Terrence Samuel Transferring

[scrappy2.0]

Horrible news. He's the type of player that peaks in his senior year and that you want coming off the bench and for depth chemistry and continuity.

This is the part of CBB but I can also understand. All players want minutes--I guess Id rather get my minutes with a different college if my coach cant guarantee that I will be in the running for 15-20. No matter what this is a negative but I wish Terrance the best and I thank him for the help he gave the team.

 

[Stainmaster]

A post like that without a quote to tell us just whom it is that is an awful human being is pretty weird. Don't know if you did it that way, or if the filters remove the quote from people on my ignore list, many of whom are there because they kinda-sorta fit your description.

I did quote another member's post, but I'd be willing to wager money that he is indeed on your ignore list.

 

[Horatio]

This is kinda sad. I thought he could be a solid 2nd unit guy next season but we all have to realize that sometimes guys would rather fight for playing time elsewhere . My take on this situation is that we may quietly have two more new players coming in next year. Good luck Terrance Samuel and hopefully your game improves and you transfer to a situation that allows us to see you play a few games.

 

[Rico444]

Welp, time to change the avatar.

Right now I don't give a damn about what this "means" about Gibbs or someone else coming in, I'm just sad this great kid is leaving. We probably don't beat Villanova in 2014 without him, and he loved UConn and had as much heart as anyone we've had here. Gonna miss you, T-Sam.

 

[CAHUSKY]

Why do some guys always think the worst at every move at UConn?

Is that a Connecticut gene? Thankfully, most of you made it recessive.

I believe it is. I was born and raised in CA before moving to CT and don't believe I'd experienced it before, or since.

 

[Eskapeesto]

The TSam Three Sweep (Or as the local news called it, "The Arm Swing Dance")

 

[DogMania]

I'm really surprised by this. He just seemed like a UConn lifer. It does make me wonder if in addition to Adams, there's another guard being added for 2015/16. If not, he'd likely be getting plenty of PT next season. Even with his flaws, I really like TSam and will miss him. I wish he all the best. Wherever he lands, that program is getting a class guy and hard-worker who will instill a high work ethic with his teammates.

 

[Northbound]

I'm with DogMania, really surprised by the development. Too bad, really enjoyed the way he played. Yeah he was out of control at times and make some head scratching plays, but he was all in on effort.

 

[djct1999]

Its always sucksto hear news like this. I will always remember fondly his contributions (especially in our championship run) but I also recognize that this may be in his best interests. Good luck TSam! You will always be a champion.

 

[scotty0330]

I'm really surprised by this. He just seemed like a UConn lifer. It does make me wonder if in addition to Adams, there's another guard being added for 2015/16. If not, he'd likely be getting plenty of PT next season. Even with his flaws, I really like TSam and will miss him. I wish he all the best. Wherever he lands, that program is getting a class guy and hard-worker who will instill a high work ethic with his teammates.

Agreed for all he could and could not do on court he was an extremely likable kid who stayed out of trouble, represented the university with class and maturity. I remember being at a football game and my then nine year old was staring at a group of ball players in awe and out of nowhere Terrence sees this and comes up to my son and introduces himself and starts albeit a short but nice conversation. Always rooted for the kid and will continue to in his post uconn career. Thank you tsam...all the best!

 

[deedougie]

Courant article: http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...onn-samuels-transfer-0508-20150507-story.html

 

[8893]

Loved his heart, hustle, defense and contributions to our 2014 National Championship. Thanks for that, Terrence.

Whether or not we have another guard in the pipeline for 2015 and/or 2016, he knows we've been trying like hell to get one, and I'm sure he's aware of the perception that we need another ballhandler and scorer, neither of which have been his strengths to date.

A loss for us, but probably a good move for him if he wants to be more than a role player.

Best of luck Terrence. I hope it works out for you.

 

[guyergym]

This is surprising and disappointing, but he'll always be a champion.

Thanks for everything, Terrence! Knock 'em dead at your next school.

 

[UConn17]

Just wish Samuel the best. Always showed that UConn heart and toughness like a true husky. He will always be a National Champion and best of luck in the future!

 

[superjohn]

Guys, you have to look at it from his perspective. We all love TSam but with Gibbs, Purvis, Sam, Omar he was concerned with playing time. At a smaller program TSam is a stud and plays 35 minutes per game.

 

[Kitaman]

This is kinda sad. I thought he could be a solid 2nd unit guy next season but we all have to realize that sometimes guys would rather fight for playing time elsewhere . My take on this situation is that we may quietly have two more new players coming in next year. Good luck Terrance Samuel and hopefully your game improves and you transfer to a situation that allows us to see you play a few games.

People forget that he knows Ollie's system and is a capable backup bench player and point guard (very important). He had experience and if there is foul trouble/injury he does not hurt the team.I think his transfer will affect us more than poeple think.

Teams need bench players like TSam. A Championship backup point guard is a valuable thing.

This impacts chemistry as well. I really feel Adams could have benefited from TSam (played with Bazz and Boat). This is not a minor event, irrespective of his stats and whoever comes in.

 

[Tommyboy]

What a bummer. I understand but I am not happy. Seemed like would be a solid role player in his last two seasons. Anyways, good luck TSam!

 

[David 76]

Lots of energy and charm. I am sad to have him leave. While we needed an upgrade talent, I still saw Terrence having a role in an improved UCONN team.
Wish him all the best.

 

[Fishy]

If we don't get Gibbs, this will sting. Terrence has his limitations but he's the best we had in terms of a backup point.

But no matter what, 2016 is a huge recruiting year which is a little scary.

 

[The Funster]

I would guess KO laid things out for him and TSam took his time thinking it through. I wish him the best of luck. He will always be a champion to me.

 

[boog204]

Very surprised, but also totally understand... He gave us everything he had for two years and i thank him for that. He obviously had his limitations, but it is now imperative that we add another ballhandler. Seems like the senior bench player is all but dead in college basketball. Feel like transferring used to be a rare thing, now it seems staying and being a 7th or 8th man is.

 

[superjohn]

If we don't get Gibbs, this will sting. Terrence has his limitations but he's the best we had in terms of a backup point.

But no matter what, 2016 is a huge recruiting year which is a little scary.

I'm with you on 2016 being a huge recruiting year and it kind of being scary, we have had a lot of misses and probably need to bring in 5 players. Gibbs is coming here, it would be incredibly shocking if that doesn't happen.

 

[Matrim55]

I'm with you on 2016 being a huge recruiting year and it kind of being scary, we have had a lot of misses and probably need to bring in 5 players. Gibbs is coming here, it would be incredibly shocking if that doesn't happen.

Yeah, 2016 just went from "big" to "huge."

re: Terrence, I kind of hope he ends up at St. John's and kicks the hell out of Providence, Georgetown and Villanova a little bit. And I hope we never have to face him in the tournament.

 

[CTBasketball]

Its amazing how people show the kid love now, but during the season they wanted him gone.

Regardless, I hope he really takes off at his next school - if he develops a jumpshot he can be pretty good.

 

[joober jones]

I'd be lying if I said I saw this coming. I'd also be lying if I said I were happy about it... I'm left with the feeling we'll end up with a last-minute late signee point guard in the mold of Rob Garrison.