r/CollegeBasketball user claims to have insider info on Cooper Flagg -> UConn*

[aburks41]

Couple guys( and Hurleymania)in spaces says there’s rumors that Flagg may take another unofficial to UConn in early November(11/6 banner reveal?) after the Duke visit.

If he comes back to UConn, he’s a lock.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I put a pretty thorough breakdown on here before from someone who evaluates PGs that said he had all the skills to be one. He seemed to handle PG duties with Castle overseas too.

I’d bet $3 that that’s what he’ll eventually be here if that’s not his role as a backup already this year. It’s his best shot at maximizing his NBA potential.

When we first started recruiting him, he was labeled a combo guard. So who knows?

 

[djct1999]

Yeah. UConn isn’t close to UK and Duke simply bc they got so many 5 stars over the last 7-9 years.

It’s shocking UConn has as many NCs as Duke since 1990 when you look at the recruiting.

Look deeper and focus on the coaching.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Yeah. UConn isn’t close to UK and Duke simply bc they got so many 5 stars over the last 7-9 years.

It’s shocking UConn has as many NCs as Duke since 1990 when you look at the recruiting.

 

[CL82]

Paulus - the king!

Who does it better?

 

[CL82]

Don't believe anything you read on the internet.

But if your statement is true, then I shouldn't believe it and they should believe everything that's on the Internet, but then that would make your statement true and I shouldn't believe it....

 

[navery12]

The thought of what you just said above is almost incomprehensible but I am absolutely loving it.

Based on the Karaban article from yesterday it's looking unlikely we have him back, let alone Clingan

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

When we first started recruiting him, he was labeled a combo guard. So who knows?

So is Ahmad weirdly enough. Even though he’s definitely playing PG here.

 

[Rico444]

Someone else claiming to live in Maine corroborates the story. Sounds like this could have legs.

 

[August_West]

What if they offer him a lifetime supply of Arby’s?!

It's North Carolina. They do "Cookout"

 

[August_West]

Also, Nowell is a stud. People are going to wonder why Fland and others got more attention.

Fully agree with this. I don't think people realize how good Nowell is yet. The kid is an absolute bull.

 

[tykurez]

It's North Carolina. They do "Cookout"

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There are no coincidences

 

[OkaForPrez]

Someone else claiming to live in Maine corroborates the story. Sounds like this could have legs.

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This is actually the third person from Maine in the thread to say so.

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is actually the third person from Maine in the thread to say so.

Sure. All that tells me is that he liked his visit to UConn. Let's see if it lasts through the visit to Duke. I am hopefully, but they are getting their chance.

 

[Tenspro2002]

For the first time today I actually allowed myself to envision our roster makeup with Flagg. I assume we are going to go portalling for a PG? Seems like we would have way too much talent to entrust the reigns to a true freshman.

Is it a foregone conclusion that Castle leaves after 1 year? I wouldn't assume that.

 

[Ricker]

Can there be a bigger recruiting weekend for UConn? Even with no visits here, THREE of our remaining targets all at Duke at the same time with Duke clearly expected to shoot the works to get OUR guys. Ngongba anchors the middle and fills our key future need for more than 1 year. Cooper would validate UConn all time as a destination for any recruit and immediately make us a favorite to win a natty the year he is here. Hard to believe the rumor momentum in our favor would be evolving a couple days before Duke swinging for the fences. Seems premature.

However, if we were to end up with BOTH guys........ Sorry, I couldn't finish my sentence while enjoying a moment of ecstasy.

 

[aburks41]

Is it a foregone conclusion that Castle leaves after 1 year? I wouldn't assume that.

Yes.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Sure. All that tells me is that he liked his visit to UConn. Let's see if it lasts through the visit to Duke. I am hopefully, but they are getting their chance.

I hear what you're saying, the race isn't over so there's no photo finish. That said, this at least COULD indicate that we'ved nosed ahead on the final turn of the Derby. Who knows? This is fun!

Down the stretch they come!

 

[August_West]

I saw that reddit post the minute it was first posted. Just happened to be on.

I'll say what I thought the minute I read it. it could have merit. But it really set off my troll alarm. I would say that is a 95% chance it's a troll, and a 5% chance it may be sincere. And even if we hit that 5% sincere, things could change, so you have to take a post like that with a HUGE amount of skepticism. I'll give him this though, dude put himself out there.

 

[Rico444]

I saw that reddit post the minute it was first posted. Just happened to be on.

I'll say what I thought the minute I read it. it could have merit. But it really set off my troll alarm. I would say that is a 95% chance it's a troll, and a 5% chance it may be sincere. And even if we hit that 5% sincere, things could change, so you have to take a post like that with a HUGE amount of skepticism. I'll give him this though, dude put himself out there.

I don't think it's a troll, but I do think he's jumping to conclusions. Things change all the time in recruiting, and quickly. I believe based off of what he and others in the thread are saying that there's a good chance UConn is now in the lead and barring a major change during his visit to Duke, he's likely to pick UConn. However, he took it too far and made a guarantee based off of information that could very easily change. There's a reason Duke was considered the leader in the clubhouse for so long, and this visit could very easily tip the scales back in their favor.

 

[Rico444]

I hear what you're saying, the race isn't over so there's no photo finish. That said, this at least COULD indicate that we'ved nosed ahead on the final turn of the Derby. Who knows? This is fun!

Down the stretch they come!

Agreed. This whole time I've assumed he's going to Duke, and held out slight hope that he could come here. Now I'm actually getting my hopes up for the first time. Which probably means the kick is coming any time now.

 

[AntG168]

He said this a month ago. Got the visit information wrong and claimed Flagg took an unofficial to UConn. If he's trolling he a dedicated troll and has some sort of hatred for UConn. But I wouldnt take his information as fact

 

[auror]

He said this a month ago. Got the visit information wrong and claimed Flagg took an unofficial to UConn. If he's trolling he a dedicated troll and has some sort of hatred for UConn. But I wouldnt take his information as fact

Oh it's that same guy? My disappointment is immeasurable.

His account is definitely that of a real guy living in Maine and getting a degree from UMaine, but yeah I expect he's just shaking stuff up. I think he might be from CT originally so might be a closet UConn fan.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Carwash guy?

No, my friends neighbors 2nd cousin.

 

[BGesus4]

He said this a month ago. Got the visit information wrong and claimed Flagg took an unofficial to UConn. If he's trolling he a dedicated troll and has some sort of hatred for UConn. But I wouldnt take his information as fact

Blown away by campus??