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This is very concerning on a few levels. Vance was going to play a lot next year and be a big part of the offense regardless of Larrier. And there is no guarantee that Larrier being good or healthy next year anyway.

Something is obviously going on. Nobody ever says that Ollie is a bad guy or doesn't know his basketball, but I have seen signs that maybe his personality rubs people the wrong way?
 
OK, if I'm free to post he said he heard rumors that it was Vital and Durham. Nothing definite, just rumors he had heard.
 
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In context the fact that at least 2 guys are leaving over philosophical differences, and few here are privy to the conversations that transpired between coach, player or parent; that might be enough to give people pause before trashing a player or parent over their reasonable explanation.
 
Well if continues to hit the fan I wonder if Billy Donovan will be available next year.... He's from NY
 
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The Viking said:
OK, if I'm free to post he said he heard rumors that it was Vital and Durham. Nothing definite, just rumors he had heard.
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So essentially, any freshman that actually played meaningful minutes this year wants out?
 
This is a much bigger loss than Enoch from a basketball point of view.

Jackson was the floor-spacing 4 we needed to complement guys like Larrier, Adams, MAL, and Gilbert who are much more slashers than shooters.

We just got that much easier to defend next year.
 
Ha this is scary. If we are going full on apocalypse mode but no one is naming names, just let this marinade. 2 guys have already transferred and 3 others have been rumored to be considering transferring. We could be bringing back a guard, a wing and a big. Minutes are wide open so that isn't the reason.
 
UConnSwag11 said:
These kids don't want anyone coming in or coming back healthy that will take some time from them
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This is what it feels like to me.

It also feels like Benedict is laying down some law and the kids aren't happy with it. Of course, that's 100% speculation, but it seems clear to me. If (big if) that is the case I think (hope) it's better for us in the long run.
 
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krinklecut said:
This is what it feels like to me.

It also feels like Benedict is laying down some law and the kids aren't happy with it. Of course, that's 100% speculation, but it seems clear to me. If (big if) that is the case I think (hope) it's better for us in the long run.
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I'm sure Benedict is asking KO what the hell is going on!!! And not "laying down the law."
 
walker11 said:
Ha this is scary. If we are going full on apocalypse mode but no one is naming names, just let this marinade. 2 guys have already transferred and 3 others have been rumored to be considering transferring. We could be bringing back a guard, a wing and a big. Minutes are wide open so that isn't the reason.
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This is uncharted territory. Chief might actually be in the rotation next year.
 
Is this the AAC?

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F@#! no!! It's Ollie's basketball program.

Yankees on Sunday. I got YES back.
 
I'd just like to thank Vance for his contributions this past season. I was looking forward to watching him grow as a player and will continue to do so even though he is moving onto a different school. Good luck, Vance!
 
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what's worrying is that these kids don't seem to be leaving due to completely diminished playing time. Enoch was essentially in line to start at center. Vance's dad may feel like Larrier's return is threatening his kid's playing time, but Vance played way more this year than he would have under normal circumstances and Larrier is no guarantee after an ACL injury. Vital and Durham also got a lot more run this year then would have been expected due to injuries. No bueno
 
Marat said:
Adams re-tweeted it
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I will say living out here in Southern California for a bit now, endorsed by others who have spent significant time here, that being fake, nice-to-your-face, and passive-aggressiveness seem to be fairly classic/common personality/behavior traits out here. Not saying that that necessarily describes Vance, and I can't blame him for disliking CT

The biggest disappointment in all this is all these kids, UConn and elsewhere, not honoring what it means to "commit" to something. I get that Vance wants to do his thing and has a pro future to hone, and that he may feel he may have a better opportunity elsewhere; but damn kid, is UConn really that unbearable?
 
Drew said:
I'd just like to thank Vance for his contributions this past season. I was looking forward to watching him grow as a player and will continue to do so even though he is moving onto a different school. Good luck, Vance!
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This is no time to be rational!

but seriously, where is our team going? Is there a free buffet with only 10s as waitresses somewhere out west that we don't know about?
 
In regard to the 3 players talking about "Fake Love," it does make sense that it might have to do with Ollie. Because Ollie is always preaching "love" and "brotherhood."
 
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