Tyrese Martin - Drafted 51 to Atlanta

[Nostical]

I’m not sure we’ve fully processed the fact that Tyrese was the only Big East player drafted. That’s actually an astounding indictment of the talent in a conference promoted as one of the big boy leagues.
And what about the fact Martin wasn’t named to any of the All-Big East teams. Where’s the glaring disconnect coming from?

 

[WrenchFan69]

I’m not sure we’ve fully processed the fact that Tyrese was the only Big East player drafted. That’s actually an astounding indictment of the talent in a conference promoted as one of the big boy leagues.
And what about the fact Martin wasn’t named to any of the All-Big East teams. Where’s the glaring disconnect coming from?

Being a great college player doesn't necessarily make you a good NBA prospect

 

[drayenob]

Backdoor cut access <<

Martin said he truly valued his two seasons in Storrs.

“I learned a lot from my time there,” he said. “(Dan) Hurley, Kimani (Young), Coach (Tom) Moore and Coach (Luke) Murray for the one year he was there, they pushed me to limits I didn’t know. They made me uncomfortable every day in practice for times like this, to where I was able to be my best when I needed to be, at the right time. They prepared me for that.”

Should be fantastic for recruiting.

 

[gsmooth]

Martin said he truly valued his two seasons in Storrs.

“I learned a lot from my time there,” he said. “(Dan) Hurley, Kimani (Young), Coach (Tom) Moore and Coach (Luke) Murray for the one year he was there, they pushed me to limits I didn’t know. They made me uncomfortable every day in practice for times like this, to where I was able to be my best when I needed to be, at the right time. They prepared me for that.”

Should be fantastic for recruiting.

This should be printed on a 8.5x11 paper along with a picture of Martin and his high school ranking and where he got drafted in the NBA. Hurley and the coaching staff should produce 500 copies of this and stack them on his desk. Every time they make a recruiting trip they need to hand a copy of this to the recruit at some point in their recruiting visit or recruiting pitch.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[HuskyHawk]

I’m not sure we’ve fully processed the fact that Tyrese was the only Big East player drafted. That’s actually an astounding indictment of the talent in a conference promoted as one of the big boy leagues.
And what about the fact Martin wasn’t named to any of the All-Big East teams. Where’s the glaring disconnect coming from?

The best player in the league was probably Gillespie, and he's not likely to succeed in the NBA. Drew Timme returned to Gonzaga for the same reason. Experience wins in college, and not many guys with NBA athleticism and skill-sets stick around. The NBA mostly drafts on potential, and honestly misses quite frequently.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Honestly wouldn't be surprised if he is better than Griffin. AJ did not impress me much at Duke, seemed pretty slow footed.

 

[Shamon30]

The way his jersey looks reminds me of Martin's brand bread.

 

[fatlucy]

This should be printed on a 8.5x11 paper along with a picture of Martin and his high school ranking and where he got drafted in the NBA. Hurley and the coaching staff should produce 500 copies of this and stack them on his desk. Every time they make a recruiting trip they need to hand a copy of this to the recruit at some point in their recruiting visit or recruiting pitch.

And add Bouknight to that list

 

[MexicoHusky]

Way to go Tyrese!

 

[Kenny11]

Being a great college player doesn't necessarily make you a good NBA prospect

The big east was filled with very good college players with low/no NBA potential this past season.

 

[Mister P]

 

[auror]

Anyone know if he's signed a contract yet? Wondering if he's getting guaranteed, non-guaranteed, or 2-way.

 

[NowInStorrs]

That's really cool to see your name and picture up in the country's busiest commuter airport like that.

 

[drayenob]

Alternate access

“I didn’t expect it [to be drafted], but I knew they [the Hawks] were interested in me,” he said.


Though Martin was the only Husky drafted, his former teammates also received some opportunities. Forward Isaiah Whaley agreed to an Exhibit-10 (nonguaranteed) contract with the Charlotte Hornets, while guard R.J. Cole will play on the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA Summer League team.


“It means a lot,” said Martin regarding his former teammates receiving contracts. “Those are guys I was in the trenches with in the summers and not going home. Doing three-a-days in the summers when we don’t have official team practices. We put in all that extra time in the summers and offseason for moments like this. I couldn’t be more proud of them.


“It also goes to show a credit to UConn. You know, Coach Hurley, Kimani [Young], [Tom] Moore and Murray and just making sure UConn got back to where it used to be in player development.”

 

[gsmooth]

And add Bouknight to that list

very true. I still think Bouknight can become a really good player in the league as long he keeps his head on straight and Coach Clifford gives him decent minutes to shine without Bouknight feeling he will be pulled after 1 error.

I didn't like Bouk going to Charlotte as there was an abundance of players playing the 2 or 3 (Rozier, Hayward, and Cody Martin).

 

[Kitaman]

 

[CL82]

That’s dope​

 

[Get a Job]

Anyone else have Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris running through their heads while reading this thread?

 

[olehead]