Richie Springs Enters the Transfer Portal

[Hey Adrien!]

After learning the news, I reached out to Richie and was kind enough to answer a few questions for a QU preview I'll write later this offseason:

Which aspect of your game are you most excited to unleash at Quinnipiac?

I’m excited to show my ability to make plays, handle the ball in transition and also showcase my improved outside shooting.

Being the only National Champion in the MAAC, what about that journey will help you in taking on a veteran leadership role for the Bobcats?

I’m going to just lead by example with my work ethic and how hard I go in practice everyday. Being on that championship team has taught me a lot and I can’t wait to bring what I’ve learned to QU.

 

[M.S.G.]

I love this for Richie, great fit!

 

[WrenchFan69]

Former UConn men's basketball player Richie Springs transferring to Quinnipiac: 'Opportunity to blossom as a player'

Richie Springs, who played sparingly over four seasons at UConn, is transferring about an hour away to Quinnipiac.

www.ctinsider.com

"At least he has the experience," Benedith said. "He was always happy. I told Richie two years ago, 'Why don't you find another school where you can have time to play?' He said, 'No ma, I want to be faithful to my teammates and my school.' I respect that, because he didn't want to leave. Everything happens for a reason. I'm glad he stayed. He was learning while he was sitting there. He learned a lot. Now, he can gain his confidence and start fresh."

Much respect to Richie.

 

[BGesus4]

Does he have 2 more years of eligibility?

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Does he have 2 more years of eligibility?

Due to his redshirt freshman season, yes.

Here's my article re: QU's haul from today:

After a Quiet Start to the Offseason, Quinnipiac's Latest Additions Provide Clarity to the 2023-24 Rotation

stretchingthefloor.blogspot.com

 

[Edward Sargent]

Between UConn, UConn in the NBA, G league, over seas and now the transfer portal it takes me until lunchtime to check all the Boxscores- good thing I’m retired

 

[Fishy]

I generally do not care where our transfers go or what they do - I might check on them once in a while.

I’ll be following Springs‘ every outing at QU.

Was crushed to learn that Marist was the runner up….we have season tickets there. But QU is the better spot. Marist has been a mess for a while.

 

[Chief00]

I enjoyed watching him every time he made it on the court. Gave us good minutes this year with the injury trouble at the start of the season. Hopefully he kills it wherever he ends up, will definitely be tuning into his games.

I agree, Springs can play. I love his attitude on rebounding,

 

[Chief00]

Clingan, Samson, Singare at the 5
Karaban, Stewart, Ross at the 4.

Springs leaving has no bearing on anything.
We're fine.

Who’s our muscle guy in the post Sanogo World?

 

[alphasigko]

Good luck to Richie!

 

[bmayuc]

Richie can rebound at any level, and he's going to pile up a bunch of stats at QU. I bet he goes for like 12pt & 9rb every night

 

[HooperScooper]

I generally do not care where our transfers go or what they do - I might check on them once in a while.

I’ll be following Springs‘ every outing at QU.

Was crushed to learn that Marist was the runner up….we have season tickets there. But QU is the better spot. Marist has been a mess for a while.

I’m with you. Springs always looked like he could contribute at UConn so I’m curious what he does with playing time at QU. Plus I admire what a good teammate he was and that he never complained about not playing. Very rare these days. Wish him the best.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

Who’s our muscle guy in the post Sanogo World?

Clingan will be as close as we get. Not every team is made up of the same types of players. Frankly, there are very few muscle guys in the post in CBB.

 

[Chief00]

Clingan will be as close as we get. Not every team is made up of the same types of players. Frankly, there are very few muscle guys in the post in CBB.

We had one this past season and won it all.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

We had one this past season and won it all.

In 2014 we had Brimah and Daniels

 

[ucp990411]

In 2014 we had Brimah and Daniels

Yeah, real muscle players. Must have weighed a combined 400lbs

 

[temery]

Yeah, real muscle players. Must have weighed a combined 400lbs

Any two posters here weigh a combined 400lbs.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

I’m with you. Springs always looked like he could contribute at UConn so I’m curious what he does with playing time at QU. Plus I admire what a good teammate he was and that he never complained about not playing. Very rare these days. Wish him the best.

A guy with his skills currently would have seen significant minutes in 2012-13 , maybe even 2014-15, definitely after the injuries 2016-17 , he would have got some starts in 2017-19. He may blossom with PT you never say never.
Remember when Sanogo was recruited , Carlton was benched.. Josh was a good enough player to help Houston to an NCAA run and he averaged 10-7 last year in a top French. league . So playing time is determined by competition and he was just a step behind the other options.
Remember Rash Jones went from second leading scorer 13PPG in 30 minutes as a Sophomore to 3.3 PPG and 10 minutes as a senior on a loaded 1999 NC team .
He did get to be on the floor at the end of Duke game primarily for defensive purposes.

 

[uconnfan68]

Any two posters here weigh a combined 400lbs.

1.5 is probably closer.

 

[T-Squared]

Go get it, Richie!

 

[CL82]

We had one this past season and won it all.

It was one heck of a 1-2 punch her having to body up a physical specimen like Sanogo and then having to match up with a 7'2" monster like Clingan when Sanogo went to the bench.