What’s next immediate need? PF or Center

[Palatine]

C, PF, PG, any would be good.

 

[Hurlees4hed]

Need to get another center who can be a contributor. A little concerned about Hines getting in foul trouble.

Would also like a back up PG to compete with County and see how it shakes out come March.

Nice to add a beefy PF too.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

We need someone to go up against the Yaxel Lendeborgs and Bryce Hopkins of the tourney.

So we're looking for someone with a time machine?

 

[Palatine]

I get it. I think the thought here is to go back to what we had with Clingan. We need to have ONE guy on the floor at all times that can dominate and defend the rim. If you have that on defense, the benefit of the mobility and shooting of Ross and Khamenia at the 4 far outweighs the defensive negatives.

The defensive negatives of Ross?

 

[How Sway?!]

Wasn't Kimanis kid a mid major level talent when coming out of high school? Does he still have eligibility left? Would solve the back up PG issue

 

[TrueBlue22]

So we're looking for someone with a time machine?

What we really need is someone who excels at tipping Cayden Boozer outlet passes!!!

Oh wait…

 

[UConn Dan]

Wasn't Kimanis kid a mid major level talent when coming out of high school? Does he still have eligibility left? Would solve the back up PG issue

I think his kid is a team manager.

 

[TrueBlue22]

The defensive negatives of Ross?

The defensive negatives that some think are there, with him being “smaller”.

I do not subscribe to the defensive negatives thought process.

 

[FearThePups]

I just don’t for the life of me see where the minutes for any type of significant player at the 4 come from, with how our roster is shaping up.

Don’t disagree with the sentiment of some big bruiser at the 4, but a lot of modern 4’s are exactly in the mold of Jayden Ross.

I agree we need an athletic big sized forward like Tugler, Morez Johnson, Duke Brennan, the Worm, etc.

 

[MrDownunder]

Absolutely need another big. Those big lineups that Illinois and Michigan ran out there were piling up the fouls.

Ross is hardly a PF. Maybe some spot minutes but we get really small with him st the 4. Rather have Ross stay at the 3. Stewart was definitely bugger and stronger than Ross . I really want a bigger 4 who is athletic to be honest. I hate we ate playing small ball when we meet huge teams with bigger guys at 3-5 over us. Maybe that is just the way we have to compete as we don't have the money to get a huge front line like Michigan, Duke and Arizonia had this past year.

Mullins
Hines
Nik K
Demary
Landrew

Ball?

ROSS
COUNTRY
BACKUP POINT
POWER FORWARD/ CENTER

 

[bigdog1002]

I get it. I think the thought here is to go back to what we had with Clingan. We need to have ONE guy on the floor at all times that can dominate and defend the rim. If you have that on defense, the benefit of the mobility and shooting of Ross and Khamenia at the 4 far outweighs the defensive negatives.

I dunno about “far”. It does present an advantage on offense but only as long as threes are falling. When they aren’t, the accumulation of fouls and subsequent FTs is a problem. It works against less talented teams. When you get to the elite level teams, not as much

 

[FearThePups]

Okay…. Now someone be the first person in this thread to suggest WHO? That’s the part of this thread we’re all really here for.

Yes. We’re on post 43 and when I created this post I asked for possible suggestions.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I agree we need an athletic big sized forward like Tugler, Morez Johnson, Duke Brennan, the Worm, etc.

The Worm? Dennis Rodman?

6'7" 225 lb. Dennis Rodman?

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Landrew is strong as a bull. I think he can play either forward spot easily.

 

[TrueBlue22]

Based on this thread, 90% of boneyarders think the NCAA is loaded with 6’10” 240 pound power forwards.

 

[Palatine]

This 6-11, 250 pounder. Has he been linked with us? https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4711400/franck-kepnang

 

[TrueBlue22]

Yes. We’re on post 43 and when I created this post I asked for possible suggestions.

Let’s get Kepnang locked in at center.

And to throw out a PG let’s get Jayden Reid.

 

[Nameless]

This 6-11, 250 pounder. Has he been linked with us? Franck Kepnang - Washington Huskies Center - ESPN

Yes but the questions surrounding him are will he get a 7th year of eligibility? Will he accept a backup role?

