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2021 Recruiting: Samson Johnson to UConn

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upstater said:
2004 class had to be top ten with Rudy Gay & AJ Price, it was small but with 2 top 20 players, it had to be high ranked. I think Antonio Kellogg was also a top 100 kid.

Also, the 2006 Jerome Dyson, Stanley Robinson, Curtis Kelly, Doug Wiggins, Hasheem Thabeet class had to be high ranked.
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superjohn said:
Then you have to factor in guys like Drummond and Caron who had absurd rankings because Drummond enrolled early and Caron was a 5th year. Drummond was the #2 recruit after Anthony Davis and Caron was like #5. I remember Donyell's class being #2 in the nation.
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I remember Caron’s recruiting. He was un ranked bc he was PG but the stories were amazing. He was my favorite recruit and favorite player.
 


I don’t recommend watching this one. Johnson was only on the floor maybe 15 minutes, and his team was holding the ball for 5:17 of them.

6 PTS
2 REB
AST (2 potential/foul)

TO
STL
3 BLK

2FG
2/2 3FG
FT
  • Two fouls in the first minute of the first half and sat the rest, then his team held the ball osmt of the 4th... So these stats are basically 1/4 of a game.
  • TPS held the ball for 5:17 of the 4th quarter because Augustine wouldn’t come out and defend. Ridiculous. Can I say… WE NEED A SHOT CLOCK IN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL any louder?
LIVE: SEAGULL CLASSIC: THE PATRICK SCHOOL v. ST. AUGUSTINE PREP
  • 3 ball. Pretty solid looking release from this angle for a kid new to playing ball
LIVE: SEAGULL CLASSIC: THE PATRICK SCHOOL v. ST. AUGUSTINE PREP
  • Trailing 3. This is a big part of our offense with Polley--would be great if Samson and Hawkins could step into that role
 
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Improviser said:
Please try to be an optimist.

Nothing wrong with projecting success based on highly regarded recruits, and hopefully, future on campus sports. How many other schools have or are allowed to have, recruits on campus now for recruiting?

Though he hasn't yet made the tourney, remember he might have made at least the building block NIT, had last season continued.

Would you have deprecated Jim Calhoun's recruiting improvements in his earlier years?

We will have to see how things wash out. Would you have preferred 2 star recruits to test out hypothetically Hurley's coaching skills in this upcoming season if it does occur?

Everybody is sour grapes about Covid 19. I would have loved to go back to the beach club I had belonged to since I was a kid. I did not think it worth the risk in a potentially highly populated environment especially since I am in a high risk age group.

Enough things to be bitter about. Coach has worked hard in recruiting and in selling himself and the program.

That is all he can do.

We can try to realistically cope with what we feel comfortable doing or not doing.

No lumps of coal just yet, please.
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Should’ve done a “yes and” there, Improviser...
 


I don’t recommend watching this one. Johnson was only on the floor maybe 15 minutes, and his team was holding the ball for 5:17 of them.

6 PTS
2 REB
0 AST (2 potential/foul)

0 TO
0 STL
3 BLK

0/0 2FG
2/2 3FG
0/0 FT
  • Two fouls in the first minute of the first half and sat the rest, then his team held the ball osmt of the 4th... So these stats are basically 1/4 of a game.
  • TPS held the ball for 5:17 of the 4th quarter because Augustine wouldn’t come out and defend. Ridiculous. Can I say… WE NEED A SHOT CLOCK IN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL any louder?
LIVE: SEAGULL CLASSIC: THE PATRICK SCHOOL v. ST. AUGUSTINE PREP
  • 3 ball. Pretty solid looking release from this angle for a kid new to playing ball
LIVE: SEAGULL CLASSIC: THE PATRICK SCHOOL v. ST. AUGUSTINE PREP
  • Trailing 3. This is a big part of our offense with Polley--would be great if Samson and Hawkins could step into that role
 


Huntington Prep is a VERY good team and TPS was finally at full strength (no Sanogo or Kuminga until this tournament) so this was a good test for Johnson and how he could fit in on a talented UConn team.

Note: He sat the whole 2nd quarter and came back wearing #25 in the 3rd, so be aware of that if you watch.

Had 8 points and 2 rebounds, but could be more because it’s just highlights.
  • I’m watching these games again and watching Johnson this time. But Sanogo is SO poised in the post. Gets great positioning, rebounds well, finishes from every angle with post hands, decent passing the ball. He’s the kind of undersized 5 that has given us fits for years.
  • Johnson played about 18 minutes
Huntington Prep vs. The Patrick School basketball - ESPN broadcast highlights
  • I liked this defense. Sees the open man, makes up for someone’s defense mistake and forces the TO.
Huntington Prep vs. The Patrick School basketball - ESPN broadcast highlights
Huntington Prep vs. The Patrick School basketball - ESPN broadcast highlights
  • 3s
Huntington Prep vs. The Patrick School basketball - ESPN broadcast highlights
  • Little 2 man game with the UConn commits. Johnson gets blocked but Sanogo has a nice clean up
 


10 PTS
5 REB
1 AST

2 TO
0 STL
5 BLK
  • Played about 25 mins
  • TPS got creamed. Missing Sanogo for sure
  • Like a lot of young bigs he needs to keep the ball higher and use pump fakes more.
The Patrick School (NJ) vs Sierra Canyon (CA) - Clash of Champions ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Nice follow. Really showing off the wingspan
The Patrick School (NJ) vs Sierra Canyon (CA) - Clash of Champions ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Good fight for the board against this 7’3 300lb monster. + the assist to Nutter
The Patrick School (NJ) vs Sierra Canyon (CA) - Clash of Champions ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Screen and roll for 2
The Patrick School (NJ) vs Sierra Canyon (CA) - Clash of Champions ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Another screen and roll for 2
The Patrick School (NJ) vs Sierra Canyon (CA) - Clash of Champions ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Makes up for his mistake with this clean block
The Patrick School (NJ) vs Sierra Canyon (CA) - Clash of Champions ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Runs the floor for 2. He is FAST end to end… very much like Akok
The Patrick School (NJ) vs Sierra Canyon (CA) - Clash of Champions ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Obviously the game is out of hand but that is a BIG block
The Patrick School (NJ) vs Sierra Canyon (CA) - Clash of Champions ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Just a hustle play for the dunk. He’s the only kid on his team even trying hard at this point.
 


