Tarris Reed

[RuffRuff]

His highlights make him look like he’ll be a big contributor this season. Just don’t watch the full game tapes.

Hear yeah - plenty of ringling brothers stuff on the full tape. Kid just needs to be polished up.

 

[husky429]

His highlights make him look like he’ll be a big contributor this season. Just don’t watch the full game tapes.

What I mostly saw was stuff that can be fixed with good coaching. Plenty of touch, size, athleticism, and a high baseline skillset to build off of. Basically, he tries to do too much on offense and needs to focus on team defensive fundamentals. Hurley and co. will coach that up.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

What I mostly saw was stuff that can be fixed with good coaching. Plenty of touch, size, athleticism, and a high baseline skillset to build off of. Basically, he tries to do too much on offense and needs to focus on team defensive fundamentals. Hurley and co. will coach that up.

Agree. Most of us remember how a recent FF MOP at the center position struggled at certain parts of his game only to absolutely master said parts of his game a relstively short time later. I expect big things from Tarris right away.

 

[ucp990411]

Must be August

 

[UCSouth]

Don’t respond to Navery. He stirs it up with everyone.

Game recognizes game

 

[Umami Zen]

We have been spoiled by Adama's dominant offensive game and Donovan's impact defensively. Tarris will probably not be at either's level but will benefit from the player development/coaching/SnC Program that UConn will provide. I expect him to be rock solid at the 5 and an improved version of the Michigan version of Tarris.

Samson and Tarris will give provide us with another strong 40 minutes at the 5.

 

[RuffRuff]

I think Tarris can do some things neither DC or Adama could do. Key here is just going to be expunging the bad habits, getting him as many easy baskets as tough so he knows he doesn’t have to do too much. Getting him set up to play great defense and rebound. I did notice on his tape he didn’t quite hit the boards as hard as you’d like. That has to be a non negotiable.

There is no reason a guy like him doesn’t lead the league in rebounds, he’s that stout and long.

 

[Palatine]

I have to assume there was a reason that Hurley invited him to the championship parade.

 

[Iluvsuebird]

Yes, I said I think he will be a better version. Not that he’s already better

Good for you for sticking to your guns. I have seen clips of this kid making 3's, blocking shots and dominating the low post. If the kid makes FT's, he is already a fair comp to Sanogo.

 

[Lambeau]

The Sleepers guys called him an NBA body with a grade school mind, based on poor positioning, poor shot selection, poor defensive decision-making, etc.; implying he's a head case. But Danny can tell the difference between a head case and a poorly-coached diamond in the rough, who's big, quick, coordinated, and eager to learn--can't wait to see the results. Taller than Sanogo, same 7'3" wingspan.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

I think Tarris can do some things neither DC or Adama could do. Key here is just going to be expunging the bad habits, getting him as many easy baskets as tough so he knows he doesn’t have to do too much. Getting him set up to play great defense and rebound. I did notice on his tape he didn’t quite hit the boards as hard as you’d like. That has to be a non negotiable.

There is no reason a guy like him doesn’t lead the league in rebounds, he’s that stout and long.

Agree.

Luckily, we just so happen to have one of the (if not THE) best college coaches for rebounding in the country in Tom Moore. So I expect his rebounding to improve substantially.

Excited to see Tarris in a UConn uniform and in the UConn system.

 

[NJHusky]

The Sleepers guys called him an NBA body with a grade school mind, based on poor positioning, poor shot selection, poor defensive decision-making, etc.; implying he's a head case. But Danny can tell the difference between a head case and a poorly-coached diamond in the rough, who's big, quick, coordinated, and eager to learn--can't wait to see the results. Taller than Sanogo, same 7'3" wingspan.

All the negatives sound like a guy playing for a bad coach, with no system being forced to freestyle because of no team play. He’s now in the polar opposite universe and I expect him to flourish.

Wasn’t he ranked higher than DC coming out of HS?

 

[AllHusky]

The Sleepers guys called him an NBA body with a grade school mind, based on poor positioning, poor shot selection, poor defensive decision-making, etc.; implying he's a head case. But Danny can tell the difference between a head case and a poorly-coached diamond in the rough, who's big, quick, coordinated, and eager to learn--can't wait to see the results. Taller than Sanogo, same 7'3" wingspan.

He's not a head case, he's just undisciplined and I assume undercoached. The decision making, positioning, shot selection are all a function of not being made to do understand and do those things. Hurley and gang will sit you down if your mind isn't connected with your body.

You get what you accept. I'm betting past coaches all saw the same things we've all seen and didn't bother to hold his feet to the fire when it came to all the discipline and game smarts stuff. They saw his physical plant and potential and that was good enough for them.

 

[RuffRuff]

Wel

He's not a head case, he's just undisciplined and I assume undercoached. The decision making, positioning, shot selection are all a function of not being made to do understand and do those things. Hurley and gang will sit you down if your mind isn't connected with your body.

You get what you accept. I'm betting past coaches all saw the same things we've all seen and didn't bother to hold his feet to the fire when it came to all the discipline and game smarts stuff. They saw his physical plant and potential and that was good enough for them.

