Reibe in the portal

[Iluvsuebird]

We need to pump the brakes a bit on these assessments, since kids develop over time. and they look like completely different players. Reibe actually has a bigger frame than some of the bigs who became physical forces for UConn in the last 30 years. Yes, I'm going way back, but Travis Knight, Jake Voskuhl, Hilton Armstrong, Josh Boone, Thabeet, heck even Gavin Edwards, they all came in and were not physical the way you want our centers to be.

Some took to their senior year to be serviceable (Nolan & Samson). Others we gave up hope on only to see them explode (Armstrong).

Very few plateaued early or didn't get much stronger (Brimah).

Sanogo and Clingan dominated in the 3rd and 2nd years respectively.

Reed transformed in the second half of this year.

That position needs patience and development. If he wanted to, Reibe could put on a lot of weight and muscle and hold down the fort. All it would take was a mean streak and some work.

I do not disagree. I spoke about his prospects for NEXT year. It was a narrow take.

 

[Drfla]

Confirm what notion?

Reibe played great for a freshman big when Tarris was hurt and slow to get back into form with his injury.

When his minutes became more up and down and Tarris got healthier/better that became a problem for him and he was checked out later in the season.

Checked out later in the season. That’s the part that hurts. If that’s the case then he hurt the team by not trying. Poor teammate if that’s the case. He’s got talent but…

 

[Hoophound]

He is a good player and he could be something really special in year 3 or 4. I’d like to keep him.

He should not have been stealing minutes from Tarris though. Tarris has great talent and finally lived up to it in the postseason. If things were called properly and we hit 2 more 3’s, Tarris wins a natty and gets MOP.

 

[Marat]

I saw that Kentucky is pursuing Reibe along with Indiana, amd BYU.

 

[controlfade]

I saw that Kentucky is pursuing Reibe along with Indiana, amd BYU.

Think UK has reached out to everyone 😂

 

[RuffRuff]

Think UK has reached out to everyone 😂

Slinging spaghetti - that program is in a weird spot.

 

[Shamon30]

A bit disingenuous to be chalking up Castle, McNeeley, and Mullins alongside guys like Reibe or Abraham.

Don't forget Jacob Ross.

 

[White Dwarf]

Will be interesting to see what kind of money he signs for. Chase the NIL money, YOLO.

 

[controlfade]

No crap, they have contacted or have been reported to interest in like over 30+ players.
Pope slinging something but it don’t smell like spaghetti

 

[HW611]

I saw that Kentucky is pursuing Reibe along with Indiana, amd BYU.

So all the big money spender programs and not the ones that he’d have to move down a level to play more? Because he’s a super talented kid.

 

[JDForever]

So all the big money spender programnd not the ones that he’d have to move down a level to play more? Because he’s a super talented

 

[WhereistheDove?]

So all the big money spender programs and not the ones that he’d have to move down a level to play more? Because he’s a super talented kid.

Just to be clear, we have no idea if they’re targeting him to play 25+ minutes a game as the unquestioned starter.

 

[RuffRuff]

So all the big money spender programs and not the ones that he’d have to move down a level to play more? Because he’s a super talented kid.

Big NIL, 5 out type teams. Low supply, high demand position.

He can shove his "effen Husky". Dead to me.

 

[controlfade]

Big NIL, 5 out type teams. Low supply, high demand position.

He can shove his "effen Husky". Dead to me.

I kinda hope he goes to UK and displays the same IDGAF attitude, it would be pure entertainment on The Rupp board 😂

 

[thekollieman]

Maybe he’ll go to Washington or Northeastern so he can still be a foxtrottin’ husky.

Seriously though, I’m bummed he’s leaving and I’ll still root for his success because he made a major contribution to our season’s success (just because it was front-loaded doesn’t make it any less true). I think he’s gonna be nasty wherever he ends up.

 

[CL82]

The only thing I will say is that Reibe is never going to put up star numbers in this system. Heck, Castle didn't put up star numbers here - his pro numbers are better. That's the system. Reibe would have had the starting job next year but he would have been a third-fourth option scoring. Obviously this is not what he wanted.

Also, this was not a surprise to the staff.

Reibe got essentially the same time as Clingan did his first year. He was slightly less productive with it. He should've stayed the course. Next year would've been a dramatically better year for him. But we now live in a world of immediate gratification.

 

[HooperScooper]

Think UK has reached out to everyone 😂

Kentucky reminds me of my wife shopping at the mall.

 

[uconnfan68]

You sure he knows the system?

I thought he did ok when he was in. I’ve seen worse.

 

[uconnbill]

His loss, not UConn's

Just move on to someone who wants to be here