Tarris Reed commits!

[Dibbie]

Don’t know his game, but in Hurley I trust

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I have zero idea how this kid will turn out - I have absolute confidence in the coaching staff if they chose to focus on him - but he broke some ankles with head and shoulder fakes in the post.

Very quick and deliberate body feints.

 

[EBonz30]

Welcome to Husky Nation!!

 

[UConnSwag11]

Don’t know his game, but in Hurley I trust

 

[UConnSwag11]

I think he’ll be a better version of Sanogo due to his rim protection and quick first step. Don’t shoot the messenger!

 

[UConnSwag11]

Would be great if Johnson develops a handle and midrange game to play along side Big Hoss. If not, he’ll definitely continue to do great and expand in his current role

 

[Kenny11]

Awesome. He goes from basketball hell to the basketball capitol

 

[UconnU]

“I chose UConn for its winning culture, commitment to player development and coaching style,” Reed said to On3. “Coach Hurley’s tough coaching style is known for pushing players into uncomfortable situations, making the uncomfortable seem comfortable. UConn provides the ideal setting and coaching for me to maximize my potential both on and off the court.”

Seems like a good culture fit. Perfect body for setting screens. Something we do a lot of. Glad he’s aboard.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Awesome. He goes from basketball hell to the basketball capitol

First of many

 

[StllH8L8ner]

I think he’ll be a better version of Sanogo due to his rim protection and quick first step. Don’t shoot the messenger!

Not a better version per se but his footwork reminds me of Adama and he looks to be more athletic.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Would be great if Johnson develops a handle and midrange game to play along side Big Hoss. If not, he’ll definitely continue to do great and expand in his current role

You'll give half this board a stroke with that talk

#doublebigs

 

[HailUConn]

It appears that Providence had as good a chance as anyone.

 

[UConnSwag11]

You'll give half this board a stroke with that talk

#doublebigs

Haha I’m one of them. For it to work, Johnson needs to have a game similar to KaraBangerang. Not exactly like his but some aspects of it

 

[Skies17]

Love it. Only question is how his production will scale from a Mid Major

 

[Waquoit]

UConn really is a machine these days. Looks like a great addition.

 

[upstater]

Get him some Sanogo tapes right now; Sanogo in practice videos too.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Wow, SJ could learn some things from this guy. Love that we will have him for two years

We are gonna PnR people to death for 40 minutes straight next year

 

[metsfan2323]

He has the talent, and he now goes from one of the worst coaching staffs to the very best coaching staff in the country. He will drastically improve.

 

[3rdbass]

I loved the transformation in the video! Go UConn!!! Welcome Tarris Reed Jr. Go help UConn 3Peat!!!

 

[NJHoops]

Whole staff should be indicted if a guy goes to your championship victory parade and doesn’t immediately commit.

They like what they’ve seen from him and think that any red flags were more coaching than skill. He’s also a perfect culture fit- which isn’t everything but is also not nothing.

 

[Jaydumo20]

this kid made very little splash at Michigan and wasn't a huge target from others, with some 'limitations' from the media:
Best thing for us.
They clearly see greatness here (so do I) and when they turn him into an even bigger stud, we'll have portal on lock.
Look what they did for....well... everybody.
Get outta here

 

[EZPass]

 

[UConnSwag11]

Diarra to Big Hoss next year

 

[Rocktheworld]

@tcf15 officially time to start a new Grid??

 

[Hey Adrien!]

We already know Reed's floor and I am looking forward to seeing how this staff helps guide Reed to reach his ceiling.

Enticing upside pickup.

 

[Umami Zen]

Hoss gonna be the Boss in the paint. BTW- He ain't stressin'

 

[REB1094]

Let’s go!! Welcome Tarris!!

 

[auror]

I like that this should allow us to retain Samson and that Reed has 2 years left.

It's a calculated bet on our player development, which obviously has been great, so it's not really that much of a risk. I also like that we're staying humble. Success could have allowed us to pivot our recruiting strategy. We certainly had the cache to get a bigger and/or more proven name, but I feel like it's better to get guys in the portal who are hungry to show who they are, not who are accomplished and just want their monetary reward for past production.

 

[boog204]

The two years left is nice... I think he's going to be a really good player for us right away and then to have another year? Sweet.

 

[superjohn]

Whole staff should be indicted if a guy goes to your championship victory parade and doesn’t immediately commit.

They like what they’ve seen from him and think that any red flags were more coaching than skill. He’s also a perfect culture fit- which isn’t everything but is also not nothing.

Another really good kid with great parents, there's a theme with who this staff goes after.

Someone needs to buy him a top of the line saxophone.