RJ Cole (Transfer)

[Exit 4]

We have a scholarship squeeze (need to fill two or three positions with one open slot) and a roster balancing challenge (could use a guard for depth and a perhaps two big men), surely these two factors are inhibiting what would otherwise be an easier process for Hurley and Co. I think this is a tough off season to make any judgement calls about Hurley's ability to close on targets.

 

[intlzncster]

yes, but hurley's NJ connections were highly touted when he was hired, so if he can't close here then those NJ connections probably aren't as strong as once thought

Having strong connections doesn't mean you can land anybody at will. The kids aren't game pieces to be won mano a mano.

And again, we've no idea what or whom Hurley and company are prioritizing right now.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

UConn losing top NY/NJ targets to the likes of Bama and Memphis should not happen.

Let's not forget that both Memphis and Alabama are legit. Nate Oats is a very good coach who's new hire brings a lot of momentum to Alabama.

Memphis are a historically good basketball school and have a top 5 recruiting class.

It's frustrating for us, but the tide is turning. When the wins roll in with Hurley, the fruits will follow.

 

[djct1999]

Caveat to that is I would get used to SEC schools coming hard for top recruits these days. They've upped their game in terms of coaching, facilities, and financial commitments. They are clearly looking to be players in MCBB.

So are we and this is a guy Hurley should be able to land for all the obvious reasons.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Did he commit to Bama & I’m missing something?

 

[djct1999]

Did he commit to Bama & I’m missing something?

Just rumblings. Take with a grain of salt.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

Did he commit to Bama & I’m missing something?

No.
Mutual interest between one of our recruits and a school= doomsday for us/we can't get recruits.

 

[mauconnfan]

We have a scholarship squeeze (need to fill two or three positions with one open slot) and a roster balancing challenge (could use a guard for depth and a perhaps two big men), surely these two factors are inhibiting what would otherwise be an easier process for Hurley and Co. I think this is a tough off season to make any judgement calls about Hurley's ability to close on targets.

Agree the "balancing challenge" would seem to be very tough from our vantage point. He knows he needs a big or swing, can use an experienced PG like this but doesn't know if he has 2 for sure to use so is the year without playing a need? Nothing easy for him and the staff right now as we speak.

 

[Slick]

No.
Mutual interest between one of our recruits and a school= doomsday for us/we can't get recruits.

I think we got James Bouknight and Jalen Gaffney along with top recruit Akok Akok. Where are all these crybabies coming from??

 

[navery12]

Did he commit to Bama & I’m missing something?

No but a recruit from NJ is considering a school other than UConn so our program is done

 

[navery12]

Clearly Hurley's NJ ties are overrated, we haven't had a kid come from NJ since Gaffney committed a few months ago

 

[rip7774]

I think we got James Bouknight and Jalen Gaffney along with top recruit Akok Akok. Where are all these crybabies coming from??

Missing on Wahab, Kofi and spending time on Tre Mitchell...we clearly need a 5. Love the start but shocked considering the improvement and positive press we haven’t landed a 5 and “seem” to be struggling with Ntambwe and Cole (hopefully premature).

I do have a connections a guy who knows the staff and he really doesn’t think highly of them. I try to balance him out, i think gaffney is gonna be a star.

 

[AntG168]

I don’t even think Hurley has met with RJ yet. I read somewhere there meeting with him Tuesday. Hold your horses

 

[Candyman]

I wouldn't call us a non-factor.

The last three years we have a been a non-factor nationally is what I mean not non-factor recruiting wise.

 

[husky429]

The last three years we have a been a non-factor nationally is what I mean not non-factor recruiting wise.

Ahh gotcha. Hopefully you're wrong 12 months from now..

 

[Huskyforlife]

Imagine losing a mid major guard to Alabama spelling doom for our NJ recruiting. Couldn't be me.

 

[djct1999]

Imagine losing a mid major guard to Alabama spelling doom for our NJ recruiting. Couldn't be me.

Totally. Nothing to see here. Having guys who can't play refuse to leave and having guys who can play with ties refuse to come is the recipe for success. As it stands now, we have atleast 1 open scholarship that we seem to can't give a way. Oh, but you are still probably holding out hope for Precious.

 

[NJHoops]

Totally. Nothing to see here. Having guys who can't play refuse to leave and having guys who can play with ties refuse to come is the recipe for success. As it stands now, we have atleast 1 open scholarship that we seem to can't give a way. Oh, but you are still probably holding out hope for Precious.

“Can’t seem to give away” is just flat out wrong. If they just wanted to fill it, it would be done already. It’s a valuable spot, and they have options.

 

[navery12]

Totally. Nothing to see here. Having guys who can't play refuse to leave and having guys who can play with ties refuse to come is the recipe for success. As it stands now, we have atleast 1 open scholarship that we seem to can't give a way. Oh, but you are still probably holding out hope for Precious.

I'm usually with you but nobody we've pursued this spring has committed anywhere, calm down

 

[djct1999]

I'm usually with you but nobody we've pursued this spring has committed anywhere, calm down

I admit that I am overreacting but everyone has a tipping point and this just doesn't feel good or right.

 

[businesslawyer]

I admit that I am overreacting

A rational person would stop there. Kudos for continuing anyway.

 

[djct1999]

A rational person would stop there. Kudos for continuing anyway.

I am just a product of being a UConn mens basketball and football fan. Being rational is too painful and depressing, so I choose to over react.

 

[gtcam]

The kid is a guard and wants to play
UConn needs bigs and a decent one can get lots of play right away

 

[HuskyHawk]

The kid is a guard and wants to play
UConn needs bigs and a decent one can get lots of play right away

Yeah I don’t get the gloom and doom. Isn’t it entirely possible that it is slightly hard to recruit a transfer sophomore point guard, when you have (a) a highly rated incoming freshman PG that will be a sophomore once he’s eligible and (b) a 5* PG who will have his final year of eligibility that same season. If I’m Cole and want to start for a winning team I would avoid that scenario. He’d have to be 100% certain Gilbert won’t stay and then he’s still got to beat out Gaffney.