The Athletic: Richie Springs Article

[Hey Adrien!]

After a year on the sideline, Richie Springs is ready to make an impact at UConn

The big man sat out the 2019-20 season because he was not academically eligible, but could play multiple positions for the Huskies.

theathletic.com

Highlights:
* Followed a lot of RJ Cole's workouts and Cole really took him under his wing.
* Big time Kimami Young guy. Young is treating Springs almost like his personal project
* Played the "3" when he was younger and is looking to get stronger to play the 4 and 5.
* Plays with a motor, but this year gave him an opportunity to acclimate to the physicality of the NCAA

 

[mauconnfan]

Looking forward to seeing what Richie brings to the table. Very athletic looking kid with size, hope we have a really good 4 year player here.

 

[Waquoit]

When I answered the Athletic's survey on UConn I said I wanted more Richie Springs news. Didn't expect to get my wish granted so soon.

 

[Umami Zen]

Teams that sleep on Springs are making a mistake..

 

[jibsey]

Who does he remind you of? 6’9” rebounder. Alex Oriachi? I would take that.

 

[mauconnfan]

Who does he remind you of? 6’9” rebounder. Alex Oriachi? I would take that.

If so hopefully his dad likes Hurley!

 

[HuskyFich]

Who does he remind you of? 6’9” rebounder. Alex Oriachi? I would take that.

6'9 Rebounder. Poor man's John Collins?

 

[MDHuskFan]

6'9 Rebounder. Poor man's John Collins?

If he became 75% of what Roscoe Smith was at UNLV ‘I’d be on cloud 9

 

[MDHuskFan]

After a year on the sideline, Richie Springs is ready to make an impact at UConn

The big man sat out the 2019-20 season because he was not academically eligible, but could play multiple positions for the Huskies.

theathletic.com

Highlights:
* Followed a lot of RJ Cole's workouts and Cole really took him under his wing.
* Big time Kimami Young guy. Young is treating Springs almost like his personal project
* Played the "3" when he was younger and is looking to get stronger to play the 4 and 5.
* Plays with a motor, but this year gave him an opportunity to acclimate to the physicality of the NCAA

I know a lot of people really think the athletic provides good articles. Is there a lot of volume too though? Just don’t want to spend the money for 1-2 UConn articles a month

 

[husky429]

I know a lot of people really think the athletic provides good articles. Is there a lot of volume too though? Just don’t want to spend the money for 1-2 UConn articles a month

I love the athletic, but it wouldn't be worth it for JUST UConn articles. Are you into any pro sports?

 

[HuskyFich]

If he became 75% of what Roscoe Smith was at UNLV ‘I’d be on cloud 9

You mean casually leading the nation in rebounding....yeah me too lol

 

[HuskyFich]

I know a lot of people really think the athletic provides good articles. Is there a lot of volume too though? Just don’t want to spend the money for 1-2 UConn articles a month

I just bought a 3 month trial membership for $1. Solid test run leading right up thru season start. Also a big Vikings and Yankees fan too...

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I know a lot of people really think the athletic provides good articles. Is there a lot of volume too though? Just don’t want to spend the money for 1-2 UConn articles a month

I love it. No BS no ads, just good content in black and white with some pics. Good connection between writer and reader too as I’ve been picked on a few mailbags.

Back to Springs...I don’t have huge expectations for him right away, but similar to Brendan Adams, I see him as a great program guy that every championship team needs.

 

[BuffaloHusky]

I'm an Athletic fan as well. I think the value of the Athletic is far superior to ESPN+ or many local newspaper subscriptions.

 

[Waquoit]

I know a lot of people really think the athletic provides good articles. Is there a lot of volume too though? Just don’t want to spend the money for 1-2 UConn articles a month

They had 7 articles this month. Much more in season. More feature articles than games stories. Give it a try. Myself, I'm all-in on The Athletic at this point. It auto-renewed before I started looking for a deal and I found myself not caring.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Who does he remind you of? 6’9” rebounder. Alex Oriachi? I would take that.

Rod Sellers

 

[Waquoit]

Highlights:
* Followed a lot of RJ Cole's workouts and Cole really took him under his wing.
* Big time Kimami Young guy. Young is treating Springs almost like his personal project
* Played the "3" when he was younger and is looking to get stronger to play the 4 and 5.
* Plays with a motor, but this year gave him an opportunity to acclimate to the physicality of the NCAA

*Now back on campus with some teammates, he is completing voluntary individual workouts and is paired with James Bouknight...

