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Silas Demary Jr Commits to UConn

PERFECT FIT!
Georgia transfer Silas Demary Jr. committed to UConn, the school announced Thursday, giving the Huskies one of the best guards in the transfer portal and a much-needed boost to their backcourt.
Demary visited UConn earlier this week after taking a trip to St. John's. The likes of Kentucky and BYU were also in pursuit.

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A 6-foot-5 sophomore, Demary was ranked No. 10 in ESPN's transfer rankings. He averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists this season for the Bulldogs, leading them to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015.
He was at his best down the stretch of the season, averaging 18.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists over his last 10 games, shooting nearly 39% from 3-point range. He reached 20 or more points four times over that span.
Dan Hurley has been in search of a lead guard to play alongside returning starter Solo Ball and McDonald's All-American Braylon Mullins next season, and Demary fits that role. He's much more in the mold of two-time national champion Tristen Newton, who started at point guard for UConn in 2022-23 and 2023-24. Demary has the requisite size, defense and shot-making to lead the Huskies at both ends of the floor.
 
Jonathan14 said:
For what it's worth, Solo, Jayden Ross, and Tarris Reed all commented on his Insta post. I probably shouldn't read anything into it, but why would Tarris comment on Demary's post if he wasn't also planning to return?
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There's this:
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And this...

 
dalydosehoops said:
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UConn lands point guard as Silas Demary transfers to Huskies from Georgia

Silas Demary, Jr. announced transfer to UConn Thursday. Former Georgia point guard has two remaining years of eligibility as he joins Huskie...
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Nice! Especially liked this quote.

“Man, there goes my point guard,” Demary said of Young’s initial encounter. “Hearing him say that gave me a lot of confidence in myself, and it just made me feel secure with who I was and secure with him knowing he’s going to be there for me. He’s going to be that guy.”
 
Magic32 said:
Nice! Especially liked this quote.

“Man, there goes my point guard,” Demary said of Young’s initial encounter. “Hearing him say that gave me a lot of confidence in myself, and it just made me feel secure with who I was and secure with him knowing he’s going to be there for me. He’s going to be that guy.”
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Starting to hope Dan and Kimani stay together and create a legendary coaching duo that’s the stuff of legends. I know one place where he’s appreciated!
 
Quote from Silas in today's Courant article by Joe Arruda: “Looking at the returners, you’ve got Tarris Reed, Jaylin Stewart, Solo Ball, Jayden Ross, they’re all coming along. So talking to those guys on the visit, it just felt right just being around them,” Demary said. “At dinner, they were sitting on the opposite side of me but we were just having a conversation the whole night. So those guys welcomed me with open arms and, like I said, it just felt right from the jump and just being around those guys was kind of icing on the cake.”
 
Tmac4468 said:
Quote from Silas in today's Courant article by Joe Arruda: “Looking at the returners, you’ve got Tarris Reed, Jaylin Stewart, Solo Ball, Jayden Ross, they’re all coming along. So talking to those guys on the visit, it just felt right just being around them,” Demary said. “At dinner, they were sitting on the opposite side of me but we were just having a conversation the whole night. So those guys welcomed me with open arms and, like I said, it just felt right from the jump and just being around those guys was kind of icing on the cake.”
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“Them showing me how they would use me was a lot of Tristen highlights and him defending, him being able to make shots, make plays, that was the mold that they were showing me and I was like, I could see myself going there and doing the same type of things he does,” Demary said. “Just looking at (Newton’s) growth from where he came from to him winning that championship there, it was nothing but a great thing for me to see because we have a lot of the same similarities and traits.”

“In my past I’ve been a winner and the big stage is somewhere I feel like I thrive. Them reaching out, I couldn’t wait to come and start that conversation. This is a program that’s built on winning and having the big stage, and I feel like it was time for me to come to that stage and I feel like that’s why I ended up here.”

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UConn men’s basketball lands first portal commitment in star ex-Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr.

The UConn men’s basketball program may have found its next Tristen Newton in former Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr., who announced his commitment Thursday.
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Tmac4468 said:
Quote from Silas in today's Courant article by Joe Arruda: “Looking at the returners, you’ve got Tarris Reed, Jaylin Stewart, Solo Ball, Jayden Ross, they’re all coming along. So talking to those guys on the visit, it just felt right just being around them,” Demary said. “At dinner, they were sitting on the opposite side of me but we were just having a conversation the whole night. So those guys welcomed me with open arms and, like I said, it just felt right from the jump and just being around those guys was kind of icing on the cake.”
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St John's had a sea shanty social. Seemed like a bad plan.
 
Can't wait

But, I want to enjoy the summer first

Enjoy the ride my friends

And welcome Silas

"I love this bar"
 
Way Too Soon Starting 5 - Based on Current Roster Configuration, Obviously this will change as people declare or not and whoever else we grab in the portal.

1. Demary
2. Ball
3. Mullins
4. Karaban
5. Reed

Bench
1. Adams/Furphy
2. Furphy/Adams
3. Ross/Stewart
4. Stewart
5. Reibe
 
Tmac4468 said:
“Looking at the returners, you’ve got Tarris Reed, Jaylin Stewart, Solo Ball, Jayden Ross, they’re all coming along. So talking to those guys on the visit, it just felt right just being around them,” Demary said.
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Yesssss. Just in time for me to fully relax and enjoy my vacation starting tomorrow.

Locking in Demary and our 3 key returners before the final four dead period is huge. Depending on AKs decision we can use this momentum to close on Monroe and we’re going for #7.
 
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