Prince Ali to UConn!!!

[3uconn]

Will have an interview article up tomorrow with him.

 

[Gurleyman]

Looks like he got a technical for hanging on the rim in one of those highlights. We should pass on him - and look for a player with similar athleticism who has more respect for rims.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Kids got BOUNCE.

 

[Dynasty]

Here's an ESPN insider scouting report from Reggie Rankin:
http://insider.espn.go.com/college-...ting/player/evaluation/_/id/175897/prince-ali

Strengths:
Ali is a very athletic wing guard that can also excel at the point. Ali can simply make scoring plays with the ball in his hands. He attacks the rim on the break and can deliver the ball to an open teammate as he probes the defense with excellent feel and touch on his passes. In the halfcourt he is a quick first step slasher and finisher. Ali is a pretty good perimeter rebounder that can get the ball of the glass and start the break and is a threat to take it coast to coast if the transition defense falls asleep. Ali plays with energy, effort and a consistent motor that allows him to be a multiple position defender as well.

Weaknesses:
Ali will need to continue to work on his perimeter jump shot, extend his range and make it a consistent weapon. He will also need to continue to add strength.

Bottom Line:
Ali is a talented guard that can score, pass and defend multiple positions on the perimeter. He is a play maker that competes with a high motor and plays with swagger. An improved jump shot takes a already productive game to another level.

 

[CL82]

Prince Ali!
Fabulous he!

This has to be his first night intro song.

 

[Deleted member 3149]

1. Dorsey
2. Ali
3. Purvis
4. Hamilton
5. Brimah
6. National Championship

 

[B1GEast]

What?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is good Mojo.

 

[B1GEast]

He'll arrive as a Prince, but leave as a King!

 

[UCONNfan1]

Add my congratulations to the staff, and welcome to Prince. Very glad to have him aboard. Super psyched! And agree with Fraschilla - Ollie has been incredibly smooth in replacing the legend.

 

[sdhusky]

What?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is good Mojo.

The weekend of UCONN continues....

 

[B1GEast]

This is a sign of a good staff. Reloading for another deep run

 

[uconnforlife]

10% chance he ends up at UConn

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

I wish I could grow more toes so I could be more than ten in.

Ollie is killin' it. Welcome aboard, Mr. Ali.

 

[HailUConn]

It makes my day!

 

[Jaybo]

I LIKE HIM!!

"as I'm doing the dance Giffey did befor the IU game"

 

[3uconn]

"Connecticut recruited me very hard and I have a great personal relationship with coach Kevin Ollie. I like how he lets his guards play and I think it is just a perfect fit for me. Coach Ollie didn't compare me to any players; he said he would help me create my own path and he thinks I can be a pro," Ali said.

ESPN article:
http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/...n-the-trail&i=TWT&id=7635&w=1dhna&src=desktop

 

[James]

Hell essentially be replacing purvis, this guy ollie can recruit his butt off. If we get that NY big govan ill go ape , New York will officially become husky territory

 

[8893]

I won't believe it until his mother is posting on the boneyard.

 

[his dudeness]

This probably hurts us with Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Adams, but Prince is better than them!!!
I wouldn't be surprised to see him rise in the rankings this year

 

[3uconn]

This probably hurts us with Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Adams, but Prince is better than them!!!
I wouldn't be surprised to see him rise in the rankings this year

Jalen Adams is a PG. He's possibly the top PG target right now.

No doubt Prince will rise in the rankings.

 

[aceboon]

This probably hurts us with Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Adams, but Prince is better than them!!!
I wouldn't be surprised to see him rise in the rankings this year

Adams seems to be the purer PG of the 2, I think its still doable with him.

 

[Vuce]

I just saw a note on twitter from Evan Daniels (I think) that said Uconn is all over Jalen Adams