Thought that was cool

 

[intlzncster]

Back to Springs...I don’t have huge expectations for him right away, but similar to Brendan Adams, I see him as a great program guy that every championship team needs.

Much higher on Springs than BA. Springs has a skill that I think will eventually be elite (rebounding). All you need is one elite skill and a coach who can exploit that, and your really have something

 

[LurkSoHard]

I know a lot of people really think the athletic provides good articles. Is there a lot of volume too though? Just don’t want to spend the money for 1-2 UConn articles a month

I got a year for $36 during the basketball season. It's absolutely worth $3/month imo. Great journalists, and I haven't seen one article where politics have been dragged in since I started reading. That's huge for me, as I use sports to get away from that type of rhetoric and just relax.

 

[glastonbury50]

I just bought a 3 month trial membership for $1. Solid test run leading right up thru season start. Also a big Vikings and Yankees fan too...

Where'd you find this, only thing I have seen is the one week for free. Would definitely be more interested in this to start off then with the Monthly 9 or 60 for the year.

 

[Umami Zen]

*Now back on campus with some teammates, he is completing voluntary individual workouts and is paired with James Bouknight...

Thought that was cool

Bouk was instrumental in selling Richie on UConn.. Hopefully some of Bouk's confidence will rub off on Richie..I'm sure Dan Hurley/staff are trying to leverage that relationship by pairing them together. I'm sure he knows Richie's strengths better than any other player on the team having played with him so much in the past..PT might be a challenge early in the year..Will have to earn it in practice.

 

[seeya27]

Where'd you find this, only thing I have seen is the one week for free. Would definitely be more interested in this to start off then with the Monthly 9 or 60 for the year.

Go the Athletic.com and utilize the subscription offers through that platform. They had a free month and regular priced yearly plan. OR, a 50% annual subscription now plan (with no free offer). I took the latter. For $30 a year, the publication is worth the price,.

 

[tennmike]

Teams that sleep on Springs are making a mistake..

That's funny, I don't care what you say. How long do you think that will be the case?

 

[Chin Diesel]

If he can get to 20 mpg and 7 rpg by the time he's a junior, I'll be happy.

 

[Waquoit]

That's funny, I don't care what you say. How long do you think that will be the case?

Uh, until they change to foam?

 

[metsfan2323]

Much higher on Springs than BA. Springs has a skill that I think will eventually be elite (rebounding). All you need is one elite skill and a coach who can exploit that, and your really have something

I understand what you are saying, but I also think it is possible that Adams could blossom at some point like Whaley did this year. Adams is a fantastic athlete. In just two years Hurley has put together an incredible roster.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I understand what you are saying, but I also think it is possible that Adams could blossom at some point like Whaley did this year. Adams is a fantastic athlete. In just two years Hurley has put together an incredible roster.

Yep. Adams somehow, someone way is going to get 16-18 mpg. Mark it down.

 

[Huskyforlife]

If he can shoot, watch him push Whaley for minutes at the 4.

 

[Umami Zen]

If he can shoot, watch him push Whaley for minutes at the 4.

My two cents..From everything I've read about RS.. Very early in his BB career.. He played some PG..Obviously he's gone through a growth spurt and change of position(s) since then.. So..He has a decent "handle"for a Big.... It seems that he is now a SF in a PF's body.. If he can occasionally put the ball on the floor to get his shot..Combined with his rebounding focus and the fact that he's put on 20-25lbs since he came on campus.. What's not to like?? Been trying to think of a comp to previous players..Maybe Edmund Saunders?? Josh Boone??A defensive -minded Donyell M?IMO..After a year in the trenches(in practice) and 10-15 minutes a game in BE.. I think he could blossom as a soph.. One of the "sleepers" on this team.. Extra bonus.. Bouk has his back..

 

[mauconnfan]

If he can shoot, watch him push Whaley for minutes at the 4.

If he can shoot you will see him playing with Whaley also. Isaiah looks like a decent shooter and maybe improving as we speak. If Springs can rebound more so that anything he will get minutes. We aren't going to have much time with size for sure. Need to keep guards healthy.