Safe to Say 1 Player is Returning

[UConnStats]

Any reason in particular?

He’s expected to ask the next HC for his release.

 

[the Q]

He’s expected to ask the next HC for his release.

I was curious how many guys would do that.

Especially since Hurley’s uri class is pretty good.

 

[tjc1888]

He’s expected to ask the next HC for his release.

Just curious, this is the first I heard of it. Was this in another thread?

 

[UofCT]

Just curious, this is the first I heard of it. Was this in another thread?

Please advise

 

[Huskyfan4evr]

He’s expected to ask the next HC for his release.

Thanks for the update. Hearing any others to follow? Polley?

 

[Hoophound]

I really want Carlton to stay. Job #1 of the new coach is to retain good players. Carlton is high on the list. Love his potential.

 

[intlzncster]

He’s expected to ask the next HC for his release.

Is he looking for that red shirt year or something? Does he not like the guys on the team? Or did he really like Ollie and crew?

 

[ZachCT12]

These tweets are interesting from Borges:

 

[joober jones]

Odd that Carlton would go. He'd be a virtual lock for starting at center and unlike Enoch, he has shown some growth on both sides of the ball.

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[UConnStats]

Just curious, this is the first I heard of it. Was this in another thread?

Thanks for the update. Hearing any others to follow? Polley?

Is he looking for that red shirt year or something? Does he not like the guys on the team? Or did he really like Ollie and crew?

He is a big Chillious guy. I haven’t heard that anyone else is transferring, but haven’t heard anything on Diarra or Polley at all. I like Carlton a lot so I hope he can be reeled back in, however, I’m not the only person who has heard he is on his way out.

Diarra (in my opinion) is doubtful to transfer since he has already redshirted.

 

[JimHurley]

I don’t think Carlton is soft at all. I just think he’s unsure sometimes and thinks way to much when he gets the ball. That can come off as being timid or soft

Bottom line is I think he showed some flashes and has potential, but he is certainly replaceable and it’s not the end of the world if he leaves.

 

[Towney007]

I'm admittedly surprised as much of this team is willing to stick it out as they are. But that's a good thing. Contrary to popular belief around here, this all of a sudden isn't a total rebuild and with the conference where it's at - it might be a faster turnaround than some would think.

 

[AdamaNation]

Bottom line is I think he showed some flashes and has potential, but he is certainly replaceable and it’s not the end of the world if he leaves.

I think we get a bigger version of the same in athletic grounded player with no lift. I was ok with Carlton but not blown away. Can he be good. Sure. But not adrien good. Strength and confidence will come but I have rarely seen explosiveness off the floor emerge over 4 years.

 

[Hoophound]

I think we get a bigger version of the same in athletic grounded player with no lift. I was ok with Carlton but not blown away. Can he be good. Sure. But not adrien good. Strength and confidence will come but I have rarely seen explosiveness off the floor emerge over 4 years.

He’s much taller than Adrien. I see a Roy Hibbert type without the jumper at this point. Soft hands, can put the ball in the hoop, potential to develop with his back to the basket. I’d love to see him be a threat from 15’ or more.

 

[Jaybo]

Just hope hope 4-5 games in he's not done.or even 20 games in.

 

[pj]

Vital, Adams, and Gilbert Would make a great foundation

Don't leave out Wilson. The perimeter could be pretty solid.

 

[the Q]

He’s much taller than Adrien. I see a Roy Hibbert type without the jumper at this point. Soft hands, can put the ball in the hoop, potential to develop with his back to the basket. I’d love to see him be a threat from 15’ or more.

I'm not sure he has Hibbert's length or his IQ.

Despite having almost not explosion hibbert was an elite defender, not just in college, but the NBA. Which is just insanely impressive.

 

[fatlucy]

Maybe Harris can be convinced to come to UCONN with his coach

Jermaine Harris - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN

 

[the Q]

Maybe Harris can be convinced to come to UCONN with his coach

Jermaine Harris - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN

Getting him and getting Akinjo back would be huge

 

[AdamaNation]

If Harris is coming with Hurley we can let Carlton go.

 

[Jaybo]

Maybe Harris can be convinced to come to UCONN with his coach

Jermaine Harris - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN

Has he signed with them already?

 

[auror]

Has he signed with them already?

Yes. LOI. Not that it means anything, considering we've had 2 guys back out of it in less than 2 years.

Also, we're putting 2 carts in front of the horse with this particular speculation.

 

[the Q]

Was thinking the same thing. Seems like already have a good crew coming back in Rique + JA (unconfirmed but seems likely), CV, Sid, Whaley, and Cobb. Diarra, Matthews, and Kisunas are the main 3 I want on top of that. With those 9 it’s:

G Jalen Adams
G Christian Vital
F Sid Wilson
F Isaiah Whaley
C Eric Cobb

Rique as the ballhandler off the bench,
Matthews at the wing off the bench
Diarra as the 4 off the bench
Kisunas as the center off the bench

I don't get all this love for Cobb.

He really didn't show much this year. He was still out of shape, and had some impressive skills compared to your average college center, but nothing earth shattering.

Does he start for any of the 11 seeds we just watched the last few nights?

I'd rather let Diarra and Whaley figure it out as long they can (with foul trouble) and then have guys like Cobb and Kisunas off the bench.

 

[Coach J]

That is a good thing. One of the few players that improved and always works hard. A coach that holds him accountable for his gunner mentality could turn him into an all-aac type player.

An old school program player!