UConn had high expectations for sophomore class. The results have been mixed.

[HooperScooper]

Article from Roger Cleaveland with some quotes from Hurley. I know Hurley's belief in the sophomore class and his reluctance to take a high impact transfer has been discussed ad nauseam, but figured I'd post this for the Hurley quotes. A few about Ross not being able to transfer what he does in practice to games.

Hurley stands by his decision to count on the development of the sophomore class as a critical piece in this year’s success.

“I don’t regret that,” Hurley said. “I love those three kids. If they end up being with us long term and finishing their careers here, they will achieve the things we’ve proclaimed about them. Some things just don’t happen on your timeline in life.

“For some guys it is their junior year. You are hoping it is going to be their sophomore year where they make this huge jump, but internally we believe in those guys.”

https://www.nhregister.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/article/dan-hurley-solo-ball-sophomores-march-madness-20219731.php

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UConn men's basketball had high expectations for sophomore class. The results have been mixed.​

 

[Chuck]

We didn't have the year we hoped for, especially defensively, but there isn't anyone that I'm hoping transfers.

I've wondered if Ross's game struggles (compared to practice) have anything to do with how bad our defense is this year. He may look good going up against guys that can't keep anyone in front of them, and then struggle against legit defense. So, he may just not have been fully ready for his breakout. Or he'll continue to be a role player. Either can be helpful.

 

[80shusky]

Kinda leaving out the fourth kid here.

 

[temery]

Five out of the first seven replies were starting to talk about players entering the portal.

If you can't wait until the season is over don't post.