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auror said:
Bit of a walking turnover, but does some good things as well. Hopefully we can do better.
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Agreed - not saying he's a perfect fit but likely we at least put him on our short to medium list.
 
Appleby did zero in the sec tournament game I went too. played little in crunch time. Maybe it was an off night, but didn’t seem to have a discernible strength. I think he was likely losing minutes and floridas guards were bad, not UF caliber.

I like the videos on the VMI guy or a similar quick guy and then a bigger guard like that can really score Newton, etc. Locke as third guard would be ideal. Prob not likely but one can wish.
 
Indianapolis born and bred Dre Davis just hit the portal. Another player from Louisville.

If I'm Matta, I'm all over him. Modest numbers: 7.4p, 3r, 50.7 2p%, but a physical, 6'5 220 wing who would be a solid pick up for a squad that has had underwhelming recruiting classes under Jordan.

According to VC, Davis wasn't offered by Butler, which is really surprising, since he was a top-125 prospect.

Three years of eligibility left.

FWIW, he was recruited by Luke Murray.
 
CTFAN4LIFE said:
A target, I would imagine.
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i wouldn't, but im not looking for a school switcher, 8th year stinko player who has 1 year left on the clock. it feels like we're looking for a barco lounger with cup holders and full dining seat service somewhere in the bleachers.
not likely to happen, unless we get that weird, one off chair with plenty of space around it cuz of the stadium design, which can be really great iffn it's a hot and sweltering day at the ballpark, and all u want to do is chillax, spread out, chomp some chow, and let the world slowly drift by on a delightful summer afternoon, with nothing on ur mind but wondering iffn that wasp buzzing around will sting the outfielder, or the cotton candy dude.
 
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Clemson's Al-Amir Dawes, 6'2 182 with two years of eligibility remaining. From Newark.

11.3p, 2.8r, 2.3a, 1.6 to, 0.9s. 42.2 2p%, 39.8 3p% (70% shot attempts are from three) and 84.7 ft%.

Not a true PG, per se, but with his shooting abilities, he would stretch the floor perfectly for Jackson, Hawkins, etc to attack the rim and Sanogo to do his thing in the post. Lots of kick out potential with Dawes.

I'd be very happy if we get him.
 
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Hey Adrien! said:
SHOOTING COMBO GUARD ALERT

Clemson's Al-Amir Dawes, 6'2 182 with two years of eligibility remaining. From Newark.

11.3p, 2.8r, 2.3a, 1.6 to, 0.9s. 42.2 2p%, 39.8 3p% (70% shot attempts are from three) and 84.7 ft%.
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We ended up with Gaffney over Dawes and Wong the first time around. Rumor on here was he wanted to come to UConn but we took Gaffney instead. Hope we're involved here and correct that decision.

For anyone who wants a refresher

the-boneyard.com

OT: Al-Amir Dawes announcing Thursday

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Al-Amir Dawes Top 8

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Hey Adrien! said:
SHOOTING COMBO GUARD ALERT

Clemson's Al-Amir Dawes, 6'2 182 with two years of eligibility remaining. From Newark.

11.3p, 2.8r, 2.3a, 1.6 to, 0.9s. 42.2 2p%, 39.8 3p% (70% shot attempts are from three) and 84.7 ft%.
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this is the guy i wanted when we ended up getting Gaffney. if i recall correctly, he had a lot of interest in coming to UCONN
 
navery12 said:
We ended up with Gaffney over Dawes and Wong the first time around. Rumor on here was he wanted to come to UConn but we took Gaffney instead. Hope we're involved here and correct that decision.

For anyone who wants a refresher

the-boneyard.com

OT: Al-Amir Dawes announcing Thursday

the-boneyard.com the-boneyard.com

the-boneyard.com

Al-Amir Dawes Top 8

the-boneyard.com the-boneyard.com
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I was told about Dawes’ impending departure late in the season from a Clemson grad assistant who shared some rough stories about Brownell being real, real old school.

I only saw them once for a few mins after that - he didn’t stand out, but looked a little thicker than I expected. Not much to add, just that 1000% he won’t be going back to Clemson And obv has been a reliable shooter there.
 
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aburks41 said:
Can any insiders @husky99 @Zionn @NJHoops @Matrim55 @Hurleyman216 gives us some insight on why the staff seemingly hasn't been publicly connected to anyone yet? Do they not like anyone in the portal right now? Prioritizing Europe or international kids first?

Not doubting or nervous, just impatient lol
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Not an insider, but I am assuming UConn wants it quiet. There is no reason to be publicly linked to a transfer. When you hear UConn's involvement, it should be if said player is on a visit.
 
navery12 said:
We ended up with Gaffney over Dawes and Wong the first time around. Rumor on here was he wanted to come to UConn but we took Gaffney instead. Hope we're involved here and correct that decision.

For anyone who wants a refresher

the-boneyard.com

OT: Al-Amir Dawes announcing Thursday

the-boneyard.com the-boneyard.com

the-boneyard.com

Al-Amir Dawes Top 8

the-boneyard.com the-boneyard.com
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always interesting to take a trip down memory lane with this stuff...

sanogo went to the patrick school, right? would they have overlapped for a year or two?
 
aburks41 said:
Can any insiders @husky99 @Zionn @NJHoops @Matrim55 @Hurleyman216 gives us some insight on why the staff seemingly hasn't been publicly connected to anyone yet? Do they not like anyone in the portal right now? Prioritizing Europe or international kids first?

Not doubting or nervous, just impatient lol
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This staff is locked down on the recruiting front. Very little news gets out unless someone has a connection to the family or their AAU team. Literally... nothing.
 
