The new model--one and done--- senior transfers

[scrappy2.0]

We can be just as effective going this route. We have our younger core players and we enhance each year with 5th year seniors or other transfers. Fight fire with fire.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Take a nap.

 

[scrappy2.0]

Take a nap.

Hey we have a great team coached by a genius--just go with it.

 

[jfuchs91]

It's certainly helped us in the past. We likely wouldn't have won in 2014 if not for Kromah's contributions. Miller is already slated to help the team a lot next year, and if we land Sterling Gibbs as well, we will have absolutely reloaded.

The freshman one-and-done players are usually elite talents destined for the NBA, but these senior transfers fit the UConn mold: talented players with experience.

Let's hope the NCAA doesn't foolishly put a stop to the senior transfer rule.

 

[aceboon]

Based on all the whining it will likely be taken off the table soon

 

[FartMan69]

The NCAA will take this away sooner or later but until then.....weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[Matrim55]

The good thing about getting 5th-year guys is that it gives us some amount of cushion in terms of developing our "project" talents like Facey, Adams, Enoch, etc.

We can still recruit better during the high school season - and it's worth noting each HS class we've brought in has been more highly regarded than the one before it - but credit to KO for figuring out a different way to skin this particular cat.

Assuming Gibbs does, indeed, head to Storrs.

 

[8893]

Just goes to prove that Kevin Ollie can only win with someone else's players.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Landing Gibbs is, realistically, as good as landing an elite high school PG.

 

[superjohn]

Landing Gibbs is, realistically, as good as landing an elite high school PG.

Maybe even better.

 

[Matrim55]

Maybe even better.

This. We need in-game knowhow, especially at the end of the clock. As great as Jalen should/will be, he won't likely bring that right away. Signing Gibbs should give him a chance to develop his mental skills over time.

Guys like Tyus Jones - who come in and control the game from Day 1 - are rare for that reason.

 

[Rocktheworld]

How old is this kid again?

 

[Matrim55]

How old is this kid again?

He'll be 22 in July.

 

[Fishy]

Watch....

If UConn lands Gibbs, it will become Exhibit A as to why the rule should be changed.

Not Louisville landing two kids...it will be UConn landing Gibbs.

 

[KembaStepback]

It's nice to fill our two biggest needs (rebounder and shooter) with 5th year guys. They have proven their ability in the college game and have way few question marks. It allows the younger/more raw players time to develop. Should be a tournament team next year if Gibbs comes on board.

 

[superjohn]

Watch....

If UConn lands Gibbs, it will become Exhibit A as to why the rule should be changed.

Not Louisville landing two kids...it will be UConn landing Gibbs.

I think that's a given.

 

[superjohn]

It's nice to fill our two biggest needs (rebounder and shooter) with 5th year guys. They have proven their ability in the college game and have way few question marks. It allows the younger/more raw players time to develop. Should be a tournament team next year if Gibbs comes on board.

Should be a national title contender if Gibbs comes on board.

 

[KembaStepback]

Watch....

If UConn lands Gibbs, it will become Exhibit A as to why the rule should be changed.

Not Louisville landing two kids...it will be UConn landing Gibbs.

So...? Who cares?
As long as we don't get retro-sanctioned again I don't see the problem. UConn has gotten some pretty good transfers recently, but did they get many before RJ Evans? I don't recall.

I don't see how they'd be able to retro-sanction us this time. If they did I'd just have to call BS.

 

[3rdbass]

It's nice to fill our two biggest needs (rebounder and shooter) with 5th year guys. They have proven their ability in the college game and have way few question marks. It allows the younger/more raw players time to develop. Should be a tournament team next year if Gibbs comes on board.

If Gibbs comes here we should be more than a Tournament team. We are definitely on the fringe of best teams next year. Without Gibbs we are a tourney team but I don't have as much confidence we will make serious noise.

 

[KembaStepback]

Should be a national title contender if Gibbs comes on board.

Is Gibbs that good? I realize he's a shooter, but is he good enough to propel us into a title contender? I hope so...I just think sweet 16 MAYBE elite 8 is more reasonable.

 

[Fishy]

So...? Who cares?
As long as we don't get retro-sanctioned again I don't see the problem. UConn has gotten some pretty good transfers recently, but did they get many before RJ Evans? I don't recall.

I don't see how they'd be able to retro-sanction us this time. If they did I'd just have to call BS.

What are you talking about? Who's talking about "retro-sanctions"?

 

[KembaStepback]

I just don't see why it matters if we're exhibit A or exhibit X or whatever.

 

[Kitaman]

Take a nap.

Scrappy has had to sleep on his back since our recent Championship, no other fan has had such a residual condition.

Hell I give him credit for chasing Freescooter away. He probably made him vomit repeatedly. We actually should campaign for him to replace Johnathan.

 

[Edward Sargent]

We can be just as effective going this route. We have our younger core players and we enhance each year with 5th year seniors or other transfers. Fight fire with fire.

Chemistry may be an issue bringing in 2 seniors who will start versus Kromah who came off the bench

 

[CallMeBruce]

Chemistry may be an issue bringing in 2 seniors who will start versus Kromah who came off the bench

Except for all the games Kromah started.