Precious Achiuwa Article

[Wordbomar]

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Nothing new in it but an interesting article on the impact his commitment would be. (Would have posted in old thread but it was locked)

 

[Ricker]

The article exactly expressed my feelings about his recruitment, that it represents a significant building block for numerous reasons, rather than strictly on court. It just seems to me that Achiuwa is destined to be a spring decision, and, to my dismay, I get that feeling with Cockburn as well. Tom Moore indicated they wanted to sign 4 players in the fall. I can see Bouknight, Gaffney, and Akok making fall decisions and I have my hopes up for us. If Achiuwa was drawn to us because it intrigued him to be part of re-establishing success, it would just seem to me that he would want to positively impact our success with the fall recruits by anchoring the class early and assuring he was going to play with other top talent. If he decides in the spring I sense our odds are lower.

 

[UconnFanDC]

The article exactly expressed my feelings about his recruitment, that it represents a significant building block for numerous reasons, rather than strictly on court. It just seems to me that Achiuwa is destined to be a spring decision, and, to my dismay, I get that feeling with Cockburn as well. Tom Moore indicated they wanted to sign 4 players in the fall. I can see Bouknight, Gaffney, and Akok making fall decisions and I have my hopes up for us. If Achiuwa was drawn to us because it intrigued him to be part of re-establishing success, it would just seem to me that he would want to positively impact our success with the fall recruits by anchoring the class early and assuring he was going to play with other top talent. If he decides in the spring I sense our odds are lower.

100% my thoughts mostly on the later of your statement. I'm kinda feeling like he likes Hurley and respects Uconn. But may be hoping for other options and that we are only a favorite for now.

 

[husky99]

100% my thoughts mostly on the later of your statement. I'm kinda feeling like he likes Hurley and respects Uconn. But may be hoping for other options and that we are only a favorite for now.

That is the game

 

[intlzncster]

The article exactly expressed my feelings about his recruitment, that it represents a significant building block for numerous reasons, rather than strictly on court. It just seems to me that Achiuwa is destined to be a spring decision, and, to my dismay, I get that feeling with Cockburn as well.

The best players often wait so they can collect those offers. Is what it is.

 

[Walker11]

100% my thoughts mostly on the later of your statement. I'm kinda feeling like he likes Hurley and respects Uconn. But may be hoping for other options and that we are only a favorite for now.

I don't get how this kid doesn't have offers from everyone. The only blue blood to offer him is KU, who for sure scares me the most currently. I know UK and Duke like to string kids along and especially Duke views offering a kid as a special gift but there is a 100% chance UK will offer this kid in the Spring when they have 2 kids unexpectedly leave early to go undrafted.

 

[husky429]

I don't get how this kid doesn't have offers from everyone. The only blue blood to offer him is KU, who for sure scares me the most currently. I know UK and Duke like to string kids along and especially Duke views offering a kid as a special gift but there is a 100% chance UK will offer this kid in the Spring when they have 2 kids unexpectedly leave early to go undrafted.

Actions speak louder than words. Schools arent watching or offering him that normally would for a top 15 player.

He either sucks, or they know its a waste of time because he is leaning to another school.

 

[Walker11]

Actions speak louder than words. Schools arent watching or offering him that normally would for a top 15 player.

He either sucks, or they know its a waste of time because he is leaning to another school.

I don't think a school with as much clout as UK is going to stand down because they hear a kid is a lean elsewhere. Especially one who likely decides in the Spring. See: Hamidou.

 

[intlzncster]

I don't think a school with as much clout as UK is going to stand down because they hear a kid is a lean elsewhere. Especially one who likely decides in the Spring. See: Hamidou.

Yes, I am the type of guy who can come in at the last minute and take any player I want from you. You can spend your whole life recruiting a kid and at the end of the day, if I want him, I’ll get him. If we want him, we’ll get him. Don’t ever get that confused. Be appreciative every time I don’t come in and get your guy.

-Cal

 

[intlzncster]

Actions speak louder than words. Schools arent watching or offering him that normally would for a top 15 player.

He either sucks, or they know its a waste of time because he is leaning to another school.

You're not wrong necessarily, but it could be that some of the decent schools feel he's 'too good' and the stud schools have option A to look at first, before they scoop up their option Bs (everyone else's A).

 

[Walker11]

Yes, I am the type of guy who can come in at the last minute and take any player I want from you. You can spend your whole life recruiting a kid and at the end of the day, if I want him, I’ll get him. If we want him, we’ll get him. Don’t ever get that confused. Be appreciative every time I don’t come in and get your guy.

