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Ricker said:
Sorry for a contrary opinion but I still think the team should pursue another true rebounding power big. I know the pickings are slim and are unlikely at this point, but it doesn't change that this could be our achilles heal in my opinion.
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It’s not so much “at this point.” It’s more about who is willing to sit on the bench and watch and not play and be a break glass in case of emergency only player. That’s what makes the pickings slim.

People feel comfortable seeing a huge dude at the end of the bench who never takes off his warm-ups, but it’s not clear that such a player makes the team better than just shifting around the current guys. It’s fun to write out depth charts and have everything be three deep but roster management doesn’t necessarily work like that.
 
Ricker said:
My post was in response to a post suggesting we never have a need for a third center because our third string center got no minutes in the past 3 years. I correctly pointed out that somebody not named Clingan had to cover the 5 when we started Johnson in his absence. You may be ok with Karaban/Koroma, and that could be sufficient many times. I see that as a way to risk Karaban foul trouble, and, give another team a matchup advantage with Koroma. The staff indicated they were looking for another center, and I believe that was after or concurrent with bringing Koroma on board. We know they brought at least 1 2025-2026 center in for a visit after Koroma. Sorry for a contrary opinion but I still think the team should pursue another true rebounding power big. I know the pickings are slim and are unlikely at this point, but it doesn't change that this could be our achilles heal in my opinion.
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But the point is that those minutes didn't go to a 3rd center when Clingan was injured, they went to Alex Karaban. That's not my choice, that's Dan Hurley's. I would love a 7' 280 pound guy to come sit on the bench and be the 13th man.

But that's a very hard sell when he knows he's behind Tarris Reed Jr and Eric Reibe, not many guys that are UConn caliber are willing to be 3rd string only in emergency centers. Even fewer are going to come be 5th string behind Karaban and Koroma as well
 
HooperScooper said:
I could be wrong but this is how I remember this issuing playing out.

On May 4 Tom Moore said:

“Obviously a third-string center is something we’ll be targeting,” Moore said. “We’ll be looking for another wing, another combo guard, possibly a combo forward. But we’re trying to be strategic in this new age of potential revenue sharing with finding people who are maybe overlooked in the high school ranks, foreign players, and then maybe under recruited transfers who are still in the portal.”

On May 10 Koroma committed to UConn. Which we assumed was that 3rd center. I don't remember anyone from the staff mentioning needing another center after that. Where did you see that? Again, I could be wrong on that.

Who was the center that visited after Koroma committed?

In a perfect world UConn would have taken another center who was better than Koroma. But this isn't a perfect world and I'm sure Hurley figured he didn't need another center seriously challenging Reibe for minutes. I think they have it covered. Not worried about this at all.
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Always thought the combo forward TM was referring to in this quote was a guy like Koroma (prior to committing on the 10th) . Samford PF Larry Olayinka came in for an OV(after Koroma commit) -6'9'' soph-- but crickets since the visit.
 
Umami Zen said:
Always thought the combo forward TM was referring to in this quote was a guy like Koroma (prior to committing on the 10th) . Samford PF Larry Olayinka came in for an OV(after Koroma commit) -6'9'' soph-- but crickets since the visit.
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Seems like he committed to FIU.
 
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husky429 said:
By the time games started it had been a few days. Jet lag wasn't likely an issue.

I'm not worried about the conditioning. He probably isn't going to be asked to play 35 minutes anyway.
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If he is we are headed squarely for our seventh natty or in a whole heap of trouble.
 
Ricker said:
@3rdbass on 5/24 posted Samford transfer Larry Olayinka on his visit to UConn. The 6’9” sophomore forward/center was after Koroma
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Thanks. Searched for it and found it. Now I know why I don't remember it.

The 6’9” sophomore forward averaged 3.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 10.8 minutes per game.

Wonder if they would have taken him if he committed?
 
caw said:
Siulepa is a heck of an athlete and is apparently a phenomenal rugby player but he has zero feel for the game. Pure wrecking ball player. His play works against less composed players but Germany may have the best non-American PF in the tournament. That and Germany putting their best defender on Furphy really killed Australia until Fennel started to become a third scorer for them which opened up some offense for Furphy. Anderson killed for Germany in his matchup with Australia's PGs.
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Siulepa made the All Tournament second team, so being aggressive must be high on the list of valued traits.
Our guys didn't place or show.
 
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Winner: Jacob Furphy will help UConn​

No, Jacob Furphy is not related to fellow Australian Johnny Furphy, who played at Kansas and is now with the Indiana Pacers. Jacob Furphy is a lefty like Johnny, but he's got a more sturdy build and a crafty handle that helped him produce an impressive 24-point showing in a loss to the United States. While Furphy could face an uphill climb to carving out a significant role in UConn's Big East rotation as a freshman, he clearly looks capable of helping the Huskies over the long haul. He averaged 16.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals in the FIBA U19 World Cup. A rough final two games left Furphy shooting just 31.4% from 3-point range for the tournament, but there were numerous flashes of Furphy's elite marksmanship over Australia's first five games. He's exactly the type of skilled offensive player who will be maximized by a schematic guru like Dan Hurley.

www.cbssports.com

FIBA U19 winners and losers: College basketball takeaways on AJ Dybantsa, Mikel Brown Jr. and Olivier Rioux

Several college basketball programs, including Purdue, Northwestern, Louisville, UConn, Syracuse and Washington, had key players in action at the FIBA U19 World Cup
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Scrutineer said:
Siulepa made the All Tournament second team, so being aggressive must be high on the list of valued traits.
Our guys didn't place or show.
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He is a heck of an athlete, very aggressive and didn't slow down as the games went on but he lacks a fundamental understanding of how basketball is played. If he focused solely on basketball and had a good coach he would be a very good player, a bit like Sochan maybe.
 
