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Rick Issanza (C, 7'1", 225) to visit

Based off only the videos I just watched he looks MUCH more athletic then Brimah at any point of his time at UCONN - if he’s interested give him a scholarship and stop messing around..they need a true rebounding shot blocking center. Don’t wait too long. And he doesn’t shoot a ton of 3’s, he’s actually a center..
 
navery12 said:
Yes I expect both of those guys to be back, less confident in Gilbert. But even in your scenario with Bones or Cole they're taking 1 of the 2 open scholarships I mentioned. And the other would go to a wing like Andre Jackson
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They shouldn’t be taking 1 of the 2 schollys tho for next year. They count against the two we’re recruiting out of this year.

We lose vital for 2020 & the one we sanctioned ourself for. We should be recruiting 2 (min) for 2020
 
MDHuskFan said:
They shouldn’t be taking 1 of the 2 schollys tho for next year. They count against the two we’re recruiting out of this year.

We lose vital for 2020 & the one we sanctioned ourself for. We should be recruiting 2 (min) for 2020
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That's fair. Still wouldn't like another big, with Carlton/Whaley/Issanza (in this scenario) on the roster. 5 guards, 5 wings, 3 bigs. 4 is too many IMO
 
UConnStats said:
I still think Manuel is a possibility if he squares his stuff up.

There was also talk of a European target but I never heard I name. Maybe one of the insiders would know.

Definitely slim pickings now though. Big swing and miss for Hurley & crew in year 1.
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Singing another guard/wing and a grad transfer center and focusing on 2020 bigs is a hell of a lot better than settling for whoever’s left.
 
If we can get a guard (e.g. Bones) or wing (e.g. Achiuwa) and a center (e.g. Issanza) this year then we'll be in good shape.

The following year there will be two scholarships for sure (Vital and the self-imposed penalty scholarship). Also, Alterique may be ready to go pro. Moreover, the sophomores will be finishing their junior year and assuming they've met academic progress, will be able to get a degree and grad transfer without having to sit. **Admin Edit - you can't do this.** So you could imagine up to 5 scholarships being available for next year, even if we fill the remaining two this year.
 
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pj said:
If we can get a guard (e.g. Bones) or wing (e.g. Achiuwa) and a center (e.g. Issanza) this year then we'll be in good shape.

The following year there will be two scholarships for sure (Vital and the self-imposed penalty scholarship). Also, Alterique may be ready to go pro. Moreover, the sophomores will be finishing their junior year and assuming they've met academic progress, will be able to get a degree and grad transfer without having to sit. **Admin Edit - you can't do this.** . So you could imagine up to 5 scholarships being available for next year, even if we fill the remaining two this year.
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Good post up until the transfer speculation. If he’s not pushing **redacted** out this year then what makes you think he is going to do that next year?? Not in the mood for dumb schit* today
 
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pj said:
Moreover, the sophomores will be finishing their junior year and assuming they've met academic progress, will be able to get a degree and grad transfer without having to sit. **Admin Edit - you can't do this.** .
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I'm confused. Unless they are graduating after 3 years at UConn (highly doubtful) they aren't grad transfers and wouldn't be able to play immediately.

Grad transfers are typically kids who have been in school for 4 years but only played 3 years because they redshirted (for injury or otherwise) so they are graduating but still have another year of playing eligibility left.
 
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UConnStats said:
Forget about a grad transfer center. There’s none left
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Well... could be seeing a lot of Akok at the 5 next year, which isn’t ideal. But If I had to bet I think we do bring on center for 2019. Likely Issanza or Manuel. Landing Issanza and Bones would be ideal at this point. I don’t share the 2020 scholarship concern some have we know we’re going to have 2, likely 3 scholarships for 2020. More than enough to bring on the athletic wing type piece they’re looking for and another big.
 
