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PF/C Juwan Durham (Signed LOI on 11/11)

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RipCity said:
Surprised were getting a visit because of the minimal talk about this kid. Wonder how good of a shot we have. He has a nice game, but will definitely need to add a good amount of strength, especially in his legs which look like toothpicks. Obviously he would be a great addition.

From 3 months ago:
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he tore his acl after that so who knows how he looks now. he looks 6'11 though
 
wby is no one talking about this? 6-11 five star, athletic, shot blocking big man? Seems like the prototypical KO type center in a four out, one in up-tempo attack. No idea where we stand with him, but he visiting. Seems that this should be more of the talk then whether or not Coach K sucks or not.
 
The kid needs to go on the "all you can meat" diet and gain a few lbs., but he's long as hell and light on his feet...
 
boog204 said:
wby is no one talking about this? 6-11 five star, athletic, shot blocking big man? Seems like the prototypical KO type center in a four out, one in up-tempo attack. No idea where we stand with him, but he visiting. Seems that this should be more of the talk then whether or not Coach K sucks or not.
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I'm ready to sign him up. Does that count? (Don't answer that). What a nice surprise to have him visit! Let's hope he falls in love with the coach, team, and school and commits on the spot.

Love the behind the back dribbles leading the break at 6'11". How does he compare to Gabriel?
 
James said:
wow durham tore his acl in hs? interesting. Don't mind him being a high priority due to other physical tools (length mainly), but I think a guard is also desperately needed in 16. I mean look at the backcourt depth chart ( assuming purv throws his hat in for the pros).

Gilbert/Cassell
Adams/?

Not good at all. Myles powell fits in nicely here as a stopgap for diallo in 17, but even so I wouldn't mind KO dipping into the grad transfer market for another gibbs like transfer next year.
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I think this kid would fit right in with a Kevin Ollie offense. I also think that we are in need of a big more than a guard. I don't see Purvis leaving early at all. If for some reason he leaves early then yes we need another guard but I feel Brimah is gone this year leaving us with Diarra, Enoch and Facey upfront.
 
Candyman34 said:
I think this kid would fit right in with a Kevin Ollie offense. I also think that we are in need of a big more than a guard. I don't see Purvis leaving early at all. If for some reason he leaves early then yes we need another guard but I feel Brimah is gone this year leaving us with Diarra, Enoch and Facey upfront.
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Purvis is graduating this year, and has all but confirmed that he's leaving school after.
 
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It's far from an either / or situation in terms of whether we need a guard or a big. We have three more scholarships to give even if everybody comes back, and I highly doubt everybody comes back.
 
HuskyBballFan said:
It's far from an either / or situation in terms of whether we need a guard or a big. We have three more scholarships to give even if everybody comes back, and I highly doubt everybody comes back.
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ya it would seem likely that we lose at least 2 of Hamilton, Purvis, and Brimah...very possibly all 3 (i don't think there's any way brimah is gone, but weirder things have happened)
 
CallMeBruce said:
Purvis is graduating this year, and has all but confirmed that he's leaving school after.
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I know what Purvis has said and all, but if he has another back and forth year - which I don't believe he will - he will likely be one of the many to benefit from the new rule that allows the players to enter for the draft, figure out where they stand and then come back to school. I say this thinking he will declare automatically, but if he is inconsistent I believe his draft stock will be more than likely undrafted in which case I think he'd return.

However, none of the aforementioned hypothetical matters in my eyes because I think he is going to have a breakout year and solidify himself as a second round draft pick.
 
lange10 said:
I know what Purvis has said and all, but if he has another back and forth year - which I don't believe he will - he will likely be one of the many to benefit from the new rule that allows the players to enter for the draft, figure out where they stand and then come back to school. I say this thinking he will declare automatically, but if he is inconsistent I believe his draft stock will be more than likely undrafted in which case I think he'd return.

However, none of the aforementioned hypothetical matters in my eyes because I think he is going to have a breakout year and solidify himself as a second round draft pick.
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Regardless of how Purvis' draft stock looks after this season, I don't see it improving with another year of college. He'll be 23 by the 2017 draft. If he's not NBA material by the end of this season, he's going to Europe.
 
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CallMeBruce said:
Regardless of how Purvis' draft stock looks after this season, I don't see it improving with another year of college. He'll be 23 by the 2017 draft. If he's not NBA material by the end of this season, he's going to Europe.
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I was thinking about his age when countering your post. I'm torn, honestly. If he declares after this year but but finds out he isn't going to be drafted, you think he still willingly passes up his 4th year of eligibility for Europe automatically?
 
lange10 said:
I was thinking about his age when countering your post. I'm torn, honestly. If he declares after this year but but finds out he isn't going to be drafted, you think he still willingly passes up his 4th year of eligibility for Europe automatically?
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He gets paid in Europe, and he'll have a degree. What's the purpose of coming back to college at that point?
 
CallMeBruce said:
He gets paid in Europe, and he'll have a degree. What's the purpose of coming back to college at that point?
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Haha this is true. I don't know. I guess maybe it's different from an outsider's perspective. I definitely am all for getting paid, but it seems like he loves it here. Maybe a sour ending to the season and burning passion to win a ring here brings him back. Who knows. But you're right, when the money comes calling...
 
Mooch82 said:
@3uconn @Zionn @husky99 ....any thoughts here? This sort of came out of nowhere and there hasn't been much chatter. Great news that he's visiting this weekend.
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It's not really out of nowhere it's just that he's been hurt for the past 6-8 months so not many people are talking about him nationally. We've been recruiting him for a while now.
 
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Mr. Wonderful said:
The kid needs to go on the "all you can meat" diet and gain a few lbs., but he's long as hell and light on his feet...
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He's not a 5. He doesn't really need more weight. Most of his blocks are of jumpers, not challenges at the basket, and most of his close shots are in transition, not because he plays inside. His game reminds me of a young Donyell, actually. I think bulking up might actually hurt his offensive game, as the skills he's developed seem centered around speed, agility and reach, not power.
 
8/28: UConn OV
9/9: Miami in-home visit
9/10: Florida in-home visit
9/18: Miami OV

 
Like Durham a lot. He is really versatile; lanky, tall, but decent strength, good rebounding, shot blocking. Form on his shot is a little iffy, but he hits from close/mid-range with a little turn around game. Maybe a more natural forward, but can play center for sure. Seems like a more polished (skill-wise) Enoch with a little less strength. Don't think he's exclusive or redundant with Gabriel or our other targets as more of a 4/5 versus 3/4. Think he would be a really good player to add to the front court until we pick up a true big man in 17 (Zach Brown/Ikey Obiagu please). Hope he enjoys his trip to Storrs and the team shows him what it means to be a part of the UConn family.
 
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I'm not really feeling it with Gabriel, would love to lock up Durham and Vance Jackson would also be nice.
 
That good. He is not feeling it with us either. NEXT!
 
Stairmaster said:
Assuming Gabriel, since the same thing was posted in his thread.
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Yeah, saw that but didn't see what superjohn said. Thought Zionn came here to say Durham wasn't feeling it with us either after saying next for Gabriel. Now realize that was a response to SJ's comment about Gabriel.
 
tcf15 said:
Yeah, saw that but didn't see what superjohn said. Thought Zionn came here to say Durham wasn't feeling it with us either after saying next for Gabriel. Now realize that was a response to SJ's comment about Gabriel.
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He has the sense to not drop two bombshells in such close succession. That'd be downright cruel. :rolleyes:
 
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