Tre Mitchell Update

[Walker11]

This is a prime example of attention seeking and I am all for it. I would be thrilled to land a big as skilled as Tre. The dream would be selling Tre on 3 and Kofi on 1. Nice UConn KD's btw.

Not too shabby either.

on Instagram: “What do you all think of the @uconnmbb KD11 PEs? Which colorway grabs your attention first? . . . : @trippdoherty . . . #WearTesters #nike…”

 

[LIuconn]

Better our uni than anyone elses. Let's see more of these

 

[Mano]

This is a prime example of attention seeking and I am all for it. I would be thrilled to land a big as skilled as Tre. The dream would be selling Tre on 3 and Kofi on 1. Nice UConn KD's btw.

Not too shabby either.

on Instagram: “What do you all think of the @uconnmbb KD11 PEs? Which colorway grabs your attention first? . . . : @trippdoherty . . . #WearTesters #nike…”

The KD’s Vital was wearing against Nova looked like watermelons. They were fire.

 

[UconnU]

I think Tre M is a 4 in college. If he spends another year in HS, He could be the 4 that replaces Akok if Akok leaves after 1 year of play.

He’s definitely a 4. He actually has a really nice outside game.

Although I believe we are squarely in the mix for him I’m not completely sold on him in Hurley’s system. If we’re going to play this high possession fast paced style I would rather focus on becoming faster, longer, more athletic, better endurance. Someone like Achiuwa at the 4 or Wahab at the 5 would be ideal. No amount of S&C training can correct short arms(for his size) and a lower center of gravity.

 

[Walker11]

He’s definitely a 4. He actually has a really nice outside game.

Although I believe we are squarely in the mix for him I’m not completely sold on him in Hurley’s system. If we’re going to play this high possession fast paced style I would rather focus on becoming faster, longer, more athletic, better endurance. Someone like Achiuwa at the 4 or Wahab at the 5 would be ideal. No amount of S&C training can correct short arms(for his size) and a lower center of gravity.

At the end of the day, a good coach prioritizes talent first and foremost. I don't want to miss out on the next Colson or Niang because they don't fit the prototype. But you are right, he would for best with a shot blocker. If Akok is really 6'10, and we don't land Kofi, he is going to be playing more 5 than most expect. I really want to see us with Kofi at the 5 but I love that we have great options.

 

[UconnU]

At the end of the day, a good coach prioritizes talent first and foremost. I don't want to miss out on the next Colson or Niang because they don't fit the prototype. But you are right, he would for best with a shot blocker. If Akok is really 6'10, and we don't land Kofi, he is going to be playing more 5 than most expect. I really want to see us with Kofi at the 5 but I love that we have great options.

I think you mean Akok at the 5? I agree that we should play Akok at the 5 precisely 0 minutes against high major teams. When I hear Akok at the 5 all I can think of is 2009 when we played Majok at the 5 because we didn’t have a true C.

 

[Chief00]

At the end of the day, a good coach prioritizes talent first and foremost. I don't want to miss out on the next Colson or Niang because they don't fit the prototype. But you are right, he would for best with a shot blocker. If Akok is really 6'10, and we don't land Kofi, he is going to be playing more 5 than most expect. I really want to see us with Kofi at the 5 but I love that we have great options.

We basically have no returning Bigs, based on what Chief has observed this season. We need 2 more, in addition to Akok, to have even a minimum rotation up front.

 

[Psolo12]

Although I would much rather have pure athletes and shot blockers, passing up on a big man with any kind of an athletic pulse is not feasible for the program at the moment.

 

[UconnU]

We basically have no returning Bigs, based on what Chief has observed this season. We need 2 more, in addition to Akok, to have even a minimum rotation up front.

Polley? He’ll be back for sure. Although people have said his natural position is the 3, I don’t see it. He has a tough time guarding more mobile 4s as it is.

 

[superjohn]

At the end of the day, a good coach prioritizes talent first and foremost. I don't want to miss out on the next Colson or Niang because they don't fit the prototype. But you are right, he would for best with a shot blocker. If Akok is really 6'10, and we don't land Kofi, he is going to be playing more 5 than most expect. I really want to see us with Kofi at the 5 but I love that we have great options.

Agreed, good players can play in any system.

 

[superjohn]

Polley? He’ll be back for sure. Although people have said his natural position is the 3, I don’t see it. He has a tough time guarding more mobile 4s as it is.

Polley isn't a big, he's close to being a lights out 3 point shooter.

 

[Walker11]

I think you mean Akok at the 5? I agree that we should play Akok at the 5 precisely 0 minutes against high major teams. When I hear Akok at the 5 all I can think of is 2009 when we played Majok at the 5 because we didn’t have a true C.

Majok was ten million percent a college 5.

 

[pj]

Polley? He’ll be back for sure. Although people have said his natural position is the 3, I don’t see it. He has a tough time guarding more mobile 4s as it is.