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UcannUconn said:
Well... could be seeing a lot of Akok at the 5 next year, which isn’t ideal. But If I had to bet I think we do bring on center for 2019. Likely Issanza or Manuel. Landing Issanza and Bones would be ideal at this point. I don’t share the 2020 scholarship concern some have we know we’re going to have 2, likely 3 scholarships for 2020. More than enough to bring on the athletic wing type piece they’re looking for and another big.
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Yeah as much as I love Akok, playing him at the 5 is not preferable. I think he's a pure 4. Issanza might not be an instant impact guy, but I think he can backup Carlton for 10-15 minutes a night and hopefully develop into a role player after Carlton graduates. At the very least, he's a body that can clog the lane and give us 5 fouls. In my ideal scenario, I'd take Cole and Issanza for 2019 but I'd also be fine with Hyland.
 
UConnStats said:
Forget about a grad transfer center. There’s none left
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We got a bit unlucky with the crop this year. There were like 4 total centers in the top 50 grad transfers and we were never getting 2 of them (Blackshear/Sestina). So pretty much just Jayce Johnson who went to Marquette and Derrik Smits who went to Butler.
 
auror said:
We got a bit unlucky with the crop this year. There were like 4 total centers in the top 50 grad transfers and we were never getting 2 of them (Blackshear/Sestina). So pretty much just Jayce Johnson who went to Marquette and Derrik Smits who went to Butler.
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You could add Joey Brunk to Indiana, Danny Dixon to NC State and recently Daniel Giddens, the guy I wanted, to Vermont. Speaking of Giddens, him to Vermont is a great fit. Great guy to play the 5 with Lamb at the four and the Duncan bros at the wings. Would have been a good defensive anchor to backup Carlton.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
You could add Joey Brunk to Indiana, Danny Dixon to NC State and recently Daniel Giddens, the guy I wanted, to Vermont. Speaking of Giddens, him to Vermont is a great fit. Great guy to play the 5 with Lamb at the four and the Duncan bros at the wings. Would have been a good defensive anchor to backup Carlton.
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Giddens is awful
 
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YoungSav said:
I like this dude he seems very underrated as a 3 star. Tall, long, quick ups, blocks shots really well and with emphasis, moves decently and seems like a good athlete.
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He's a project. But we'd give him minutes, and when you do, sometimes good things happen. Like Carlton for example. He was a 3*, and he's less athletic and shorter than this guy. Issanza has a lot of upside.
 
HuskyHawk said:
He's a project. But we'd give him minutes, and when you do, sometimes good things happen. Like Carlton for example. He was a 3*, and he's less athletic and shorter than this guy. Issanza has a lot of upside.
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Sure, good things happen. But comparing the 2 is a reach, Carlton was ranked 190 composite, Issanza isn't in the 553 players ranked and doesn't even have a composite ranking
 
Does Akok start next year? I feel you have to start him at the 4 next to Carlton.

If that's the case who do we have at the 3? Polley?
 
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navery12 said:
Sure, good things happen. But comparing the 2 is a reach, Carlton was ranked 190 composite, Issanza isn't in the 553 players ranked and doesn't even have a composite ranking
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Yes, all of that is true. But do your eyes tell you anything at all? You can't teach 7-1 with a 7-7 wingspan. That size isn't around every corner. He moves like an athlete, and that's already a good start.
 
InKembaITrust said:
Does Akok start next year? I feel you have to start him at the 4 next to Carlton.

If that's the case who do we have at the 3? Polley?
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Yes. Its hard not to imagine Gilbert, Vital, Akok, and Carlton to be almost guaranteed as starters, at least in the beginning of the season. It depends who steps up at the small forward position to be the 5th starter.
 
Doctor Hoop said:
Yes, all of that is true. But do your eyes tell you anything at all? You can't teach 7-1 with a 7-7 wingspan. That size isn't around every corner. He moves like an athlete, and that's already a good start.
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I mean, like I said earlier in the thread. I watched the videos and came away very unimpressed. If he comes here I'll root for him to succeed, but I'd be lying if I said I'm hoping it happens
 
Doctor Hoop said:
Yes, all of that is true. But do your eyes tell you anything at all? You can't teach 7-1 with a 7-7 wingspan. That size isn't around every corner. He moves like an athlete, and that's already a good start.
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Then it must say something that he doesn't even have a composite rankings. Being tall doesn't mean you can play.
 
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