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caw said:
Wait, how could UConn offer in November, unless they got permission from Cornell?
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That's why I figured the guy meant expressed interest. The NY Times article talks about the Cornell coach and Miller's mom and high school coach fielding calls from college coaches during the season. Although, it might have been a special case because of the Ivy League rules about grad students.

Coaches who call Courtney, Williams or Miller’s high school coaches at St. Ignatius in Cleveland receive the same message.

“I politely tell them, thank you for your interest,” Williams said. “When the season is over — sometime after, not the day after the season is over — I will definitely get in contact with you, and we will schedule something. It will be after he has some time to digest.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/04/s...ifth-year-but-it-cant-be-at-cornell.html?_r=0
 
caw said:
Wait, how could UConn offer in November, unless they got permission from Cornell?
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I was wondering that, too. I imagine there are all sorts of ways that coaches unofficially offer kids from other programs. "Offer" in this context could just mean they expressed interest, I don't know.
 
champs99and04 said:
I was wondering that, too. I imagine there are all sorts of ways that coaches unofficially offer kids from other programs. "Offer" in this context could just mean they expressed interest, I don't know.
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Well, now that I think about it and looking back at that NY Times article, because of the Ivy League rules, Cornell knew that Miller couldn't play another year with them, so I wonder if they allowed the early contact with other schools because of that.
 
champs99and04 said:
Dude is top ten in the country in defensive wins shares. Think about how badly we missed the defensive intelligence of Giffey or Daniels at the four last season; even if he doesn't sustain his block rate (looking at Tayshawn Thomas as an example whose block rate went down moving from Houston to OU) his ability to communicate and hedge is going to be invaluable. He could be the missing piece that catapults our defense into the category of the elite.
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And, that will give UConn two players that were top 42 in KenPom's defensive rebounding % (Miller was #6, DHam was #42).

Also, the abundance of alley-oops for DHam and Adams when Brimah and Miller are in the game :eek::eek::eek:
 
tcf15 said:
And, that will give UConn two players that were top 42 in KenPom's defensive rebounding % (Miller was #6, DHam was #42).

Also, the abundance of alley-oops for DHam and Adams when Brimah and Miller are in the game :eek::eek::eek:
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Have to imagine DHams Drebounding would drop with a PF who can actually rebound.

If Miller comes it gives UConn a lot more frontcourt depth than last year. If he comes I'm starting to feel pretty good about next years team, still would like a guard (and it's interesting UConn really hasn't been mentioned with any of the fifth year guards).

I really want to see what kind of defense Ollie employs with two taller guards on the court. Love Boat but his size limited UConn a bit in what kind of defensive scheming they could employ.
 
caw said:
Have to imagine DHams Drebounding would drop with a PF who can actually rebound.

If Miller comes it gives UConn a lot more frontcourt depth than last year. If he comes I'm starting to feel pretty good about next years team, still would like a guard (and it's interesting UConn really hasn't been mentioned with any of the fifth year guards).

I really want to see what kind of defense Ollie employs with two taller guards on the court. Love Boat but his size limited UConn a bit in what kind of defensive scheming they could employ.
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If Miller comes in and Enoch can give us some solid minutes we get a lot better right away. It also takes some pressure off Jalen at the point if the interior game is a bit better than last year.

Miller is HUGE, need to close this one.
 
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mauconnfan said:
If Miller comes in and Enoch can give us some solid minutes we get a lot better right away. It also takes some pressure off Jalen at the point if the interior game is a bit better than last year.

Miller is HUGE, need to close this one.
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Not to sound to dramatic BUT EVERYTHING depends on this signing for next year. I know that sounds outrageous but this kid is a true diamond in every sense. BL fills a glaring NEED. No doubt he can play himself into the draft with hard work over the summer.
 
I liked this kid before, but the more I get to read about him, the more I like him. Seems to really fit like a glove in terms of what the team needs right now. Good fit for him, too. Good school, good program, immediate impact and a well-connected to the NBA coach. Crossing my fingers big time for him.
 
UConn has great history with postgrad transfers, there's a glaring need for experience/rebounding on front line, and was enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (great program for that at UConn too) at Cornell. Literally no excuse for KO not to close the deal on this.
 
caw said:
Have to imagine DHams Drebounding would drop with a PF who can actually rebound.