Well put, definitely not a head case. I actually think he’s a bright and well spoken kid who had zero structure in place to understand how to make good decisions. As mentioned earlier, the UM guard play was a total clusterf8ck.

I always refer back to his freshman year team - Dickinson and the 11th and 15th picks and they couldn’t make the NCAA tournament. It would almost seem hard to do that.

To answer a question, he was generally a top 35 kid, cusp burger boy, on3 had as high as 29. He had offers from many of the top big 10 schools and Kansas. He’s built like a brick sh8thouse and can move, and has touch. Lot to like here and a fun experiment to watch the staff take into the lab.

 

[HooperScooper]

I think Tarris can do some things neither DC or Adama could do. Key here is just going to be expunging the bad habits, getting him as many easy baskets as tough so he knows he doesn’t have to do too much. Getting him set up to play great defense and rebound. I did notice on his tape he didn’t quite hit the boards as hard as you’d like. That has to be a non negotiable.

There is no reason a guy like him doesn’t lead the league in rebounds, he’s that stout and long.

Even with all the bad habits and bad coaching last season he averaged 7.2 rebounds a game in 26.6 minutes per game. In Adama's last season here he averaged 7.7 rebounds in the exact same 26.6 minutes per game. So I expect Reed to be a really good rebounder for the Huskies.

 

[Waquoit]

The Sleepers guys called him an NBA body with a grade school mind,

So edgy. Screw that punk.

 

[JerseyAlum]

Remember, Tarris was the go-to scorer for Michigan when they were down road games due to Dug McDaniel's academic issues and everyone knew that and doubled him.

As a Frosh he was a 4 with Dickenson at the 5: Michigan 90-75 Minnesota (Dec 8, 2022) Box Score - ESPN for example of freshman year off the bench.

I think he really will get better here both playing the 5 and not being double-teamed.

 

[AllHusky]

Wel

Well put, definitely not a head case. I actually think he’s a bright and well spoken kid who had zero structure in place to understand how to make good decisions. As mentioned earlier, the UM guard play was a total clusterf8ck.

I always refer back to his freshman year team - Dickinson and the 11th and 15th picks and they couldn’t make the NCAA tournament. It would almost seem hard to do that.

To answer a question, he was generally a top 35 kid, cusp burger boy, on3 had as high as 29. He had offers from many of the top big 10 schools and Kansas. He’s built like a brick sh8thouse and can move, and has touch. Lot to like here and a fun experiment to watch the staff take into the lab.

Lack of structure says it all

 

[AllHusky]

Trying not to exhibit anything unhealthy here, but I’d be happy if I saw a new Tarris Reed thread every day!

Anybody have a similar obsession with any of the other new guys?

 

[RuffRuff]

Trying not to exhibit anything unhealthy here, but I’d be happy if I saw a new Tarris Reed thread every day!

Anybody have a similar obsession with any of the other new guys?

Tarris particularly intriguing since:

• has huge shoes to fill
• comes with pedigree
• comes out of a dumpster fire of a staff
• didn’t see him in open practice
• is built like an Adonis

Looking forward to this staff putting on a master class on how to couch out and coach up a kid like this. To someone’s point, if they turn him into a first rounder, we’ll be where all the broken elves come to get fixed.

 

[jibsey]

Just can’t wait to see him in action. Just looked up foul shooting last season 58.6. That has to be better. Donovan went to that 1 bounce and go technique and it seemed to really help him. For a big man just take out the thinking on foul shooting.

 

[dennismenace]

I think Tarris can do some things neither DC or Adama could do. Key here is just going to be expunging the bad habits, getting him as many easy baskets as tough so he knows he doesn’t have to do too much. Getting him set up to play great defense and rebound. I did notice on his tape he didn’t quite hit the boards as hard as you’d like. That has to be a non negotiable.

There is no reason a guy like him doesn’t lead the league in rebounds, he’s that stout and long.

Our guards have carried the rebound load over many years and it will be hard to reproduce what Tristan and Cam did last year. I expect that DH will expect big things from Tarris in this respect. Dominate the paint (boards, put backs and shot blocking).

 

[RuffRuff]

Just can’t wait to see him in action. Just looked up foul shooting last season 58.6. That has to be better. Donovan went to that 1 bounce and go technique and it seemed to really help him. For a big man just take out the thinking on foul shooting.

Freshman year he was 40%, so he’s on the up and up! No reason for him not to get to 70 with his soft touch.

 

[Huskybass]

Good for you for sticking to your guns. I have seen clips of this kid making 3's, blocking shots and dominating the low post. If the kid makes FT's, he is already a fair comp to Sanogo.

I'm all for being enthusiastic about Reed and think he will start and be a great contributor, but Sanogo was MOP of the Final 4 AND has a 20-20 double double in the NBA. Reed can be a very important contributor, even if he doesn't have close to the impact Sanogo did.

 

[RuffRuff]

We can’t expect Adamas offensive proficiency with Reed, as Adama grew up in the system and was an offensive focal point. Reed will not be that year one. Year two, who knows. I do think he can be a better defender, and a mauler on the boards if he focuses.