Remaining Priorities

[McLovin]

As of now, only 1 scholarship left. Seems like we are making rapid moves with the UNLV transfer. Reid may have reclassified because of Hurley's request. A lot of the MDAs still think there is a good shot Precious lands at UConn. Plenty of other transfers / JUCO guys also becoming available.

How do you guys rank the top 3 priorities of all outstanding recruits that we have a "legitimate" chance at scoring? Recruits we probably still have a shot at are (in no particular order):

• Preciuous
• Ntambew
• MAL
• Reid
• Allen
• Quanash
• Ugh
• Lewis
• any one else???

 

[WrenchFan69]

The goal is to improve the talent level, if you can get better for next year as well then great. Take Precious under any possible circumstances. Then Ntambwe. I'd see what comes up in the late transfer/decommit market before jumping at the other guys on your list.

 

[UconnU]

I don’t think there’s any interest in MAL. I think that TV reporter was speculating.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Precious, Ntambwe & Lewis in that order & id do things I’d be ashamed to tell my parents about

 

[Palatine]

Who is the dude with the 7-5 wingspan? I just think it would be fun to watch him play.

 

[StepbackCity]

There’s really no interest in Quansah. Usually guys like that try to push that they are getting looked at to get more interest.

 

[Slick]

As of now, only 1 scholarship left. Seems like we are making rapid moves with the UNLV transfer. Reid may have reclassified because of Hurley's request. A lot of the MDAs still think there is a good shot Precious lands at UConn. Plenty of other transfers / JUCO guys also becoming available.

How do you guys rank the top 3 priorities of all outstanding recruits that we have a "legitimate" chance at scoring? Recruits we probably still have a shot at are (in no particular order):

• Preciuous
• Ntambew
• MAL
• Reid
• Allen
• Quanash
• Ugh
• Lewis
• any one else???

please forget Mal

 

[UconnU]

I would have liked to see a much larger 2019 class and just go into complete rebuilding mode ala 2006-07. Being down a scholarship and getting a late start on the 2019 class hurt us. We’re still at least 2 pieces away from being competitive next year. Everyone outside of AG, JC and the freshman are expendable.

 

[Jaker]

yup, 1-5

 

[rip7774]

I would have liked to see a much larger 2019 class and just go into complete rebuilding mode ala 2006-07. Being down a scholarship and getting a late start on the 2019 class hurt us. We’re still at least 2 pieces away from being competitive next year. Everyone outside of AG, JC and the freshman are expendable.

Still time, they really wet the bed on posts. Maybe a coaching carousel big opens. I love the unlv kid that would solve a hole at the wing.

 

[Jaybo]

Precious, Ntambwe & Lewis in that order & id do things I’d be ashamed to tell my parents about

I’d let mine watch

 

[intlzncster]

Still time, they really wet the bed on posts. Maybe a coaching carousel big opens. I love the unlv kid that would solve a hole at the wing.

They haven't landed a five. But Akok is far, far from wetting the bed on posts.

 

[Mokum]

I would have liked to see a much larger 2019 class and just go into complete rebuilding mode ala 2006-07. Being down a scholarship and getting a late start on the 2019 class hurt us. We’re still at least 2 pieces away from being competitive next year. Everyone outside of AG, JC and the freshman are expendable.

What about CV?

 

[auror]

How do you guys rank the top priorities of all outstanding recruits that we have a "legitimate" chance at scoring? Recruits we probably still have a shot at are (in no particular order):

My opinion:

1. Ntambew
2. Ugboh
3. Reid
4. Allen

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

I would have liked to see a much larger 2019 class and just go into complete rebuilding mode ala 2006-07. Being down a scholarship and getting a late start on the 2019 class hurt us. We’re still at least 2 pieces away from being competitive next year. Everyone outside of AG, JC and the freshman are expendable.

Patience. We need many openings for 2020 because we are in a good spot with several high end guys in that class.

 

[UofCT]

What about CV?

What about CV?

 

[HuskyHawk]

For me:

1. Precious (long shot)
2. Ugboh (5 who can play next year biggest need)
3. Ntambew
4. Reid

I think it is ridiculous to believe that this team can't be good next season. I expect the young guys to struggle early and them come on late. I think we will start two freshmen, and the third will get major minutes. The talent gap of guys like Polley is irrelevant when they are 10 minute a game back-up players. If Sid can learn to shoot (he can) this can be a very dangerous team.

Gilbert
Boughknight/Gaffney
Wilson/Boughknight
Akok
Carlton

 

[CbbisGreat]

I’d let mine watch

I would let mine join in

 

[Nebraskan18]

I'd let @CbbisGreat 's mom join in as well

 

[GHSWolverines]

For me:

1. Precious (long shot)
2. Ugboh (5 who can play next year biggest need)
3. Ntambew
4. Reid

I think it is ridiculous to believe that this team can't be good next season. I expect the young guys to struggle early and them come on late. I think we will start two freshmen, and the third will get major minutes. The talent gap of guys like Polley is irrelevant when they are 10 minute a game back-up players. If Sid can learn to shoot (he can) this can be a very dangerous team.

Gilbert
Boughknight/Gaffney
Wilson/Boughknight
Akok
Carlton

Where does CV fit in,

 

[HuskyHawk]

Where does CV fit in,

Similar role to Smith. Veteran combo guard off the bench.

 

[rip7774]

I’ll belive CV isn’t playing big minutes and def in at crunch time when i see it!

Guy has been our toughest player for 3 years going. Gets big rebounds which are so important, and spaces out the defense by his ability to hit threes. ❤️ CVSniper!

 

[Bonk]

Similar role to Smith. Veteran combo guard off the bench.

Smith was not a combo guard...unless you're talking about a combo of poor shooting and frustrating turnovers. CV will absolutely have an important role next year, we need scorers especially with Jalen gone. You have to assume it'll take a little time for the freshmen to become consistent scoring options

 

[HuskyHawk]

Smith was not a combo guard...unless you're talking about a combo of poor shooting and frustrating turnovers. CV will absolutely have an important role next year, we need scorers especially with Jalen gone. You have to assume it'll take a little time for the freshmen to become consistent scoring options

I am not suggesting he won't be better than Smith, certainly a better shooter. As of last year, not as good a ball handler (but I think that's his off season focus). But the reality is, when we talk about the talent upgrades needed, CV is one of the players who needs to be upgraded. I do think experience is really valuable though. We will need it.

Last year we pressed early, but we committed too many turnovers. The press will be back and won't go away. The bench will be a deep one, with guys expected to defend flat out every minute they are in. This team is going to run.