Sid Wilson Transferring

[superjohn]

Has anyone from Jelly Fam gone pro? Honest question--I have no idea. I remember Isaiah Washington and Sid, but no one else.

Goes to show how tough making the pros (even overseas) is. These guys were all dominant HS players in NYC/NJ-- some of the best leagues in the country

I don't think any of them have done much of anything at the high major level. They seem to all be MAAC level and Jordan Walker at Tulane.

 

[YoungFree]

Saw this coming months again. Wish him the best in the future.

 

[HuskylnSC]

“Somewhere I can be myself” was a petty shot imo. Could be reading too much into it

I just hope that 'be myself' is a bit more disciplined then Jelly Fam

 

[NJHoops]

Yes and no. I don’t think it’s a good practice in general. If you are constantly trying to recruit over players you are most likely doing something wrong in the first place. In this case though with Sid specifically, I totally understand it and am trolling a bit. I do believe the staff needed a scholarship and Sid didn’t really fit in with Hurley’s vision. I also think that if given the choice, Sid would have come back rather than go play at Iona.

So, for example, they shouldn’t get another center in ‘21 because Javonte should see that as being recruited over? Yes, some classes will have greater positional need than others, but coaches should always be looking to add talent and figure out how to use the roster and communicate to his players how they all still fit.

Sid chose to transfer. He made the decision. They would have given him another year so he then could have been a grad transfer with assured immediate eligibility.

 

[UconnU]

So is this it for transfers, or could we see another one?

 

[the Q]

So, for example, they shouldn’t get another center in ‘21 because Javonte should see that as being recruited over? Yes, some classes will have greater positional need than others, but coaches should always be looking to add talent and figure out how to use the roster and communicate to his players how they all still fit.

Sid chose to transfer. He made the decision. They would have given him another year so he then could have been a grad transfer with assured immediate eligibility.

Springs and Javonte Brown Ferguson will have plenty of run time in 21-22. They’ll get the opportunity to strut their stuff or get recruited over.

 

[NJHoops]

Springs and Javonte Brown Ferguson will have plenty of run time in 21-22. They’ll get the opportunity to strut their stuff or get recruited over.

They’ll be sophomores in 21-22. I certainly hope the staff will look to bring in more frontcourt players in the 22 class. Adding talent is not “recruiting over.” Recruiting over is a meaningless phrase. Play well or one of your teammates will earn your minutes.

 

[Chin Diesel]

This quote is so bad... its incredible.

Yeah, put me in the I understand where he's coming from club.

Too often HS kids think they have to go right to college from HS. Sticks had some growing pains at UConn.

I just wish Sid the best going forward and hope he finds success.

 

[BlueDogs]

Going to miss him. Tons of talent. Just needs a little love.

 

[Stinger92860]

Nice young man, who has had some definite struggles in his life. I wish him well and hope it all works out for him!

2 schools and now 0 for college. EDIT: or is it 3?

 

[Watchdog]

Iona makes too much sense but it would be cool if he went to WSU with Gilbert

In view of his past, it's hard to imagine the NCAA approving a no sit transfer for Rick Pitino's team. SW will need the rule change.

 

[uconngb]

Said in the other thread too, but Iona makes a lot of sense here.

You could put a highlight reel together of Sid from his last two years here that make him look like one of the best players on the team. Hoping he can put it all together at his next stop.

Yup. And it would be 14 seconds long. Nothing against him, but sure we will fill that spot with something better.

 

[uconngb]

Yes he has. His athletic ability alone screams high major. Someone will take a shot on him. Iona is for high majors out of shots. And if the staff wasn’t confident, they wouldn’t have let go of Sid. They know something which is why he announced now and not a few weeks ago.

High major players don’t have motors that only run for 1-2 minutes per game. He’s athletic and good for a few highlight plays per season. But he proved to be as consistent as a broken clock. If he was that good, he would have gotten minutes on this team when 2 of our 5 scholarship bigs went down with injuries. Does not take a rocket scientist to figure this out.

 

[uconngb]

I don t know Sid personally but my guess is when he starts getting calls from the Sec, he will tune out Iona, even though it’s Pitino.

I’ll wager you on that. A-10 more likely. Or he will get a lot more pine than he got here.

 

[Palatine]

It could all come together for Sid. He is a great athlete. His shot could improve. He might find better motivation somewhere else. The lights could come on.

It's pretty clear it wouldn't happen here. Sid and Hurley are oil and water. Best to Sid where ever he ends up.

 

[uconngb]

I couldn’t disagree more.

I’m not sure why you’d love affair with the kid, maybe he’s a friend of yours. But if he couldn’t get PT this year with TWO guys going down when we ended up with only 8 live bodies at the end of the year, what is it that makes you think he’s going to take the SEC by storm?? I’m seriously interested in hearing your case.

 

[CTBasketball]

Breaks my heart, but I understand the decision.

 

[HooperScooper]

And your post makes it sound like he wasnt told he was being recruited over. I do agree that a fresh start is probably best for Sid.

What does "recruited over" mean? Are you saying that coaches don't have players compete for playing time? You show me a coach who does that and I'll show you a losing coach.

 

[jdb50]

Going to miss Sid. Maybe another AAC team in his future?

 

[Watchdog]

Said in the other thread too, but Iona makes a lot of sense here.

You could put a highlight reel together of Sid from his last two years here that make him look like one of the best players on the team. Hoping he can put it all together at his next stop.

Amen, but it may take attributes Sid has not yet grasped. He had a year to see how IW developed under Hurley and most of us were hoping he would apply himself and do the same.

The fact Hurley disciplined SW late in this past season tells me he hadn't given up on SW. Hopefully SW is not quitting because it's too hard here, but if that's the reason I hope someone, his Dad or others close to him, get through to him that life is not as easy as it was when he was dunking in high school.

 

[olehead]

I wouldn't take it so personally just trying to clarify. Part of the "path to playing time talk" is "XYZ players are also at your position and ahead of you on the depth chart. You need to do ABC to get ahead of them"

So true.

 

[polycom]

He’s 21-22, who gives really. Keyboard jockey.... just wish him well

keyboard jockey, What does that mean?

 

[joober jones]

I was banking on him coming back, playing in one exhibition game next season, and then transferring. Full Marcus Johnson.

 

[olehead]

Saw this coming months again. Wish him the best in the future.

Last year for me. If I remember correctly, I said he's gone.

 

[uconnbill]

Best of luck Sid, wherever you end up.

Sad his time here was not as productive as we all hoped.

 

[UConn3432]

Is his dog transferring too?

 

[mjmoney23]

Good luck Sid, all the best going forward. I will never forget the putback dunk followed by the tying 3 vs Wichita State.

 

[CL82]

it would be about 30 seconds long, though.

But it would be a spectacular 30 seconds!

Best wishes Sid!

 

[3rdbass]

No big surprise. Too bad because before the injury he was really contributing to the team and was playing the 4 well. Best of luck were ever he goes.

 

[BlueDogs]

No big surprise. Too bad because before the injury he was really contributing to the team and was playing the 4 well. Best of luck were ever he goes.

Yup. He starting finding his groove then went down at the worst possible time for him in his in-game development. If he gets coached up and improves, he’ll be a very good contributor. Kid has insane athletic skills.