UConn and the Transfer Portal

[BigErnMcCracken]

Because it was in meaningless scrimmages in Europe. It matters as much as some random game in December of his sophomore year of HS about how he'll be used in real Big East games when Hurley is running out real lineups against D1 competition

As a point of reference Castle was the leading score in Europe.

 

[OceanDoggie]

Solo hasn't had an assist in 14 games, and had a 6 game assist-less streak prior to that when playing substantial minutes. 10 assists in 442 minutes played is a rough indicator for a natural play maker.

 

[superjohn]

 

[OceanDoggie]

If he’s coming off the bench next year he’s probably going to be a transfer candidate. And I wouldn’t blame him.

Diarra also participated in senior night (which after last year with Newton idk if that means much these days).

Even if Diarra does comeback though, I don’t know how much we’d like him as a consistent lead guard compared to an off the bench veteran kind of guy.

He might just be on track to graduate.

 

[rip7774]

We have to go on the premise that Hurley will prioritize fit and culture into who he takes out of the portal. And that is very difficult for us on here to assess. So we can't just comment on the talent and say we want that player. In Hurley I trust. I'll just sit back and watch.

Agree. Feel there’s no way we even sniff around Storr, 5 high schools and 3 colleges in 7 years.

culture is non-negotiable for us and a huge advantage vs $$$EC schools That just buy. New team each year like Arkansas and Florida (to lesser extent).

 

[businesslawyer]

If he’s coming off the bench next year he’s probably going to be a transfer candidate. And I wouldn’t blame him.

Diarra also participated in senior night (which after last year with Newton idk if that means much these days).

Even if Diarra does comeback though, I don’t know how much we’d like him as a consistent lead guard compared to an off the bench veteran kind of guy.

Good God. If you exclude UConn’s starting five, there was a post a few weeks ago showing that only five players in the entire Big East had better overall value to their clubs, combined O and D, than Diarra. If he comes back he is starting until someone takes it from them. But the fact that you’re 100 times more hung up on what recruiting sites said about him that what we all saw this season and metrics confirmed is truly mind boggling. You’re absolutely entitled to your own opinion but sheesh — facts matter and what On3 says isn’t facts.

 

[husky429]

Good God. If you exclude UConn’s starting five, there was a post a few weeks ago showing that only five players in the entire Big East had better overall value to their clubs, combined O and D, than Diarra. If he comes back he is starting until someone takes it from them. But the fact that you’re 100 times more hung up on what recruiting sites said about him that what we all saw this season and metrics confirmed is truly mind boggling. You’re absolutely entitled to your own opinion but sheesh — facts matter and what On3 says isn’t facts.

Diarra and Nowell are going to beat the crap out of each other in practice all summer. Whoever starts will have earned it. Both of them are way too competitive to not give their best shot at it.

 

[runner11]

It’s always funny when you know exactly how a conversation is playing out even when one figure is on ignore. Dude is like dark matter.

 

[TRest]

Well, that Wolf kid from Yale has entered for those who believe he could hang in our system.

 

[superjohn]

Wolf is not a legit 7 footer but that's not really outside the norm, probably 6'10.5

Highly skilled offensive young big but not all that efficient a scorer for a big, can hit catch and shoot threes. Turns it over a little too much but that's because he has handles the ball so much. Great passing big and really good handles for a big. Not a leaper and I worry about his lateral quickness defensively with a major step up in conference. He would fit well into our offense but the defensive difference between him and Clingan is enormous, even bigger than it would be with some other portal bigs.

 

[AtlantaHusky]

 

[CL82]

Gior - dan

Post/handle

 

[OceanDoggie]

Wolf is a no Brainer IMO opinion, if he wants to come to Storrs.

Ledee did to him what he did to Clingan for half of the game. Wolf held his own against Hunter Dickinson this year. He provides unique looks that neither Samson or Singare can.

 

[CL82]

If Karaban leaves I wouldn't be stunned if Solo was our leading scorer next year

I would be.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Solo hasn't had an assist in 14 games, and had a 6 game assist-less streak prior to that when playing substantial minutes. 10 assists in 442 minutes played is a rough indicator for a natural play maker.

His role was to be a catch and shoot guy. What did you expect?

But the fact that you’re 100 times more hung up on what recruiting sites said about him that what we all saw this season and metrics confirmed is truly mind boggling. You’re absolutely entitled to your own opinion but sheesh — facts matter and what On3 says isn’t facts.

Only reason he doesn’t have more opportunity there this year is because the position currently has an All-American, a top 10 pick, and a senior there.

As a point of reference Castle was the leading score in Europe.

