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UConn, still awaiting word on Tyler Polley, mapping out potential transfers, recruits for next year

UcannUconn said:
If Polley does come back and we land Locke I would LOVE to see what a lineup like Cole, Locke, Hawkins, Polley, Whaley/Sanogo/Johnson looks like. 4 shooters with range and a rebounding/defensive big seems to be the formula that is working for these better teams.
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Even if supposedly they were in a good spot with Locke, I don't see any world that exists where Locke & Polley are both Huskies next year. That lineup also couldn't guard a chair. Whaley is BE DPOY, but the man can only do so much.
 
superjohn said:
When you say pro prospects what do you mean? He has no chance at the NBA now or in the future. Europe will always be there and he'll make really good money. The decision for him is if he wants to hang out and play with his brothers while winning more as a Husky than he has throughout his college career or trying to get a contract in a European country during Covid. Covid will be in the rearview here soon enough but the vaccine rollout is a mess in most of Europe which makes things more difficult.

Playing another year with your best buddy Whaley and the rest of the team while maybe choosing to work on an advanced degree seems like it's probably pretty appealing.
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Yes, I meant Europe as well. I am not as convinced he will make really good money and another mediocre season as a 5th year will certainly eat into his paycheck. Europe money is good at high levels. Most d1 players can play overseas, how much they earn is a different story. How much does sterling Gibbs make?
 
TP has as much chance to play in the NBA as AG does.
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I feel for him because of his injury but have a lot of respect in that he is a true Husky
If he wants to play competitive basketball for at least another year, returning to college ball is the only way - he would find the G league to be difficult and playing overseas won't be realistic for anyone until this Covid BS stops
 
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There’s zero downside to Tyler coming back. If he’s playing well, he’d be a big help to the team in an area of need. If he’s not playing well, Dan Hurley has zero incentive to play him because he’s gone after next year regardless. That all being said, I’d like to bring in an additional shooter/scorer even if Tyler does come back. Need more guys who can consistently put the ball in the basket.
 
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Rocktheworld said:
I know that the old rule is not talking about potential transfers

But if it’s really going to be such a constant, fluid, and critical part of CBB going forward, and we are going to be posting articles like this (albeit there isn’t much actual speculation), are the rules going to change?
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Yeah it has to change. I think talking about transfers should be allowed but threads suggesting or recommending that someone should transfer should not be, if that makes sense.
 
Tyler is an overseas player if he loves the game enough to want to live in Europe. He’s light years from the NBA, but good enough to be paid to play somewhere on the planet.
 
Huskymagic said:
Put some respect on Ty Polley’s name.

#ReturnOfDaggerTreyTy
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I do admit it was a slight dig...Still, pretty sound advice though hah. Actually something I remember a rec coach telling us during practice in 3rd/4th grade #TreyTy
 
BlueDogs said:
Tyler is an overseas player if he loves the game enough to want to live in Europe. He’s light years from the NBA, but good enough to be paid to play somewhere on the planet.
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Gavin Edwards still gets paid. Pretty much anyone from UConn can find a league globally. The tops leagues probably pay 700k to 2+ mil(rare but happens). Some of the leagues pay g league money and even then the clubs are always late on payment. You are living in a small town in a country you don’t speak the language of, with people you don’t relate to. It gets lonely real quick and is far from glamorous. If Tyler plays poorly, he is slipping down a ladder that may or may not be worth it. Big difference than Whaley. Whaley has a floor and can only move up. Tyler can move up but he can also fall way down w poor play.
 
With Locke committing to Ville and no other pure shooter transfers that are seriously considering UConn right now, I’m ok with bringing Polley back into the fold. He just needs to work on his shot consistency and shot selection... and you know going up for a rebound or notching an assist every now and then. I hope if he does return Hurley makes him really fight for minutes.
 
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Not a normal year for transfers. Think you push hard but from this article does not seem to be hurley goal.
 
Some of you guys overvalue the size of the paycheck playing European basketball. Outside of the top division you really don’t make much.

Polley isn’t good enough to play in Spain, Italy, Greece, or the Adriatic League’s top division. Financially, a masters degree will earn him more.
 
husky99 said:
Not a normal year for transfers. Think you push hard but from this article does not seem to be hurley goal.
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If nothing else, it's a brilliant hedge by Hurley. We know for a fact that he's tried to land one or more transfers, but if says at the same time that he's not really into transfers he is covered in case he whiffs on all of them.
 
