That will do it.

[Paesano]

Why whenever I make a comment a certain few of you jump on that bandwagon. Your question doesn't deserve an answer. Any discussion of whether he should be fired/paid buyout/etc should be about him and his job. Family should be off limits. I don't think you would like it if people insinuated things about your family when discussing your performance.

Because of you, I hope the buyout is zero.

 

[Huskybass]

So kids and families can't make the decision themselves. Is this slavery? 'You will stay or leave as I as your coach decide?

The coach should be in control of the program and a player who transfers should be an outlier, not part of an expected group year after year.

Kids should feel like they are a valued part of the program. If they feel valued, they won't be apt to leave. If you looked up and down the bench this season, there weren't many smiles to be seen on the players or coaches faces. Most guys looked unhappy or overwhelmed. That isn't a culture kids want to be part of. This shouldn't be difficult for you to see.

 

[Kathy]

Has anyone else noticed how the number of players transferring across college basketball including P5 svhools has grown over the last few years? I think it has alot to due with players not happy with playing time or being raised in an enviornment where their egos are stroked from such a young age that earning playing time is not what their used to. If JC were still coaching on this level I think his transfer rate would have grown also

 

[Kathy]

Because of you, I hope the buyout is zero.

Because of you I hope he's back.

 

[Huskybass]

Because of you I hope he's back.

Yeah, a third straight losing season looks real good. Sign me up.

 

[HuskyHawk]

This has nothing to do with being weepy. Other posters were calling for a public shaming type of event, and I think that is gravely wrong given Kevin is part of the family. One of the only differentiators Uconn has over other higher performing schools at this point is a large # of successful basketball players who still support the team in one way or another. A new coach may need to rely on that at some point. Having a Rip/Ray/Kemba/Shabazz type of player come to the school for a recruit's trip, or otherwise. If we callously discard a man who is a part of this family, it makes others feel like it is not so much of a family...

How our fan base handles this crisis will be understood by the kids who come in and try to turn the program around. We should handle this like adults...

I'm past this now. Is he part of the family? Sure. But he's also the guy who is destroying the family. If he does the right thing, and moves on so the family can heal, he remains a hero. If he stays, so he can collect a lot of money while destroying the program, then that's not excusable or forgivable. Family member or not. If he loves UConn, he needs to do the right thing, negotiate a buyout, and move on.

 

[Paesano]

Yeah, a third straight losing season looks real good. Sign me up.

I am sure someone will point out that a third losing season is inevitable. What you should say is, "a third season in a row with no hope for a better future." That's worse than losing.

 

[Paesano]

I'm past this now. Is he part of the family? Sure. But he's also the guy who is destroying the family. If he does the right thing, and moves on so the family can heal, he remains a hero. If he stays, so he can collect a lot of money while destroying the program, then that's not excusable or forgivable. Family member or not. If he loves UConn, he needs to do the right thing, negotiate a buyout, and move on.

Well said. It amazes me that people don't get this. And I am not sure what "public shaming event" he is referring to? I don't recall anyone calling for that. If he means people saying that the AD should bring up the off-the-court personal stuff to support a "cause" case, well, if KO tries to play hard ball and not do what is in the best interests if both parties then, yeah, it is fair game.

 

[Huskybass]

I am sure someone will point out that a third losing season is inevitable. What you should say is, "a third season in a row with no hope for a better future." That's worse than losing.

The few that still support KO somehow think there is still hope with him. Based on nothing, of course. For months now I have asked the KO supporters what it is he does well. I have yet to receive an answer that contains anything of substance.

 

[Captbluefin]

It all will come down to who stays and who leaves

 

[Skiblets]

No. He's saying that random mass player exodus and roster turnover is not normal and that the coach should have a plan to keep who he wants and nudge others out the door if necessary.

Thanks J. Exactly what I was saying. Kathy, of course players can make a decision to leave. KOs comments were a window into his not seemingly having a plan. That's all.

 

[UConnNick]

They should have never given him this contract.

Our present school administration has been snookered by sports agents over the past few years. Wave some smoke and mirrors threat that you might leave in front of them and the keys to the kingdom are yours. Somebody on management's side of the bargaining table needs to develop some backbone. These deals were negotiated with coaches that were already here. They wrote checks on a rapidly depleting bank account like a drunken sailor on extended shore leave.