That isn’t relevant to how well he’s playing currently? Which showed he was a perfectly capable scorer when he has the opportunity?

If the position people want to take is to dismiss something that was clearly seen the one time a kid was able to actually play the position then there’s nothing for me to say to that.

It’s also kind of funny to see all his struggles playing off ball this year and the train of thought is “he needs to stay in that role”. Instead of thinking maybe he was out of position and that’s why he struggled. But hey.

 

[Deleted at users request]

facts matter and what On3 says isn’t facts.

He also was second in assist during the teams time in Europe when he got extended run having ball handling duties for us:
Post in thread 'Box Scores'
Box Scores

Also a fact here, btw.

 

[OceanDoggie]

His role was to be a catch and shoot guy. What did you expect?

To give you context, Solo was 11th on the Team in assists per 100 possessions. Only ahead of Hurley, Andre and Singare.

Solo had a good portion of ball handling and offensive flow duties when Castle was out.

 

[husky429]

Only 3 games each for Wolfe and Williams, but there are their stats from this season against high-major competition. Keep in mind that Williams is 2-3 years older and the sample size is tiny.

Williams:
12.7 PPG
10.7 RPG
2.0 APG

1.7 TO
2.0 PF

2.7 BLK
1.3 STL

48% 2FG
1/1 3G
71% FT (2.3 attempts)

Wolf
11.0 PPG
7.0 RPG
3.3 APG

2 TO
2.6 PF

1.3 BLK
1.0 STL

31% FG
31% 3FG (4.3 attempts)
78% FT (3 attempts)

 

[OceanDoggie]

To give you context, Solo was 11th on the Team in assists per 100 possessions. Only ahead of Hurley, Andre and Singare.

Solo had a good portion of ball handling and offensive flow duties when Castle was out.

I also want to add that Diarra was 2nd on team in this metric. Hassan is our point guard next year until Nowell takes it.

 

[husky429]

 

[Deleted at users request]

To give you context, Solo was 11th on the Team in assists per 100 possessions. Only ahead of Hurley, Andre and Singare.

Solo had a good portion of ball handling and offensive flow duties when Castle was out.

No he didn’t.

 

[OceanDoggie]

No he didn’t.

Ok, we will agree to disagree on the commentary, but it's hard to argue statistics.

 

[Umami Zen]

Based on who has entered the portal so far at the 5. Would be happy with either Wolf or Williams. IMO. Wolf would be an immediate asset on the offensive side. Williams an immediate asset on the defensive side.

The rest can be taught within our system re: player development/role definition. Don't see Wolf ever being as dynamic defensively as Williams.

James Jones and Dan have a healthy respect for each other. Will be interesting. I think the NIL bag will be bigger for Cliff than either of these two guys.

 

[Horatio]

The Best part is he’s a sophomore.

 

[OceanDoggie]

The Best part is he’s a sophomore.

Who barely played last year. His development curve is steep. Not a lot of his clips on YouTube show it, but his driving ability is on par with karaban. I think the Team could mold him to be the best version of the talents he brings with Him.

 

[Huskyforlife]

He’s listed as do not contact. So he knows where he’s going.

 

[husky429]

Based on who has entered the portal so far at the 5. Would be happy with either Wolf or Williams. IMO. Wolf would be an immediate asset on the offensive side. Williams an immediate asset on the defensive side.

The rest can be taught within our system re: player development/role definition. Don't see Wolf ever being as dynamic defensively as Williams.

James Jones and Dan have a healthy respect for each other. Will be interesting. I think the NIL bag will be bigger for Cliff than either of these two guys.

Both can pass well for our system. Thay's what I especially like.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Ok, we will agree to disagree on the commentary, but it's hard to argue statistics.

So Newton is a way better playmaker than Castle in that case too? I mean light years because he had 6.1 assists to Castle’s 2.9.

Cam too. Or maybe!! They just had a role on the team that led to that.

Please watch the games instead of looking at these spreadsheets.

 

[OceanDoggie]

So Newton is a way better playmaker than Castle in that case too? I mean light years because he had 6.1 assists to Castle’s 2.9.

Cam too. Or maybe!! They just had a role on the team that led to that.

Please watch the games instead of looking at these spreadsheets.

Your defense just got a little crazy, but I'll chalk it up to emotion. I think you're generally a pretty good poster on this board. Tristen and Hassan had higher Assist to Turnover ratios than Castle--so did Cam. Castle has more talent than anyone on the Team, but I'm unsure what is allowing you to believe He is the most productive or efficient point guard.

 

[UCTitleTown]

The more I've watched Wolf, the less I want him. I just don't think he's a good fit. I'd like someone with more athleticism. Just my opinion. Don't be hatin'.