2021 Recruiting: Rahsool Diggins Commits to UConn

[UCLJ0211]

I’m “diggin” the commitment video!

 

[Rico444]

anyone know who this poster is referring to?

There's been some speculation about Samson Johnson, but I don't think there's been anything definitive.

 

[Umami Zen]

Jersey guy calling Philly guy out.. Took "fortitude" for Diggins to leave Philly..Give him a lot of credit for doing that.. It's going to be an awesome ride..

 

[phillionaire]

But the Big East wasn’t going to help recruitment!

 

[Palatine]

Good luck to the young man.

 

[ASweet3781]

But the Big East wasn’t going to help recruitment!

Zombie!

 

[Mr. French]

Was just gonna post this

 

[shakes65]

Great job by coaching staff. Story is all over Twitter. Kid was MVP as junior in Philly Catholic League. Prime time player. Love it.

 

[Bonk]

Lmao I'm dying at Hurley's recruiting pitch of "no balls, you won't..."

 

[6xChamps]

Good news comes in twos.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Diggins quote here appears to put the lie to the idea that Nova picked Brizzi over him.

 

[Psolo12]

In the Athletic article Diggins said that when he committed Hurley and Moore just kept screaming let’s go over the phone. I love our coaching staff.

 

[sail28]

Welcome! My day is made!

 

[UCPharma11]

A combo of Samson Johnson and Clingan would be intimidating . Diggins is ahead of his time with his court vision! New Stength and Conditioning!!! Hurley and the Huskies are soon going to be a team that will be frightening opponents night in and night out.... Lets go!!!

 

[superjohn]

He can post the Rocky mountaintop one again too because that's where Hurley's bringing us.

 

[navery12]

He can post the Rocky mountaintop one again too because that's where Hurley's bringing us.

Has an even better feeling when he posts that Rocky gif after stealing a Philly recruit from Nova

 

[Kenny11]

!

 

[NJHoops]

So many similarities between this recruitment and Andre Jackson’s. Keep talking to them, and they change their minds. Get it, Danny! Nova fans are going to have their version, I’m just going to let them be wrong. UConn gets their guy, Villanova has another outstanding class. It’s a good time to be a Big East fan living in Philly.

Enjoy the rest of the class as it comes together, and let’s hope we have a season. See ya, and Go Huskies!

 

[Ha Who]

That really helped,” said Diggins of Connecticut’s conference switch. “My family, now they can still see me play. They can still see me even on road games because most won’t be far away, and the home games are just a few hours away as well. My friends and family will be able to drive to see me which was a big deal for me.”

 

[husky429]

Diggins quote here appears to put the lie to the idea that Nova picked Brizzi over him.

Do you realize how difficult it is to convince ANY guard not to go to Nova, let alone a kid from Philly? Incredible recruiting job. Best we've had since Calhoun imo. Not bc of just his talent level, but because of what it took to secure this commitment when we REALLY needed to start this 2021 class strong or risk losing the class.

 

[8893]

Great freaking close.

 

[UconnU]

Very well put together highlight tape for the causal fans on here now who haven’t been keeping up.

 

[Huskyforlife]

 

[MDHuskFan]

To put things in perspective. In Dan Hurley first 2 full years on the job to recruit, he convinced 2 heavy Syracuse leans, one basically in their back yard to come to UConn.
Then he goes and grabs Seton Halls priority target out of Jersey. (Without ever even visiting)
Then he grabs a Villanova target right out of Philly....
Other fab bases say “he hasn’t put anyone into the NBA in college”..... well if that’s your strongest pitch against the guy right now!?!? I CANT WAIT, to see our classes 3-4 years down the line.

brand is still strong & the future is equally bright.

 

[uchusky32]

Welcome to Husky Nation, Rahsool!