Some Daniel Hamilton updates from Jordan practice

[tcf15]

Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant 35m
Watching #uConn future:,Daniel Hamilton practing with west squad for Jordan Brand classic ... As advertised, versatile, good passer

Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant 34m
When I talked to Hamilton 1/18, he said he loves that Kevin Ollie "coaches so hard, wants to win so bad." and then ...

Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant 33m
Hamilton got to Gampel at halftime of #uConn Louisville game and within a few minutes Ollie was ejected ...

Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant 3m
Daniel Hamilton says he's still "100 percent" committed to #uConn as long as Kevin Ollie stays "he's the reason I'm going there"

Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant 1m
Daniel Hamilton says DeAndre Daniels used to stay at his house in LA. He hopes to play with him next year. at #uConn

Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant 10s
Hamilton said Ollie got him during his home visit "when he looked me in my eye" ... He knew there was something special. #uconn

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton 3m
DAniel Hamilton he's coming to #UConn to play coach Ollie

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton 1m
Daniel Hamilton said he's friends with DeAndre Daniels but not sure if he'll come back to #UConn

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton 41s
Daniel Hamilton said next step for him is to talk with #Ollie and finalize things at #UConn. Hopes to enroll in summer school.

Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant 28s
Hamilton: "Im so proud of coach Ollie, winning a championship 1st time in the tournament. That's unheard of. I've never heard of it" #uConn

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton 32s
Daniel Hamilton said he was hooked on #UConn when his brother Jordan visited school

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton 22s
Daniel Hamilton said one thing he really likes about Ollie is he can relate to players #UConn

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Yep, definitely not coming to UConn.

 

[tykurez]

DHam comin'!

 

[tcf15]

@bfair this one is for you

Dom Amore ‏@AmoreCourant 35s
Hamilton said he and family will soon sit down to talk about NLOI with #uConn

 

[Tenspro2002]

It all starts to make some more sense. They never signed the LOI on the off-chance that Ollie would bail. We knew how improbable that was, but the Hamiltons wanted to leave themselves an out in the unlikely event that Ollie left.

 

[uchusky32]

Ollie going to the Lakers. Trading their draft pick down and taking Bazz in round 1 and DD in the 2nd. Done deal!

 

[upstater]

Even the LOI is unneeded at this point. Once he enrolls in summer school, then he is officially committed. Many of us remember the Jarrell Miller situation a few years ago when he enrolled in summer school at UNC, but then decided to leave for UConn football. He had to sit out a year.

 

[tcf15]

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton 2m
Daniel Hamilton: “It’s permanent, most definite I’m going to go to #UConn 100 percent.”

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton 1m
Daniel Hamilton:"I've heard rumors ... but I don't think (Ollie) is going anywhere anytime soon." #UConn

 

[tcf15]

http://blog.ctnews.com/uconnbasketb...ted-about-uconn-kevin-ollie-and-cold-weather/

 

[EricSD]

I have to admit, I don't blame kids at all for not signing a LOI. Too many things can change, and as Hamilton found out the hard way, can affect you in negative ways. Of course it makes fans more nervous, but too bad.

 

[nym410]

The first tweet. It doesn't compute.

Sir Jeff Goodman told me he doesn't pass and was horrible the one time he saw him. If you don't know, Goodman is an expert so he must be correct.

 

[tcf15]

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...nn-men-notebook-0417-20140416,0,3553500.story

 

[dsturdy5]

The first tweet. It doesn't compute.

Sir Jeff Goodman told me he doesn't pass and was horrible the one time he saw him. If you don't know, Goodman is an expert so he must be correct.

Dude, with DHam we'll be LUCKY to be the 5th best school in New England next year, according to Goodman.

 

[upstater]

I'd love to see Rhett join the 2014 class, then quickly this class of 2015 wrapped up with Jalen Adams and Jesse Govan. Move on to 2016.

2014:
Hamilton
Purvis
Cassell Jr.
Rhett
Lubin

2015:
Ali
W Jackson
Adams
Govan

The nucleus will be there if we can add 2 or 3 more kids. Then the focus will be to look at juniors.

 

[superjohn]

Agreed, let's get Adams & Govan and call '15 a day.

 

[intlzncster]

"He could relate to a lot of the younger guys, he can talk to us [a way] a lot of coaches can't talk to us." -Dan Hurley

Wait a minute, I thought Ollie had communication problems. What happened to that great NYPost columnist?

