The thing is, Calhoun wasn’t really known to stash guys on the bench.
Every year the shape of how things work changes, we are not immune to losing kids as NIL becomes a larger factor in how kids view opportunity. Hurley also hasn't dealt with as much fringe types the last couple years, he had the right guys lock stock. Calhoun did it because he didn't have options of upgrading in the portal, at least in part of why he had to go "sink or swim". When you're stuck with a kid you recruited, you are forced to find ways to develop them because you don't have other options.
His defensive metrics grade worse than Solo lol. If we are getting a wing from the portal, he needs to be an elite defender
Hurley has acknowledged that smaller guards have hurt us this year, especially on defense. I expect them to target a big PG in the portal. It's Tom Moores biggest priority.
Yeah I would take a pass for that reason alone, although I think he's also pretty overrated. His former game, anyway, was just drive and spin in the lane hoping to get to the line. Once people saw him a second time they stopped playing him to shoot from three.
It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see Slick Rick get involved with Hopkins.
The juice that would incite to the PC/Gtown matchups next year. Sorber enlisted an agent, he's gone. Peavy gone. Would not be surprising. If he came back next year and kicked butt with Cooley after derailing PC's last two seasons, the PC fanbase would be out with their slingshots next year during their games.
Cooley and Georgetown.
Yeah. This has been rumored for a while. GTown has really solid NIL $$$.
That was a fake report about Sorber
Gotcha, I'm a sucker.
Oswin is going to enter the portal as well. I would gladly take him.
I think Sorber will be back. They will use Peavys money to attract someone good. Might be Hopkins.
There’s going to be plenty of guys who fit the mold of what UConn is looking for/needs. Some people on here acting like UConn is Boston College or something. They have plenty of resources (money) and a starting job to sell to a point guard. On top of a history of developing players into NBA prospects. It’s an elite coaching staff & school to play for. They will get someone who fits the mold of a “bigger” guard who gives them what they need, because it will be the priority this offseason. Really not concerned about it.
Yeah. The biggest thing besides our history of player development we can sell is playing time.
They’ve done it to him.
Exactly. Playing time, money, player development, & a chance of actually winning. That in itself makes UConn a legit destination for a portal player. It’s not about targeting the most “coveted” player, it’s about getting the right one. I look at someone like Sion James as an example & how Duke nailed that evaluation. He wasn’t the top guy, but they found what they needed and it’s worked out huge for them. Imagine if he was on UConn right now.
Where did you see Oswin has put his name in the portal? If UConn does take him, where do you put him and how much playing time does he get with Reed Jr and Reibe?