I think what Chief means is that if we get Kofi, Tre Mitchell, Akok, and Precious, none of our current bigs will see time next year, and may be advised to that effect at the end of the season.

 

[Chief00]

Polley? He’ll be back for sure. Although people have said his natural position is the 3, I don’t see it. He has a tough time guarding more mobile 4s as it is.

On offense Polley’s best spot is 20 feet away from the basket. His rebounding numbers speak for themselves. He’s a lengthy 2 who’s not a great dribbler or more likely a 3 who can’t defend in the post. Precious, would be a 3 but would be part of a Bigs rotation - both in terms of rebounding, defense and offensive arsenal. We need three to four guys in that rotation. Right now I pencil in one (Akok). Kofi and Precious would give us three. Mitchell a fourth, who could rotate between the 5 and 4 positions. Of course, there are backup plans and another Big is right behind Kofi.

 

[KembaStepback]

Carlton??

 

[Lynyrd]

Every successful program requires a player like Mitchell who can do a bit of everything well (his conditioning will improve). Hope we’re also taking a hard look at his teammate Matt Cross for 2020; love his game.

 

[gtcam]

Mitchell looks like someone that Dan Hurley and staff can work with at the 4 spot over a 3-4 year period and has the athletic ability to be a nice player - plus he looks great in a Husky uniform.
But he doesn't address the biggest need that this program has had for years - a real 5
Again, if Tre wants to commit - that is really great

 

[ucp990411]

Carlton??

I think he meant quality big men who can compete against the better teams

 

[mauconnfan]

I really like Tre's game think he'd be a nice catch for sure. Actually if we got him and Wahab I'd be happy as hell (that's with Kofi not a given!!)

 

[CTBasketball]

I’ll bet money Akok is not ready for pro basketball after his freshman season.

 

[kansashusky]

I’ll bet money Akok is not ready for pro basketball after his freshman season.

Doesn't mean he wont.

 

[yukonfan4]

Of course, there are backup plans and another Big is right behind Kofi.

is this a reference to the usual suspects? i.e. mitchell and wahab? or has another big man recruit entered the picture?

 

[Stainmaster]

is this a reference to the usual suspects? i.e. mitchell and wahab? or has another big man recruit entered the picture?

“Some recruits you know, and some you don’t.”

 

[yukonfan4]

can you throw us a bone? (pun intended)

the state they're from? their initials? something?!

 

[ucawn]

Looking like Uconn if he stays another year, because he would just go to ND now. We need guys to transfer as well. With our team likely getting more talented, I don’t see Brendan Adams as an impact player in the future, neither Isaiah Whaley. Whaley will be behind Sidney Wilson for his entire career at Uconn, and Brendan Adams behind Gilbert and Bouknight. That would free up 2 scholarships so we could land Precious, Wahab, Kofi, and Tre.

 

[Stainmaster]

Looking like Uconn if he stays another year, because he would just go to ND now. We need guys to transfer as well. With our team likely getting more talented, I don’t see Brendan Adams as an impact player in the future, neither Isaiah Whaley. Whaley will be behind Sidney Wilson for his entire career at Uconn, and Brendan Adams behind Gilbert and Bouknight. That would free up 2 scholarships so we could land Precious, Wahab, Kofi, and Tre.

Welcome. Speculating about specific players transferring doesn’t fly around these parts.

 

[UofCT]

Looking like Uconn if he stays another year, because he would just go to ND now. We need guys to transfer as well. With our team likely getting more talented, I don’t see Brendan Adams as an impact player in the future, neither Isaiah Whaley. Whaley will be behind Sidney Wilson for his entire career at Uconn, and Brendan Adams behind Gilbert and Bouknight. That would free up 2 scholarships so we could land Precious, Wahab, Kofi, and Tre.

Relax

 

[the Q]

Welcome. Speculating about specific players transferring doesn’t fly around these parts.

Is this speculating about transfers? This sounds like wishful thinking that guys leave rather than actual speculation.

But I’m just asking for future reference about where the line is.

 

[dennismenace]

He’s definitely a 4. He actually has a really nice outside game.

Although I believe we are squarely in the mix for him I’m not completely sold on him in Hurley’s system. If we’re going to play this high possession fast paced style I would rather focus on becoming faster, longer, more athletic, better endurance. Someone like Achiuwa at the 4 or Wahab at the 5 would be ideal. No amount of S&C training can correct short arms(for his size) and a lower center of gravity.

That said, how do you thinks he stacks up as far as rebounding (offensive and defensive)? Just once I would love to get someone who can rebound (both outlet and offensive glass).

 

[husky429]

Is this speculating about transfers? This sounds like wishful thinking that guys leave rather than actual speculation.

But I’m just asking for future reference about where the line is.

In the past, all transfer talk has been a no-no. Hoping a kid leaves is worse than saying "he might leave..."