-Cal

This is the most nauseating post I have every liked. It is certainly plausible that he wants to go to UConn or SJU but wants to wait for the season to progress to make sure we aren't dumpster fires again but if he doesn't sign by the early date I have a strong uninformed gut feelinh he is waiting for a bigger offer, which he will inevitably get.

 

[intlzncster]

This is the most nauseating post I have every liked. It is certainly plausible that he wants to go to UConn or SJU but wants to wait for the season to progress to make sure we aren't dumpster fires again but if he doesn't sign by the early date I have a strong uninformed gut feelinh he is waiting for a bigger offer, which he will inevitably get.

I wish I actually made that quote up haha

 

[Walker11]

I wish I actually made that quote up haha

I think it was about the leprechaun

 

[Mokum]

Yes, I am the type of guy who can come in at the last minute and take any player I want from you. You can spend your whole life recruiting a kid and at the end of the day, if I want him, I’ll get him. If we want him, we’ll get him. Don’t ever get that confused. Be appreciative every time I don’t come in and get your guy.

-Cal

What a blow hole.

 

[husky429]

You're not wrong necessarily, but it could be that some of the decent schools feel he's 'too good' and the stud schools have option A to look at first, before they scoop up their option Bs (everyone else's A).

I was thinking the UNC, Kansas, nova, virginia types. Basicaply everyone but UK and Duke. They are in another stratosphete

 

[Cardiac]

"The Bronx’s Precious Achiuwa — a 2019 forward who announced his transfer to Montverde (FL) Academy — wasn’t as ready to talk about specific schools as other players were, shaking off questions about his list and saying he doesn’t have any visits on the horizon. He did, however, share that his priority when he does get to college will be to get ready for the NBA:

“It’s going to be a place that’s going to get me to the next level. A place I can go in and out as quick as possible,” he said. “A place that I feel comfortable playing with the players there and the coaching staff. A place I’m really comfortable at.”

In the meantime, Achiuwa says he plans to stay in the gym, fine-tuning his skillset and perfecting a game that has already made him a five-star prospect." - per Russ Steinberg's article on ZAGSblog

 

[HooperScooper]

“It’s going to be a place that’s going to get me to the next level. A place I can go in and out as quick as possible,” he said.

SLAM Summer Classic Recruiting Roundup: James Wiseman, R.J. Hampton, Jalen Green, Cassius Stanley, Precious Achiuwa | Zagsblog

While I completely understand that almost all 5 star recruits think like this, I don't think it's a good attitude to have going to college.

 

[Jimdish255]

“It’s going to be a place that’s going to get me to the next level. A place I can go in and out as quick as possible,” he said.

SLAM Summer Classic Recruiting Roundup: James Wiseman, R.J. Hampton, Jalen Green, Cassius Stanley, Precious Achiuwa | Zagsblog

While I completely understand that almost all 5 star recruits think like this, I don't think it's a good attitude to have going to college.

Is that what Hurley is looking for? Pass.

 

[auror]

Is that what Hurley is looking for? Pass.

Achiuwa is an investment.

 

[AntG168]

Is that what Hurley is looking for? Pass.

So you dont want any top 20 kid. That should be his goal. To get to the league as soon as possible

 

[Scrutineer]

Is that what Hurley is looking for? Pass.

Although he'd be a great get and send a message that the Huskies are relevant again, I'm beginning to agree with you.

When you fully consider what he said, he seems to be saying he will go where there is a recent track record by the coach in place, not take a chance on an up and coming coach with great family history.

Like Diallo and Gabriel, he's waiting for the "big" offer and we probably aren't big enough..........yet.

 

[husky429]

Achiuwa is an investment.

This is the best way I've heard it out so far.

Anyone who DOESNT want to recruit this kid is delusional or really doesn't get how basketball works. I'd like to see their reactions when he commits.

 

[AntG168]

This is the best way I've heard it out so far.

Anyone who DOESNT want to recruit this kid is delusional or really doesn't get how basketball works. I'd like to see their reactions when he commits.

Theyre going to be ecstatic

 

[Mokum]

Who wouldn’t have that attitude if they knew in a couple years they would be multi millionares and set for life? Blame the system, not these kids. What do you expect them to say? “ I am going to stay four years because I am really interested in studying urban planning “ ( or some such thing.) These guys are not scholars, they are super talented basketball players. There is their future.

 

[pj]

His best possible life is a quick trip to a long NBA career. I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't root for him to achieve it.