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Sid Wilson Transferring

I have mixed feelings about him leaving. First of all he was a transfer already so I don’t know why coaches bring in these kids without knowing how they want use their talent. I feel terrible for the kids that transfer and it doesn’t work out for them because now they are basketball nomads looking for a home all while the clock is ticking. Good luck Sid in finding a basketball home to finish your college career and most of all have fun!!
 
Bigflip12 said:
I have mixed feelings about him leaving. First of all he was a transfer already so I don’t know why coaches bring in these kids without knowing how they want use their talent. I feel terrible for the kids that transfer and it doesn’t work out for them because now they are basketball nomads looking for a home all while the clock is ticking. Good luck Sid in finding a basketball home to finish your college career and most of all have fun!!
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He transferred here under KO. He was the typical KO wing, like Larrier, who looked like he should have been a much better player than he was, and didn't have much skill and awareness that translated to in-game situations.

Hurley didn't know how to use him because there wasn't much he excelled at besides the occasional big dunk or block. On a possession by possession basis, he didn't make the team function better on either end.
 
HooperScooper said:
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.
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I am not saying that at all. Recruited over basically is coach speak for we want to bring someone in, you won't get any time here, and oh by the way, we need your scholarship to bring that player we want in so its best for you to look elsewhere. Being recruited over has nothing to do with playing time in season.
 
uconngb said:
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.
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Its not a love affair with Sid, nor do I even know the kid. I also didn't see Sid at practice or know anything about what he chose to do off the court that put him in Hurley's doghouse. I do know that his lack of PT had more to with that than it did his ability. How do I know? Because, simply put, Sid had more ability than half the roster last year. He still does. If Hurley wants to play smaller and fast, Sid is better than most of the players that are being speculated about on this board, sans Nolley and a potential reclassification. Other than that, I wouldn't get your panties wet. It seems like Ole Miss and Georgia are desperate for players. Sid would get plenty of minutes on either team. Unfortunately, Sid was unable to get his act together and meet Hurley's standards. I do know, the few times he did play, we were far more athletic and played a better brand of basketball with him on the floor. Sometimes things don't work out, especially when a new coach inherits a bad team. Just like I don't blame Hurley for this decision, I certainly wouldn't belittle Sid's ability and potential as a basketball player.
 
CTBasketball said:
Breaks my heart, but I understand the decision.
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@CTBasketball Sums up my sentiment perfectly.

I'll always remember Sid's performance in the 2x OT game against Wichita State. After his game tying shot that was the most electric I've seen the XL Center in a long, long time and I was fortunate to be at that game.

I wish him well wherever he goes!
 
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djct1999 said:
Its not a love affair with Sid, nor do I even know the kid. I also didn't see Sid at practice or know anything about what he chose to do off the court that put him in Hurley's doghouse. I do know that his lack of PT had more to with that than it did his ability. How do I know? Because, simply put, Sid had more ability than half the roster last year. He still does. If Hurley wants to play smaller and fast, Sid is better than most of the players that are being speculated about on this board, sans Nolley and a potential reclassification. Other than that, I wouldn't get your panties wet. It seems like Ole Miss and Georgia are desperate for players. Sid would get plenty of minutes on either team. Unfortunately, Sid was unable to get his act together and meet Hurley's standards. I do know, the few times he did play, we were far more athletic and played a better brand of basketball with him on the floor. Sometimes things don't work out, especially when a new coach inherits a bad team. Just like I don't blame Hurley for this decision, I certainly wouldn't belittle Sid's ability and potential as a basketball player.
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I think what you are missing is the lack of any discernable skillset. While very athletic, Sid never showed any handle or much passing ability. He also wasn't a very good shooter or rebounder. Yes, the highlights (like the insanely high block that should have been a goaltend) are memorable. Sid had some great moments to be sure, but his lack of fundamentals prevented him from producing consistently.

I could see Sid flourishing in a real uptempo system. I hope that fit is out there for him.
 
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Another comment from Sid...
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Huskybass said:
I think what you are missing is the lack of any discernable skillset. While very athletic, Sid never showed any handle or much passing ability. He also wasn't a very good shooter or rebounder. Yes, the highlights (like the insanely high block that should have been a goaltend) are memorable. Sid had some great moments to be sure, but his lack of fundamentals prevented him from producing consistently.

