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I hate to be that guy, but I’m getting a little curious about the roster now considering that, if AJ and Tristen continue to get these workouts, especially in AJ’s case you wonder if he’s gonna make someone fall in love and give him a promise..

…and listen, if they both come back or go or one or the other, I could begrudge neither for that decision - but I mean… it’s almost June and we’re headed overseas in August right? We need a SG and a backup big, and the portal is still full but we just haven’t been attached to… anyone?

Who are the targets that “we” are interested in? Obviously that North Dakota unicorn is interesting but it doesn’t seem to make sense as a fit.. thoughts?
 
M.S.G. said:
I hate to be that guy, but I’m getting a little curious about the roster now considering that, if AJ and Tristen continue to get these workouts, especially in AJ’s case you wonder if he’s gonna make someone fall in love and give him a promise..

…and listen, if they both come back or go or one or the other, I could begrudge neither for that decision - but I mean… it’s almost June and we’re headed overseas in August right? We need a SG and a backup big, and the portal is still full but we just haven’t been attached to… anyone?

Who are the targets that “we” are interested in? Obviously that North Dakota unicorn is interesting but it doesn’t seem to make sense as a fit.. thoughts?
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I get the curiosity or uneasiness, but just because UConn hasn't been connected to any transfers it doesn't mean they are not connected. This staff, I would bet, is good at keeping things under wraps so to speak.
 
M.S.G. said:
I hate to be that guy, but I’m getting a little curious about the roster now considering that, if AJ and Tristen continue to get these workouts, especially in AJ’s case you wonder if he’s gonna make someone fall in love and give him a promise..

…and listen, if they both come back or go or one or the other, I could begrudge neither for that decision - but I mean… it’s almost June and we’re headed overseas in August right? We need a SG and a backup big, and the portal is still full but we just haven’t been attached to… anyone?

Who are the targets that “we” are interested in? Obviously that North Dakota unicorn is interesting but it doesn’t seem to make sense as a fit.. thoughts?
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Until Jackson and Newton are officially gone we're interested in nobody. The fact that we haven't reached out to anyone already should tell you the likelihood of both being gone
 
gsmooth said:
I get the curiosity or uneasiness, but just because UConn hasn't been connected to any transfers it doesn't mean they are not connected. This staff, I would bet, is good at keeping things under wraps so to speak.
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Plus Hurley has already said that they can't really take anyone until they see what situation a transfer would be coming into. So I don't know why some people on here keep worrying about it. As Hurley said, be patient.
 
M.S.G. said:
I hate to be that guy, but I’m getting a little curious about the roster now considering that, if AJ and Tristen continue to get these workouts, especially in AJ’s case you wonder if he’s gonna make someone fall in love and give him a promise..

…and listen, if they both come back or go or one or the other, I could begrudge neither for that decision - but I mean… it’s almost June and we’re headed overseas in August right? We need a SG and a backup big, and the portal is still full but we just haven’t been attached to… anyone?

Who are the targets that “we” are interested in? Obviously that North Dakota unicorn is interesting but it doesn’t seem to make sense as a fit.. thoughts?
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I understand completely but we gotta factor in that there’s kids in the portal that actually reached out to UConn and want to play at UConn. It goes both ways, especially after #5.
 
Jbirdp5 said:
Can we get @kobe to weigh in on how this kid may do stepping up from a mid major conference to a major conference like the big east?
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he averaged 9 points per game in a tough league called the aac meaning he'll probably win big east poy.

as you may know, the current big east poy was a 10 point per game scorer in the a-10 and when he stepped down a level to the big east, he found great success.
 
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navery12 said:
Until Jackson and Newton are officially gone we're interested in nobody. The fact that we haven't reached out to anyone already should tell you the likelihood of both being gone
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Grad transfers can still transfer even if they didn’t enter the portal by the 11th right? I think that’s the case and that could be a route we go if one or both stay in the draft and people are worried about the portal drying up.
 
kobe said:
he averaged 9 points per game in a tough league called the aac meaning he'll probably win big east poy.

as you may know, the current big east poy was a 10 point per game scorer in the a-10 and when he stepped down a level to the big east, he found great success.
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After 9 points a game at Cincinnati I’d expect him to be going to duke or Carolina instead of in the A10 at st bonaventure. Guy must have really wanted out, for him to make a lateral move like that
 
Hey Adrien! said:
Woodson prefers bigger lineups and interior-based offense, so considering Mgbako's shooting abilities, the 6'8 210er will probably play SF while the 6'9 235 Reneau and 7'0 210 Ware will start the other frontcourt positions.
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I hear this all the time from Big 10 people but if that is true than a lot has changed since he was the Knick coach and he won 50 games with a modern 4 out lineup.
 
kobe said:
he averaged 9 points per game in a tough league called the aac meaning he'll probably win big east poy.

as you may know, the current big east poy was a 10 point per game scorer in the a-10 and when he stepped down a level to the big east, he found great success.
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Keep the faith Kobe…..eventually the tourney will expand to 256 teams
 
kobe said:
he averaged 9 points per game in a tough league called the aac meaning he'll probably win big east poy.

as you may know, the current big east poy was a 10 point per game scorer in the a-10 and when he stepped down a level to the big east, he found great success.
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So basically you're saying the AAC is the equivalent to the A-10? Makes sense to me, but I really don't follow the low major conferences.
 
