Semi-OT: Akinjo Recruitment

[AntG168]

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

 

[AntG168]

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.

 

[AntG168]

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?

 

[tcf15]

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

i think so, but he ended up taking an official visit there too.

 

[superjohn]

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

Sharing the backcourt with Mac McClung?

 

[YoungFree]

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

I think Georgetown is an upgrade from the crap that's going on in Zonal.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Georgetown Twitter has been saying they really need a pure point. Might be a good fit for him there.

 

[Chief00]

Chief wishes Akinjo the best - of all the Blaze recruits though the one who I think is very underrated is Mathews. He has the potential to be very good on both ends. He can shoot and he is athletic. Two things that go a long ways in today’s game.