That may be a rational statement for the rest of the world, but we're talking North Korea here.......they have their ways of doing extraordinary things.
Yeah that's fair. Just seems like the only way we're using the transfer portal is if both Newton and Jackson leave, and in that case I feel like we'd need an actual contributor over filling a roster spot
Delaire would be interesting.
Appreciate your input.. IIRC.. We recruited Delaire as a big wing coming out of Loomis.. Obviously has grown some in college.. And played a fair amount of 5 at San Diego.. Like our 4/5 depth already.. No argument at all that shooters/shot-making is priority #1 for open roster spot(s) until we know where we're at June 1st.. Don't see Delaire as being a starter at UConn (if at all).. Too much talent in front of him.. More of a depth addition if needed.
Does this mean there’s a chance Tiimberlake comes back to us if Kansas is banned next year? Lol
I would not hold my breath on KU ever getting disciplned.
Just stating what was in today's press on Preston story and prediction of author..Bill is a pretty shifty dude.
Shifty as hell and slimier than that as well. This guy may actually make Calimari and Miller look like rookies at cheating!
I don’t know i feel like squid has it down to a science where it just can’t be linked to him
Really like this kid's game. Unfortunately you know he's going somewhere where he is guaranteed to start. With the status of Jackson and Newton up in the air doubt he would entertain coming to Uconn . Plus with Karaban already here he probably doesn't see us as a good fit
The kid is an agile 6'11" and can play power forward with Clingan playing center. I'm starting to think AJ is gone (just a gut feeling) and Tristan has no impact on playing time for a 6'11" guy. I see Grant Nelson as a great fit for us. If he's hearing from Duke, Kentucky and Kansas, do you think they're promising a starter spot? We're a better fit than those schools. I get giddy thinking of him playing with Clingan, Castle, Karaban and hopefully Newton. Now that's a SICK lineup. Timberlake who?
Will this be his 4th college?
Incoming posters saying we have no chance if Duke and Kentucky are involved. They say the same thing about every five star recruit and how they are being made a “priority” lmao. Last I checked only 5 guys can start and there are only so many minutes to go around…
He's a fascinating kid. Watched some stories about him. Incredible skillset for that size. But you're right, we've got a lot of players at those positions and he isn't a 3, which is where we will have minutes and maybe a starting spot. Would be a fascinating get for KU.
No way, but he could be the pressure relief valve for Boneyard frustration if next year's team can't make 3's and we took him instead of a 3 point specialist.
And remember, last year Jackson slid over to the 4 a lot when AK went out. Would love for Samson to be the consistent backup 4 but if AJ comes back, I'd expect him to play that role quite a bit again as well.
If Johnson would be healthy and learn to play without getting in foul trouble, two things he hasn't proven to date, I agree. But depending on Johnson is almost like getting a portal transfer unseen.
I would think that we could find a place(s) to get him 25 mins as he looks like the epitome of positionless basketball playing 3,4 and 5 and maybe even guard (ala Magic Johnson). What a talent!!!
