Preferred Targets

[tcf15]

Just starting off with the tri-state area, a lot of talent. Don't think we are getting any top 10 kids yet, but Hurley should be able to snag a couple of top 50 or top 100 type kids.

247 Composite Rankings in parantheses

Connecticut
PF Akok Akok (62)
C Tre Mitchell (100)
SF Jaiden Delaire (128)

New Jersey
SF Scottie Lewis (6)
SG Bryan Antoine (7)
SF Precious Achiuwa* (10)
SF Khalil Whitney (56)
SF Lester Quinones* (67)
SG Khalif Battle (123)

*Currently at St. Benedict's where Hurley used to coach

New York
PG Cole Anthony (5)
C Aidan Igiehon (39)
C Kofi Cockburn (44)
G Joseph Girard (170 but has offers from Duke, Michigan, Oklahoma and Syracuse)

Recruiting should be fun again. Who do you guys want Hurley to (realistically) target?

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Just starting off with the tri-state area, a lot of talent. Don't think we are getting any top 10 kids yet, but Hurley should be able to snag a couple of top 50 or top 100 type kids.

247 Composite Rankings in parantheses

Connecticut
PF Akok Akok (62)
C Tre Mitchell (100)
SF Jaiden Delaire (128)

New Jersey
SF Scottie Lewis (6)
SG Bryan Antoine (7)
SF Precious Achiuwa* (10)
SF Khalil Whitney (56)
SF Lester Quinones* (67)
SG Khalif Battle (123)

*Currently at St. Benedict's where Hurley used to coach

New York
PG Cole Anthony (5)
C Aidan Igiehon (39)
C Kofi Cockburn (44)
G Joseph Girard (170 but has offers from Duke, Michigan, Oklahoma and Syracuse)

Recruiting should be fun again. Who do you guys want Hurley to (realistically) target?

Landing these types is what he was brought here to do so fingers crossed.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Bob Sr. Is the all time winning coach in New Jersey high school history right? Probably not a bad thing for us.

 

[Kenny11]

Delaire could end up being a top 50 player..He is better than Akok. He's going to do a lot of damage on the under armour circuit this spring and he had a fabulous second half of his junior season after a foot injury. He should be a top priority. Does he hold an offer from URI?

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

Cole Anthony

/discussion

 

[Northbound]

Bob Sr. Is the all time winning coach in New York high school history right? Probably not a bad thing for us.

St. Anthony's was in NJ.

 

[Lefty2one]

SF Precious Achiuwa* (10)

Nickname or were his parents huge Lord of the Rings fans?

 

[husky429]

Delaire could end up being a top 50 player..He is better than Akok. He's going to do a lot of damage on the under armour circuit this spring and he had a fabulous second half of his junior season after a foot injury. He should be a top priority. Does he hold an offer from URI?

He will be top-75 in the next ranking for sure. Was the state POY, I believe.

 

[jollari]

+1 for Kofi Cockburn. He is a straight up bully out there

 

[KembaStepback]

Who are the best shooters? Those are the guys I want.

 

[Stainmaster]

Delaire as an in-state kid carries an extra level of importance for me. Lots of those names are very exciting though.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

I'm not smart enough to comment. But I want every day to be Christmas for Coach Hurley and that he gets every person on his wish list.

 

[husky429]

Who are the best shooters? Those are the guys I want.

Then you're looking at Delaire. He's a 6'8 shooter. Handles decent for his height, but lacks high-flying athleticism. Great, Great shooter.

 

[outlaw]

Akok Akok - great name

 

[the Q]

Is Dimon Carrigan an option yet?

 

[WrenchFan69]

Is Dimon Carrigan an option yet?

He just switched JuCos down to a good program in Florida and I think he plans to play there next year, although if we need bigs help perhaps he could be persuaded

 

[AstarIsBorn31]

Cole Anthony & Scottie Lewis are on another level.........

 

[jdk1047]

Joseph Girard Is the real deal shooter he’s about 20 mins from where I am. He gets about 50! 5 to 10 3s a game but all the schools are small and no talent but boy can he shoot. His dad was coached by Michigan coach and like someone said he’s got duke and cuse on him also prolly a long shot but would love to have him

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

Joseph Girard Is the real deal shooter he’s about 20 mins from where I am. He gets about 50! 5 to 10 3s a game but all the schools are small and no talent but boy can he shoot. His dad was coached by Michigan coach and like someone said he’s got duke and cuse on him also prolly a long shot but would love to have him

Never heard of him but sign me up. "Duke" and "3s" is all I need to hear.

 

[80shusky]

A legitimate center out of that group would be nice!

 

[Tenspro2002]

The exciting thing is knowing that we have a coach who will be able to properly construct a roster, utilize them in an intelligent, strategic fashion, and get them to buy into an attitude of toughness and accountability.

 

[the Q]

He just switched JuCos down to a good program in Florida and I think he plans to play there next year, although if we need bigs help perhaps he could be persuaded

I'm just asking. He is your classic UConn 5.

He was born to be a Husky.

 

[HungryHuskies]

More Christian Vitals.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Id like to pull in a quality C, SF and PG. Thatd be a great start.

 

[Storrs South]

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