Why UConn men's basketball fans will love transfer Tarris Reed Jr.: 'He's first-class'

[HooperScooper]

Article from Borges.

"The tradition speaks for itself," Reed Sr. said of UConn. "I think the style of play and the coaching staff were big parts of it. Granted, it's a lot further away from home. Once we had a chance to get acquainted with the coaching staff, that was a big part of the decision-making process as we plan out our next two years. We felt like (Dan) Hurley and the rest of the staff had our son's best interest at heart."

Why UConn men's basketball fans will love transfer Tarris Reed Jr.: 'He's first-class'

Big man Tarris Reed Jr., who transferred from Michigan, promises to be a fan favorite with the UConn men's basketball team.

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[SwingDog]

Great article. I love Tarris's attitude and I'm excited to see his contributions in 2024-25.

 

[boog204]

Great article... This seems like a perfect fit in every possible way.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Recruiting work ethic and integrity. Who'd have thought?

As a human, I can say this about humans. We have to have a little more spirit.
We can't say: "if I don't see it with my own 2 eyes it can't exist". How arrogant can we be?
Tarris didn't get the love from other programs or the media because his #s weren't the best. You can't see heart and ethic on a basketball card. Hurley is not just a peddler of meat puppets. And THAT is why we blow teams out.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Recruiting work ethic and integrity. Who'd have thought?

As a human, I can say this about humans. We have to have a little more spirit.
We can't say: "if I don't see it with my own 2 eyes it can't exist". How arrogant can we be?
Tarris didn't get the love from other programs or the media because his #s weren't the best. You can't see heart and ethic on a basketball card. Hurley is not just a peddler of meat puppets. And THAT is why we blow teams out.

Yes!

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

He seems like a bit of a project, but the foundation is strong - big frame, great athleticism. Seems a bit like freshman-year Sanogo.

 

[HailUConn]

Parents of UConn recruits sees Dan Hurley:

 

[Jaydumo20]

Yes!

Yes!!!

 

[Waquoit]

When the parents sign off, that says the player is accountable to more than just the coach..

 

[ec33]

Big Hoss is going to surprise people next year.

 

[UCPharma11]

Put him through the Hurley/Kimani/Murray/Moore Summer Gauntlet and watch and behold what comes out in November. See Hassan Diarra and others progress as examples.

 

[Hoophound]

He seems like a bit of a project, but the foundation is strong - big frame, great athleticism. Seems a bit like freshman-year Sanogo.

I don’t think so. Tons of talent. I like his footwork and touch. Better coaching will make a big difference.

 

[Rico444]

This shows why Hurley targeted Tarris. He's a good player with upside, but he's a Hurley kind of player and that's more important than anything.