2021 Recruiting: Samson Johnson to UConn

[superjohn]

Samson is like a cross between Boucher and Pangos.

 

[Watchdog]

I have heard Kenya will be the first to leave for a head coaching job, assuming Tom will stay and retire here with Hurley. Kimani even describes himself as an aau coach that happens to be at UConn (or something to that effect).

After losing his wife when the kids were 2, 4, and 6 and then moving them here when they were 12, 14 and 16, after five years in Minnesota, I would bet Kimani stays at least until all the kids are college age so they won't have to be uprooted from their friends again.
He seemed very appreciative of the stable environment he was able to create for them after his wife's death and becoming a Head Coach will not be as easy a transition as moving here as an assistant even though the kids are older. They're only kids once and he appears to very much value his time and relationship with them.

 

[Umami Zen]

Agree. That was a reply to Goose saying don’t sleep on Springs. I don’t think Springs was who Sampsons coach was referring to, so I was trying to see the relevance

I see Springs more as a 4 than a 5.. I think his game is more multi-dimensional than a grind-it-out/back to the basket 5.. I am not saying I see him as a starter in his earlier years.. But if/when some of the Bigs on the roster achieve their NBA aspirations.. He will be a valuable asset to have.. As talented and physically gifted as some of our Bigs are/appear to be.... They will need sometime to develop and strengthen physically and enhance their BB IQ.. It seems like he's comfortable putting the ball on the floor.. Pretty unusual for someone his size.. Maybe it's his background earlier in his BB career as a SF.... I think he's going to surprise people with his offensive efficiency.. Great guy to have coming off the bench..

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[Jbirdp5]

I have heard Kenya will be the first to leave for a head coaching job, assuming Tom will stay and retire here with Hurley. Kimani even describes himself as an aau coach that happens to be at UConn (or something to that effect).

What exactly does that explanation by Kimani mean? Not sure what it implies

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Samson!!!

 

[NYtoCT]

I've seen the same thing written and talked about. Maybe I should have said, At the present time the class is full, but things could change.

It’s been written about, it’s been talked about...Don’t shake your %#$&ing head!...THEYRE NOT BAD

 

[Stinger92860]

Re-read his post, because none of what you just said is accurate about what he said

It was misinterpreted by 2 casual fans. The OP and the person who liked it.

 

[Dove]

Don't sleep on Springs..He's going to surprise some folks..

I sleep on a rubber core mattress jobber.

 

[UconnU]

Don't sleep on Springs..He's going to surprise some folks..

I concur. Springs was basically the second best rebounder on the circuit last year behind Sanogo. That combo will do serious damage on the boards in the BEast.

 

[Umami Zen]

I sleep on a rubber core mattress jobber.

I was referring to Richie Springs Kemosabe..

 

[CL82]

I was referring to Richie Springs Kemosabe..

Is that like Javonte Brown Ferguson?

These kids today have too many dang names.
When I was a boy we all had the same name and it was "hey you."​

 

[M.S.G.]

I feel like that above picture represents 85% of The Boneyard physically and mentally.

 

[UCSouth]

It’s been written about, it’s been talked about...Don’t shake your %#$&ing head!...THEYRE NOT BAD

First of all, unless you've read each and every post that applies to this particular one, it might be best to keep your asinine comments to yourself dikwad.

 

[2north]

First of all, unless you've read each and every post that applies to this particular one, it might be best to keep your asinine comments to yourself dikwad.

 

[HooperScooper]

First of all, unless you've read each and every post that applies to this particular one, it might be best to keep your asinine comments to yourself dikwad.

I'm guessing you are very young and weren't around for this.

 

[M.S.G.]

First of all, unless you've read each and every post that applies to this particular one, it might be best to keep your asinine comments to yourself dikwad.

Tough guy alert.

 

[CCSUblue]

Are you saying 85% of Yarders are old f--ts??Does that mean 15% are young f--ts?

Regardless of age, everyone farts.

 

[Improviser]

Regardless of age, everyone farts.

Even the head coaches on camera?

 

[Waquoit]

Regardless of age, everyone farts.

C'est vrai

 

[Improviser]

C'est vrai

Vous parlez francais, mon ami!

 

[bendm]

In college is there really any difference between the 4 and the 5? Honestly, I don't think there is.

there wasnt a big difference in the past when a guy like josh boone (or whaley) could be an effective starting PF, but these days that's not ideal and shot blocking stretch 4s like akok and samson are very different from traditional centers like sanogo/brown/clingan.

springs (who I think get some time at the 3)

i dont think he should ever play the 3 given his biggest strength is rebounding. gotta see how his jump shot looks but i think right now he has more of a traditional center's skill set as compared to a modern PFs

 

[UCSouth]

I'm guessing you are very young and weren't around for this.

Not young at all. Just wish that some of the posters would read all the posts instead of jumping in the middle of a conversation they don't know the origin of a particular reply. And then the idiots pile on. Class of '84, by the way.

 

[David 76]

Don't even know what people are fighting about here. Just very glad Samson has joined us, we have this awesome class coming in because we made the right decision with Hurley.

 

[polycom]

Don't even know what people are fighting about here. Just very glad Samson has joined us, we have this awesome class coming in because we made the right decision with Hurley.

It's the BY. Wouldn't be the BY if people aren't making up things to fight about.

 

[NYtoCT]

Not young at all. Just wish that some of the posters would read all the posts instead of jumping in the middle of a conversation they don't know the origin of a particular reply. And then the idiots pile on. Class of '84, by the way.

What on gods Earth are you talking about lol...your post sounded like a direct quote from one of Calhoun’s epic press conference rants...just trying to have some fun...lighten up jeeze

 

[uchusky32]

Don't even know what people are fighting about here. Just very glad Samson has joined us, we have this awesome class coming in because we made the right decision with Hurley.

Your jumper is released to low 76! And you dip.

 

[HooperScooper]

Not young at all. Just wish that some of the posters would read all the posts instead of jumping in the middle of a conversation they don't know the origin of a particular reply. And then the idiots pile on. Class of '84, by the way.

I was assuming NYtoCt was kidding around with his post and wasn't trying to put you down. That's the way I took it and thought it was funny.

 

[FatHank]

Forbes is giving us some ink about BE return and our recruiting amongst other things. Nothing new really, but well written and it is a Forbes article.

How UConn’s Return To The Big East Has Revitalized Recruiting

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Was genuinely nervous about the 2021 class a few months ago just because of the lack of Northeast guys available. Unreal job by Hurley. But I think we can all agree we'd still rather have Jeff Capel...

Either that or Pitt wishes they'd gotten Hurley.