Precious Achiuwa

[UconnU]

Imagine Achiuwa and Delaire on the wings? It's looking like a real possibility right now! Our lineup could easily look like AG, CV, JD, PA, JC in 2019. No AAC team is competing with that line up.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Yeah but Syracuse is NY's team.

Why are you spreading lies?

 

[UConnStats]

What a bizarre thing to be nervous about.

Lmao yeah not really nervous but I don’t have faith in him being a monster.

 

[uconngb]

Take note - Chief Liked. Unfortunately, due to gag order can’t comment.

Lololololol

 

[Matt1010]

Imagine Achiuwa and Delaire on the wings? It's looking like a real possibility right now! Our lineup could easily look like AG, CV, JD, PA, JC in 2019. No AAC team is competing with that line up.

Is Delaire the type of talent that would start year 1? I imagine Sid Wilson will have one of the wing spots on lock.

 

[Chief00]

Is Delaire the type of talent that would start year 1? I imagine Sid Wilson will have one of the wing spots on lock.

Quite frankly, Sid is one of the guys Hurley’s contact practices should help the most. To be able to finish strong when no fouls are being called - one learns to want to put that extra effort in the weight room.

 

[UconnU]

I can say with a certain level of confidence that we are in really good shape here. Just keep your fingers crossed guys.

 

[UconnU]

Is Delaire the type of talent that would start year 1? I imagine Sid Wilson will have one of the wing spots on lock.

In my opinion Delaire would start year one just based on his offensive skill set. He can score in so many different ways, I dont see how you wouldn't start him.

 

[Stainmaster]

In my opinion Delaire would start year one just based on his offensive skill set. He can score in so many different ways, I dont see how you wouldn't start him.

The recruiting service most high on him (TOS) has him at 71st in the nation. He's probably the 2019 recruit I most want them to land, and he should become a great player if he matriculates here, but...if a recruit ranked 71st overall is starting from day one at a program like UConn, something has most likely gone very wrong.

 

[UconnU]

The recruiting service most high on him (TOS) has him at 71st in the nation. He's probably the 2019 recruit I most want them to land, and he should become a great player if he matriculates here, but...if a recruit ranked 71st overall is starting from day one at a program like UConn, something has most likely gone very wrong.

Especially a 6'9 shooting guard who can score at 3 levels.

 

[UConnStats]

The jury is still out on the current roster, but I doubt Delaire would start over Wilson or Polley, and you could add Achiuwa to that list too if he ends up committing.

 

[JMick]

I can say with a certain level of confidence that we are in really good shape here. Just keep your fingers crossed guys.

We seem to be in a good position with him. It would be quite the statement if Hurley lands him in his first class

 

[uchusky32]

I can say with a certain level of confidence that we are in really good shape here. Just keep your fingers crossed guys.

How long UcannUconn? My fingers are starting to hurt!

 

[pj]

How long UcannUconn? My fingers are starting to hurt!

At least he didn't ask you to give up a nut. Count your blessings!

 

[RipCity]

I can say with a certain level of confidence that we are in really good shape here. Just keep your fingers crossed guys.

Our latest insider!

 

[superjohn]

The recruiting service most high on him (TOS) has him at 71st in the nation. He's probably the 2019 recruit I most want them to land, and he should become a great player if he matriculates here, but...if a recruit ranked 71st overall is starting from day one at a program like UConn, something has most likely gone very wrong.

Delaire is very good and I really want him here but why would you want him even more than Achiuwa?

 

[Stainmaster]

Delaire is very good and I really want him here but why would you want him even more than Achiuwa?

Achiuwa is unarguably a better player and I'd be very happy to see him in a UConn uniform. I think getting a New England kid like Delaire to come in and show out would be a huge help in rebuilding our reputation on the recruiting trail up here, and Hurley is probably operating with more of a deficit when it comes to NE recruiting as opposed to NJ recruiting. Either would be a great addition to the program (hell, why not sign both?), and Achiuwa has advantages over Delaire as a player, but re-cornering NE is a huge priority to me.

 

[Guapo]

Achiuwa is unarguably a better player and I'd be very happy to see him in a UConn uniform. I think getting a New England kid like Delaire to come in and show out would be a huge help in rebuilding our reputation on the recruiting trail up here, and Hurley is probably operating with more of a deficit when it comes to NE recruiting as opposed to NJ recruiting. Either would be a great addition to the program (hell, why not sign both?), and Achiuwa has advantages over Delaire as a player, but re-cornering NE is a huge priority to me.

I think this a reasonable answer, and the obvious outcome to hope for is to sign both.

However, if I had to choose between the two, I'd still rather have Achiuwa.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Achiuwa is unarguably a better player and I'd be very happy to see him in a UConn uniform. I think getting a New England kid like Delaire to come in and show out would be a huge help in rebuilding our reputation on the recruiting trail up here, and Hurley is probably operating with more of a deficit when it comes to NE recruiting as opposed to NJ recruiting. Either would be a great addition to the program (hell, why not sign both?), and Achiuwa has advantages over Delaire as a player, but re-cornering NE is a huge priority to me.

I like the idea of signing both.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I can say with a certain level of confidence that we are in really good shape here. Just keep your fingers crossed guys.

Inside or gut feeling?

 

[Guapo]

Achiuwa is unarguably a better player and I'd be very happy to see him in a UConn uniform. I think getting a New England kid like Delaire to come in and show out would be a huge help in rebuilding our reputation on the recruiting trail up here, and Hurley is probably operating with more of a deficit when it comes to NE recruiting as opposed to NJ recruiting. Either would be a great addition to the program (hell, why not sign both?), and Achiuwa has advantages over Delaire as a player, but re-cornering NE is a huge priority to me.

I think this a reasonable answer, and the obvious outcome to hope for is to sign both.

However, if I had to choose between the two, I'd still rather have Achiuwa.

And, just to be clear, the reason I say this is, if we land players like Achiuwa consistently we won't have any problems recruiting New England, or anyplace.

 

[superjohn]

Achiuwa is unarguably a better player and I'd be very happy to see him in a UConn uniform. I think getting a New England kid like Delaire to come in and show out would be a huge help in rebuilding our reputation on the recruiting trail up here, and Hurley is probably operating with more of a deficit when it comes to NE recruiting as opposed to NJ recruiting. Either would be a great addition to the program (hell, why not sign both?), and Achiuwa has advantages over Delaire as a player, but re-cornering NE is a huge priority to me.

I hear you but getting Achiuwa would send a shot across college basketball that UConn basketball is back and would surely bring in more recruits. Talent begets more talent.

 

[pj]

What's going to attract New England players more, a New England college that gets top 5 players from the northeast, or a New England college that gets top 100 players from Connecticut? I would think your typical Massachusetts player would be more impressed by the former.

 

[Bonk]

Can we unlock the Delaire thread so we can talk about how he met with Coach K today?