Richard Springs Commits to UConn

[Mister P]

Love this kids potential and his rebounding prowess. I think we will see that his outside game is a lot better than the 8’-10’ mark as previously mentioned.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Richard!!!

 

[Dabutlerdidit]

someone posted that Springs is liked by a lot of recruits ..i'm assuming that's referring to other prospective NE recruits like big cliff?

 

[Drumguy]

Marriage is fluid

Better than a Grind!

 

[ctchamps]

Uh let's not do the naming thing. The last time a class at UConn did that...

Beat me to it.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Single father of 3... might be an incentive to stay local. Hasn't effected many in the coaching biz but one can hope!

I selfishly want him to stay, but even if he leaves farther along in our run, he'll continue to be a valued member of the staff. I swear he's been given credit for every kid we've landed.

 

[uchusky32]

Better than a Grind!

I tried to tell the young man, in his getting Married thread, to be ready for the long Grind so you don't Blaze out. Obviously he didn't listen.

 

[BFieldHusky]

I selfishly want him to stay, but even if he leaves farther along in our run, he'll continue to be a valued member of the staff. I swear he's been given credit for every kid we've landed.

If Kimani gets a head coaching job down the line, it means we have done big things. He deserves it.

Expect Kenya to get some credit soon.

 

[husky429]

If Kimani gets a head coaching job down the line, it means we have done big things. He deserves it.

Expect Kenya to get some credit soon.

And FWIW--all these northeast guys Tom is on too. He's just doing more creating relationships with the coaches and aau program directors rather than the kids, from what I gather

 

[UConnSwag11]

If Kimani gets a head coaching job down the line, it means we have done big things. He deserves it.

Expect Kenya to get some credit soon.

that last line....

 

[Huskyforlife]

If Kimani gets a head coaching job down the line, it means we have done big things. He deserves it.

Expect Kenya to get some credit soon.

My heart...

 

[BFieldHusky]

And FWIW--all these northeast guys Tom is on too. He's just doing more creating relationships with the coaches and aau program directors rather than the kids, from what I gather

What's great is that this staff is continuing to create relationships with AAU and HS coaches. Moore for example is one of the main reasons Akok is here.

This staff works hard, and well together. What a difference.

 

[brihman]

someone posted that Springs is liked by a lot of recruits ..i'm assuming that's referring to other prospective NE recruits like big cliff?

Now that the grid has been updated, what’s our 2020 game plan?

 

[Mooch82]

My heart...

Is Kenya the point man for Jackson?

 

[Huskyforlife]

Is Kenya the point man for Jackson?

I doubt it, More likely Kimani and Moore with their Northeastern connections.

 

[Huskyforlife]

If Kimani gets a head coaching job down the line, it means we have done big things. He deserves it.

Expect Kenya to get some credit soon.

Oh so he's nobly stepping down to make room for Jackson's coach, what a guy.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

Hoping for a Hilton Armstrong like progression. I have not seen him play so I am not saying he will be a high first round pick, but as long as he can give some rebounding and post play minutes this year that's all we need. Once he gets on a serious workout no doubt he will be able to be something for them come junior and senior year.

 

[BFieldHusky]

Oh so he's nobly stepping down to make room for Jackson's coach, what a guy.

Yup. Those Cuse guys always have good info. Lol.

 

[Chief00]

Single father of 3... might be an incentive to stay local. Hasn't effected many in the coaching biz but one can hope!

As with all our assistant coaches - a good guy.

 

[Walker11]

>>> Towney

 

[Huskymagic]

If Kimani gets a head coaching job down the line, it means we have done big things. He deserves it.

Expect Kenya to get some credit soon.

Cam Thomas hint there

 

[Chief00]

Love this kids potential and his rebounding prowess. I think we will see that his outside game is a lot better than the 8’-10’ mark as previously mentioned.

Lol

Great get!! Congrats to the staff for getting this done!! And I know I speak for all TRUE fans when I say thank you to those on this board that provided legit info on the progress of this recruitment. Vs the CASUAL fan who is only on here for self-aggrandizement and brought nothing real to the table. What’s next Chief, are you gonna break the story to “stay tuned, we are not done recruiting for the future”??

Good job by the staff, none of which Chief knows better than anyone else on this board!!

LOL - Chief must have permanent residency in your head or is it just a cry for attention by attaching yourself, in a bizarre way, to someone much better known than yourself?

 

[Kitaman]

Nice seasonal change! Spring time in August.

 

[Matrim55]

Now that the grid has been updated, what’s our 2020 game plan?

1. Thomas
2. Jackson
3. A True Center

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Not expecting a lot of playing time in his first two seasons, but very important insurance piece if Carlton/Akok/Whaley miss any time.

 

[3rdbass]

Not expecting a lot of playing time in his first two seasons, but very important insurance piece if Carlton/Akok/Whaley miss any time.

I hope can bear out a low skilled recruit like Whaley relatively fast, He is a too 150 recruit . I'm just glad we have other options at center besides whaley who is really should be 3rd choice there,

 

[UconnU]

What changed from “we may just bank the scholarship” to bring Richie on campus sign him and get him to reclassify? Richie just announced he was transferring to Brewster a month ago. Something changed...

 

[Psolo12]

1. Thomas
2. Jackson
3. A True Center

3 guys but unfortunately only 2 open schollies. Do we just go after all three hard and take the first two that commit or

 

[Huskyforlife]

What changed from “we may just bank the scholarship” to bring Richie on campus sign him and get him to reclassify? Richie just announced he was transferring to Brewster a month ago. Something changed...

Perhaps the kid had a change of heart, the staff may have thought they'd have to bank it, but were also surprised. Recruiting is fluid and such.

 

[Mister P]

LOL - Chief must have permanent residency in your head or is it just a cry for attention by attaching yourself, in a bizarre way, to someone much better known than yourself?

Why did I get dragged into this .