 

[Paesano]

The biggest concern I have is that the administration will screw up this hire. For, me Hurley is the obvious choice. If bringing him in means bringing back Tom Moore and having Hurley Sr., Jim Calhoun and Blaney hanging around the gym..YES PLEASE!!! It would be between us and Pitt.

 

[BlueandOG]

We happened to lose our McDonald's All American and probably our best PG. That's a might big injury for a team that started the season short handed

Terry Larrier was recovering from a torn ACL, not an easy thing to do. Then, when he was playing a little better and the team looked like they were jelling in January and won three straight, he fractures his nasal cavity and he sucks the rest of the year

Actually having to explain this to UConn fans is pathetic, and it's no surprise what people like your post either. The only teams they ever make excuses for are our opponents, because it advances their hatred of Ollie narrative. That's all that matters to some, the nuances of the truth be damned

None of that accounts for the poor coaching. We play like a bunch of guys playing pickup at the Y. Look at the team stats like assists. Leadership is a force multiplier - an effective coach will make mediocre players play above expectations, opposite for a weak coach. KO is not an effective coach.

KO will be fine. He'll be a great assistant in the NBA.

 

[the Q]

No. He's saying that random mass player exodus and roster turnover is not normal and that the coach should have a plan to keep who he wants and nudge others out the door if necessary.

it's normal with any coaching chance that players will leave/transfer.

an ideal scenario would be for a Hurley or an Oats coming in and keeping Jalen, Vital, Whaley, Carlton, retaining akinjo and matthews, and bringing in their top 2 recruits from their school (i'm assuming Wilson and Gilbert aren't going anywhere to avoid sitting out 2 or 3 straight years).

 

[Calhoun's Court]

Really hoping regardless if KO is here or not that the roster can get a couple more pieces especially a shooter added to it in addition to the incoming recruits. I realize that a couple players would have to leave for this to happen.

 

[intlzncster]

I was going to do a report card for the year, but I’m worried about my “F” key surviving the exercise.

There's really no constructive value in this kind of postmortem. The season is an F-. At best there might be one D snuck in there.

 

[intlzncster]

The announcement needs to be made tomorrow. The hire can take place three weeks from now.

Why? Just to give other schools more time to recruit our guys? Despite what posters may say, though not immensely talented, it would help a lot to have most of the core guys stay on a number of levels.

There situation isn't much worse and the job(ACC) may actually be better. In many ways, we are competing with Pitt. AD DB needs to make this public immediately.

All they need to do is get the word out to a number of interested candidates and gauge opinion. Those guys aren't going to do anything until their seasons are over. We don't want limbo here.

 

[intlzncster]

it's normal with any coaching chance that players will leave/transfer.

an ideal scenario would be for a Hurley or an Oats coming in and keeping Jalen, Vital, Whaley, Carlton, retaining akinjo and matthews, and bringing in their top 2 recruits from their school (i'm assuming Wilson and Gilbert aren't going anywhere to avoid sitting out 2 or 3 straight years).

If KO and Chillious go, you should probably assume we lose Akinjo and Matthews. That's just how I see it.

 

[the Q]

If KO and Chillious go, you should probably assume we lose Akinjo and Matthews. That's just how I see it.

Agreed. I’m hoping the new coach keeps chill is all.

 

[jibsey]

If KO and Chillious go, you should probably assume we lose Akinjo and Matthews. That's just how I see it.

So be it. Picture us losing (with KO) to our first really good OOC opponent by 25-30 points next season. What would be the plan after that?

 

[mauconnfan]

So be it. Picture us losing (with KO) to our first really good OOC opponent by 25-30 points next season. What would be the plan after that?

To make sure we beat Wagner and Northeastern?

 

[Rico444]

If KO and Chillious go, you should probably assume we lose Akinjo and Matthews. That's just how I see it.

You're probably right, and it sucks, but I just want the program to be good again. If it means a bad '18-'19 season because of the transition, then it's just a necessary part of trying to get the program back to where it once was.

 

[dennismenace]

Might be the first time I've ever seen him use the word "unacceptable". Too bad it's about 3 years too late.

Here is a quote from Jalen Adams about the season:

Although many have characterized the Huskies’ 2017-18 season as a disappointment, Adams wouldn’t go so far.

“I wouldn’t say it was disappointing. I would just say it was a huge learning season for me,” Adams said. “It helped me work on my character and my leadership.”

This quote says volumes about the program. It is from the Inquirer in today's Husky Nan section.