2021 Recruiting: Rahsool Diggins committing Sunday

[UconnU]

who is Johnson?

Top 100 prospect we’ve been on since last year. I think we were the first school to offer when he was a complete unknown. Akok clone.

 

[Matrim55]

interesting way to put it... if local is CT that must mean Etienne maybe Santos. if local includes MA/NY/NJ that probably means Samson or Blakes, or a Roddy Gayle reclass.

UConn is the 6th Borough.

 

[Peacefrog]

Can we change the title to “Rahsool Diggins Committing to UConn Sunday”?

Le Mojo, le Mojo. Toujours le Mojo.

 

[husky99]

Top 100 prospect we’ve been on since last year. I think we were the first school to offer when he was a complete unknown. Akok clone.

Staff is all over him

 

[Umami Zen]

Serious question re: Johnson.. I get the staff likes him a lot.. I realize we have leverage with him re:his relationship with AS.. Ratings are in our sweet spot.. All good.. No preconceived opinions on my part ..What is it about his skill set that we don't already have with our Bigs or is it simply replacing JC/IW once they graduate with a high ceiling Big who we hope reaches his potential?? I suppose another scenario is that we might lose a Big to the NBA in addition to JC/IW moving on.. Javonte Brown Ferguson and Spring certainly have upside as starters if that happens.. Not questioning if Dan Hurley/staff have an eye for talent..They do..

 

[Dabutlerdidit]

What is it about his skill set that we don't already have with our Bigs or is it simply replacing JC/IW once they graduate with a high ceiling Big who we hope reaches his potential??

Gotta re-load and keep the pipeline full

 

[Stinger92860]

NYC/NJ "local" or Connecticut "local"?

for us I think Local is Boston to NYC to Philly, but I think Mr. Hurleys neighborhood will be the northeast down to and including DC over time.

 

[Durks07]

UConn is the 6th Borough.

Recruiting is fun when you're around!

 

[Watchdog]

Top 100 prospect we’ve been on since last year. I think we were the first school to offer when he was a complete unknown. Akok clone.

That video sure makes him look like the right guy to replace Akok. Handles the ball well, but can't tell about his defense, although he had some nice blocks, and seems like a better shooter.

 

[Chief00]

for us I think Local is Boston to NYC to Philly, but I think Mr. Hurleys neighborhood will be the northeast down to and including DC over time.

DC is Kenya Hunter’s territory.

 

[Huskymagic]

Staff is all over him

Sam J has my seal of approval. A really solid big man, and a good Akok replacement. A really good athlete, and good shooter from outside. He's also a good weakside shotblocker. Good team player.

#SoaringforSamson

 

[kansashusky]

I’ve been out of the loop since March (things got pretty grim down here in NYC) but fwiw I’m hearing this is done, and that there could be another local commit soon to follow.

Hope everyone’s hanging in there.

I miss you.

 

[Ricker]

I don't mean to turn a Diggins thread into a Samson Johnson thread, but the couple of times I have seen him in person, he has shot 2-3 3 pointers and made 1 or 2. He has run the floor nice and has made a couple of good plays defensively or off the boards. Those particular plays couldn't be made without UConn level D1 talent. On the other hand, he completely disappears for stretches, (unlike Sanogo). At this point Johnson has excellent potential, but more as a complimentary player as part of a rotation of bigs that includes somebody else as the impact frontcourt 'go to' player, (Sanogo/Clingan). He can block a shot but he isn't Akok. He can shoot 3's but he's not Polley. He can rebound but he's not Sanogo. He can be a player like Polley was in his last game, or like Kenton Facey became as a senior, Whaley down the stretch last year, Armstrong, etc. In general, winning teams need guys like them, but they generally haven't been ready as freshman. Johnson has the tools and maybe the next year maturing will put him on a higher trajectory.

