2021 Recruiting: Rahsool Diggins Commits to UConn

[Mr. French]

This kid is already one of my favorite players. So geeked.

 

[Huskymagic]

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

We are going from Tulsa to the mountaintop once again. Our haters hate to see it. Hurley and Tiger Tom working their magic on the recruiting trail.

PS: F-- Syracuse and other sellouts. UCONN is Big East basketball.

 

[AntG168]

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.

THIS^

They should’ve gotten us when they could.

 

[djct1999]

I freaking love Dan Hurley.

These Rocky tweets are second to none. What an awesome leader of young men.

 

[djct1999]

 

[Ts5034]

Don't think you'd be able to read a sentence like this if we were still in the AAC.

Not for nothing, but that is 100% correct. The staff was already doing a good job on the recruiting trail, but once the Big East move was announced, they just took it to another level...and everybody in the business has noticed this.

 

[djct1999]

Shout out once again to Tom Moore:

 

[GHSWolverines]

anyone know who this poster is referring to?

My guess is Samson Johnson

 

[gtcam]

This is a nice get - where does this leave UConn with Hawkins?

 

[Umami Zen]

So..Now that it's done..Can you imagine the influence and impact Taliek B can have on this guy re: being a championship level PG!!

 

[ucp990411]

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

I don't think anyone said that

 

[Ts5034]

And once again, props to Tom Moore as he was the lead recruiter on this one.

 

[Ratso]

great pg
big east son

 

[SoFla Steve]

I don't think anyone said that

Yes, someone did! The remark hasn't aged well.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Rahsool!!!

 

[InTheRed]

Dan Hurley warned people after last year's Villanova game that "you better get us now because its coming". I dont know if I was completely convinced in the moment, but I think he gave ample warning. It feels like a recruiting freight train just barrelling through other teams getting commitments.

 

[Tampahusky]

Has the makings of a great college PG. What I like about our recent signings is that they have NBA potential just like when Calhoun recruited.

 

[EastConn'er]

Hopefully more of these moments...

 

[UconnU]

Fink seems to love him. Totally agree with his point about sools physical maturation. This kid is going to be 6’3 with a plus positional wingspan when he suits up for his first college game. If Nova did back off a little because of size they made a mistake.

 

[ToolzieFan]

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.

I had literally the same reaction when the news was official. This staff is awesome.

 

[HooperScooper]

“He’s a special guard that’s crafty with the basketball,” said John Mosco, Archbishop Wood’s coach. “Makes everybody better around him, and he’s a winner, a team player. He gets by people. His shot’s getting better. He gets people involved, gets people the ball in the right places to score and he’s learned when to take over.”

Rahsool Diggins, 4-star guard from Philadelphia, accepts Dan Hurley’s challenge, picks UConn men

Dan Hurley threw out a challenge, and it hit home. Rather, for Rahsool Diggins, it struck away from home, just far enough away. “He just challenged me,” Diggins said. “I like his …

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And for those without Courant access: Rahsool Diggins, 4-star guard from Philadelphia, accepts Dan Hurley’s challenge, picks UConn men

 

[pj]

Has the makings of a great college PG. What I like about our recent signings is that they have NBA potential just like when Calhoun recruited.

Calhoun had been a coach for about 25 years before he was recruiting at this level. Hurley is on track for a Hall of Fame career.

 

[bendm]

This is a nice get - where does this leave UConn with Hawkins?

Can only help. Everyone wants to play with a good PG (aside from other PGs, which Hawkins is not)

 

[UChusky916]

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.

You nailed it.

And the NBA argument won't be valid much longer (Bouk).

Hurley and staff are building something really special.

 

[nadavtheman]

Good news comes in twos.

I REALLY like where this is headed