 

[FearThePups]

Correc

The Worm? Dennis Rodman?

6'7" 225 lb. Dennis Rodman?

Correct. He was athletic, strong, fearless in the paint. He could leap and was always in position to rebound. Or if you prefer a Danny Fortson type.

 

[UC0NN]

Kepnang would fit that bill as a backup 5.

 

[BlueWolf25]

Dylan darling and he takes down stj

Darling committed to Grand Canyon

 

[FearThePups]

Based on this thread, 90% of boneyarders think the NCAA is loaded with 6’10” 240 pound power forwards.

There are some available right now in the portal and possibly more before the 21st.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

There are some available right now in the portal and possibly more before the 21st.

Who?

 

[TheChamps990411]

A lot of people looking for another 4, but here’s how it looks-

G Silas
G Solo
G Mullins
F Khamenia
C Hines

F Ross
F Landrew
C Transfer
G County
G Transfer

We don’t need a PF. This isn’t the NBA, Ross is that PF y’all are looking for.

Backup Center.
Supplemental PG.
Hail Mary internationals/emergency vets.

Natty.

We have one guy who can score in the post. Good luck against a big team that can rebound and defend the perimeter. We need another big and i disagree with a guy that can just play 10 min. We need a live big who can actually play. NK at the 4 is something that may or may not work out. We dont know. Can he rebound? Can he defend at the 4? Can he get to the basket and finish? Id feel a whole lot better than i already do if we brought in Thiam, Diop or a similar player.

 

[80shusky]

Solo's staying.

We need a vet PG, a vet C, and a pure PF imo.

Agree here. Good backup C, veteran backup PG, and a bruiser 4 who can be physical.

 

[RuffRuff]

There are some available right now in the portal and possibly more before the 21st.

I don't think these last two spots are going to be difficult - will likely be mid major senior types, a 5 that brings some beef and fouls to give and a senior PG. I certainly don't have a pulse on either of those profiles, but I would not expect anything mind blowing, just serviceable.

I think Landrew gets some backup 4 minutes. That guy is a house.

 

[80shusky]

A lot of people looking for another 4, but here’s how it looks-

G Silas
G Solo
G Mullins
F Khamenia
C Hines

F Ross
F Landrew
C Transfer
G County
G Transfer

We don’t need a PF. This isn’t the NBA, Ross is that PF y’all are looking for.

Backup Center.
Supplemental PG.
Hail Mary internationals/emergency vets.

Natty.

Ross is not a 4. He is going to back up the 2 and 3. UConn has a lot of finesse guys here. They need a bruiser at the 4 to defend some of the big offensive fours other teams are running out there.

 

[FearThePups]

Based on this thread, 90% of boneyarders think the NCAA is loaded with 6’10” 240 pound power forwards.

I don't think these last two spots are going to be difficult - will likely be mid major senior types, a 5 that brings some beef and fouls to give and a senior PG. I certainly don't have a pulse on either of those profiles, but I would not expect anything mind blowing, just serviceable.

I think Landrew gets some backup 4 minutes. That guy is a house.

You’re probably correct. I haven’t seen Landrew play so I might be freaking out unnecessarily. Id just to have the right solution of and when we encounter the physical front courts and the Big East plays this style anyway.

 

[KillaCam]

If Solo and Braylon come back, they will cost a lot. Having spent good $ at the 4 and the 5, you essentially need backup 5 right now or a combo backup 4/5. Since Landrew has the strength, he can play 10+ minutes at the backup 4.

So the next needs are a backup 5, and an emergency 5. And either a backup PG or an emergency PG.

In UConn system and considering potential injury, you need a solid experienced PG. Not conversion of SG, but PG with experience so we do not run into a situation from 2 years ago and we minimize the exposure to rookie mistakes during NCAA tournament. Yes, mistakes can happen to the best, but part of roster construction is mitigating potential risks at each position.

 

[TrueBlue22]

You’re probably correct. I haven’t seen Landrew play so I might be freaking out unnecessarily. Id just to have the right solution of and when we encounter the physical front courts and the Big East plays this style anyway.

I believe the right solution is another 5 capable of defending the rim at an elite level.

Defend the perimeter like maniacs, force everyone to attack elite rim protectors if they beat us.