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Little surprised ppl aren't more intrigued by the St. Peter's kids. That's a tourney proven pg with Banks and a shooter with Edert. Both a little undersized but held up defensively against the Kentucky's of the world. We are loaded with jersey city connections with the Hurleys. Think they are both just destined for seton hall?
 
husky429 said:
This staff is locked down on the recruiting front. Very little news gets out unless someone has a connection to the family or their AAU team. Literally... nothing.
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JohnFSilver said:
Not an insider, but I am assuming UConn wants it quiet. There is no reason to be publicly linked to a transfer. When you hear UConn's involvement, it should be if said player is on a visit.
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What is the benefit of keeping it quiet? Seems like all these $EC teams or whoever want their names out there because they're connected to literally everyone lol
 
huskyfever34 said:
Little surprised ppl aren't more intrigued by the St. Peter's kids. That's a tourney proven pg with Banks and a shooter with Edert. Both a little undersized but held up defensively against the Kentucky's of the world. We are loaded with jersey city connections with the Hurleys. Think they are both just destined for seton hall?
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Saint Peter's was a heck of a story and it was a blast rooting for them, but when you boil it down, it's three players from the MAAC who averaged 6.8, 9.5 and 11.3 ppg.

Maybe Daryl Banks III would be a helpful two-way shooter who could also pester the team's PG? I can see him replacing Jamir Harris in Seton Hall as an undersized shooting guard.

Saint Peter's is a team where the sum is greater than its parts.
 
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navery12 said:
No overlap, Dawes was a freshman in college the one year Sanogo was there/Johnson's 1st year there
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makes sense! i don't know if i realized that sanogo was only there for one year.

i did not watch a second of clemson basketball, but i don't mind the idea of a shooting combo guard to play the role of sterling gibbs to andre jackson's daniel hamilton.
 
huskyfever34 said:
Little surprised ppl aren't more intrigued by the St. Peter's kids. That's a tourney proven pg with Banks and a shooter with Edert. Both a little undersized but held up defensively against the Kentucky's of the world. We are loaded with jersey city connections with the Hurleys. Think they are both just destined for seton hall?
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I know my kid is like just take all 3 - you get two guys that can get shots themselves (our biggest issue to me) & Doug E Fresh to bomb threes.

If it's two birds with one stone what's the expression for 3 lol! Love Banksie & Dougie! (I know Hurley wants size, I want UConn shot creators). I know they prob can't fit b/c of size or maybe they played over their head, but it's fun to think about lineups with multiple guys that can ball at the guard position!
 
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elmcityboy said:
i did not watch a second of clemson basketball, but i don't mind the idea of a shooting combo guard to play the role of sterling gibbs to andre jackson's daniel hamilton.
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My nephew is a big Clemson fan (a 11 year old bandwagoner who started liking them just because of Trevor Lawrence), so we've watched a few Clemson games over the last two years.

Clemson is a physical, grinding, high-compete team and Dawes provided them a refreshing burst of athleticism and quickness while Honor was a tough, physical guard. Honor would fit nicely on VIllanova's squad of post-up guards.

If we get Dawes, I'd also like another veteran PG to pair with him. That could be a mid-major guy who plays ~15 mpg. Just spitballin', but UIC's Maurice Commander (10.3p, 43.2 3p%) would be a nice fit for that spot, but that's shooting low, IMO. Personally, I'd love Tyreke Key, a physical and decent shooting combo guard from Indiana State.
 
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Dawes is a solid player. Wouldn't say he's a MAJOR difference maker, but he's certainly good enough to start in the Big East. If we went that route, I'd really want to make sure we got another PG as well though. Don't see him taking up Cole type minutes.
 
aburks41 said:
What is the benefit of keeping it quiet? Seems like all these $EC teams or whoever want their names out there because they're connected to literally everyone lol
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SEC is a different world. One of our coaches has said it's about respecting the kids. If that family wants to let info leak to reporters, so be it. It isn't the place of our staff to leak info on the most important decision of some kid's life. It's disrespectful.
 
aburks41 said:
Speaking of which..
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Richards ranks among transfers (out of 1000+ entrants)...
  • 17th in RAPM. On/off numbers reflect more impactful on offense than defense.
  • 13th in Evan Miya BPR. 5*. 16th O, 40th D.
  • 38th in PORPAGTU! Fairly low usage among the top transfers, but scaling this by class shows him as the 4th best ranked among freshmen transfers.
Statistical profile:
  • Good rebounder, especially for a freshman.
  • Great finisher in the paint. 68% at the rim is elite, elite stuff for a wing, especially for a freshman. You usually have to do a lot of dunking to get that high. Smaller sample size, but his finishing nose-dived against A+B tier teams (49% in 10 games).
  • Takes half his shots from 3. 32% overall, 80% FT% bodes well for improvement. Only shot 24% from 3 in conference play, so must have had a major slump, 44% in non-conf.
  • Reasonable assist rate for a spot up shooter type (94% assisted on 3s). Standard low turnover rate for the role.
  • Draws fouls at about the same rate as Tyrese did. Which is to say some, but not as many as you'd expect.
Seems like Florida and Clemson are the current frontrunners.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
If we get Dawes, I'd also like another veteran PG to pair with him. That could be a mid-major guy who plays ~15 mpg
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this seems very reasonable and realistic, especially based on the past mutual interest with dawes.

since he seems like a shoot first PG (2.2 apg for his career) i'd be happy with him and a backup ball handler, like you said.

third spot to the best wing we can get. i'd love nolley but sounds like locke had the most mutual interest the last time around.
 
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