Seven Schools Working Hardest for Derryck Thornton

[husky99]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/seven-schools-working-hardest-for-derryck-thornton/#more-118521

 

[Scot-e]

If this keeps up we are going to have 20 new players coming in for the 2016 season.

 

[DogMania]

I mean no disrespect for Jim Calhoun, but it seemed like when a top rated recruits mentioned UConn it was more just an add-on to their list, while with Kevin Ollie it seems like we are right there at the top of their list. Recruits just seem to love this guy and show high interest in UConn.

 

[mauconnfan]

I mean no disrespect for Jim Calhoun, but it seemed like when a top rated recruits mentioned UConn it was more just an add-on to their list, while with Kevin Ollie it seems like we are right there at the top of their list. Recruits just seem to love this guy and show high interest in UConn.

It would seem that way but it also seemed that way with JC at the time so until a Diamond Stone come's here we won't know for sure……..remember we just a won another NC so UConn on the list is the thing to do for sure. You can only get so many Donyells, Rips, Charlies, Kemba's, Andre's etc etc……….KO is definitely better for this day and age and his background have a lot to do with it………but the old man did a pretty tremendous job despite not being KO

 

[intlzncster]

I mean no disrespect for Jim Calhoun, but it seemed like when a top rated recruits mentioned UConn it was more just an add-on to their list, while with Kevin Ollie it seems like we are right there at the top of their list. Recruits just seem to love this guy and show high interest in UConn.

We definitely didn't get any big recruits over the years! Only the best players.

I think there was some of that. I still think there is though. It's a cache thing. Recruits do it with other schools too. It just hits closer to home here.

 

[DogMania]

We definitely didn't get any big recruits over the years! Only the best players.

I think there was some of that. I still think there is though. It's a cache thing. Recruits do it with other schools too. It just hits closer to home here.

We've gotten big recruits over the years, but I think for the most part the recruit had to be a certain type of kid who was willing to play for a tough coach like Jim Calhoun. Now don't get me wrong, JC was a great coach and I wouldn't have traded him for anyone during that time. It just seems that Kevin Ollie appeals to more of the top rated recruits. With that said, it doesn't mean that the top-rated recruit turn out to be the best ones. Many of the top ranked recruits end up leaving after one year before they're fully capable of contributing when the games count most. I just want KO to get the most talented recruits that will thrive in our system. Hungry Huskies is what I want.

 

[huskyharry]

It is excited to see UConn on the lists of so many of the top tier players.
However, as DM said Hungry Huskies, who have Ten Toes In is critical.
Unfortunately, it is natural for kids' heads to swell when then have been doted on for years in the current system.
I trust Coach Ollie to sift the wheat from the chaff.

 

[Danzz]

I mean no disrespect for Jim Calhoun, but it seemed like when a top rated recruits mentioned UConn it was more just an add-on to their list, while with Kevin Ollie it seems like we are right there at the top of their list. Recruits just seem to love this guy and show high interest in UConn.

It just seems like this coaching staff works harder and more effectively than JC's staff over the years. Also, not every potential recruit is going to be a fan of JC's coaching style. These players see the quick hook and the screams on TV and cringe.
Ollie appears to be a nice guy but you know he has to be tough to play for.

 

[dogpause]

All I know is this off-season is the most exciting and absorbing, ever.

 

[intlzncster]

It just seems like this coaching staff works harder and more effectively than JC's staff over the years. Also, not every potential recruit is going to be a fan of JC's coaching style. These players see the quick hook and the screams on TV and cringe.
Ollie appears to be a nice guy but you know he has to be tough to play for.

Definitely not. However, I do think this staff is overall more 'talented' than some of Jim's previous staffs. For while there, many people thought Jim was carrying some relative dead weight on his staff (in later years).

I do think, as both you and Dog mentioned, that JC's hard charging style, and media perception, turned off more top (coddled) recruits than anything.

 

[Yonick]

We've gotten big recruits over the years, but I think for the most part the recruit had to be a certain type of kid who was willing to play for a tough coach like Jim Calhoun. Now don't get me wrong, JC was a great coach and I wouldn't have traded him for anyone during that time. It just seems that Kevin Ollie appeals to more of the top rated recruits. With that said, it doesn't mean that the top-rated recruit turn out to be the best ones. Many of the top ranked recruits end up leaving after one year before they're fully capable of contributing when the games count most. I just want KO to get the most talented recruits that will thrive in our system. Hungry Huskies is what I want.

id to
Several years ago, in Milwaukee, Lebron accompanied Donyell Marshall to a UConn-Marquette game. UConn lost, and Calhoun was going ballistic on his players. Lebron said to Donyell "how did you play for this guy".
A lot of top players may have been afraid of JC. When told of Lebron's comments, JC said "Lebron, and players of his ilk don't need this tough love."

 

[donyell34]

Just different times folks. JC- got who he got and some great players , blue collar guys, lunch pail guys . He got his type of guys and look what he built. For the here and now KO is the guy. Nobody else , and one of Calvin's guys. unbelievable.

 

[donyell34]

Damm-these smart phones that correct you when u don't want to be. CALHOUN'S guy.

 

[intlzncster]

Damm-these smart phones that correct you when u don't want to be. CALHOUN'S guy.

You CAN edit that thing, donyell.

 

[donyell34]

Gotcha. I actually thought I did .