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My Realistic Guess (which would be an unbelievable haul and probably a Top 3 class for sure)

MAL
Diallo
Polley
Bamba


My Order of wish list (out of the ones I think we are still in on)

MAL/or Waters then Beatty
Diallo/Petty or Nwora
Wilkes & Scruggs/Riley or Polley
Bamba/Richards/Uyaelunmo

Think we are out on..

Walker
Harvey
Ikey
Samuels
Sims
 
kcc1442 said:
My Realistic Guess (which would be an unbelievable haul and probably a Top 3 class for sure)

MAL
Diallo
Polley
Bamba
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That would be an incredible class. That's two top 10 recruits. I don't believe UConn has ever done that before. I would temper my expectations.
 
Personally, I'm:
- Very confident we get Diallo
- Confident we get either MAL or Tremont
- Confident we don't get Richards or Bamba
 
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I don't know enough to know who we will get. Who I want is:
Diallo
Waters
Bamba

If we get them (or MAL or Richards) it is an amazing year and they could afford to put me into one of the open slots (61 years old, out of shape & overweight).
If we get 2 of those 5 it is a great year.
 
Huskyforlife said:
Why?
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I guess it would be more accurate to say I'm somewhat confident about that one instead of confident, but I have no actual information. Just guessing based upon gut feel, our history of recruiting over the last 25 years, the rankings of both players, our general connection with each player, the projected rosters of different teams their freshman year, and trying to to not be a homer and look objectively at how easy a sell it is for us vs. the other teams competing for them.
 
7774 said:
Personally, I'm:
- Very confident we get Diallo
- Confident we get either MAL or Tremont
- Confident we don't get Richards or Bamba
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This is pretty much where I am. It seems like we've seen the Bamba/Richards recruitment 100 times before.
 
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champs99and04 said:
This is pretty much where I am. It seems like we've seen the Bamba/Richards recruitment 100 times before.
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Yep. In the last 20 years I can't remember a single instance of a recruitment that went in the typical manner where we were able to successfully land a big man ranked in the ballpark of where these two are ranked. Having no other information to go on, it makes sense to be skeptical imo.
 
7774 said:
Yep. In the last 20 years I can't remember a single instance of a recruitment that went in the typical manner where we were able to successfully land a big man ranked in the ballpark of where these two are ranked. Having no other information to go on, it makes sense to be skeptical imo.
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now is as good a time as any to buck the trend though.
 
In 20 minutes I'm going to take a grain of salt and drive into the car wash. I'll let you know what I find out.

My Prediction:
MAL &
some other guys we'll be happy with.
 
David 76 said:
I don't know enough to know who we will get. Who I want is:
Diallo
Waters
Bamba

If we get them (or MAL or Richards) it is an amazing year and they could afford to put me into one of the open slots (61 years old, out of shape & overweight).
If we get 2 of those 5 it is a great year.
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Can they throw me in there though? Recently found out I was an old man and a loser. Not sure I can play there but I will box someone out.:eek:
 
I'm thinking a little pessimistically here but still thinking we end up with a pretty good class. Just not maybe some of the guys we are coveting.
MAL
Beatty
Polley
Josh Carlton
Jordan Nwora

I'm thinking the big dogs eat some of the big fish out of our pond again.
 
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Huskyforlife said:
Why does everyone think we're getting polley? Have I missed something?
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We are in his top 5 and we jumped there despite a late offer. He has Killings written all over him. We are clearly his best choice for a bball school out of a list of a few fball schools, a mid major, and whatever you call Pitt. For me, it was mostly a guess based on those factors. Plus I like the fit.
 
mauconnfan said:
Can they throw me in there though? Recently found out I was an old man and a loser. Not sure I can play there but I will box someone out.:eek:
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I used up a year of eligibility as a freshman running track but was technically on active duty my last year at UConn and I have been for the 30+ years since, so I may have one year left. I'm a generous 5'8" have a hip replacement but also a mean disposition on the court and I can hit my free throws, so sign me up too!
 
kcc1442 said:
We are in his top 5 and we jumped there despite a late offer. He has Killings written all over him. We are clearly his best choice for a bball school out of a list of a few fball schools, a mid major, and whatever you call Pitt. For me, it was mostly a guess based on those factors. Plus I like the fit.
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Late riser who played very well to the point of standing out on a aau team with a top ten player (Knox), I love the fit. 6'8 long and an excellent shooter, you really can't have enough of those . Wings who can shoot are typically decent pro prospects, and let's not forget the last time we had two guys like that starting (Daniels + Giffey).
 
Huskyforlife said:
Why does everyone think we're getting polley? Have I missed something?
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Keep in mind that the original post was open as to each poster responding by selecting 'who you wanted' or 'who you think we will get', so some posters might want him but might not be projecting getting him. In my case I both want him and I'm guessing he ends up with us, but you haven't missed anything, just my guess.

Why did I project we would get him:
1. We are in his announced top 5
2. He has set up an official visit (that as far as I have seen reported is 1 of 2 visits with TN the other)
3. We have a recent Crystal Ball pick for what they are worth, (somebody could know his leanings)
4. I perceive we are an easy sell by position since Facey is leaving and the spot Facey plays lends itself to Polley's game
5. I think Polley's skill set is like Daniels and that it would thus be easy for Polley to perceive how Ollie would use him
6. I like our chances up against TN and other teams on his list.

Why do I want him:
1. Only based on the skills in his mix tape which were so Daniels-like in terms of inside and outside, and, aggressiveness taking it to the rim when players closed out on him. I thought the mix tape also showed an offensive mindset that I think we need in that Diarra is going to rebound, not be a prolific shooter.

In the end - just passing time on The Boneyard until posters with real info feed us some red meat.
 
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Ricker said:
Keep in mind that the original post was open as to each poster responding by selecting 'who you wanted' or 'who you think we will get', so some posters might want him but might not be projecting getting him. In my case I both want him and I'm guessing he ends up with us, but you haven't missed anything, just my guess.

In the end - just passing time on The Boneyard until posters with real info feed us some red meat.
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Red meat seasoned with grains of salt, cooked in a highly fluid solution, and ready in 20 minutes.
 
Huskyforlife said:
Why does everyone think we're getting polley? Have I missed something?
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I posted my reasoning on the first page. But basically we're the best school in his top 5 and he seems like the type of recruit we get to round out our class as a late riser top 100 type guy
 
@Huskyforlife I predicted Polley for a lot of the reasons others have noted. We're in top 5, we are his best offer (not that it means much sometimes) and his style of play would fit Ollie's system pretty well. Add in that he has scheduled a visit and that he isn't a heavily recruited player it seems like he would see this as a good spot for him. I gave predictions in that post. My favorites would be:

MAL
Diallo
Bamba
Richards
Wilkes

Of course, that would likely be the #1 class in the country, so not likely to happen.
 
I would be content with MAL & Richards and think that is the most likely scenario..

The Diallo thing would be great, however he's clearly a 1 and done, is he worth it when there's a clear foundation here with this great freshmen class.
 
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