HooperScooper said:

Winner: Jacob Furphy will help UConn​

No, Jacob Furphy is not related to fellow Australian Johnny Furphy, who played at Kansas and is now with the Indiana Pacers. Jacob Furphy is a lefty like Johnny, but he's got a more sturdy build and a crafty handle that helped him produce an impressive 24-point showing in a loss to the United States. While Furphy could face an uphill climb to carving out a significant role in UConn's Big East rotation as a freshman, he clearly looks capable of helping the Huskies over the long haul. He averaged 16.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals in the FIBA U19 World Cup. A rough final two games left Furphy shooting just 31.4% from 3-point range for the tournament, but there were numerous flashes of Furphy's elite marksmanship over Australia's first five games. He's exactly the type of skilled offensive player who will be maximized by a schematic guru like Dan Hurley.

www.cbssports.com

FIBA U19 winners and losers: College basketball takeaways on AJ Dybantsa, Mikel Brown Jr. and Olivier Rioux

Several college basketball programs, including Purdue, Northwestern, Louisville, UConn, Syracuse and Washington, had key players in action at the FIBA U19 World Cup
www.cbssports.com www.cbssports.com
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Cap, yes they are 5th cousins and Jacob and Johnny didn't know until they talked. This was posted on the BY somewhat earlier.
 
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husky429 said:
I think your great, great, great, grandfathers being brothers is enough to call you unrelated
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I think my brother alone is distant enough to call us unrelated.

Point was they didn't know they were related at all until they talked and now they talk a little more often.
 
80shusky said:
Have we considered five bigs?
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Hurley doesn't like 5x5 hockey substitutions, but dang he has a good 2nd line in Reibe, Furphy, Mullins, Smith and Karoma.
 
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k-walk said:
The staff has been looking for a 3rd big since we added Koroma so the staff knows it’s a potential hole in the roster
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Every person claiming we don’t need another center will secretly be very relived once we land him.
 
Huskyforlife said:
Every person claiming we don’t need another center will secretly be very relived once we land him.
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The point is that anyone we land at this point is going to be 5th on the depth chart at the 5 spot, so won't make any difference on our season
 
husky429 said:
By the time games started it had been a few days. Jet lag wasn't likely an issue.

I'm not worried about the conditioning. He probably isn't going to be asked to play 35 minutes anyway.
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Key Factors That Affect Jet Lag Duration:​


  1. Number of Time Zones Crossed:
    • More time zones = longer adjustment. Crossing more than 3–4 time zones typically causes noticeable jet lag.
    • Rule of thumb: it takes about 1 day per time zone crossed to fully adjust.
  2. Direction of Travel:
    • Eastward travel (e.g., LA → Europe): harder on the body; jet lag may last 5–7 days.
    • Westward travel (e.g., Europe → LA): generally easier; jet lag may last 2–4 days.
  3. Your Sleep Habits and Health:
    • Good sleep before your flight and healthy habits help reduce recovery time.
    • Older adults and people with irregular sleep patterns may experience more prolonged symptoms.
  4. Timing of Arrival:
    • Arriving in the morning and staying active during the day helps reset your internal clock faster.


Common Jet Lag Symptoms:​


  • Insomnia or early waking
  • Daytime fatigue
  • Brain fog or irritability
  • Gastrointestinal issues
 
navery12 said:
The point is that anyone we land at this point is going to be 5th on the depth chart at the 5 spot, so won't make any difference on our season
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I think we're looking for someone who would be third on the depth chart, that's why we're being extra patient. I think it's more likely we don't add a center than add one that would be 5th at his only position, there's no point in that.
 
Husky68 said:

Key Factors That Affect Jet Lag Duration:​


  1. Number of Time Zones Crossed:
    • More time zones = longer adjustment. Crossing more than 3–4 time zones typically causes noticeable jet lag.
    • Rule of thumb: it takes about 1 day per time zone crossed to fully adjust.
  2. Direction of Travel:
    • Eastward travel (e.g., LA → Europe): harder on the body; jet lag may last 5–7 days.
    • Westward travel (e.g., Europe → LA): generally easier; jet lag may last 2–4 days.
  3. Your Sleep Habits and Health:
    • Good sleep before your flight and healthy habits help reduce recovery time.
    • Older adults and people with irregular sleep patterns may experience more prolonged symptoms.
  4. Timing of Arrival:
    • Arriving in the morning and staying active during the day helps reset your internal clock faster.


Common Jet Lag Symptoms:​


  • Insomnia or early waking
  • Daytime fatigue
  • Brain fog or irritability
  • Gastrointestinal issues
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Thanks?
 
Huskyforlife said:
I think we're looking for someone who would be third on the depth chart, that's why we're being extra patient. I think it's more likely we don't add a center than add one that would be 5th at his only position, there's no point in that.
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In theory that would be great. But anyone willing to accept being 3rd on the depth chart and get maybe 50 minutes all season is likely not better than Alex Karaban or Dwayne Koroma, so I just don't see it
 
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