4 PTS
2 REB
AST

1 STL
3 BLK
  • He only played about 15 mins this game. I assume foul trouble, but it’s hard to know since it’s just highlights of the scoring plays.
  • Luhi is exceptionally well coached.
INTENSE NY/NJ tilt! Noah and Jon lead The Patrick School against Andre Curbelo and LuHi!
  • Big block and the save right after. Nice play.
INTENSE NY/NJ tilt! Noah and Jon lead The Patrick School against Andre Curbelo and LuHi!
  • Soft touch and good control even after he mistimed the putpack here
INTENSE NY/NJ tilt! Noah and Jon lead The Patrick School against Andre Curbelo and LuHi!
  • Another putback
INTENSE NY/NJ tilt! Noah and Jon lead The Patrick School against Andre Curbelo and LuHi!
  • He wound up this block from 4 steps away
 
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11 PTS
1 REB
AST

1 TO
3 STL
1 BLK
  • He is really bad at playing in a zone. Both times I’ve seen it he doesn’t really get where to rotate… it’s a good thing we’re a man team.
  • The two future UConn commits had 35/54 points for TPS.
The Patrick School (NJ) vs IMG Academy (FL) - HoopHall Classic - ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Starts off the game with a nice 3
The Patrick School (NJ) vs IMG Academy (FL) - HoopHall Classic - ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Big lob
The Patrick School (NJ) vs IMG Academy (FL) - HoopHall Classic - ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Putback. Reached out there to get it too
The Patrick School (NJ) vs IMG Academy (FL) - HoopHall Classic - ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • Dunk
The Patrick School (NJ) vs IMG Academy (FL) - HoopHall Classic - ESPN Broadcast Highlights
  • 1 of a bunch of steals. His length in the middle of a press could be killer
  • + the follow up a few seconds later
 
Pudge said:
did you say Toga?

think Jimmer Fredette learned to play basketball there
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I spent some time in Togo; never saw Jimmer. It also means his first euro language is French so get ready with the "allez, allez, allez".
 
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In the 9 games vs some of the best teams in the country that I watched (5 full games) I've got

9.9 pts
5.0 reb
0.2 ast

1.4 TO
0.8 STL
2.1 BLK

81% 2FG% (5.2 attempts)
57% 3FG% (1.4 attempts)
50% FT (0.8 attempts)

He is very much a super raw pure athlete with tremendous hops and wingspan. Perimeter and help defense is a plus. His lack of experience is evident when it comes to ballhandling and passing and getting to the line... and basically anything on offense except lobs. I hope he can take some more risks trying to score the ball next season. I'd like to see him take at least 4 3s a game and plenty of tough 2s--not just lobs. Extremely high upside--definitely a player you can take a risk on.
 
bendm said:
247 gives a lot more weight to bigger classes-
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I'm sure there is some kinda algorithm, weighting, or scoring system for the class rankings. I looked and can't find anything on how the scoring works. Do you or anyone have a cheat sheet for this? I am intrigued.
 
FatHank said:
I'm sure there is some kinda algorithm, weighting, or scoring system for the class rankings. I looked and can't find anything on how the scoring works. Do you or anyone have a cheat sheet for this? I am intrigued.
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nope it's a secret as far as i can tell
 
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To the doubters and critics out there, even those who come from our own football board, it’s working. Yes, it is sweet. The results speak for themselves. It’s not as easy as it looks to our beloved Casual Fans, who just see all the rapid committments, but not The Grind behind it. Everything is earned.
We are in a good place, but not a complacent place. Success is building on success, as it should. Chief congratulates our wonderful coaching staff. The “Word” is out on the “Street”.
Next, let’s continue all facets of The Grind:

#TheStorrsGrind - BoyzToMen
#UConnIsBack
#PlayTheSeason
 
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Looks like the staff has a satellite office set up near me.
 
UCDaveD said:
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Looks like the staff has a satellite office set up near me.
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That office is great! Here comes all the beaten down Cuse fans with their conspiracy theories accusing Chief of violating whatever NCAA rules with that mysterious office. Where’s Boeheim’s Daily Grind office? LOL
 
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Huskyforlife said:
I actually want to know what @polycom thinks?
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its pretty obvious that this kid will a project but he has played the highest level talent and played solid against it. The question will be what is his work ethic and does he have strong genetics to transform his body, we don’t know about that yet. @Huskyforlife
 
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Who are we going after next for 2021, the staff has gotta be recruiting like at least one player goes pro.
 
Am I getting overly excited if this class reminds me of the year when Calhoun had the class with Donyell and Donny?
 
JSB60 said:
Am I getting overly excited if this class reminds me of the year when Calhoun had the class with Donyell and Donny?
[/QUOTEDonyell was rated # 8 and Fair was in the 30's I believe. I agree this class is great but not quite as high as Donyell's class.
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