Tyler Polley commits to UConn!

[80shusky]

His height keeps changing.

 

[sammydabiz]

I like this kid. He's well spoken, wrote a nice announcement message with very few errors and no slang that I needed to decode. He seems like a smart, thoughtful kid that will want to learn and improve. I'll be honest, when kids seem illiterate in their announcement messages, it makes me nervous. Give me a guy like this over a super talented kid that can barely read any day. He has a nice stroke, good touch and can run the floor. Very excited.

Although I mostly agree with your sentiment.... Being literate and having the ability to speak well, doesn't win you championships. Skill does.

 

[UConn990411]

His height keeps changing.

Well, considering Ollie seems to excel at Calhoun speak, I expect it to change another dozen or so times.

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

Although I mostly agree with your sentiment.... Being literate and having the ability to speak well, doesn't win you championships. Skill does.

Can't win championships without good grades. School before sports.

 

[caw]

Can this kid dunk? I didn't watch the whole video but it seems he takes layups when most others would jam it.

Apparently he can.

Tyler Polley Posterizes Defender @ Pangos All-American Camp!

 

[UConnSwag11]

Apparently he can.

Tyler Polley Posterizes Defender @ Pangos All-American Camp!

oh, damn... I like the attitude after

 

[kcc1442]

I like this kid. Glad he committed. May be lower ranked. But I could see him being a guy who's a late bloomer. Certainly has the athletic heritage. Got a little Tayshaun Prince in him if you ask me. Always respected Tayshaun. Never thought he was going to be a super star or the even the best player on a given court. But very versatile, long and rangy, and a great motor.

 

[Mr. French]

This is the best part of the commit IMO. KO has some bodies now, has crossed some Ts and dotted some Is regarding front court depth, got three commitments out of the way, and now can focus solely on our big targets

That sums up my feelings better than I could've.

I admittedly haven't been as in tune with these types of recruiting targets so to me, getting HD or HD + (insert 4-5*) is the goal for this class, and no matter how great otherwise, will sting if we don't at least get that.

 

[caw]

Didn't pay attention to him this summer. Anyone know why he didn't play much during EYBL and then doubled his output during Peach Jam?

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Tyler Polley

Also summer mixtape:

Tyler Polley Summer Mixtape! 2017 Versatile Forward For E1T1

 

[sammydabiz]

Can't win championships without good grades. School before sports.

Yup, tell that to the one & done(s)....

 

[BUHusky]

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

Yup, tell that to the one & done(s)....

That's Kentucky and puke, they get free passes

 

[Excalibur]

His game me a lot of DeAndre Daniels . . .

Where did the word "reminds" go?

 

[UConnSwag11]

Florida power forward latest commitment secured by the UConn men’s basketball team

 

[RichZ]

His height keeps changing.

Seems like you can say that about every one of these kids.

• They are growing
• Some guys ask the HS coach, some ask the AAU coach, some talk to the parent, and some might even talk to the kid.
• coaches, parent and kids all lean toward exaggeration on this topic, but not necessarily to the same amount.
• With shoes, without shoes, two pairs of socks, whatever.

 

[selles]

This applies to 2018 as well. Getting guys like Polley and Carlton on board gives him real flexibility over the next two years.

Completely agree with this point, I think it's 100% correct and a big plus.

But on top of that, this kid looks fantastic in the tapes from this summer that have been posted. Plenty athletic, quick first step, soft touch, and as mau has pointed out some nice midrange shots. Unlike much of what you see in mixtapes, those midrange shots are actually available in college ball.

I think we got ourselves a real sleeper. Very excited about Mr. Polley.

 

[Hoophound]

its probably wise not to judge 18 year olds off their grammar. What kids have seemed illiterate?

I'm not naming names. Just sayin' if you can't string three words together properly, might not want to advertise it, these kids are going to college and all. It looks bad when a kid clearly can't write at a 3rd grade level and he is announcing his commitment to a highly competive university.

I'm not saying I don't want 5 Star players, just saying, I like a kid like this. He takes pride in the job he's done and he cares enough about the honor he is receiving not to mock the process by writing an announcement that baffles most grown adults.

 

[80shusky]

Seems like you can say that about every one of these kids.

• They are growing
• Some guys ask the HS coach, some ask the AAU coach, some talk to the parent, and some might even talk to the kid.
• coaches, parent and kids all lean toward exaggeration on this topic, but not necessarily to the same amount.
• With shoes, without shoes, two pairs of socks, whatever.

I would wear four pairs of socks. Might get me to 6'-1.5"!

 

[RichZ]

Also summer mixtape:

Tyler Polley Summer Mixtape! 2017 Versatile Forward For E1T1

Seems much more polished and confident in this most recent mixtape.

And again I ask, why do we still refer to these videos as tapes? Is this not the 21st cdentury? Has video tape not gone the way of the very short uniform pants and canvas high tops?

 

[Tenspro2002]

Well, we certainly have the depth taken care of in this class. Now we just need some high-end sizzle at the wing (Diallo) and big (Bamba) positions.

 

[Burnsbros23]

i think five star Kevin Knox was playing with USA u17 during peach jam. So he was more of a focal point for his Aau team.

 

[nomar]

Completely agree with this point, I think it's 100% correct and a big plus.

But on top of that, this kid looks fantastic in the tapes from this summer that have been posted. Plenty athletic, quick first step, soft touch, and as mau has pointed out some nice midrange shots. Unlike much of what you see in mixtapes, those midrange shots are actually available in college ball.

I think we got ourselves a real sleeper. Very excited about Mr. Polley.

Compare this to failing to hand out enough schollies and essentially wasting them on mid-major talent like Lubin (or walk-ons) at the last minute. No offense to Rock.

I prefer this.

 

[nomar]

Seems much more polished and confident in this most recent mixtape.

And again I ask, why do we still refer to these videos as tapes? Is this not the 21st cdentury? Has video tape not gone the way of the very short uniform pants and canvas high tops?

We still hang up on people with our cell phones.

I'll say "tape" instead of DVR forever.

 

[uconnever]

I'm not naming names. Just sayin' if you can't string three words together properly, might not want to advertise it, these kids are going to college and all. It looks bad when a kid clearly can't write at a 3rd grade level and he is announcing his commitment to a highly competive university.

I'm not saying I don't want 5 Star players, just saying, I like a kid like this. He takes pride in the job he's done and he cares enough about the honor he is receiving not to mock the process by writing an announcement that baffles most grown adults.

Maybe your just getting old lol

 

[David 76]

Where did the word "reminds" go?

Forgot?