Sid Wilson (UConn Wants Him to Reclassify to '17)

[gtcam]

Here's an interview with him that was printed on Sunday
Looks positive to me
Says he visited UConn and Texas and may visit Maryland BUT says he will revisit UConn
Here it is:
Q&A wth 2018 wing Sid Wilson

 

[SirHypeAlot]

good to hear

 

[Ricker]

Just an open question as to who has seen Wilson play a game in person, and can say he showed talent that you would project as being impactful at UConn as freshman or soph, even on an occasion. I have only caught 2 Brewster games, but if I didn't know his ranking, I wouldn't have guessed it. I'm not down on the kid because I know my sample size is small, but he didn't make shots a la Purvis, didn't impact the game with his reported athleticism (or even show it relative to other kids), didn't handle any better than Purvis, and is very very slight. I had a hard time convincing myself he wasn't more like 6'4 to 6'5. On the upside, like Purvis he did score some, he took several foul line jumpers that he didn't make, but, the fact that he took several may mean that is usually a higher percentage shot for him. I see him as as raw a wing as Carlton is a center. I'd love somebody to tell me they have seen him play with impact so I can root for this 2017 commitment.

Alternatively, if anybody knows that MAL is working hard on him because he thinks the kid is great addition, I'll take that endorsement.

For what it's worth, when I watch highly rated guards and wings, over a 2 game stretch, there is usually at least 1 wow moment, regardless of other weaknesses in their games. I haven't seen that yet.

 

[Chief00]

Quite frankly, I haven't developed a personal view on it - but it seems we have been recruiting a lot of guys with injury issues from HS - Gilbert and Durham come to mind.

 

[King Husky]

Just an open question as to who has seen Wilson play a game in person, and can say he showed talent that you would project as being impactful at UConn as freshman or soph, even on an occasion. I have only caught 2 Brewster games, but if I didn't know his ranking, I wouldn't have guessed it. I'm not down on the kid because I know my sample size is small, but he didn't make shots a la Purvis, didn't impact the game with his reported athleticism (or even show it relative to other kids), didn't handle any better than Purvis, and is very very slight. I had a hard time convincing myself he wasn't more like 6'4 to 6'5. On the upside, like Purvis he did score some, he took several foul line jumpers that he didn't make, but, the fact that he took several may mean that is usually a higher percentage shot for him. I see him as as raw a wing as Carlton is a center. I'd love somebody to tell me they have seen him play with impact so I can root for this 2017 commitment.

Alternatively, if anybody knows that MAL is working hard on him because he thinks the kid is great addition, I'll take that endorsement.

For what it's worth, when I watch highly rated guards and wings, over a 2 game stretch, there is usually at least 1 wow moment, regardless of other weaknesses in their games. I haven't seen that yet.

Interesting. My question is, how many lengthy, supposedly athletic forwards do we need? Don't get me wrong, if there is top talent from 2018 that we can get to reclassify to our underwhelming 2017 class and strengthen it, it's a great move. But it would just be nice to see us go after a player with a different skill set to bring some diversity to our "length and awkward athleticism," like an Arcidiacono type.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Interesting. My question is, how many lengthy, supposedly athletic forwards do we need? Don't get me wrong, if there is top talent from 2018 that we can get to reclassify to our underwhelming 2017 class and strengthen it, it's a great move. But it would just be nice to see us go after a player with a different skill set to bring some diversity to our "length and awkward athleticism," like an Arcidiacono type.

We have one lengthy, athletic forward, who happened to tear his ACL this year... so getting another one in a weak 2017 class only boosts the potential of that class.

 

[mauconnfan]

Quite frankly, I haven't developed a personal view on it - but it seems we have been recruiting a lot of guys with injury issues from HS - Gilbert and Durham come to mind.

Gilbert you can't pass on, too good. And Durham, c'mon great kid who committed prior to his 2nd tear, do you want him to "Edsall" the kid? Luck (or unluck) of the draw here I'm afraid Chief.

 

[superjohn]

Interesting. My question is, how many lengthy, supposedly athletic forwards do we need? Don't get me wrong, if there is top talent from 2018 that we can get to reclassify to our underwhelming 2017 class and strengthen it, it's a great move. But it would just be nice to see us go after a player with a different skill set to bring some diversity to our "length and awkward athleticism," like an Arcidiacono type.

As pointed out, as of now we only have 1 and he's coming off a torn ACL and hasn't played in two years.

 

[King Husky]

We have one lengthy, athletic forward, who happened to tear his ACL this year... so getting another one in a weak 2017 class only boosts the potential of that class.

I consider Vance and Larrier to both be tall/long players at the SF position. They can't play smaller than a 3, but can go to 4. We also have Durham at the 4 who is insanely long, and Polley who will play the 4, maybe even 3. So having him reclassify is great for us, but we seem a bit saturated there.

