Update on Former Players - December

[REB1094]

After beating FIU 79-53 yesterday, Florida Atlantic has broken their school record for longest winning streak (9 games), is now 10-1 and ranked #42 in KenPom.

According to Basketball Reference, FAU is in good position to have its best season record in D1 history:

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The Jalen Gaffney Effect?

 

[NJHoops]

I think Dan Hurley proven player development is something that will keep guys like Javonte here in the future.

Javonte and Donovan both played against lesser competition in high school. With Donovan, the talent and work ethic was evident. With Javonte, they were hoping they could develop him. I honestly thought he was hurt this season, I didn’t realize he just wasn’t playing.

 

[runner11]

At this point the only thing you can ding Hurley for is misevaluating some of these guys in high school. He nailed everything else.

Covid class too, right? Very hard to eval those kids so there is even an asterisk on that “blemish.”

 

[Deleted at users request]

He would play zero minutes on this team.

He’s been playing pretty well on FAU and Diarra hasn’t done much tbh.

 

[GlastonTim]

He’s been playing pretty well on FAU and Diarra hasn’t done much tbh.

I’m happy for Gaff but he would not be sniffing minutes here. Hassan is filling his role just fine!

 

[ucp990411]

Jalen had every opportunity to prove he could play the point at our level. He failed. He is at the level of ball he needs to be at. Good for him

 

[Chosen]

Good luck Brandon, Akok, Rashool, Jalen and Corey except when you play UConn.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Not a former player, but a former student back playing basketball at UVM after three years off following a freshman season at Delaware:

 

[FLDawg16]

Not a former player, but a former student back playing basketball at UVM after three years off following a freshman season at Delaware:

UConn is so good at basketball our general student body can be starters at other schools

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

UConn is so good at basketball our general student body can be starters at other schools

Walk-on Matt Garry went into the Transfer Portal last spring, but doesn't seem to have joined another program. Is that correct?

 

[navery12]

Walk-on Matt Garry went into the Transfer Portal last spring, but doesn't seem to have joined another program. Is that correct?

He's playing for D3 Endicott

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Just finished up my blog post on FAU historic season, most of which details their insane guard depth.

Elite Guard Play Headlines Florida Atlantic's Most Promising Season To Date

stretchingthefloor.blogspot.com

Gaffney is one of seven guards on FAU that averages between 17 and 27 minutes per game, plus former PSA grad Vlad Goldin has really stepped up in Year 3 to give the Owls size and roster balance.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

He's playing for D3 Endicott

Thank you

 

[Kolumbo]

He's playing for D3 Endicott

Checked it out and he hasn't played the last couple of games. Injury?

 

[UCONNRPh]

Bouknight needed a veteran. Charlotte was probably the worst place for him to go for that. The team looks like a mess culture and locker room wise and I say this as a Lamelo fan.

Inconsistent both in practice on AND off the court says a Charlotte friend

 

[MDHuskFan]

Didn’t know a better place to put it. Congrats to JC for laying the foundation, as well as Glen, Jeff & Tyler for running with it

 

[caw]

So you are telling the best team in D1 and D3 are in CT? These D2 schools in CT need to step it up.

 

[gtcam]

Inconsistent both in practice on AND off the court says a Charlotte friend

NO not Bouknight
Didn't see that one coming

 

[g_smith]

NO not Bouknight
Didn't see that one coming

Weirdly enough we couldn’t be where we are without Bouknight. His talent was a recruitment selling point in the turnaround years

 

[Huskybass]

Bouk

Something just doesn't add up. I thought he would have a similar or even better career than Rip. (Boy was I wrong) He had all the tools. Last year is was the coach. Earlier this year it was the incident. He has been nailed to the bench outside of a few cameos in garbage time. Seems like his career is eroding. A close buddy of mine and I had a bet about the better NBA career between Bouk and David Duke Jr. I stupidly took Duke early on. Figured it was a certain loser after their 20/21 seasons. Bouk was destined to great things, Who would have thought that maybe Duke ends up better over the long term? Is there still time for Bouk? Can he turn it around? He was the next great Husky pro. We need more of them.

Bouk v. Rip

Rip never did anything on or off the court that hurt his chances of succeeding at the NBA level. He was a model citizen and player.