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BuffaloHusky said:
I hear this all the time from Big 10 people but if that is true than a lot has changed since he was the Knick coach and he won 50 games with a modern 4 out lineup.
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Ware and Mgbako can shoot despite being big. So they'll still probably play 4-out, with Reneau being a bit of a high IQ garbage man. I like the fit.
 
NJHusky said:
How is this even possible. 1 medical plus rS plus Covid is still only 7 years
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If i had to guess, i would say he was given a second injury waiver. It happens occasionally, not too often though. Probably some special circumstance.
 
www.espn.com

All-Big West guard Zyon Pullin expected to enter transfer portal

All-Big West guard Zyon Pullin plans to enter the transfer portal, his agent told ESPN on Wednesday.
www.espn.com www.espn.com

We had a pretty successful transfer from California last year. Wonder if there is any interest here. Put up some decent numbers against Colorado, Oregon and Portland. Not a huge sample size, but shot 39.4% from deep last year. Could fill a veteran void.
 


UC Riverside has been one of the better Big West teams over the last three years, finishing in final season KenPom rankings of 106, 177 and 142.

To add to the stats above, Pullin was also 183rd in the nation in fouls drawn/40 (5.0) and has a nice 49.9 2P%, 37.5 3P% and 76.7 FT% splits.

Not a volume three-point shooter, though averaging just 2.3 attempts/game, which makes up for just 16% of his FTAs.

But I like his ability to score efficiently, attack the basket and dish.

My guess is our shot of adding him is obviously better if Newton does not return as he's probably looking for starter minutes. However, even with Newton in the fold, I could see a lineup of Newton/Pullin/Castle/Karaban/DC with Ball being the first guard off the bench or vice versa with Ball starting and Pullin first guard off the bench.
 
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Love didn’t have the credits to transfer into Michigan. We could use a shooting guard (though his 3pt% is way below Timberlake)
 
Just wanted to bump that Vanderbilt's Tyrin Lawrence is still in the portal after about four weeks.

The 6'4 200 guard has two years of eligibility remaining and averaged 13.1p, 4.4r, 1.7a, 1.0 3PM, 36.0 3p%, 3.9 FTA, 74.3 FT%.

Overall, real nice efficiency, especially playing in one of the most competitive conferences:
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Also, I like how he's a plus foul guy as in he doesn't get charged for a lot of fouls, yet he draws a lot of fouls and gets to the line.

Also, I'd imagine Vanderbilt has a high standard of academics and personality, so Lawrence should be a nice culture fit on that end. Solid defensive metrics too, according to EvanMiya. He played the 2 and 3 at Vanderbilt.

Lawrence also finished the season en fuego, averaging 15.9p, 5.3r, 1.7a, 1.6 TO, 1.3 3PM, 40.6 3P%, 4.4 FTA, 78.2 FT% and 55.6 2P% over his last twenty games.

I'd be very happy if Lawrence and UConn have mutual interest.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
Just wanted to bump that Vanderbilt's Tyrin Lawrence is still in the portal after about four weeks.

The 6'4 200 guard has two years of eligibility remaining and averaged 13.1p, 4.4r, 1.7a, 1.0 3PM, 36.0 3p%, 3.9 FTA, 74.3 FT%.

Overall, real nice efficiency, especially playing in one of the most competitive conferences:
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Also, I like how he's a plus foul guy as in he doesn't get charged for a lot of fouls, yet he draws a lot of fouls and gets to the line.

Also, I'd imagine Vanderbilt has a high standard of academics and personality, so Lawrence should be a nice culture fit on that end. Solid defensive metrics too, according to EvanMiya. He played the 2 and 3 at Vanderbilt.

Lawrence also finished the season en fuego, averaging 15.9p, 5.3r, 1.7a, 1.6 TO, 1.3 3PM, 40.6 3P%, 4.4 FTA, 78.2 FT% and 55.6 2P% over his last twenty games.

I'd be very happy if Lawrence and UConn have mutual interest.
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He's going through the draft process as well. Was at the G League Elite camp.

6'3 without shoes, 6'8" wingspan, 194 lbs. 38" max vert. Fast sprint time.

Auburn, Memphis, and Texas Tech seem the most involved so far, and he's cut his list down already according to Trilly Donovan.
 
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Hey Adrien! said:
Just wanted to bump that Vanderbilt's Tyrin Lawrence is still in the portal after about four weeks.

The 6'4 200 guard has two years of eligibility remaining and averaged 13.1p, 4.4r, 1.7a, 1.0 3PM, 36.0 3p%, 3.9 FTA, 74.3 FT%.

Overall, real nice efficiency, especially playing in one of the most competitive conferences:
Screen Shot 2023-04-24 at 10.35.20 AM.png



Also, I like how he's a plus foul guy as in he doesn't get charged for a lot of fouls, yet he draws a lot of fouls and gets to the line.

Also, I'd imagine Vanderbilt has a high standard of academics and personality, so Lawrence should be a nice culture fit on that end. Solid defensive metrics too, according to EvanMiya. He played the 2 and 3 at Vanderbilt.

Lawrence also finished the season en fuego, averaging 15.9p, 5.3r, 1.7a, 1.6 TO, 1.3 3PM, 40.6 3P%, 4.4 FTA, 78.2 FT% and 55.6 2P% over his last twenty games.

I'd be very happy if Lawrence and UConn have mutual interest.
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I think it’s pretty clear we’re moving forward with Newton and Castle in the backcourt. With tons of freshmen talent backing them up.
 
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