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Yakwe Commits

Sphinx said:
I'm sorry, but I look at the resumes of Smith and Yakwe and I see next year's Anderson and next year's Onourah. The resemblance, even physically, is uncanny. In the case of Yakwe and Onuorah, there's even the mystery of why these guys all but disappeared after their freshman year. We all have high hopes for Dan Hurley, but so far it has resulted only in a trade of Akinjo, Matthews and Kisunas for Adams, Smith and Yakwe. Yikes! As I said before, an awful lot of blind trust is being asked for here.
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Apology accepted
 
Sphinx said:
I'm sorry, but I look at the resumes of Smith and Yakwe and I see next year's Anderson and next year's Onourah. The resemblance, even physically, is uncanny. In the case of Yakwe and Onuorah, there's even the mystery of why these guys all but disappeared after their freshman year. We all have high hopes for Dan Hurley, but so far it has resulted only in a trade of Akinjo, Matthews and Kisunas for Adams, Smith and Yakwe. Yikes! As I said before, an awful lot of blind trust is being asked for here.
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How about giving him a chance. He took over late so most recruiting was done. I think he is doing pretty good and involved with alott of good recruits.
 
I would have preferred to get another guard or small forward who can shoot. He seems like a worst version of Diarra and a little bit of a reach. I think we have enough limited players up front and didn’t need to get another one. I liked the guards we got and hope it is true that Dan Hurley is still recruiting for ‘18. That could mean it we might lose one of those limited up front players to one who has skills and can score and shoot the ball. If that is the case I won’t feel as bad about this pickup.
 
Pgh2Storrs said:
Assuming Carlton and Diarra are penciled in at the 4 and 5 spots, it will be interesting how KW and Whaley's roles shake out with Yakwe aboard.

I think it's very clear that Hurley/the staff want guys who are a bit more physically mature.
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His dad even mentioned when his son was hired that he thought the team looked small. Its about time we get some players with some meat on their bones. Maybe they can even rebound.
 
Quite frankly, it’s played out as I expected. Get two one year guys and a Fr and focus on very good/elite talent for 2019/2020. Dan’s created a base to show improvement next year coupled with improved S&C and culture. For 2019/2020 he starts brining in top talent. A reclass would be exception to the rule. With Adams and Vital leaving after next season lots of shot attempts to recruit for.
 
Sphinx said:
I'm sorry, but I look at the resumes of Smith and Yakwe and I see next year's Anderson and next year's Onourah. The resemblance, even physically, is uncanny. In the case of Yakwe and Onuorah, there's even the mystery of why these guys all but disappeared after their freshman year. We all have high hopes for Dan Hurley, but so far it has resulted only in a trade of Akinjo, Matthews and Kisunas for Adams, Smith and Yakwe. Yikes! As I said before, an awful lot of blind trust is being asked for here.
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Right now, in Hurley we trust!
 
Chief00 said:
Quite frankly, it’s played out as I expected. Get two one year guys and a Fr and focus on very good/elite talent for 2019/2020. Dan’s created a base to show improvement next year coupled with improved S&C and culture. For 2019/2020 he starts brining in top talent. A reclass would be exception to the rule. With Adams and Vital leaving after next season lots of shot attempts to recruit for.
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VItal is only a junior next year. Do you know something the rest of us don't?
 
Chief00 said:
Quite frankly, it’s played out as I expected. Get two one year guys and a Fr and focus on very good/elite talent for 2019/2020. Dan’s created a base to show improvement next year coupled with improved S&C and culture. For 2019/2020 he starts brining in top talent. A reclass would be exception to the rule. With Adams and Vital leaving after next season lots of shot attempts to recruit for.
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Quite frankly, this played out exactly as I thought too.

I couldn’t say it at the time, but I made hints that I knew we’d sign 2 new guards and a new big that would leave us “flexibility” moving forward.

It’s EXACTLY as I predicted, also.
 
Mr. French said:
Quite frankly, this played out exactly as I thought too.

I couldn’t say it at the time, but I made hints that I knew we’d sign 2 new guards and a new big that would leave us “flexibility” moving forward.

It’s EXACTLY as I predicted, also.
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I would've preferred a grad wing.

I want Carlton, Diarra and Whaley getting all kinds of minutes.
 
I'm cautiously optimistic that he is being underrated. Yakwe was a top 100-ish recruit just three years ago. He had a ton of very impressive offers in HS. Showed a ton of promise as a freshman. St. John's is dysfunctional and he fell out of favor, for whatever reason, but he has a chance to be a contributor next season.
 
Storrs South said:
I like what I see

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Finally a post man and a shot blocker!! I miss the days when UConn led the country in blocked shots year after year. Long ago are the days of Okafor, Boone and Armstrong among many others. HE looks like a GREAT addition to next years team.
 
I don’t mind this one. This isn’t DO.

I look at this kid the same way I look at Enoch.

They underachieved relative to expectations, but they also played for inept head coaches.

Kid’s a tremendous athlete - if there’s anything to get out of him, Hurley will get it.
 

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