Semi-OT: Akinjo Recruitment

[ctchamps]

"Huskymagic, post: 2676894, member: 8007"]If we get Lecque, other good players will follow including other elite point guards in the next recruiting class. That's how important it is to get a player of that caliber.

Totally aware of this possibility. Difference between you and me is that I phrase things in possibilities. You phrase things in absolutes. When your absolutes don't happen you then blame the coaches because you couldn't possibly be wrong about your assumptions. You've created a wonderful universe of self deception.

One year of Lecque will help us recruit other elite guys especially if he becomes a lottery pick and a one-and-done player. Akinjo is a good player but not a game changer for UCONN. Somebody like Lecque or Precious Achiuwa could be game changers moving forward. We just need one 5 star elite talent to open up the floodgates for future ones to say that UCONN is back.

Snark on. I better take out flood insurance, snark off.

I don't want to hear excuses about kids not wanting to play on bad teams. LSU gets guys, and they haven't done anything. UCONN is a national brand who plays a national schedule with recognizable stars in the NBA. UNLV has gotten guys. Auburn, Vanderbilt, and Alabama are getting some elite recruits lately. Yea conference helps, but this is UCONN we have a recognizable brand.

Did I say self deception. L$U is dirty as they come. If you don't believe that than yes they haven't done anything. Brand is important, but on a list of things that are important it is low on the list. You should say you don't want to hear excuses that don't fit your narrative because when things don't work out you blame others instead of accepting that your opinions could be flawed. Pure definition of making excuses.

And yes I want Lecque, because he's a very good player who could help the team immediately and because he has the potential to assist UConn in the ways you list.

 

[Kembacity]

Then explain why he signed an LOI at UConn, to do exactly what you're saying he doesn't want to do.

No

 

[BlueMAB]

No

Well if you can't, then just admit it was a dumb post and move on.

 

[freescooter]

If this year taught anything it should be that while getting 5 stars is nice it is better to get good players who are going to stick around and play. That is the Villanova model and it’s what Loyola had. Last year’s Carolina team had actual upper classmen playing key positions as well.

 

[The Funster]

What happens one season recruiting wise does not have to be the model for successive seasons. Getting a 5* stud, even if he's a one and done will put UConn back in everyone's face again. Once that happens, there is a bigger pool of players interested in coming. Having choices is a good thing.

 

[HawkHusky]

Is there a deadline by which Lecque would have to reclassify?

 

[JMick]

Is there a deadline by which Lecque would have to reclassify?

When classes start

 

[tcf15]

 

[KingAG]

I’m over Akinjo. Never even knew him

 

[intlzncster]

So we can put to bed the "he wants to stay out west" meme. Basically, he's available. No idea what Hurley thinks.

 

[KingAG]

So we can put to bed the "he wants to stay out west" meme. Basically, he's available. No idea what Hurley thinks.

The only thing that would explain Hurley showing little interest in Akinjo is that Hurley is confident he’ll land Lecque and Silverio

 

[intlzncster]

The only thing that would explain Hurley showing little interest in Akinjo is that Hurley is confident he’ll land Lecque and Silverio

I'd take Akinjo over Silverio. Unless you are talking a package deal, then yeah L and S. There's plenty of guards out there, but a guy like Akinjo really is good for our needs.

Silverio seems like a mid major guy. Maybe he's improved? idk

 

[KingAG]

I'd take Akinjo over Silverio. Unless you are talking a package deal, then yeah L and S. There's plenty of guards out there, but a guy like Akinjo really is good for our needs.

Silverio seems like a mid major guy. Maybe he's improved? idk

Yea I was assuming Silverio would come as a package with Lecque. I think Silverio is every bit at the level CV was when he committed

 

[Fishy]

The only thing that would explain Hurley showing little interest in Akinjo is that Hurley is confident he’ll land Lecque and Silverio

There’s actually quite a lot that would explain it.

For example, Akinjo not wanting to come here. That’s probably a sticking point.

 

[KingAG]

There’s actually quite a lot that would explain it.

For example, Akinjo not wanting to come here. That’s probably a sticking point.

Touchè. I was under the impression he was open to being recruited by Hurley.

 

[superjohn]

The only thing that would explain Hurley showing little interest in Akinjo is that Hurley is confident he’ll land Lecque and Silverio

Hurley didn't have interest in the other two, he had interest in Akinjo. It's Akinjo's call.

 

[SouthBayHusky]

Weak argument. Recruits knew that Calhoun was retiring, UCONN was facing sanctions and no postseason, and UCONN was stuck in
realignment limbo with a neophyte coach. That affected recruiting big time, but guys like Kemba, Drummond, and Lamb had an impact on UCONN getting Hamilton, Adams, Purvis, and Gilbert due to 5 star talents like Kemba, Daniels, and Drummond being visible in recruits minds as recent 5 star talents who were successful at UCONN.

Exactly

 

[HooperScooper]

For those that care, Eric Bossi of Rivals said Akinjo cancelled his Tennessee visit and he's hearing it will be Arizona.

 

[HuskyBoi]

Yeah, that's my point, if that's what you think - you are ridiculous

considering you are the biggest defender and apologist of ollie on this board, what else is there to assume.

 

[husky99]

Game is over with him. Let's move on

 

[YoungFree]

For those that care, Eric Bossi of Rivals said Akinjo cancelled his Tennessee visit and he's hearing it will be Arizona.

So I am wondering if Ollie is going to get a job over at Arizona?

 

[SirHypeAlot]

next

 

[YoungFree]

Touchè. I was under the impression he was open to being recruited by Hurley.

I'm sure everyone is "open" to being recruited but seeing Hurley has made it public knowledge that he is focusing on New England and the Mid-Atlantic, Akinjo saw the writing on the wall.

 

[mauconnfan]

Good for him I wish the young man luck hope he has a nice career.

 

[Danzz]

There’s actually quite a lot that would explain it.

For example, Akinjo not wanting to come here. That’s probably a sticking point.

Game is over with him. Let's move on

Sounds like it.

 

[the Q]

Game is over with him. Let's move on

I’m hoping to bigger things.

 

[B1GEast]

Didn't they just report more pay for recruits info at Zona?

Is it possible that Zona might face serious allegations or are those only reserved for UConn?

 

[auror]

Didn't they just report more pay for recruits info at Zona?

Is it possible that Zona might face serious allegations or are those only reserved for UConn?

Nothing new. The Sean Miller stuff has not been corroborated anywhere outside of ESPN. They do still have the Book Richardson stuff, but pretty nebulous when that will be resolved both legally and then from NCAA.

 

[tcf15]

Arizona visit cancelled. Looks like it'll be Georgetown.

 

[intlzncster]

Arizona visit cancelled. Looks like it'll be Georgetown.

Weird, didn't Georgetown just stop by at one point while they were already out there?