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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.
 
UcannUconn said:
I can say with a certain level of confidence that we are in really good shape here. Just keep your fingers crossed guys.
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We seem to be in a good position with him. It would be quite the statement if Hurley lands him in his first class
 
Stainmaster said:
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.
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Delaire is very good and I really want him here but why would you want him even more than Achiuwa?
 
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superjohn said:
Delaire is very good and I really want him here but why would you want him even more than Achiuwa?
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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.
 
Stainmaster said:
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.
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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.
 
Stainmaster said:
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.
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I like the idea of signing both.
 
Stainmaster said:
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.
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Guapo said:
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.
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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.
 
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Stainmaster said:
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.
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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.
 
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.
 
Can we unlock the Delaire thread so we can talk about how he met with Coach K today?
 
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.
 
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businesslawyer said:
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.
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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.
 
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Would be a great start to the Hurley era if he commits. A real statement that we are on the way back.
 
superjohn said:
Delaire is very good and I really want him here but why would you want him even more than Achiuwa?
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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.
 
Matrim55 said:
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.
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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.
 
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Matrim55 said:
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.
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Achiuwa isn’t really a tweener. He’s a 6’9 wing
 
husky429 said:
No way does precious start the 3 in college. That would be a moronic coaching decision
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We started Rudy and Stanley at the 3, similar type of prospects.
 
UcannUconn said:
We started Rudy and Stanley at the 3, similar type of prospects.
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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.
 
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