Tyrese Martin to UConn

[huskiesouth]

The NC$$ has yet to finalize its decision on non-grad transfers. Fact that we now have a non-grad transfer dooms any chance the rule will be changed to allow Martin or any other non-grad transfer to play for us this coming season. And no I am not paranoid, the NC$$ simply detests UConn.

 

[navery12]

So, so much respect for that. This seems like the kind of kid Hurley Sr. would have loved on his team.

Another example from Borges:

Tyrese Martin, a big, scoring guard, transferring from URI to UConn

Dan Hurley has said he was looking to bring in a big, scoring guard to UConn, and he got...

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URI was on a a two-game road trip through Saint Louis and Richmond during holiday break, so the team didn’t return to campus between games. The Rams lost to Saint Louis, their third loss in their last five games, on Sunday, and the next day the staff was going to take the team to the movies.

Director of operations (and current URI assistant coach) T.J. Buchanan told Martin to be ready to leave the hotel for the movie theater at 1:30 p.m. But Martin said, “No.”

Buchanan laughed, and asked if Martin had any better plans. Martin replied something to the effect of: “We've been losing games we shouldn’t be losing. Nobody should be wanting to go to the movies.”

 

[bendm]

Yakwe & Diarra were lost to injury the year before, plus we lost Gilbert for multiple games and had other injuries

ok then we're cursed and if it happens again next year we're really cursed

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Welcome Tyrese! Kid is a warrior and I cannot wait for his time!

That’s good but it’s no scrap metal shop

 

[UofCT]

People's thoughts now on taking Nolley? Very hard decision but I do not think we can use a third scholarship on a guy who won't play next season, Martin and Akok the other two.

Hurley said Akok is playing

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is a great get for the team. Some of you guys are too offensive focused. Kid can score just fine, but more importantly he will defend and rebound and get physical. Do we not remember the lack of toughness this team has shown over the last several years?

As for @JimHurley's comment about Adams, Adams came out and said he wants to graduate in three years. You can speculate all you want about why. But it is not unreasonable for him to see that he might never be a starter here. He's a super valuable player and hope that he is here four years. If not, Martin plugs into that role nicely.

Next player needs to be immediately eligible, and probably be an interior player, hopefully at least 6'8" and 220. I am not worried about perimeter scoring or spacing with this team. I am worried about post defense, interior scoring on other than garbage baskets, and rebounding.

 

[lange10]

Hurley said Akok is playing

Hurley said Akok's personal goal is to be ready by Big East play. Hurley himself never said Akok will be playing, rather that they absolutely will not rush him back. I really wouldn't get your hopes up about seeing Akok suit up for us this year.

 

[kansashusky]

That’s good but it’s no scrap metal shop

Only Stanley Robinson can work in a scrap metal shop.

 

[JimHurley]

Hurley said Akok is playing

He said Akok is targeting the Big East for his return. That’s wishful thinking in my opinion. I’ve torn my Achilles. While I didn’t have professional trainers help me recover, it was 12 months before jogging again. Long road to recovery. If he’s able to go that’s fantastic.

 

[navery12]

Seems like we're going to be looking other directions, but I think Nolley is still the perfect fit for the last scholarship

 

[uconngb]

Anyone know where else Martin was considering? Just curious.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Only Stanley Robinson can work in a scrap metal shop.

Fun times when we got to hear about that during every single broadcast.

 

[ASweet3781]

Anyone know where else Martin was considering? Just curious.

Oregon, Seton Hall, Ole Miss, Georgia.

 

[AllAbout5]

Anyone know where else Martin was considering? Just curious.

Oregon Seton Hall Ole Miss Georgia

 

[uconngb]

Oregon, Seton Hall, Ole Miss, Georgia.

Good company

 

[Fishy]

Seton Hall fans are claiming that they “backed off”. I call bs, maybe they backed off after he indicated he was coming here.

I don‘t know where he is going and will not pretend to, but I was told that SH was never much of a player here.

I will say that I find the Nebraska stuff.....odd. Odd is never good in recruiting.

 

[auror]

Anyone know where else Martin was considering? Just curious.

 

[nadav]

Anyone know where else Martin was considering? Just curious.

Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon and Seton Hall. But Hall backed off. Haha

 

[superjohn]

Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon and Seton Hall. But Hall backed off. Haha

Maybe they did if they're getting Haarms and Aiken but Martin was never going to Seton Hall anyways.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

He’s a 6’6 Christian Vital. Yall crazy if you don’t like this

 

[rip7774]

If Seton Hall gets Haarms they back off Sanogo?

Anyone know the PT situation at 4/5 for Seton Hall and Nebraska?

If we get Sanogo, just wow!!! Speeds up our move to national prominence. Really wanted Nolley, but those quotes about work ethic/getting a job tell me all I need to know.

 

[Chief00]

Looks like the predictions were correct.

Thanks, somehow running the table on my predictions but all the points of reference that Chief usually relies on are different this year, due to the two injuries of uncertainty duration, COVID-19 impacts and lack of clarity on NCAA transfer rules. But, the #Chief24/7Grind continues despite all these headwinds.
I do want to reiterate that my broom is out comment was made in the context of the question regarding how many scholarships we would have to fill. Chief wasn’t disrespecting anyone.

 

[3rdbass]

Welcome aboard T. Martin! Definitely was a pickup looking ahead to next year. Though I would have been nice to see him or Jackson or him at the 4 as this kid is built in a smaller lineup this year. So we definitely still need a true 4 to play there unless we are going to play Whaley more the 4 and Carlton the 5. I hope Carlton loses the weight so can be more agile his senior year.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Tyrese!!!

 

[Samoo]

ok then we're cursed and if it happens again next year we're really cursed

I think doomed is the appropriate term.

 

[Steveystuds]

This is a great get for the team. Some of you guys are too offensive focused. Kid can score just fine, but more importantly he will defend and rebound and get physical. Do we not remember the lack of toughness this team has shown over the last several years?

As for @JimHurley's comment about Adams, Adams came out and said he wants to graduate in three years. You can speculate all you want about why. But it is not unreasonable for him to see that he might never be a starter here. He's a super valuable player and hope that he is here four years. If not, Martin plugs into that role nicely.

Next player needs to be immediately eligible, and probably be an interior player, hopefully at least 6'8" and 220. I am not worried about perimeter scoring or spacing with this team. I am worried about post defense, interior scoring on other than garbage baskets, and rebounding.

When Tyrese is on he can score at a very high level. He does score a lot from put backs. He's a great rebounder and battles.

His defense is very weak. He had a lot of trouble with guys in the A10.

 

[bendm]

Thanks, somehow running the table on my predictions

when/where did you prognosticate martin? just want to make sure you're getting all the credit you deserve here.

 

[Edward Sargent]

I may be mis-remembering, but didn't just about anyone who asked for a waiver get a pass last year? We just didn't ask with Cole because he didn't want to use a year alongside Gilbert. It gives me hope that even if the rule doesn't take effect this year, Martin still might get eligibility through a more relaxed waiver process.

As long as UConn firee Mark Emmert runs UNCAA we will never get any waivers granted

 

[CallMeBruce]

what a rollercoaster ride. Brandon Johnson is the only player we're linked with that fits the criteria

Borges may just be assuming that.

 

[Husky1]

I Like It!!