Bouk on the other hand is his own worst enemy despite immense raw talent.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

RIP despite being pretty thin and his mid range game being better than his three point game carved out a nice NBA career. Why because he worked his butt off every game to get those mid range opportunities.
I always felt a little sorry for the guy guarding him as it required marathon like stamina.
Bouk on paper probably should be a better player. Incredible athleticism, great handle . A lot of open looks because he could blow ball most single coverage. What’s the difference ?
Compare him to Bazz, who really was a marginal NBA prospect,
Much less athleticism, Bouk is bigger , stronger . as good a shooter.
I don’t think the Boneyard understands how hard SN had to work to last 5 years in the league.
That’s a cruel place for a guy 6’0” with an average shot . BB IQ and work you butt off.

 

[Madmannsucks]

Bouk is a rare talent. He has also been injury prone during his career including Uconn. Let's not kid ourselves every NBA roster spot is filled with rare talent. Bouk was only occasionally dominant at UConn. Let's not overstate his ability to dominate at this level.

 

[REB1094]

Bouk is a rare talent. He has also been injury prone during his career including Uconn. Let's not kid ourselves every NBA roster spot is filled with rare talent. Bouk was only occasionally dominant at UConn. Let's not overstate his ability to dominate at this level.

He won't be a starting talent until he gets a consistent 3 point jumper and bulks up a bit, but he was a lottery pick because of his offensive talent. Definitely better than 5 PPG on 34% and DNP-CDs every other game. Last year when he got good minutes, he played very well so we know the skill is there. He's a volume scorer so he can't come in for small stretches and perform well. Unfortunately he's played and acted himself out of the rotation of a VERY bad team. Needs to turn it around soon or that 2nd contract might not be there. Can't imagine many teams are looking to spend money on Hornets benchwarmers.

He's got a lot to clean up on and off the court. Let's hope we can keep sending guys to the league to attract recruits. I feel like Hawkins' game translates to the NBA much better, especially if he keeps getting bigger and stronger. Castle is also an interesting prospect, but don't want to get ahead of myself

 

[KingConn]

Rip never did anything on or off the court that hurt his chances of succeeding at the NBA level. He was a model citizen and player.

For what it's worth, I seem to recall Rip being "in the car" when El Amin got arrested for buying weed in Hartford after the 99 Championship and before the draft...

 

[Huskybass]

For what it's worth, I seem to recall Rip being "in the car" when El Amin got arrested for buying weed in Hartford after the 99 Championship and before the draft...

And did Rip get in the slightest bit of trouble? Ever? NO.

 

[g_smith]

And did Rip get in the slightest bit of trouble? Ever? NO.

After that year’s performance, the cop should have given them some weed from the station. Legends!

 

[Slick]

The thing about being a professional basketball player is that it takes at least some professionalism. I go back to his antics at Gampel last season as a fan. Many on here thought it was funny, many even thought it was cool, but to others (including myself) it showed a lack of the professionalism that any organization would want in an asset.

He has the physical talent. Maybe he has it in him to be professional and he’ll figure it out. But maybe he also just doesn’t have it in him. Many physically gifted young men just didn’t have what it took to be professional.

I think the incident with bouk passed out in his car with a loaded gun tells you everything you need to know. Either alcohol,drug or ment health issues affecting him.

 

[freshler40]

Didn’t know a better place to put it. Congrats to JC for laying the foundation, as well as Glen, Jeff & Tyler for running with it

This Saint Joe's team is a joy to watch, dedicated players and a great coaching staff. They share the ball, play the best hardnosed defense, on the floor for loose balls and play with great determination. As fans, we are blessed with the best college basketball in the land. Recent recruiting shows several promising freshmen from across the country with even a fine prospect from Germany. This program is built for the long haul and has bloomed liked no other division 111. Hope they schedule U of H as they have the other top schools in the area.

 

[Shamon30]

I don't know if it's been said yet, but Alternative Gilbert is now playing on Estonia and Sid Wilson is playing for a team in Lebanon.

 

[Shamon30]

I don't know if it's been said yet, but Alternative Gilbert is now playing on Estonia and Sid Wilson is playing for a team in Lebanon.

Meant to say Alterique is playing in Estonia.