Tyler Harris to visit per John Rothstein

[noeynox]

Told you Bitches!!! Just kidding, but he really is visiting.

 

[noeynox]

David Borges retweeted
Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 1m1 minute ago
Providence transfer Tyler Harris will visit UConn on Wednesday, source told @CBSSports. Still working to cut list. Eligible immediately.

 

[PaulVentrales]

welp, he certainly wouldn't be my first choice.

 

[ktuck911]

he's a fit IMO... He can play... If I'm not mistaken isn't he Tobias' little brother? I think he can be an asset in our frontcourt... He's not as much of a project than the guys we bring in normally....

 

[Stainmaster]

If we miss out on S. Miller, then at least he brings depth.

 

[Zionn]

Yes - Tobias brother. Also started at nc state and knows Purvis.

 

[mauconnfan]

he's a fit IMO... He can play... If I'm not mistaken isn't he Tobias' little brother? I think he can be an asset in our frontcourt... He's not as much of a project than the guys we bring in normally....

Yep Point Forward.

 

[Matt (Chicago)]

welp, he certainly wouldn't be my first choice.

such an insightful comment, thank you for that!

 

[noeynox]

If we miss out on S. Miller, then at least he brings depth.

Well he brings more than depth. He averaged close to 10 and 5 in the Big East so there is no question on the quality of competition he faced night in and night out. I do like Shonn Miller, but I wouldn't just call Harris "depth".

 

[CallMeBruce]

I'd take him if we can't get Miller, J. Brown, or that German fellow, but adding another big who can't rebound isn't exactly ideal.

 

[Stainmaster]

Well he brings more than depth. He averaged close to 10 and 5 in the Big East so there is no question on the quality of competition he faced night in and night out. I do like Shonn Miller, but I wouldn't just call Harris "depth".

True, but his stats went down across the board compared to last year, and he did lose his starting job to a freshman.

 

[scrappy2.0]

Hes a poor mans Tayshaun Prince--nice fit here as he can play in and out. He might not be as a high % as Daniels--but he can help spread the floor. And he does have a nice looking J. Why couldn't his numbers improve on a better team>

 

[noeynox]

True, but his stats went down across the board compared to last year, and he did lose his starting job to a freshman.

You know, I did not watch a single PC game so I will defer to you. Players get recruited over and sometimes a more talented or better fitting player emerges. Doesn't mean he couldn't be decent here. I remember him looking like a player against UNC in the tournament last year though.

 

[Stainmaster]

You know, I did not watch a single PC game so I will defer to you. Players get recruited over and sometimes a more talented or better fitting player emerges. Doesn't mean he couldn't be decent here. I remember him looking like a player against UNC in the tournament last year though.

I'm not saying he couldn't be a good fit for us. He would just need to know his role and stick to it. I just can't see him providing the kind of instant impact that Miller would.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Harris is a solid player, but I'd be really concerned about playing him with Brimah, as he's an even bigger liability as a rebounder.

 

[scrappy2.0]

Harris is a solid player, but I'd be really concerned about playing him with Brimah, as he's an even bigger liability as a rebounder.

Not worried at all. Hamilton will be our leading rebounder--just want Brimah to step up a level and everyone else does their part as a team.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Not worried at all. Hamilton will be our leading rebounder--just want Brimah to step up a level and everyone else does their part as a team.

Hamilton can be the leading rebounder, but having poor rebounders at both the 4 and 5 is going to cause problems.

 

[scrappy2.0]

Hamilton can be the leading rebounder, but having poor rebounders at both the 4 and 5 is going to cause problems.

I have faith that Amida will come back improved. Also we have 5 guys who are 6-9+ if this happens. Its up to them to get rebounds. Thats 6-11 6-11 6-10 6-9 6-9 well be one of the biggest teams in the nation. We have no excuse not to be a + rebounding team.

 

[husky99]

Can he rebound?

 

[mauconnfan]

Can he rebound?

He had a couple 10 and 11 rebound games this year. He can it would seem.

2013-14: Scored four points and grabbed five rebounds versus Boston College (11/8/13)...Scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds while going 8-8 from the free throw line versus Brown (11/13/13)...Scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds versus Marist (11/16/13)...Scored 15 points and grabbed four rebounds versus Vanderbilt (11/22/13)...Recorded 22 points and nine rebounds versus La Salle (11/24/13)...Scored 10 points and was named to the Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team versus Maryland (11/25/13)...Scored 16 points and was 8-8 from the free-throw line versus Fairfield (11/29/13)...Registered 10 points versus #3 Kentucky (12/3/13)...Scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds at Rhode Island (12/5/13)...Recorded 19 points versus Yale (12/17/13)...Scored 18 points and recorded six rebounds versus Maine (12/21/13)...Scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds at #23 UMass (12/28/13)...Recorded 22 points and nine rebounds versus Seton Hall (12/31/13)...Scored 18 points at St. John's (1/16/14)...Scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds versus #20 Creighton (1/18/14)...Scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds versus Butler (1/21/14)...Registered 12 points and grabbed six rebounds versus Xavier (1/25/14)...Recorded a career-high 11 rebounds at Marquette (1/30/14)...Scored 18 points and recorded five rebounds at DePaul (2/1/14)...Scored 13 points at Georgetown (2/10/14)...Scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds versus DePaul (2/15/14)...Scored 14 points at Bulter (2/23/14)...Scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds at Seton Hall (2/28/14)...Scored six points and grabbed 10 rebounds versus St. John's (3/13/14)...Scored 17 points on 4-8 shooting from the field, including 3-4 from three-point territory, and added four rebounds versus Seton Hall (3/14/14)...Recorded 10 points, three rebounds and two assists versus #14 Creighton (3/15/14)...Scored 13 points and had three blocks versus North Carolina (3/21/14) in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament...Finished fourth on the team in scoring (11.6 ppg), third in rebounding (5.1 rpg) and second in free throw shooting (.839)...Earned the team's Coca-Cola Most Promising Prospect Award.

 

[RipCity]

We could play really big with Harris ocassionally at the 3, especially if Purvis and Hamilton tighten their handle.

I'd prefer Miller, and I know Torrel Harris can be a pain, but if KO sees a fit I'll gladly take it.

 

[Zionn]

All in on Miller. Top target at the moment. But what do I know? ; )

 

[BlueMAB]

Do we have two open scholarships or three?

If Harris grabbed 10/5 in the big east, there's absolutely no reason not to bring him in here. Those are better numbers than Nolan/Lubin combined. I don't believe it's an either/or situation between him and Miller. With Rakim transferring, there's room for both. If we've got a real good shot at a guard that can come in and play 10-15 minutes/game at the point (and only have two scholarships) then we've got to take him and whichever one of Miller or Harris commits first, IMO.

 

[uchusky32]

I didn't like how Dad handled his boys' but we in a bad spot.

 

[rip7774]

Do we have two open scholarships or three?

If Harris grabbed 10/5 in the big east, there's absolutely no reason not to bring him in here. Those are better numbers than Nolan/Lubin combined. I don't believe it's an either/or situation between him and Miller. With Rakim transferring, there's room for both. If we've got a real good shot at a guard that can come in and play 10-15 minutes/game at the point (and only have two scholarships) then we've got to take him and whichever one of Miller or Harris commits first, IMO.

3 spots I believe, 8 players back + Jalen and Enoch.