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Tarris to the Lakers with the 23rd pick????

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I won't even post the SI article because it's so silly. A year out from the draft and they have a landing spot for the UConn "Star" but i will say this:

I think that Tarris will have the best season any big man has had in the history of this program

I don't think we're prepared for how good this kid is gonna be for us next year.

PPG/RPG/Blocks

His numbers should be laughable.
 
UConNick said:
That’s a scalding hot take, considering our program’s only NPOY campaign was by a big man in 03-04.

But hell, I hope you’re right, because if he’s better than that we’re going to win another natty!
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I think he'll play a few less minutes than Emeka did. But adjust for min/game and he should at least reach those same numbers. My only concern is if he stays on the floor.

Btw, it's remarkable how many centers have won NPOY this century.
 
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Jaydumo20 said:
I won't even post the SI article because it's so silly. A year out from the draft and they have a landing spot for the UConn "Star" but i will say this:

I think that Tarris will have the best season any big man has had in the history of this program

I don't think we're prepared for how good this kid is gonna be for us next year.

PPG/RPG/Blocks

His numbers should be laughable.
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That's some pretty big shoes to fill
 
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willie99 said:
That's some pretty big shoes to fill
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Ha. For real. And I promise I'm not trolling. I had the same feeling watching Tarris last year that i did watching kemba in his sophomore year. You saw things that made you think "with a little more control and polish, this person is gonna explode" i haven't had that feeling about a Uconn player since #15
 
Jaydumo20 said:
I won't even post the SI article because it's so silly. A year out from the draft and they have a landing spot for the UConn "Star" but i will say this:

I think that Tarris will have the best season any big man has had in the history of this program

I don't think we're prepared for how good this kid is gonna be for us next year.

PPG/RPG/Blocks

His numbers should be laughable.
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It was from a CBS Sports mock draft. I posted it here last Thursday. See this link.

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The Athletic's 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Mullins #7

The Athletic came out with its first mock for the 2026 NBA draft, and Braylon Mullins clocks in at #7 (Peterson #1, Cam Boozer #2, Dybansta #3). 7. Braylon Mullins | 6-5 wing | 20 years old | Connecticut This is probably where I differ most from the consensus. Mullins was one of my favorite high...
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Best season any big man has had in the history of this program? Woah there. Give me some of that ganja you're smoking! :)
 
HooperScooper said:
It was from a CBS Sports mock draft. I posted it here last Thursday. See this link.

the-boneyard.com

The Athletic's 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Mullins #7

The Athletic came out with its first mock for the 2026 NBA draft, and Braylon Mullins clocks in at #7 (Peterson #1, Cam Boozer #2, Dybansta #3). 7. Braylon Mullins | 6-5 wing | 20 years old | Connecticut This is probably where I differ most from the consensus. Mullins was one of my favorite high...
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Best season any big man has had in the history of this program? Woah there. Give me some of that ganja you're smoking! :)
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It's only edibles these days. You can't get good bud in Tennessee.
 
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Jaydumo20 said:
I won't even post the SI article because it's so silly. A year out from the draft and they have a landing spot for the UConn "Star" but i will say this:

I think that Tarris will have the best season any big man has had in the history of this program

I don't think we're prepared for how good this kid is gonna be for us next year.

PPG/RPG/Blocks

His numbers should be laughable.
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I love Reed and still can't understand why he didn't start all last season, but my goodness Emeka and Adama were GREAT. If Reed has a season that puts him on a level with those 2 I will be absolutely thrilled. I hope you are correct.
 
Jaydumo20 said:
Ha. For real. And I promise I'm not trolling. I had the same feeling watching Tarris last year that i did watching kemba in his sophomore year. You saw things that made you think "with a little more control and polish, this person is gonna explode" i haven't had that feeling about a Uconn player since #15
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Tarris definitely progressed quit a bit from the beginning to the end of last season. It's not to far fetched, he will be load to handle down low, no dought.
 
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If the dogs go on another deep March run firing on all cylinders then I could see this being our next* 6 draftee class: Mullins, Solo, AK, Silas, Tarris, Stew (not predicting that order). I think it’s fair to say that’s within the realm of possibility, even if not likely.

*first - we’ve had a 5 draftee class before but never 6, I think.
 
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Jaydumo20 said:
Ha. For real. And I promise I'm not trolling. I had the same feeling watching Tarris last year that i did watching kemba in his sophomore year. You saw things that made you think "with a little more control and polish, this person is gonna explode" i haven't had that feeling about a Uconn player since #15
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Maybe he get to be friends/mentored by Emeka. Truly exceptional in everything beginning and ending with total commitment. Having alumni like Uconn stars has to build a special kind of confidence in the Uconn family. Dan Hurley refers to them and former coaches as "the immortals" Just love it when they come to town in the summer or other times to hang out with the kids.
 
Tarris can be be Sanogo like. Saw flashes in the footwork and baseline moves last year. And who is taking a rebound from his hands? No one. He really will only be limited by fouls and that is often ref dependent which he has no control over.
 
Not sure about him being as dominant as Mek but he is going to have a monster season if he can avoid foul trouble. We now have guards who understand and have the size to make good entry passes when he posts up. And if Taris gets the ball 3-7 ft from the basket in good position he is pretty much unstoppable with his size, foot speed and foot work.

Another thing with Taris that you have to consider is his motor. Will our staff be able to get him to stop taking minutes off when he is on the floor. Clearly he was better last year at avoiding that compared to his time with MI.

Even with all that climbing that mountain to stand next to Emeka will be very difficult. I mean against a very good Duke team in the final four and getting into early foul trouble, I will speak for me and my friends as we watched that game, we all thought that we had a chance in the second half if they (the refs) let Emeka play in the second half.

Then after we won that game he just man handles the center from GT in the championship game.

I expect Reed to have a very big year but better than Emeka not sure that will happen.
 
Tarris upside is clocked by that 24/18 performance against Providence but really, Providence barely even has a center and is long gone from the days of bruising Big East teams. I would take that game with a healthy amount of salt.

Then again, people overrate his fouling out - one hand can count when he did and pretty sure one time was Memphis OT and he was definitely not the only one fouling out on our team.

So I will temper the pick, generous at 23 with "let's see" but I am optimistic with all the shooters we have, and another Summer to work, he will be better than last year.
 
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