Precious Achiuwa

[businesslawyer]

I understand debating which of two potential recruits we would want more. I don't understand that discussion not focused entirely on who is going to help us win more games. I guaranty you that is what the Staff is focused on. The rest will take care of itself.

 

[Guapo]

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

No.

Why would you want to do that?

 

[JMick]

I understand debating which of two potential recruits would want more. I don't understand that discussion not focused entirely on who is going to help us win more games. I guaranty you that is what the Staff is focused on. The rest will take care of itself.

I know what you're getting at, and I don't disagree, but the idea is that getting a kid like Achiuwa opens up more doors to other elite recruits. Delaire would probably directly contribute to more wins because he'd be here for longer, but Achiuwa could have an indirect effect if he committed here, balled out, and is drafted highly.

 

[HawkHusky]

I REALLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY want Precious and Delaire. And I love that we have a great shot at both.

 

[RipCity]

Inside or gut feeling?

You know the answer to that question

 

[Austin316]

You know the answer to that question

Tums, anyone?

 

[Mokum]

Would be a great start to the Hurley era if he commits. A real statement that we are on the way back.

 

[Matrim55]

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

I'd rather have the 6-foot-9 shooter who's probably a 3-year player than the 6-foot-8 'tweener who's likely a one-and-done.

But truth be told I'd like to have both.

 

[UconnU]

I'd rather have the 6-foot-9 shooter who's probably a 3-year player than the 6-foot-8 'tweener who's likely a one-and-done.

But truth be told I'd like to have both.

I'm not so sure Achiuwa is an obvious one and done, he's only been playing basketball for 4 years. He has a high upside but needs more development.

 

[AntG168]

I'd rather have the 6-foot-9 shooter who's probably a 3-year player than the 6-foot-8 'tweener who's likely a one-and-done.

But truth be told I'd like to have both.

Achiuwa isn’t really a tweener. He’s a 6’9 wing

 

[UconnU]

Achiuwa isn’t really a tweener. He’s a 6’9 wing

I would start Achiuwa at the 3 but play him at like a stretch 4 spot for a good amount of minutes too.

 

[husky429]

No way does precious start the 3 in college. That would be a moronic coaching decision

 

[UconnU]

No way does precious start the 3 in college. That would be a moronic coaching decision

We started Rudy and Stanley at the 3, similar type of prospects.

 

[pj]

We started Rudy and Stanley at the 3, similar type of prospects.

And the team suffered for it, but Calhoun did it to assist their development, and because we were blessed with good bigs: in Rudy's time, Josh Boone, Hilton Armstrong, Charlie Villanueva, Ed Nelson; in Stanley's time, Hasheem Thabeet and Jeff Adrien. Most teams would do better having players like Rudy and Stanley spend most time at the 4.

 

[Guapo]

Lets get him before we argue over his position, please.

 

[UconnU]

And the team suffered for it, but Calhoun did it to assist their development, and because we were blessed with good bigs: in Rudy's time, Josh Boone, Hilton Armstrong, Charlie Villanueva, Ed Nelson; in Stanley's time, Hasheem Thabeet and Jeff Adrien. Most teams would do better having players like Rudy and Stanley spend most time at the 4.

But we were a better team with them than we would have been without them. If you have to promise a spot/position to land a 5 star you do it.

 

[gtcam]

But we were a better team with them than we would have been without them. If you have to promise a spot/position to land a 5 star you do it.

JC had the Big East
KO didn't and DH doesn't
Different time Different circumstances Tons more obstacles to overcome
But I do like DH's determination

 

[Balker]

Lets get him before we argue over his position, please.

Where do you think you are right now?

 

[UconnU]

Does anyone know if Kimani Young was the director of New Heights at the time they brought Achiuwa to the US?

 

[Dogman69]