I could see Sid flourishing in a real uptempo system. I hope that fit is out there for him.
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Some people get enamored by the occasional highlight reel play and assume that can be extrapolated. In Sid’s case, that is clearly not true. How do we know this??? BECAUSE IT DIDN’T HAPPEN. He had every opportunity. How someone can assume a change of scenery is all of a sudden going to result in a miraculous improvement in fundamental skills that are so clearly missing is beyond me. Playing time was as available here as it is at Ole Miss or Georgia or anywhere else and the kid couldn’t stay on the floor.
 
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8893 said:
Sid should stop commenting. He was given every opportunity.
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Was he? He’s not a practice guy but he tended to play better the more he played. Whaley was buried and given no opportunity. He worked his butt off an still only really got a chance due to injuries. Not saying Sid isn’t at fault for not working harder, but I don‘t think he got much chance in games.

I wish him well. I do t think Hurley is the right coach for him. He came to play for Ollie who was probably a better match.
 
8893 said:
Sid should stop commenting. He was given every opportunity.
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In Sid’s defense, it was one conversation, and the writer keeps taking pull quotes and making it a new tweet. I get that Sid would be frustrated and how that could very well be his perspective. His future in basketball kind of depends on him being right about this, that he wasn’t used right or given an opportunity. One can disagree with his opinion, but it doesn’t make it less true for him.

OTOH, players like Sid are the type to get coaches fired (slight hyperbole but a little accurate)- they see some of his physical skills and the occasional flashes and think, “I can work with that, I’m the one that can help him put it together.” All coaches have egos like that. It just doesn’t always work out.
 
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Sid is entitled to voice his opinions, and they are reasonable ones -- it's proper that he should believe in himself more than others believed in him. Personally I prefer to hear honesty and openness from kids rather than the words of a professional PR guy who always puts a fake "classy, gracious" gloss on everything.

Sid wasn't good enough to play here but hopefully he will find the right coach, the court time, and the inner resources to develop his talents.
 
I just hope Sid remembers that colleges do issue degrees. And that the free ones are the best with lifetime benefits (i.e. no student debt). The biggest perk is that he is allowed to have fun 'playing' basketball as well.

Just saying. . .
 
Bummer on Sid, so much potential. I'm of the opinion his issues were more off the court than on, when he played he contributed.

He did improve during his time at Uconn, that 3 point shot was a nice addition that didn't just happen. He put in work.
 
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Tenspro2002 said:
He transferred here under KO. He was the typical KO wing, like Larrier, who looked like he should have been a much better player than he was, and didn't have much skill and awareness that translated to in-game situations.

Hurley didn't know how to use him because there wasn't much he excelled at besides the occasional big dunk or block. On a possession by possession basis, he didn't make the team function better on either end.
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Great point! My comment does not apply to this situation. Thank you.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Was he? He’s not a practice guy but he tended to play better the more he played. Whaley was buried and given no opportunity. He worked his butt off an still only really got a chance due to injuries. Not saying Sid isn’t at fault for not working harder, but I don‘t think he got much chance in games.

I wish him well. I do t think Hurley is the right coach for him. He came to play for Ollie who was probably a better match.
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I guess I'd say he was given "ample" opportunity to show he deserved more time on the floor and, whether it was on-court or off-court issues, time and again he failed to earn it. Most of his highlights were on recoveries from plays he screwed up, like that freakish block, which was from behind.
 
When I think of Sid I will think of two things -
1) highlight reel blocks
2) coming in and giving up wide open shots with lethargic effort.
To me, he couldn’t get run with 8 guys and one playing miserably. Tells me everything I need to know about his effort and intensity. There were tons of games Adams struggled too. If it was there, no doubt he’d have played more. I trust Coach Hurley, I don’t believe Sid controlled his controllable. Hopefully, he learns that lesson as I’m sure Hurley tried.
Wish him all the success in the world. He could see writing on wall with Jackson coming in and possibly Vaughn, Nolley.
 
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He should make videos with Kwintin, Sid at least had an occasional flair for the spectacular In a game.
 
Very athletic kid with limited basketball skills. And based on his various suspensions limited self control too. He could do very well at Iona or someplace where his athleticism will be superior to many guys.
 
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