2021 Recruiting: Rahsool Diggins Commits to UConn

[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 …

www.courant.com

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

 

[HooperScooper]

Rahsool Diggins called UConn head coach Dan Hurley and assistant Tom Moore on Thursday night and told them he wanted to FaceTime on Friday morning with a very important message.

Hurley and Moore probably hadn’t imagined just how early Diggins was going to call. But at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, he informed the coaches that he would be committing to UConn. Then he continued on his way to a workout.

“He’s a gym rat,” Diggins’ high school coach, John Mosco, told Hearst Connecticut Media. “He wants to get better.”

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Four-star guard Rahsool Diggins commits to UConn

Rahsool Diggins, a four-star guard out of Philadelphia, becomes the first Class of 2021...

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[UC313]

You nailed it.

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

Hurley and staff are building something really special.

Huskymania. The remix.

 

[Palatine]

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.

To be fair, we had a nationally rated top 5 recruiting class in the AAC. We're not at that level yet. But if you want to wet yourself with joy, feel free.

 

[David 76]

Welcome Rahsool!
Thanks for picking us. You won't be disappointed.

 

[BGesus4]

What a great pitch to a pg

 

[Hoophound]

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.

Well, he is able to recruit at this level because he’s at UConn. JC built UConn. Hurley is renovating the building. Not really a fair comparison.

 

[ToolzieFan]

The Athletic article says he wanted to commit a few weeks ago, but his dad made him wait. Again, doesn’t sound like Nova picked Brizzi over him, which makes this even sweeter.

Although he had been wanting to commit sooner, his father told him to wait a few weeks to make sure it wasn’t just an emotional decision. UConn kept checking in, which closed the deal, Rahsool Diggins Sr. said.

Why Rahsool Diggins chose UConn over a Big East rival

 

[nadavtheman]

Rothstein's quote: "Huskies are recruiting like it's the mid 90's". I absolutely love that.

 

[Ant3411]

To be fair, we had a nationally rated top 5 recruiting class in the AAC. We're not at that level yet. But if you want to wet yourself with joy, feel free.

Where is the dislike button when you need it? Fantastic job by Hurley and staff - let’s keep 2016 out of this...we’ve turned a new page.

 

[Ha Who]

To be fair, we had a nationally rated top 5 recruiting class in the AAC. We're not at that level yet. But if you want to wet yourself with joy, feel free.

To be fair, we had a nationally rated top 5 recruiting class in the AAC. We're not at that level yet. But if you want to wet yourself with joy, feel free.

 

[mauconnfan]

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.

Ok let’s not get crazy. JC was at Northeastern then took over a UConn team who lived in the cellar of the Big East with little recruiting power. UConns name is here because of JC and Hurley’s taking full advantage of what the program is and was. Great job but not happening without JC and it wasn’t close to 25 years for him to build it.

Nonetheless this staff is getting it done, very exciting to see who’s next.

 

[superjohn]

I don't think anyone said that

Oh yes they did, one of the dunces just showed his face.

 

[UChusky916]

 

[Chief00]

Congratulations to the staff. More to come!
Chief has been preaching -trust in the grind to our beloved Casual Fans, who want the instant First Night type gratification. But, that’s not competitive basketball. Good daily habits and a mindset of focused shared goals. It’s more than a catchy slogan, it’s a way of life. It can be lots of fun too! .

#TrustInTheGrind

 

[8893]

Congratulations to the staff. More to come!
Chief has been preaching -trust in the grind to our beloved Casual Fans, who want the instant First Night type gratification. But, that’s not competitive basketball. Good daily habits and a mindset of focused shared goals. It’s more than a catchy slogan, it’s a way of life. It can be lots of fun too! .

#TrustInTheGrind

Thanks, Chief.