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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.
 
Palatine said:
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.
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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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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.

www.courant.com

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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By simplifying his game, Dan Hurley believes Tarris Reed Jr. can reach untapped potential with UConn
 
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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."

www.theday.com

UConn's newcomers embrace, grow from Hurley's summer boot camp

Storrs – Tarris Reed Jr. remembers his first conversation with UConn coach Dan Hurley.
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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?
 
NJHusky said:
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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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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Vancat said:
digitaledition.courant.com

Hartford Courant

Hartford Courant - Fri, 06/13/25
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I like this guy already.
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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.
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.
 
Pretty cool dude. Can tell he's a jazz player. Betting he'll kill it with Danny pushing him to be great.
 
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.
 
"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."

Holding himself to The Standard
 
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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.
 
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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.
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You're a little up and down in one post. First going undefeated, then losing due to getting hosed by refs. There are other reasons a great team can lose - eg loss at Creighton last year. Gonzaga, Baylor, and Iowa St and UNC (possible Maui opponents) are in ESPN's early top 10, Creighton, Marquette, and Texas in the top 25.

It will be a fun and exciting year, with lots of players to watch and root for. I'm confident Reed will be a great player for us and am looking forward to seeing it.
 
pj said:
You're a little up and down in one post. First going undefeated, then losing due to getting hosed by refs. There are other reasons a great team can lose - eg loss at Creighton last year. Gonzaga, Baylor, and Iowa St and UNC (possible Maui opponents) are in ESPN's early top 10, Creighton, Marquette, and Texas in the top 25.

It will be a fun and exciting year, with lots of players to watch and root for. I'm confident Reed will be a great player for us and am looking forward to seeing it.
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Agree with everything you said except mentioning Iowa st. Most overrated #2 seed ive seen in many years. We beat Illinois by 25 we wouldve beat them by 40.
 
pj said:
You're a little up and down in one post. First going undefeated, then losing due to getting hosed by refs. There are other reasons a great team can lose - eg loss at Creighton last year. Gonzaga, Baylor, and Iowa St and UNC (possible Maui opponents) are in ESPN's early top 10, Creighton, Marquette, and Texas in the top 25.

It will be a fun and exciting year, with lots of players to watch and root for. I'm confident Reed will be a great player for us and am looking forward to seeing it.
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Could argue that this could be one of the more entertaining years we’ve had, with lots of Boneyard banter, given all the new, many pieces and seeing how they play out to make history.
 
RuffRuff said:
Could argue that this could be one of the more entertaining years we’ve had, with lots of Boneyard banter, given all the new, many pieces and seeing how they play out to make history.
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Absolutely entertaining, just incredibly exciting and surprising as well. Cue Forrest Gump box of chocolates quote.

We are going to confound opposing teams with the depth, but within those numbers are so many varied skill sets, it will be exceedingly difficult to prepare for
 
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