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2023 Recruiting: Stephon Castle

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There's always a ton of things we don't know (inner workings, unknown relationships between coaches, a desire to stay close to home), but here is what we do know publicly:

1. Kamani has had a long relationship with the father (back to AAU days) and was considered a family friend
2. Stephon took an early liking to Auburn, based on the crystal balls for Auburn several months ago.
3. For whatever reason, Stephon stopped the process and chose to take additional OVs, UConn being one of them.
4. He may have taken some unofficial visits as well.
5. His visit to UConn, based on all outward signs, seemed to be very positive. Notably, the family posts appeared to be authentically emotional and genuine.
6. NYC is a second family hub.
7. UConn was the last OV.
8. His decision date is soon after his UConn visit.

I think the decision is between the local team (Georgia) and UConn -- although I am sure Auburn has put on a full-court press since the day Stephon returned to GA. If staying close to home doesn't matter, the choice is easy.

But hell -- on the women's side I was certain Kiki Rice was going to Duke or Stanford. She ended up choosing UCLA. Never saw it coming...
 
Matrim55 said:
None of my guys have heard for sure but all three of them think we're getting him, which means the staff thinks we're getting him. But no silent verbal yet.

That said I don't think I'm as plugged in on this one as a few other boneyarders seem to be.
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You da man. I think we get him. Universe is smiling on Storrs
 
Matrim55 said:
None of my guys have heard for sure but all three of them think we're getting him, which means the staff thinks we're getting him. But no silent verbal yet.

That said I don't think I'm as plugged in on this one as a few other boneyarders seem to be.
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2023 recruiting class targets ranked by 247 2023 Top Basketball Recruits

21.) Taylor Bowen 6’9 - SF
24.) Aaron Bradshaw 7’0 - C
26.) Jeremy Fears 6’1 - PG
27.) Stephon Castle 6’6 - CG
42.) Isaiah Miranda 7’0 - C
61.) Gavin Griffiths 6’7 - SF

3-4 of these players would be an incredible class. Stephon would be a absolute jewel of a first domino to fall this Friday.
 
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This is a negative Nancy comment but everyone thought he was going to Auburn, then he visited us and now everything thinks it's UConn. Be great to hear him choose the Huskies on NTv but those are the only two schools he's visited right? At least according to 24/7. When can he sign on the dotted line!
 
cap10mayhem said:
This is a negative Nancy comment but everyone thought he was going to Auburn, then he visited us and now everything thinks it's UConn. Be great to hear him choose the Huskies on NTv but those are the only two schools he's visited right? At least according to 24/7. When can he sign on the dotted line!
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Pretty sure he's visited at least the GA schools unofficially.
 
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If it’s us and UGA, you’d have to feel much better being in our shoes given the trajectory of UGA basketball at the moment (yes, doomed, I know). They’re in bad shape at the moment and, based on his comments about coaching being an important part of the decision, UGA would seem a risky bet as Crean is almost certainly running out of runway down there.
 
Pgh2Storrs said:
If it’s us and UGA, you’d have to feel much better being in our shoes given the trajectory of UGA basketball at the moment (yes, doomed, I know). They’re in bad shape at the moment and, based on his comments about coaching being an important part of the decision, UGA would seem a risky bet as Crean is almost certainly running out of runway down there.
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Hate Crean as much as you want, I think he’s a crap coach too. He does get to use one of the most exciting young players in the NBA as a “look who I coached”
 
MDHuskFan said:
Hate Crean as much as you want, I think he’s a crap coach too. He does get to use one of the most exciting young players in the NBA as a “look who I coached”
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I certainly wouldn’t discount that, but I don’t think his status as head coach is anywhere near guaranteed next year, especially at UGA where they have more money than the Vatican and buyouts are a minor inconvenience.

If coaching is as large of a factor as he alluded to in his interview summing up his top 6, I’m not sure how you can look at us vs. UGA and even make a comparison.
 
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I’d love to have him come to UCONN but I’d much rather him pick his home school over say Kentucky.
 
Stinger92860 said:
While true, you reap what you sow. Dan Hurley has built an excellent staff and they work their butts off. Another ship is in our future!
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No question about an excellent performance/Program presentation by Dan Hurley/staff on OV. IMO. SC had a UGA lean coming into the OV and he/family were blown away by the thoughtfulness and interest shown to them by the staff and players.

Year 4 recruiting in the Rebuild is never dull
 
Umami Zen said:
No question about an excellent performance/Program presentation by Dan Hurley/staff on OV. IMO. SC had a UGA lean coming into the OV and he/family were blown away by the thoughtfulness and interest shown to them by the staff and players.

Year 4 recruiting in the Rebuild is never dull
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That's just a ton of acronyms and initials all bunched together for a guy my age. But I figured it out. I'm kinda proud of myself. LOL
 
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Chin Diesel said:
And for that, us Sox fans are forever grateful. Thank you October 2004.
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Thank Torre for not running on Wakefield when he had the chance to put the game away. There's a guy who won because of who he had, in spite of his managerial "ability", but he wasn't so lucky in 2004.
 
Matrim55 said:
None of my guys have heard for sure but all three of them think we're getting him, which means the staff thinks we're getting him. But no silent verbal yet.

That said I don't think I'm as plugged in on this one as a few other boneyarders seem to be.
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No apologies. The key phrase is "seem to be". There's a lot of that going around.
 
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