2022 Recruiting: Update on Donald Hand

[HooperScooper]

UConn, what are your thoughts on them, and what’s their pitch?

“I really like the coaching staff. They showed me a lot of love. It’s a great school on and of the court. They like the fact that I’m a big guard which means I can play point guard or shooting guard. They love my style of play and think I can come in and be an impact guy.”

Four-star junior Donald Hand Jr. talks his recruitment

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[BoukofJames]

Surely there’s nothing wrong with a little early commitment on our time, right Mr Hand?

(I will never stop making Fast Times references as long as we are involved with him)

 

[husky429]

Can never have enough big guards/wings that can handle the ball. Sign me up. Saw this but haven't watched yet

 

[husky429]

Top 100 Donald Hand Jr. Gets BUCKETS; then talks Recruitment!

Donald Hand Jr. DROPS 30 Opening Night!! Landstown vs First Colonial | Highlights

Donald Hand Jr. opened the 2021 season by dropping 30 points!!#Landstown #Highlights #DonaldHandSUBSCRIBE To 7CH Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/7CitiesHoop...

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Kids is putting up some pretty gaudy #s, albeit at a less big-name school.

35/4/3/2 steals (8/19 FG, 5/8 3FG, 12/17FT)
37/8 (9/23 FG, 17/19 FT)
39 points
30/5/7
43 points (27/27 FTs)
30/4/5 and 4 steals

 

[kansashusky]

Don't think we will continue to pursue here with Floyd in the mix, no?

 

[husky429]

Don't think we will continue to pursue here with Floyd in the mix, no?

We're losing Bouk this year and RJ/Brendan/Rese next year. I would imagine that we're still recruiting him, though it may be a harder sell with Gaff/Diggins/Hawkins/Floyd/Jackson already playing the 1-3 spots for us.

 

[BuffaloHusky]

I don't think we can assume who and who we aren't losing next year. Given the extra year of availability, we just don't know the player's mindset or the coach's perspective.

 

[Umami Zen]

We're losing Bouk this year and RJ/Brendan/Rese next year. I would imagine that we're still recruiting him, though it may be a harder sell with Gaff/Diggins/Hawkins/Floyd/Jackson already playing the 1-3 spots for us.

KFree is a family friend of the Hand family- Some history there. Corey F also has a HS teammate who has a similar comp. Simeon Wilcher (2023) who is getting a lot of attention. and CF says he's trying to "recruit" him to Storrs.

Don't know if there is any redundancy there or not. Still early but we certainly will need shooters and bucket getters who can play different guard positions.

 

[upstater]

Surely there’s nothing wrong with a little early commitment on our time, right Mr Hand?

(I will never stop making Fast Times references as long as we are involved with him)

What a Richard.

 

[upstater]

When I read these threads I think I just want a point guard like AJ Price or Shabazz out there. Recruit point guards who can pass, dribble and shoot. Too much to ask?

 

[Mooch82]

Don't think we will continue to pursue here with Floyd in the mix, no?

I think the consensus is that we are still looking for a combo guard type in addition to Floyd, who is more of a 2/3. Justice Williams seems to be priority #1 but Hand seems to fit in that category, as perhaps a backup plan to Williams.

 

[dennismenace]

Top 100 Donald Hand Jr. Gets BUCKETS; then talks Recruitment!

Donald Hand Jr. DROPS 30 Opening Night!! Landstown vs First Colonial | Highlights

Donald Hand Jr. opened the 2021 season by dropping 30 points!!#Landstown #Highlights #DonaldHandSUBSCRIBE To 7CH Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/7CitiesHoop...

www.youtube.com

Kids is putting up some pretty gaudy #s, albeit at a less big-name school.

35/4/3/2 steals (8/19 FG, 5/8 3FG, 12/17FT)
37/8 (9/23 FG, 17/19 FT)
39 points
30/5/7
43 points (27/27 FTs)
30/4/5 and 4 steals

6-5 guard 43 pts and 27 out of 27 from the line! Sign him up.

 

[8893]

Surely there’s nothing wrong with a little early commitment on our time, right Mr Hand?

(I will never stop making Fast Times references as long as we are involved with him)

 

[Ewekon]

I was on my HS newspaper as sports editor and played ball. Got this by the faculty lead as a headline when we lost to them in States in 1979 (ugh)

"Boys team beat off by Hand"

Still have it somewhere I think.

 

[8893]

Every time I see a Hand Wrestling jacket, banner or mention, I immediately think of what hand wrestling would look like. I picture it like arm wrestling, but with your wrists flat on the table so only the hands are fighting.

 

[Salty Dog]

Top 100 Donald Hand Jr. Gets BUCKETS; then talks Recruitment!

Donald Hand Jr. DROPS 30 Opening Night!! Landstown vs First Colonial | Highlights

Donald Hand Jr. opened the 2021 season by dropping 30 points!!#Landstown #Highlights #DonaldHandSUBSCRIBE To 7CH Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/7CitiesHoop...

www.youtube.com

Kids is putting up some pretty gaudy #s, albeit at a less big-name school.

35/4/3/2 steals (8/19 FG, 5/8 3FG, 12/17FT)
37/8 (9/23 FG, 17/19 FT)
39 points
30/5/7
43 points (27/27 FTs)
30/4/5 and 4 steals

A guy that can SHOOT FTs! Sign me up

 

[Kolumbo]

we once joked about the track meet at hand at Hand. you had to be there.

 

[Captbluefin]

Tiger Pride.... Daniel Hand alumni here.

 

[GotNets?]

Tiger Pride.... Daniel Hand alumni here.

Ditto - it wasn’t as much fun as boarding school but it had its moments. Always have some Tiger pride when you beat up teams like that.

 

[Umami Zen]

Back to the OP.. Good looking recruit for our Program.

 

[David 76]

Tiger Pride.... Daniel Hand alumni here.

I've heard it's a pretty good school but the town had an elite Youth and Family Services