Rakim Lubin Has Signed!!!!

[mauconnfan]

Harrell ate our lunch, 3 times

….and dinner that's why our guys stayed so skinny

 

[Rico444]

Maybe he's pulling a Princess Bridge move. "I am not left-handed"

It's inconceivable that you would think this!

 

[Geno-ista]

um yes. I brought it up

I'm going to try and find the first thread I posted recently on the Men's blog about the story that I witnessed live. If I can't find it, I will tell it again shortly! Thks!

 

[CallMeBruce]

Agreed. Not sure why people are doubting Facey. He's got the leg up on Lubin. KO kept talking him up last year and mentioned 'unleashing' him. The minutes simply weren't there because DD was so important. The only difference between Facey and T-Sam were that T-Sam had the opportunity to shine. Facey will next year.

The minutes weren't there because he commits too many fouls. This is a huge concern for him and Brimah, which is why we need to add at least one more big, preferably two.

 

[tcf15]

I'm going to try and find the first thread I posted recently on the Men's blog about the story that I witnessed live. If I can't find it, I will tell it again shortly! Thks!

I can't speak for @ColoradoUCFan, but it seems like he was saying "yes, I know KO is a devout Christian" instead of "yes, tell me more".

 

[CL82]

I wouldn't say Ollie targets devout kids specifically... one would just think kids with strong religious families would be really attracted to him.

This. Ollie's going after high character kids. A good proportion of those are going have a strong faith background. I suspect that it is less a matter of targeting kids of faith as they are a significant portion of target pool.

I have to believe KFree is going to spending a lot of time with Lubkin. I'd love to have another 'undersized' guy with his toughness and ability to put back offensive rebounds.

 

[babysheep]

Some people are lateralized for language differently which could translate in to a motoric switching for written language expression i.e. writing, most of our brains are lateralized for learned, skilled motor movements.

"Handedness" isn't really a dichotomy, and its development is still a fairly large mystery.

 

[Geno-ista]

I'm not surprised by this. I think although most who frequent the Yard have heard in some way or another that KO is person of faith, I don't think many realize how powerful that draw is for both recruits and their parents. Coaches have to walk a fine line when it comes to their influencing their players spiritually, but there are a lot of devote Christian kids and parents who place high marks for a coach that can mentor them or their child spiritually as well as athletically. I don't know how many successful coaches fall into that category, but KO has a lot going for him right now. He's such a role model on so many levels. He's proved he's a great coach. He relates to players and parent quite well. He's subtle with his Christianity publicly...though I'm sure not subtle enough for some fans. He always talks up the academic aspect of the student athlete, stressing how important most get their degree. I'm beginning to be sold on the fact that even though we're stuck in the AAC for now, KO is going to kill it on the recruiting trail. Can you imagine if we were in one of the big-5?

Now I don't think KO is recruiting only the devote Christian recruits. If anything, those type of kids & their families are likely drawn to him and UConn. I'm sure KO's faith alone is not going to draw players to UConn, but it's sure going to help. Being someone who shares the same beliefs as KO, I'm not expecting nor do I think it's a good thing to only recruit these types of kids. I do want KO to bring in good character kids, but always like the idea of recruiting a few who might have made some bad decisions in their lives but have shown they've begun to turn things around. Caron Butler is one who comes to mind that fits that description. You'd be hard pressed to find a nicer guy in the NBA. I think the formula for success under KO will be recruiting high character, tough minded, talented ballers who collectively have the right chemistry to play at a high level together. I guess we'll see how this works over the next few years. KO won with a bunch of JC recruits, though he probably had his hand with some of them even as an assistant under JC.

For what it's worth, I posted on 3-27, Kevin Ollie & Kevin Durant Connection. It was quite a chance experience to be at a church service and to hear a live interview simulcast to my daughters church from Oklahoma City and Kevin Durant giving a testimony to how Kevin Ollie totally changed his life, others in the locker rm, and the culture of the entire Thunder team. Between the program built by Jim C, and the experience KO has gained from Playing for and coaching with JC, playing for 11-12 different NBA coaches, and the KO's character and belief system that everyone in the NBA is very aware of- this guy was definitely a gift for our program, which he has obviously already proven. But his intangibles will help lure all types of different young men whether of deep faith, or young men that may be looking for discipline or direction in their life. And there may be a lot of parents that would encourage this also. Between the two coasts, there are a lot of people who enjoy living their faith out loud. KO's appeal is so broad- it's almost frightening. I hope his contract is increased enough to keep him away from the NBA for a long long time.

 

[Obrero]

….and dinner that's why our guys stayed so skinny

Yes, Montrez Harrell should have been banned from the tournament for violating NCAA rules regarding meals and snacks!

 

[UConNation]

Maybe he's pulling a Princess Bridge move. "I am not left-handed"

I am not left handed either!

I love that movie! "I do not think that word means what you think it means."

 

[HuskyHawk]

2 thoughts.

1. I never understood comments such as, "who will play the 4"? I think it's an oddly restrictive question. What is this theoretical "4"? I saw Niels Giffey playing the "5" at points down the stretch. Is that a metaphysical possibility? Point is, I don't see the numbers 1-5 mattering too much. When KO wants Facey to play, Facey will play. We had a skinny front court this past NC year and not one big man for the other team won the game for them with a dominating performance. The only team that ate our lunch did it with guard play.

2. "The thought that Facey won't likely see a good amount of time in is sophomore season because he hardly played in his freshman season is predicated on a false notion that the former instructs the latter." - Deandre Daniels.

Daniels' departure forces the issue, so Facey will need to step up. But I think we know that those who make the most of their minutes will get the minutes. Facey has to improve on defense. We saw Brimah hit the pine when he couldn't step out and defend mobile big men against MSU and Kentucky, and Nolan could. As you point, out Niels played 3-4-5 whatever was needed.

While the front court won't be big, the backcourt will. Samuel is tough and can post smaller guards. Purvis is big and strong and more physical than any SG we've had in a long time. Cassell Jr. is a big guard as well and of course Calhoun. Hamilton is skinny, but explosive. If Facey can defend and rebound, he will play. It's that simple.

 

[basketballmom]

The POWER he will bring!

 

[tcf15]

View attachment 5921 The POWER he will bring!

Looks good to me! Welcome back, by the way!

 

[basketballmom]

Not afraid to go get it!

 

[basketballmom]

FINISHES NO MATTER WHAT!

 

[UconnU]

so 2015 we'll have a Rock, a turtle, a prince, and possibly a diamond

 

[basketballmom]

TRY MOVING HIS BODY! LOL

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

View attachment 5926 TRY MOVING HIS BODY! LOL

Hi basketballmom,

Keep us posted on your sons development over the summer. Ok?

Have a great day full of good health and prosperity!

-Bluedoggy

 

[Kitaman]

His first assignment on this team is to toughen up Phil Nolan. No holds bar please. I hope that K-Free can 'privately' work with Lubin.

 

[HuskyBoi]

A Prince, Turtle, now a Rock? UConn's new disney movie featuring a 5th national championship.

 

[SHS72]

Welcome to husky nation young man. Go to class, get your education at our excellent state university and listen to your coaches! World will be your oyster!

 

[mauconnfan]

mom, bet you can't wait to sit in those seats where Shabazz and Boats moms were sitting preparing to celebrate a National Championship with your son huh?

Welcome aboard officially can't wait to see him in that uni pulling down rebounds!!!

 

[theydk14]

 

[theydk14]

rock is in the blue these are pics from the Georgia allstar game

 

[theydk14]

more where this came from just try him