 

[david]

I'd love to see Rhett join the 2014 class, then quickly this class of 2015 wrapped up with Jalen Adams and Jesse Govan. Move on to 2016.

2014:
Hamilton
Purvis
Cassell Jr.
Rhett
Lubin

2015:
Ali
W Jackson
Adams
Govan

The nucleus will be there if we can add 2 or 3 more kids. Then the focus will be to look at juniors.

I might be mistaken, but in order for us to get Govan AND Adams, someone would need to declare early for the NBA or transfer from the program. In 2015 we have Brimah, Omar, Samuel, Tolksdorf, Nolan, Facey, Purvis, Hamilton, Cassell Jr, Lubin, Ali, Jackson -- which leaves us with one remaining scholarship

 

[intlzncster]

I might be mistaken, but in order for us to get Govan AND Adams, someone would need to declare early for the NBA or transfer from the program. In 2015 we have Brimah, Omar, Samuel, Tolksdorf, Nolan, Facey, Purvis, Hamilton, Cassell Jr, Lubin, Ali, Jackson -- which leaves us with one remaining scholarship

Some think Purvis will declare. No idea myself.

 

[pj]

Can we get Tolksdorf to declare? Isn't there a GM who will guarantee to take him the first round?

 

[sportsart]

Some think Purvis will declare. No idea myself.

Maybe a new thread on this matter should be started. Never too early....

 

[intlzncster]

Maybe a new thread on this matter should be started. Never too early....

Already been a couple!

 

[UConn5]

Maybe Gottlieb will try and talk him out of it. Hah.

 

[Kitaman]

What does '#m' mean after the name in Twitter world?

 

[YearoftheHusky]

What does '#m' mean after the name in Twitter world?

I think that is how many minutes ago it was posted.

 

[UChusky916]

I might be mistaken, but in order for us to get Govan AND Adams, someone would need to declare early for the NBA or transfer from the program. In 2015 we have Brimah, Omar, Samuel, Tolksdorf, Nolan, Facey, Purvis, Hamilton, Cassell Jr, Lubin, Ali, Jackson -- which leaves us with one remaining scholarship

goshdarn that is one talented class. Scary good potential.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Some think Purvis will declare. No idea myself.

Maybe we should see how he looks next year.

He was a 5-star recruit, yes, but was generally unimpressive in his year at NC State. On the other hand, he was burdened by having Mark Gottfried as a coach. So nobody knows.

He could be 2009 Jerome Dyson (very good). He could also be 2010 Jerome Dyson (significantly less good).

 

[Dynasty]

Promise you guys will contain your excitement:

David Borges ‏@DaveBorges 4h
Hamilton said he will likely sign letter of intent within next couple of weeks.

 

[mauconnfan]

Maybe we should see how he looks next year.

He was a 5-star recruit, yes, but was generally unimpressive in his year at NC State. On the other hand, he was burdened by having Mark Gottfried as a coach. So nobody knows.

He could be 2009 Jerome Dyson (very good). He could also be 2010 Jerome Dyson (significantly less good).

He could be better than Dyson 2009 too……..that's where I will lean until I see otherwise! His athleticism makes this a real good comparison but his handle and ability to shoot it better gives him an edge.

 

[HooperScooper]

http://borgesblognhr.blogspot.com/2014/04/daniel-hamilton-i-love-it-out-here.html

I got a kick out of this Hamilton quote.

“I love it out here. The fans, they all love you and embrace you. That’s why I like it out here, because there’s no haters.”

Daniel, have you met freescooter yet?

 

[djct1999]

I was at the Barclays Center last night and although in very limited minutes, I walked away very impressed with DHam. First reaction.... a more athletic and quicker Rip Hamilton clone. Kid has a very smooth jump shot, plays with a quick bounce, and was always moving. His overall game is perfect for the UConn style and I suspect he will put up some very nice numbers from day 1. He will either drain the 3 with ease or blow right by anyone trying to play him tight. Loved his energy on the floor and his overall demeanor screamed prototypical UConn wing. This kid is the real deal.

 

[Walker11]

His handle is so good. He looks extremely comfortable with the ball and is very good shooting off the bounce, a rarity in this day and age. His composite rating is 17 I think so I wouldnt say he is underrated, that said, I can't believe ESPN would rank him 30th, behind many 2 guards who don't seem to be in his league. Not to shoot for the low hanging fruit but Duke's Grayson Allen? C'mon..