get open on the perimeter and he could likely be effective but Team Melo doesn't do much of this.

With what I've seen to date I keep thinking more athletic and better dribbling Polley which sure freshman year and likely sophomore year you aren't expecting much but as upperclassman I could see him being a valuable contributor.

Fair, it just seems a bit odd to commit that early to a guy that evidently won't bring much value in his first couple years. That's a thing you save a scholarship for

 

[Storrs South]

Fair, it just seems a bit odd to commit that early to a guy that evidently won't bring much value in his first couple years. That's a thing you save a scholarship for

Fair but if it did help with landing Ball then I get it. Also it helps to have guys you, theoretically, count on being here for 4 years and likely want the degree and or won't being getting looks from NBA.