Vance is Transferring

[crazyUCfan23]

Agreed. Our fans are delusional and minimize every red flag that happens. We are in steep, steep decline and need to recognize that. Ollie got a pass because of injuries this year, but obviously there are much deeper problems than just the physical health of the team.

At first glance, losing VJ from a pure talent perspective isn't the end of the world. He's good player, but surely not irreplaceable. However, coming off the current season and after SE transferring, it appears something may be amiss in Storrs. Certainly VJ was going to see plenty of playing time next year with or without Larrier. If his dad is as crazy as some popped are inferring then maybe it's for the best. But right now this stings and just gives off negative connotations left and right.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Not when Vance uses the EXACT same phrase. That aint coincidence

Yikes, didn't see that. Yeah, that looks pretty bad.

 

[GemParty]

Fwiw, Durham favorited Jackson's tweet about fake love, Purvis's tweet about fake love, and another that said "time for change". Hope it means nothing

How is Ollie sticking with Durham after his 2nd ACL, not love?

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Or he could just keep his trap shut.

He's clearly not that guy, but I thought his comment was about the best you could hope for.

 

[UConn990411]

I don't follow recruiting closely, are there any non-JuCo or grad transfers that we're in good standing with? I'm talking regular HS kids who can be four-year players?

No more grad transfers. The way to build a sustainable program is to get guys from the start, and figure out a way to develop them and keep them in your program.

They're too far away from being good to worry about grad transfers. I want those minutes to go to 3- or 4-year players instead.

 

[TampaHusky78]

This is a bad loss, there's no other way to look at this. Kid had size, versatility and got major experience this year. I was looking forward to him
and CV as invaluable 4 year program guys.

So this now is successive years of Cali kids leaving the program early, so much for KO's reach there. Does anyone have specifics on the extension KO allegedly signed prior to last season? This is getting very concerning and can't continue.

One winter in Storrs will do it to the Cali guys

 

[Huskybass]

Ollie was a decent assistant coach. He clearly is in over his head as a head coach. In three years, the program has been set back to about where it was during the Perno era. I know many of you won't like this post, but the program is an absolute mess right now.

 

[nomar]

He's clearly not that guy, but I thought his comment was about the best you could hope for.

Ha, no, he's definitely not.

 

[HuskyHawk]

No more grad transfers. The way to build a sustainable program is to get guys from the start, and figure out a way to develop them and keep them in your program.

They're too far away from being good to worry about grad transfers. I want those minutes to go to 3- or 4-year players instead.

Well two of those 3-4 year players just bailed. More could. Somebody has to put on the uniform. We can't go through another season with 6-7 scholarship players. At least the transfers stick it out.

 

[aceboon]

No more grad transfers. The way to build a sustainable program is to get guys from the start, and figure out a way to develop them and keep them in your program.

They're too far away from being good to worry about grad transfers. I want those minutes to go to 3- or 4-year players instead.

I agree with you but if they end up losing any more of what was last year's freshman class they might not have a choice, not too much left out there of freshman players to scoop up at this point.

 

[John]

Ollie was a decent assistant coach. He clearly is in over his head as a head coach. In three years, the program has been set back to about where it was during the Perno era. I know many of you won't like this post, but the program is an absolute mess right now.

Perno era, except with a banner hanging from the rafters.

 

[nomar]

Ollie was a decent assistant coach. He clearly is in over his head as a head coach. In three years, the program has been set back to about where it was during the Perno era. I know many of you won't like this post, but the program is an absolute mess right now.

Maybe just have a stiff drink or, if you've got it, Xanax.

 

[Robertelamin]

It seems like his father made up his mind months ago.

 

[Coach J]

Before we claim that the program is finished,why don't we wait and see who Ollie brings in to replace these kids and coaches leaving?? Ok

Tick Tock, Tick Tock..........

 

[Huskybass]

Maybe just have a stiff drink or, if you've got it, Xanax.

Or maybe you could wake up and see things as they really are?

 

[dennismenace]

What skills didn't Ollie feature? This guy is more delusional than LaVar Ball

That Sr. quote sounds me centered instead of us centered. Inherently conflicted with a team oriented program
that has the reputation of making "NBA ready" players. Of course you would have to actually submit to the coach and program to do that.

 

[nomar]

Or maybe you could wake up and see things as they really are?

They seem not great. I'm not going to cry about it.

 

[HuskyBoi]

I just saw Rodney Purvis post a snapchat story of Terry on the treadmill with the trainer with positive vibes in there... i don't think rodney has caused this.

 

[dwalks93]

As a relatively new head coach KO's spidey sense for future trouble recruits may not be honed yet.

I saw an interview with Geno the other day and he said if an overly engaged parent asks him to promise playing time then UConn is out the door. Again, comparing women's recruiting and men's recruiting is not necessarily equal but the point is an experienced coach knows the warning signs.

How do you become a Head Coach with 10 years of coaching and recruiting experience? Coach ten years. KO will get there if he lasts that long but it seems to me KO is not recruiting the "right" players even if they have the right rankings.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I guess I'm supposed to say something.

Meh. Good player. I appreciated watching him grow and improve as a player this year. Seemed to have a good IQ, was able to pass off the dribble.

Hope he has a safe trip home.

Next.

 

[tentoes4rings]

No more grad transfers. The way to build a sustainable program is to get guys from the start, and figure out a way to develop them and keep them in your program.

They're too far away from being good to worry about grad transfers. I want those minutes to go to 3- or 4-year players instead.

The grad transfer route plugs an immediate hole but can create chemistry issues in subsequent years. Aside from the injuries, one issue with this year's team was it was essentially seniors and first year guys. Gibbs and Miller for one year, coupled with Dham unexpectedly leaving and Lubin being jettisoned out of town left no bridge whatsoever that is so crucial to building chemistry and cohesion.

 

[VAHuskyFan]

 

[JSM1970]

Joe D just said another announcement tomorrow. "a young guy."

He's hearing

 

[superjohn]

Why was it expected? I guess I'm "not in the know", but seems unwise when there is plenty of minutes to go around.

Rumbings about it for a long time. Vance Sr. thinks Vance is a lot better than he really is. He thinks he's an elite point forward talent and wants him to be given the keys. Vance was given a lot more minutes this year than he would have otherwise and Ollie wanted him in his most useful position for our system as a stretch 4. Vance is a good player and nice kid but it wasn't going to work out with what they were looking for. As one of Ollie's most vocal critics during this season, this is the first time I have felt good about the direction of things in many months.

 

[Robertelamin]

Joe D just said another announcement tomorrow. "a young guy."

He's hearing

If Mike Noyes leaves I'm done.