If Miller comes it gives UConn a lot more frontcourt depth than last year. If he comes I'm starting to feel pretty good about next years team, still would like a guard (and it's interesting UConn really hasn't been mentioned with any of the fifth year guards).

I really want to see what kind of defense Ollie employs with two taller guards on the court. Love Boat but his size limited UConn a bit in what kind of defensive scheming they could employ.
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Obvious typo but totally using it now
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Fishy said:
Very, very optimistic about Miller right now...
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Haven't seen too many of these posts in a while! Hope it comes to fruition, such a great fit for both sides as stated on here many times.
 
When we end up with these guys who it seems like we're in great shape with, they always seem to commit on their visit to Storrs, even if it's a silent verbal like D-Ham gave a few years back. If we don't hear something relatively soon, I'm going to start to worry, but it sounds like we may have some good news soon.
 
Shonn Miller may turn out to be the best player with Ivy pedigree (and UConn's help) to ever play in the NBA since Bill Bradley. Ok Lin, Corky Calhoun, J. Pietrie (sp) and a small group of others will try and make the strong counter argument. In 1979 Tony Price (AJ's dad) was drafted in the 2nd round out of Penn. Since AJ's dad was drafted who is the highest draft pick since from the Ivy? I am winging it here folks! I need the experts help! We may be witnessing history in the making. Yes he will forever be considered from our perspective a TRUE BLUE Husky legend BUT lets not forget his roots at Cornell :)! Think about what is happening here. This will excite even BigE! :)

It is not just Miller Time...it could be HISTORIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

No Miller and I self Ban from the BY for 4 months. :( What will I do? !

The Road to Houston starts with MILLER TIME!
 
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BLUEDOGHOUSE said:
Shonn Miller may turn out to be the best player with Ivy pedigree (and UConn's help) to ever play in the NBA since Bill Bradley. Ok Lin, Corky Calhoun, J. Pietrie (sp) and a small group of others will try and make the strong counter argument. In 1979 Tony Price (AJ's dad) was drafted in the 2nd round out of Penn. Since AJ's dad was drafted who is the highest draft pick since from the Ivy? I am winging it here folks! I need the experts help! We may be witnessing history in the making. Yes he will forever be considered from our perspective a TRUE BLUE Husky legend BUT lets not forget his roots at Cornell :)! Think about what is happening here. This will excite even BigE! :)

It is not just Miller Time...it could be HISTORIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

No Miller and I self Ban from the BY for 4 months. :( What will I do? !

The Road to Houston starts with MILLER TIME!
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Chris Dudley played in the NBA for about 15 years after graduating from Yale in the late 80's. He was like a 4th round draft pick, back when there were many rounds. He was far from a scorer, but a good rebounder & defender. He played hard & had many fans because of it. He also was born in CT.

Interestingly, his friend & fellow Yalie was Dan Fegan. Dan Fegan is one of the top NBA agents. Dudley was his first client.
 
BLUEDOGHOUSE said:
Shonn Miller may turn out to be the best player with Ivy pedigree (and UConn's help) to ever play in the NBA since Bill Bradley. Ok Lin, Corky Calhoun, J. Pietrie (sp) and a small group of others will try and make the strong counter argument. In 1979 Tony Price (AJ's dad) was drafted in the 2nd round out of Penn. Since AJ's dad was drafted who is the highest draft pick since from the Ivy? I am winging it here folks! I need the experts help! We may be witnessing history in the making. Yes he will forever be considered from our perspective a TRUE BLUE Husky legend BUT lets not forget his roots at Cornell :)! Think about what is happening here. This will excite even BigE! :)

It is not just Miller Time...it could be HISTORIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

No Miller and I self Ban from the BY for 4 months. :( What will I do? !

The Road to Houston starts with MILLER TIME!
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Jim McMillian 1st round LA Lakers from Columbia just before Corky Calhoun, replaced Baylor. Traded because they needed a center when Wilt retired. He was good.
 
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I was just at the Moes in Stores Center. Beautiful day visually and weather wise. It's always like this Shonn we swear!
 
Beautiful day here is Storrs for his visit. If we get him, I'd imagine our lineup would be Adams, Purvis, Hamilton, Miller, and Brimah. That team could do some serious damage.
 
Hopefully, this will lead to another commit shortly. Players want to play to win.
 
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