Stephen A. on UConn repeating

[superjohn]

He doesn't really know much about college basketball but he has a huge platform so it's nice to see him talking up UConn. Seth Greenberg really knows college basketball and he's been effusive in his praise of UConn basketball and Hurley every single chance he gets...

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I’m sure Molly helps push us on the show too. Definitely a great face to have a part of the program.

 

[ctchamps]

Send this to every recruit and our chances of getting them increases. Love the buildup of the program.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Stephen A. played college ball and averaged 2 per game. Winston-Salem State.

 

[fatlucy]

She’s awesome

 

[Mazhude]

"A guy who can flat-out coach in Danny Hurley..." -- Seth Greenberg

 

[HuskyHawk]

It's nice. We came out near the top of the odds so far. But the portal hasn't happened yet really and it's mostly just a baseless projection. We should be good, but it's way too soon. Look at UNC's preseason expectations this season.

 

[Husky25]

I’m sure Molly helps push us on the show too. Definitely a great face to have a part of the program.

She was glowing in various ways all day on Tuesday.

In terms of returning players, don't they need a couple to leave eligibility on the table in order to have enough scholarships? IIRC Drummond was officially considered a walk-on for a period, so I think there are ways to make them all fit, but how does NIL affect not asking a few kids to "pay their own way (on paper)?"

 

[bendm]

Look at UNC's preseason expectations this season.

there were other issues going on at UNC this year. idk if it was the coach or chemistry or what but if we bring back 4/5 starters like they did, i will fully expect another final four run

 

[Dove]

Stephen A. played college ball and averaged 2 per game. Winston-Salem State.

2 what?

 

[UCTitleTown]

2 what?

Meltdowns.

 

[Dutch Boyd]

I’m sure Molly helps push us on the show too. Definitely a great face to have a part of the program.

She sure is. What a smoke show!

 

[jibsey]

Borzello has us as number one in his top 25, crazy 3 frosh 2 sophs?

 

[superjohn]

Borzello has us as number one in his top 25, crazy 3 frosh 2 sophs?

What?

 

[AdamaNation]

I’m sure Molly helps push us on the show too. Definitely a great face to have a part of the program.

And all the rest of her. I mean she loves the giants too.

 

[Hunt for 7]

The rankings mean less than nothing right now. That will probably also go for them even the day before the season starts. Let’s just see how the next month or two plays out. As Hurley noted he was on a call 90 minutes after the game discussing a current players draft ranking. I would imagine there are at least three or four -layers who could be the one he was discussing.

 

[jibsey]

What?

ESPN article on next year's top 25. Uconn number 1 in his ranking with Clingan, Karaban and 3 freshman Castle included. Jeff Borzello.

WTE Top 25: Duke or Kansas at No. 1 for the final edition?

With less than a month to go 'til the season begins, we're calling it: Kansas remains No. 1. The rest of the field sees some swapping around, but no new faces.

www.espn.com

 

[Waquoit]

But the portal hasn't happened yet really and it's mostly just a baseless projection. We should be good, but it's way too soon.

Didn't take long for the slow your roll crew to regroup.

 

[jibsey]

It's nice. We came out near the top of the odds so far. But the portal hasn't happened yet really and it's mostly just a baseless projection. We should be good, but it's way too soon. Look at UNC's preseason expectations this season.

We have to have faith that Hurley will find the piece or 2 in the portal he needs. Who doesn’t want to play for him? Only question is PT.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

It's nice. We came out near the top of the odds so far. But the portal hasn't happened yet really and it's mostly just a baseless projection. We should be good, but it's way too soon. Look at UNC's preseason expectations this season.

Seriously. These way too early predictions were slightly less absurd in the days before the portal. Now you have no idea who half the starting lineup will be on most of these teams.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Didn't take long for the slow your roll crew to regroup.

I think we will have a good team, but maybe people can wait to see who's on it.

 

[NJHoops]

I don’t mind some of the changes in the game, and I am hopeful that some of the outlier NIL stuff will swing back to something more reasonable with some regulations.

But, it’s wild that, years ago, coaches coming off a national championship with a starting line-up of a senior, two juniors, a sophomore, and a freshman, with a top 5 recruiting class coming in, could take a breath and feel pretty set for the upcoming year. Now, it’s recruitment of transfers, re-recruitment of your current roster, and NCAA sanctioned recruiting events in April.

This staff seems addicted to the grind more than most and they are well compensated for their efforts, but it’s a lot.

 

[August_West]

This staff seems addicted to the grind more than most and they are well compensated for their efforts, but it’s a lot.

This.

Hurley is uniquely equipped to deal with all the additions you mentioned. The guy is a basketball monster, he breathes it. His work ethic is off the charts, and his demands of accountability all the way from the top to the bottom of the program hierarchy are huge. The fact that he can do all this and maintain relationships with the people working for him and players that are based in honesty give him a ton of credibility. Might be his strongest attribute as a coach.

 

[Inyatkin]

We've got to stop this comparison to UNC this year. They were mediocre last year until a huge run in the tournament. They never should have been preseason No. 1.

 

[HuskyinWRNY]

We won't know anything about next year until we hear from Sanogo.