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I would rather keep the incoming class intact instead of just adding bodies, let the kids get more experience if possible this coming season.
 
metsfan2323 said:
I bet he uses it, our recruiting prowess is very strong right now, leave no stone unturned when going for a championship.
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Exactly. And people are underestimating the fact that a couple of kids were waiting for UConn decisions, entered the portal with UConn on their list and reached out to UConn about the last scholarship.
 
HooperScooper said:
Hurley has already said he’s probably not going to use the last scholarship so I wouldn’t get my hopes up.
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When he spoke after practice a day or two ago he walked that back, saying he’s not sure but that UConn might add “at least” one player in the portal. I think it’s in the realm of possibility now that he might add one more.
 
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metsfan2323 said:
So we have one open scholarship, what is our biggest remaining need?

Personally I would like to see the last ship used on a 4/5 front court player, just in case the freshman center and or Johnson get injured or aren't ready for prime time. We look great with Karaban and Clingan as the starters, but we have nothing but hopes and prayers off the frontcourt bench, of course the people who see practice every day might have more confidence in our front court depth than I do.
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All your points make sense, but I have the growing sense that we are "ridin' or dyin'" with the frontcourt that we have.

However, if there's a right fit, then I'm with you, especially if this player is a one-year grad transfer commitment. This player will need to be aware that nothing is guaranteed with their role, but they will have a shot at backup minutes at the 5 or 4, depending on who this player is.

Someone like Memphis' Malcolm Dandridge fits the bill. A 6'9 260 grad transfer who averaged 14 mpg last year, a solid, boring backup big. Dandridge would be the backup 5 who allows Singare to develop slowly and then give Johnson the flex ability to play both the 4 and 5. Just spitballin'

To be honest, I'm ready to enter the summer with the 12 we got.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
All your points make sense, but I have the growing sense that we are "ridin' or dyin'" with the frontcourt that we have.

However, if there's a right fit, then I'm with you, especially if this player is a one-year grad transfer commitment. This player will need to be aware that nothing is guaranteed with their role, but they will have a shot at backup minutes at the 5 or 4, depending on who this player is.

Someone like Memphis' Malcolm Dandridge fits the bill. A 6'9 260 grad transfer who averaged 14 mpg last year, a solid, boring backup big. Dandridge would be the backup 5 who allows Singare to develop slowly and then give Johnson the flex ability to play both the 4 and 5. Just spitballin'

To be honest, I'm ready to enter the summer with the 12 we got.
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I think at this point Hurley has earned the right for us to trust his judgment. I’m following the 2024 recruiting news intently now.
 
I think a developmental big with some beef would be perfect. Someone who understands he needs time but could be thrown in the game in a pinch because of foul trouble/ injury. And of course has a potential high ceiling

DC is supposedly gone after this year. SJ we do not know how he will take to the 5 position, I think he fancies himself a 4. That currently leaves our thin/ raw frosh
 
TheHorde said:
When he spoke after practice a day or two ago he walked that back, saying he’s not sure but that UConn might add “at least” one player in the portal. I think it’s in the realm of possibility now that he might add one more.
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I wasn't there so we're both getting that information from what the beat writers who were there wrote. Here's what 2 of them said in their articles on Spencer's commitment. So I'll go with what they said. For now. Hurley can certainly change his mind if someone becomes available that he wants.

Dave Borges from the Register: "Spencer becomes the Huskies’ 12th scholarship player for 2023-24. UConn still has one open slot available, but coach Dan Hurley has said he didn’t want to go to 13 scholarships for this season."

Gavin Keefe from the Day: "His addition leaves the Huskies with one scholarship remaining. But Hurley stated Monday that he’ll likely leave that spot open."
 
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We are all expecting castle to start and be awesome correct? That changes everything. Im expecting butler from this guy. This guy is game changer. We never get guys like this. He will be best player by far immediately I would assume.
 
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UCTitleTown said:
From their hugely successful 20-15 season.... Rutgers about to be sub-.500 again.
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And that gets you a lifetime contract at Rutgers. ;)

If your expectations are low, that's what you are going to achieve.
 
It makes Newton coming back to play for Hurley that much more special. Though going back to a winning program is easier especially already after being one of the top dogs on the team.
 
Wonder if Gavin is having second thoughts now? I’d at least touch base if I was on the staff…
 
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Huskyforlife said:
Wonder if Gavin is having second thoughts now? I’d at least touch base if I was on the staff…
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That is exactly the kind of behavior cooley gets lambasted for on this board. Take the high road. Pikiel probably pushed spencer in uconns direction once he decided to leave.
 
Fan1978 said:
That is exactly the kind of behavior cooley gets lambasted for on this board. Take the high road. Pikiel probably pushed spencer in uconns direction once he decided to leave.
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Gentle reminder: Cooley is the best….:)
 
It would suck for Samson to come back just for us to take a transfer big to play over him.

It's year 3, his time is now. Lol

I don't think we would bring anyone in that could be more talented than him anyways. Got to let that talent play and develop.
 
Fan1978 said:
That is exactly the kind of behavior cooley gets lambasted for on this board. Take the high road. Pikiel probably pushed spencer in uconns direction once he decided to leave.
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We roast Cooley cause he continually gets caught with his pants down in regards to tampering. Every coaching staff is keeping tabs on guys they’d want if they became available. I’d bet you anything our staff had an idea Spencer and Timberlake would heavily consider us before entering the portal.

But I know we like to pretend we’re the saints and angels of college athletics, so this won’t be a popular opinion.
 
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