 

[mauconnfan]

I don't mean to turn a Diggins thread into a Samson Johnson thread, but the couple of times I have seen him in person, he has shot 2-3 3 pointers and made 1 or 2. He has run the floor nice and has made a couple of good plays defensively or off the boards. Those particular plays couldn't be made without UConn level D1 talent. On the other hand, he completely disappears for stretches, (unlike Sanogo). At this point Johnson has excellent potential, but more as a complimentary player as part of a rotation of bigs that includes somebody else as the impact frontcourt 'go to' player, (Sanogo/Clingan). He can block a shot but he isn't Akok. He can shoot 3's but he's not Polley. He can rebound but he's not Sanogo. He can be a player like Polley was in his last game, or like Kenton Facey became as a senior, Whaley down the stretch last year, Armstrong, etc. In general, winning teams need guys like them, but they generally haven't been ready as freshman. Johnson has the tools and maybe the next year maturing will put him on a higher trajectory.

Thanks Ricker always enjoy your overviews. Let me ask you the more I look at his videos it looks like he’s more 6’6” maybe 6’7” than the profiles. Not a bad thing just saying. Can he handle it? If you watch the whole video a few replies ago there is all dunks and 3 pointers off the catch. The only one that sticks out was a fast break pass to him in which he had to dribble it 2-3 times and had a tough time gathering it back in. Just curious. Thanks

 

[tcf15]

 

[Ajs120102]

Diggins just liked a post about him going to Florida. So guys we are in nervous mode

 

[Ajs120102]

This is bad

 

[GoatHouse]

Please not again!!!!!!!

 

[Hungryhusky99]

This is bad

Lol relax

 

[UConnStats]

He liked this tweet. So I mean..

Maybe he doesn’t like everyone trying to spoil his announcement

 

[Kangaroo Zay]

Tripp liked this tweet FWIW. Maybe it’s just a troll?

 

[GoatHouse]

Lol relax

He could just be messing with us lol. He might think that "crystal balls" are funny. In the grand scheme of things, it's a little bit silly that there are dedicated websites with people who predict where 16-17 year olds are going to college. Then again, that is what we do here .

 

[Ajs120102]

Ok yes I’ll take the L on this one. Looks like it’s trolling. Tripp liked the tweet Diggins just posted. Sigh a relief for now.

 

[RipCity]

Hurley + UConn = never going hungry at PG

 

[TyroneShoo]

Villanova just passed up on the best high school basketball player in the city of Philadelphia.

They will regret this.

During the recruiting of Brizzi, Mitchell and Diggins there's was debate over who was the best for Nova (which might not be the same for another program).

 

[mauconnfan]

During the recruiting of Brizzi, Mitchell and Diggins there's was debate over who was the best for Nova (which might not be the same for another program).

No doubt that’s possible. But could also be the kids decision here. No matter we know Nova will be fine at the guard position whether they get #1 choice or 2/3 choice. They’ve already done well at 2G and swing anyway.

 

[Umami Zen]

Gotta re-load and keep the pipeline full

Ok..Got it.. If Samson follows Diggins to Storrs... Competition for minutes among Bigs,esp. if Akok and AS stay for awhile..Will be pretty intense.. Been a long time since we could say that about our roster..Nice "problem" to have..Now..Back to Diggins announcement..

 

[UconnU]

Serious question re: Johnson.. I get the staff likes him a lot.. I realize we have leverage with him re:his relationship with AS.. Ratings are in our sweet spot.. All good.. No preconceived opinions on my part ..What is it about his skill set that we don't already have with our Bigs or is it simply replacing JC/IW once they graduate with a high ceiling Big who we hope reaches his potential?? I suppose another scenario is that we might lose a Big to the NBA in addition to JC/IW moving on.. Javonte Brown Ferguson and Spring certainly have upside as starters if that happens.. Not questioning if Dan Hurley/staff have an eye for talent..They do..

Although Johnson is highly rated it’s very much based on potential. He’s still really raw, even more raw than Akok was at the same age. With the question marks surrounding Akok’s ankle and Johnson likely being a little bit of a project I like the move a lot.

He’s not our final scholarship. If we land him we still have two more scholarships one of which will almost certainly be used on a Bouk replacement.

 

[Mooch82]

Although Johnson is highly rated it’s very much based on potential. He’s very raw, even more raw than Akok was at the same age. With the question marks surrounding Akok’s ankle and Johnson likely being a little bit of a project I like the move a lot.

He’s not our final scholarship. If we land him we still have one more scholarship to use on a Bouk replacement.

If it’s a Bouknight replacement, then we have 2 more scholarships. 3 seniors graduating.

 

[B1GEast]