But forget about positional classifications. My bigger point is that the majority of our players tend to have the primary attribute of "length," and it seems like the playing style can just get awkward if there isn't some diversity. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

 

[Huskyforlife]

I consider Vance and Larrier to both be tall/long players at the SF position. They can't play smaller than a 3, but can go to 4. We also have Durham at the 4 who is insanely long, and Polley who will play the 4, maybe even 3. So having him reclassify is great for us, but we seem a bit saturated there.

But forget about positional classifications. My bigger point is that the majority of our players tend to have the primary attribute of "length," and it seems like the playing style can just get awkward if there isn't some diversity. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

I'm not sure of anyone's wingspan but Larrier, Adams, and Gilbert are the only above Average athletes on our squad, and two of three are question marks going forward. So getting another guy who can run the break, slash, and have great defensive potential could be a huge boost and insurance against the worst case scenario.

 

[superjohn]

Just an open question as to who has seen Wilson play a game in person, and can say he showed talent that you would project as being impactful at UConn as freshman or soph, even on an occasion. I have only caught 2 Brewster games, but if I didn't know his ranking, I wouldn't have guessed it. I'm not down on the kid because I know my sample size is small, but he didn't make shots a la Purvis, didn't impact the game with his reported athleticism (or even show it relative to other kids), didn't handle any better than Purvis, and is very very slight. I had a hard time convincing myself he wasn't more like 6'4 to 6'5. On the upside, like Purvis he did score some, he took several foul line jumpers that he didn't make, but, the fact that he took several may mean that is usually a higher percentage shot for him. I see him as as raw a wing as Carlton is a center. I'd love somebody to tell me they have seen him play with impact so I can root for this 2017 commitment.

Alternatively, if anybody knows that MAL is working hard on him because he thinks the kid is great addition, I'll take that endorsement.

For what it's worth, when I watch highly rated guards and wings, over a 2 game stretch, there is usually at least 1 wow moment, regardless of other weaknesses in their games. I haven't seen that yet.

I haven't seen him in person but he doesn't really seem at all comparable to Purvis. He is rail thin with at least a half foot bigger wingspan and more bounce than Rodney.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I'm not sure of anyone's wingspan but Larrier, Adams, and Gilbert are the only above Average athletes on our squad, and two of three are question marks going forward. So getting another guy who can run the break, slash, and have great defensive potential could be a huge boost and insurance against the worst case scenario.

From what I've heard and seen, Makai looks to be a good athlete, and correct me if I'm wrong but he has a solid wingspan too. And I hope Durham can get his confidence and athleticism back because it is/was very good for his size. Polley looks to be a wirey athlete as well. All that is moot and I didn't mean to go against you, but I agree Wilson would be on another level.

 

[UConnStats]

I haven't seen him in person but he doesn't really seem at all comparable to Purvis. He is rail thin with at least a half foot bigger wingspan and more bounce than Rodney.

In terms of pure vertical, I don't think he jumps any higher than Purvis.

 

[mauconnfan]

In terms of pure vertical, I don't think he jumps any higher than Purvis.

Explosion is the key here, Wilson is more of an athlete in the sense he doesn't need to have everything perfect to get up to dunk or alike, Rodney needs to have his step in order on the way to the rim to dunk. I mean how many times have you expected an explosive finish ahead of the court only to get a lay up. I mean besides the SMU finish there haven't been many wow dunks for a guy who seems to have it all.

 

[Huskyforlife]

From what I've heard and seen, Makai looks to be a good athlete, and correct me if I'm wrong but he has a solid wingspan too. And I hope Durham can get his confidence and athleticism back because it is/was very good for his size. Polley looks to be a wirey athlete as well. All that is moot and I didn't mean to go against you, but I agree Wilson would be on another level.

No it's fine. My point was having another athlete of his caliber is something we need, which doesn't sound like something many would disagree with.

 

[Ricker]

I haven't seen him in person but he doesn't really seem at all comparable to Purvis. He is rail thin with at least a half foot bigger wingspan and more bounce than Rodney

Wasn't comparing them physically. Just saying that from what I have seen, Wilson does not shoot or handle the ball any better than Purvis. Purvis ends up playing the 3 when we go with three guards, and it seemed some posters were getting their hopes up that Wilson would be an upgrade at the wing in those situations. I have my doubts.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

No it's fine. My point was having another athlete of his caliber is something we need, which doesn't sound like something many would disagree with.

Yeah, If nothing else he is a slasher that could attack the rim on a straight line, something we have lacked for a while.

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[husky99]

Thanks

 

[Hungryhusky99]

Thanks

Any word on him?

 

[HungryHuskies]

 

[husky99]

Any word on him?

I am asking around.

 

[husky99]

I am hearing that uconn is pushing 2017 big time

 

[Huskyforlife]

That's too bad considering he said he's not reclassing awhile ago, hopefully we change his mind.

 

[AntG168]

I am hearing that uconn is pushing 2017 big time

Does this mean sid is still considering it. Or are we just pushing 2017 for the sake of pushing