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This is the definition of a first world problem. “Tarris’ biggest problem, having spent two months with him, is that he has almost too much physical talent for somebody his size because he then could do a lot of different things and he ends up having so much variety,” Hurley said.
BTW, whoever said that it's absurd to compare Reed to Sanogo better have have a talk with Hurley.
BTW, whoever said that it's absurd to compare Reed to Sanogo better have have a talk with Hurley.
And to the Michigan coaches that were showing him film of Sanogo
In know he listed at 6’10” but I wonder if he’s more than an inch taller than Adama or if they are about the same size since Adama measured at 6’7 at the combine
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I agree. His quotes about being at the parade, saying that he felt "imposter syndrome" impressed me.
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I think Tarris is going to kill it this season.
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The Courant, Register (Hearst), and New London Day all have articles on Reed in today's papers. I guess because he wasn't at last week's practice.
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By simplifying his game, Dan Hurley believes Tarris Reed Jr. can reach untapped potential with UConn
By simplifying his game, Dan Hurley believes Tarris Reed Jr. can reach untapped potential with UConn
Dan Hurley and the UConn men’s basketball staff believe Michigan transfer Tarris Reed Jr. can reach another level if they can simplify his game.
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Why transfer Tarris Reed Jr. has perfect attitude for UConn men's basketball: 'I can sacrifice'
Tarris Reed Jr. seems to have perfect attitude for the NCAA champion UConn men's basketball team after transferring from Michigan.
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“With Aidan and Tarris, they just got used to our pace and how hard we practice and the tempo and the fact there’s basically no fouls called and it’s so physical,” Hurley said. “That’s like great preparation for the Big East. The conditions are so stressful, the games feel a little bit easier for our guys overall."
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Storrs – Tarris Reed Jr. remembers his first conversation with UConn coach Dan Hurley. “I was like, ‘Man, this dude is crazy. I’ve got to play for him,’” Reed recalled on Friday. “I feel I knew it was...
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Love what he said in the interview about simplifying his game. Nixing the mid-post work and just being an athletic animal at the basket is going to help him flourish and minimize his biggest issue (turnovers). It will be an adjustment this season, but I think by his senior year, he's 2nd-team BE material.
It's apparent that we have a type for the post. We're going after 1) a more traditional big like Reed/Sanogo; 2) a stretch 4 that can play some 5 combo-ish like Johnson/Akok/Bundalo... maybe Cenac and Ament?
It's apparent that we have a type for the post. We're going after 1) a more traditional big like Reed/Sanogo; 2) a stretch 4 that can play some 5 combo-ish like Johnson/Akok/Bundalo... maybe Cenac and Ament?
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He’s a good 1-2 inches taller than Cliff Omoruyi so I’d say he’s at least a legit 6’9”
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Dan Hurley liked having a 7'3" player so much, he's asking every guy to become that.
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When i read about Tarris possibly coming here i looked at his tape and once i saw him pull a spin move in the post pasthis defender and explode to the basket fort he dunk i was sold. At first i saw the great footwork, the soft touch and finally that athleticism for a guy that big and i was and am convinced this guy is scratching the surface. I mean lets face it he wasnt exactly in the best coaching situation at M and i think this staff has already proven how good it is.I like this guy already.
The comparison to Sanogo makes sense because thats immediately what came to mind when i first saw him. Just think Sanogo was about a true 6`7 240lbs and with his touch, footwork, size and good but not great athleticsm he became a dominant player and lead us to a national title. Tarris is bigger, more naturally skilled and a superior athlete so i am drooling over imagining what he will be under this staff for two seasons. Would not be surprised if he works himself into a first round pick by the time hes done here.
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Isaiah Whaley, Adama Sanogo, Donovan Clingan, Samson Johnson...this staff has done a heck of a job with frontcourt development and I'm excited to see how Reed can grow here at UConn.
His rebounding ability is already a major strength and he's a good rim protector. Overall, Michigan's team defense was awful, so Reed was often put on an island on defense and I'm sure he's just foaming at the mouth to be here.
What's cool about the quartet above is that none of these guys are facsimiles of each other -- the staff adjusts to the player and don't need an archetype to mold into.
His rebounding ability is already a major strength and he's a good rim protector. Overall, Michigan's team defense was awful, so Reed was often put on an island on defense and I'm sure he's just foaming at the mouth to be here.
What's cool about the quartet above is that none of these guys are facsimiles of each other -- the staff adjusts to the player and don't need an archetype to mold into.
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"We had a great summer," he concluded. "We just worked so hard. We got a live reps, we feel like we could play a game tomorrow. A real game."
As someone who coached for 20 yrs, this is an unheard of statement. Makes me excited because its not the way coach speak is supposed to work (ie Lou Holtz) because its not fake demuring or modest, or telling us to be patient with new squad. Its confident. He knows what he has and how deep we are. As a coach I never ever felt like that before first scrimmage. Now say it publicly while replacing 4 NBA caliber players, going for a threepeat. It doesnt reduce expectations lol. Like his bulletproof comment
I also loved his quote, "If our coaching staff is as great as everyone says we are, we'll get it out of him."
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As someone who coached for 20 yrs, this is an unheard of statement. Makes me excited because its not the way coach speak is supposed to work (ie Lou Holtz) because its not fake demuring or modest, or telling us to be patient with new squad. Its confident. He knows what he has and how deep we are. As a coach I never ever felt like that before first scrimmage. Now say it publicly while replacing 4 NBA caliber players, going for a threepeat. It doesnt reduce expectations lol. Like his bulletproof comment
I also loved his quote, "If our coaching staff is as great as everyone says we are, we'll get it out of him."
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If reed is smooth with touch around rim, what are we talking about here? Undefeated is on the table. I would assume we are favored in every game. Taller sanogo? Hurley wanted this kid. Made it first priority. Let’s just dominate Maui and go from there. Obviously we will be hosed by refs, so will lose some stupid games.