That seems to be the most likely scenario. Recruiting guys on twitter said they expect a wave of last minute entries to the portal before the Sunday deadline so perhaps they have a tip on someone they like who may be entering. Either way they definitely need to land another guard at the very least.
Everything points to the reclass. I'm also wondering what level of player we'll get for another guard scholarship. We're out on Rudi and Ramey and didn't even reach out to Primo. Wonder if Femi is a priority now.
Depending on your interpretation. He didn't commit either way with the quote
You have to have players for practice and to replace the inevitable (and sometimes serious) injuries. It will take some creative thinking and planning to find the players who can fill that role. While some players have the potential to play some kind of professional ball there are quite a few who won't unless perhaps in Outer Mongolia. That said, we should be molding a team of very good athletes (some particularly with speed) with winning attitudes who are team oriented. We should strongly consider playing more of a running offense/pressing defense which will require more depth so more players can get some minutes. I can understand where Jay Wright decided it was time to retire because his "perfect system" will probably not fly now that things have changed with the portal. This could be a time where a deep, well coached team (see earlier Uconn teams) can take down even more overall talented teams who lack depth. If this concept is correct I fully believe this coaching staff has the talent and drive to make it happen. BTW, this would be an exciting team to watch.
Agree. This also jives with what I mentioned about a faster game. Odd that the portal might actually bring about what many desire: A faster pressing in your face deep team that is well conditioned.
Don’t count on the press. It just doesn’t work against really good teams like it used to. Playing fast is what I want to see.
If it doesn't work against some teams then fine, don't depend on that alone. Not an either/or to me.
And it also jibes with a deep athletic bench. Run & gun. Shake & bake.