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Good points, that’s part of the uncertainty. It could cut both ways - stay close to home or get out of town for health and safety. Chief is still trying to figure out the psychology.
Tyrese Martin to UConn
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6-6, 205. Shot 32% from the arc. A year in the gym and the weight room should help him. Had 7 boards a game last year but that was in a huge 34 minutes a game or basically a board every 5 minutes. I can belive he will see anything close to those minutes after redshirting.
It should be noted. He was recruited out of high school by Kimani Young then at Minnesota
Hurley sees something. Could be Bouk insurance.
It should be noted. He was recruited out of high school by Kimani Young then at Minnesota
Hurley sees something. Could be Bouk insurance.
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The 24/7Grind is underway - Chief wishes the staff nothing but the best.
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Wait does he have eligibility?
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I think he’s backup insurance to whoever Bouk’s replacement will be
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I didn't realize he was available? He's a good 6'7", great shooter and gets dirty underneath, actually I hated when we had to play against him. He wouldn't have been a bad pick-up.
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I am 4 years older than these guys and have no idea what they're saying
What a game. What he showed here doesn't fit the criticisms coming from URI fans.
TM's 3 PT shooting was great, he made some nice passes, handled the ball well and showed he could drive for dunks. Plus, he and Reddish were guarding each other and while Reddish had 38, I think TM had 29 or 31........couldn't hear the total when he was given the MVP award for his team.
Just may be the better choice over Dimencio but only time will tell, along with the waiver request.
Also interesting to see how Gaffney made six crucial FT's down the stretch.
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Adams talents both hurts and helps him which is a bit odd.
He can play multiple positions at a decent level however none of them to actual push a starter to the bench. The good news for him is he will almost get starter minutes as a result of his versatility. Great player to have especially over a long season.
He can play multiple positions at a decent level however none of them to actual push a starter to the bench. The good news for him is he will almost get starter minutes as a result of his versatility. Great player to have especially over a long season.
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The implosion at URI under DH’s endorsed successor, who is the guy who recruited many of the players, is an interesting story. Some guys just don’t make the full transition from assistant to head coach. Guys that appear to have a great relationship as an assistant with his players, some how create a deep divide as head coach. While some major differences - I did think of KO2.
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as opposed to letting parking tickets pile up on his car seat
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It's sad how easy shots at Wilson are. Some say they're unfair...
But every time someone said he didn't get enough of an opportunity or Sid had so many skills he wasn't able to showcase, I remember him being a liability on defense, slow rotations, and getting 4 fouls in 4 minutes!
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A nice article by The Athletic on Tyrese Martin to UConn.
theathletic.com
For those of you without subscriptions, here's some highlights:
*"Hurley’s personality stuck with Martin, and it remained a big draw. He said it was nice to see he still has the same style of coaching he displayed at Rhode Island.
“Just the passion he brings day in and day out,” Martin said. “The way he brings energy to his players and to the game, that’s just something I want to play for and be around.”
“I think Tyrese is a Swiss Army knife,” Johns [Martin's high school coach] said. “He can do everything. He rebounds the ball at a high level for a guard, he can shoot it. He passes the ball well; just talented. He’s athletic so I think whatever role Coach Hurley needs him to play, he’ll play it.” In Martin, UConn is getting a “no-nonsense” and motivated player, Johns said.
My note: Whatever happened at URI, it's noteworthy that this will now be the first time Martin is playing college basketball with the coach that he committed to twice.
‘It was just hard to turn down’: Tyrese Martin embraces opportunity at UConn
Martin, a transfer from Rhode Island, originally committed to play for Dan Hurley and will now get that chance.
theathletic.com
For those of you without subscriptions, here's some highlights:
*"Hurley’s personality stuck with Martin, and it remained a big draw. He said it was nice to see he still has the same style of coaching he displayed at Rhode Island.
“Just the passion he brings day in and day out,” Martin said. “The way he brings energy to his players and to the game, that’s just something I want to play for and be around.”
“I think Tyrese is a Swiss Army knife,” Johns [Martin's high school coach] said. “He can do everything. He rebounds the ball at a high level for a guard, he can shoot it. He passes the ball well; just talented. He’s athletic so I think whatever role Coach Hurley needs him to play, he’ll play it.” In Martin, UConn is getting a “no-nonsense” and motivated player, Johns said.
My note: Whatever happened at URI, it's noteworthy that this will now be the first time Martin is playing college basketball with the coach that he committed to twice.
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Hurley had to plan for next year, and the year after and the year after that...
Everyone who's recruited can't come in and start right away.
You guys would complain about freshman Giffey being brought in right now. But senior Giffey was a deadly 3 and D piece on a championship team.
If Hurley evaluated the college landscape, he could have simply decided that he values what Martin can provide in 2021 and 2022 over the minimal impact of the available grad transfer guards/wings that were interested in Uconn this year.
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I think Hurley likes getting guys into the program early, developing their game and body, and learning to play in Hurley's system, both strategically and mentally. RJ Cole and Richie Springs will surely be much better players with a year in the program. With a full roster of 13, a couple of guys sitting out, developing, is a really solid investment, plus the no brainer is that you already have your players for next year, at least a couple of them, locked in.