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My cynical translation of the article is Tyler hasn't been contacted by a school that he likes better than UConn so he will keep Hurley waiting until the last minute when he decides to return.
 
UcannUconn said:
If Polley does come back and we land Locke I would LOVE to see what a lineup like Cole, Locke, Hawkins, Polley, Whaley/Sanogo/Johnson looks like. 4 shooters with range and a rebounding/defensive big seems to be the formula that is working for these better teams.
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You have been adamant that you have sources saying Polley is not coming back and now you’re talking about scenarios where he does come back?
 
HuskylnSC said:
My cynical translation of the article is Tyler hasn't been contacted by a school that he likes better than UConn so he will keep Hurley waiting until the last minute when he decides to return.
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Or Hurley hasn’t been able to land a replacement so he’s keeping the door open for Polley but Polley doesn’t want to return if he’s going to be redundant.
 
CTBasketball said:
Some of you guys overvalue the size of the paycheck playing European basketball. Outside of the top division you really don’t make much.

Polley isn’t good enough to play in Spain, Italy, Greece, or the Adriatic League’s top division. Financially, a masters degree will earn him more.
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Undoubtedly, getting a masters is in his best interest. It will pay back over his entire life. But, if he really wants to play the sport he loves, he’ll have to make some real sacrifices... foreign environment, lower pay, etc.
 
8893 said:
Or Hurley hasn’t been able to land a replacement so he’s keeping the door open for Polley but Polley doesn’t want to return if he’s going to be redundant.
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Polly doesn't bring enough to the table. He does shoot for a high percentage but he scores in clusters, some games a ton more games not enough. He defends well and occasionally rebounds. One more year of Polly will not provide growth in the team.
 
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8893 said:
If nothing else, it's a brilliant hedge by Hurley. We know for a fact that he's tried to land one or more transfers, but if says at the same time that he's not really into transfers he is covered in case he whiffs on all of them.
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Thinking the same.. but who knows
 
HuskylnSC said:
My cynical translation of the article is Tyler hasn't been contacted by a school that he likes better than UConn so he will keep Hurley waiting until the last minute when he decides to return.
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I could be wrong, but I don't think that is how it works. You have to be in the portal before you are allowed to be contacted by other coaches. Is Tyler even in the portal?
 
HooperScooper said:
Article from Borges about many of the topics that we have been discussing here.

The next burgeoning question is if Tyler Polley, like Whaley, plans to return for a fifth and final season in Storrs. The 6-foot-9 forward is having a tough time making his decision, according to Adam Ross, who coached Polley for four years at The Sagemont School in Florida.

“Tyler is doing some real thinking on the topic,” Ross said in a text message, “is in regular contact with Coach (Dan) Hurley and will make a decision in the coming weeks.”

www.ctinsider.com

UConn, still awaiting word on Tyler Polley, mapping out potential transfers, recruits for next year

Tyler Polley’s decision whether or not to return to UConn one of several questions...
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Good informative article. Thanks for posting.
 
My hopeful, but realistic outcomes.

1) Polley returns

2a) Kolek transfers in, takes a "redshirt" year (little promised PT, but still eligible and could play a bigger role if needed), OR
2b) a '22 reclass shooter, takes a "redshirt" year (little promised PT, but still eligible and could play a bigger role if needed.

21-22, just a depth chart, not married to these starting lineups

4: Whaley, Akok, Springs
3: Martin, Polley,
5: Sanogo, Johnson
2: Gaffney, Jackson/Hawkins, Kolek/'22 reclass
1: Cole, Diggins

22-23, just a depth chart, not married to these starting lineups.

4: Akok, Springs
3: Jackson, Floyd
5: Sanogo, Johnson
2: Hawkins, Kolek/'22 shooter
1: Diggins, Gaffney
 
Kenny11 said:
I’ve heard Polley will be in college next year, but tbd if it’s at uconn or not.
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Well if he wants to start then he'll have to drop down to a mid major level school. But if he stays he'll still be getting over 20MPG. The team needs shooters, and he can shoot.
 
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