yet another:Abu, Terrell Still Talking Recruiting Package

[husky99]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/abu-terrell-still-talking-recruiting-package/

gossip I am hearing is ku is push the deal to make sure they get abu. their staff really like abu game

 

[Huskyforlife]

who is ku

 

[3uconn]

Kansas. I think the only reason they offered Terrell was to get in better position with Abu.

 

[Brochacho]

You know, we will have 5 or 6 open scholarships for 2014. Why not take on the both of them if it guarantees getting AMA? Terrell seems like a solid kid, and may be a very useful role player down the road.

 

[husky99]

You know, we will have 5 or 6 open scholarships for 2014. Why not take on the both of them if it guarantees getting AMA? Terrell seems like a solid kid, and may be a very useful role player down the road.

I agree 100%. take them both. also take Khadeem Carrington with possibly that many ships open

 

[mauconnfan]

If you like the package do it, but you have to like both of them as a piece. If the staff believes the best Terrell can offer is a role player potentially then you can't do it this early. Too many other options out there! Can't take away a chance for an Oubre or Peak just because...............just my thoughts!

 

[ctchamps]

If you like the package do it, but you have to like both of them as a piece. If the staff believes the best Terrell can offer is a role player potentially then you can't do it this early. Too many other options out there! Can't take away a chance for an Oubre or Peak just because...............just my thoughts!

And here I thought you were hesitating on the deal because of the way the last package deal worked out!

 

[upstater]

You know, we will have 5 or 6 open scholarships for 2014. Why not take on the both of them if it guarantees getting AMA? Terrell seems like a solid kid, and may be a very useful role player down the road.

Terrell is ranked above some the UConn top targets. Role player? Kid is top 50.

 

[husky99]

He is ranked better then dyson his junior year

 

[huskiesnyc]

It doesn't sound like the staff is going after Terrell very hard. He hasn't mentioned UConn recruiting him in a while. Seems to me like we are after 5 or 6 other SG/SF's before him. Oubre, Hill, Carrington, LJ Peak, Robinson and Chatman.

 

[CTBasketball]

In terms of rankings, Terrell kinda fell off this past year. Doesn't mean anything though.

 

[Mike Honcho]

And here I thought you were hesitating on the deal because of the way the last package deal worked out!

Going back even further, were Jake Voskuhl and Mike LeBlanc a package deal? I know they were hs teammates...

 

[SeattleHoop]

In terms of rankings, Terrell kinda fell off this past year. Doesn't mean anything though.

I would take him. I can see why Ollie isn't going at him as tough as other guys though. Terrell is strong, really athletic and has a nice feel for the game. But the other guys we are recruiting seem to have better speed, and superior height/length over Terrell. Ollie seems to be going after taller, longer guys in Hill, Oubre, Peak. Maybe it's because we already have Purvis who has a similar build to Terrell. Though obviously Purvis is at a higher level. I really have no clue, just speculating bc I'm bored.

 

[alexd]

Going back even further, were Jake Voskuhl and Mike LeBlanc a package deal? I know they were hs teammates...

Not really...it was LeBlanc we were looking at and then the staff saw Voskuhl during their practice and loved his motor.

 

[pj]

I would take him. I can see why Ollie isn't going at him as tough as other guys though. Terrell is strong, really athletic and has a nice feel for the game. But the other guys we are recruiting seem to have better speed, and superior height/length over Terrell. Ollie seems to be going after taller, longer guys in Hill, Oubre, Peak. Maybe it's because we already have Purvis who has a similar build to Terrell. Though obviously Purvis is at a higher level. I really have no clue, just speculating bc I'm bored.

I like what Ollie is doing. His strength is knowing how to make it in the NBA, and he will help players maximize their value to the NBA. If he can start with players with the size and athleticism the NBA craves, he can make UConn an NBA factory. Once we've had a few UConn classes of top draft picks and NBA all-stars, all-rookie team members, recruiting will get easy.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

I like what Ollie is doing. His strength is knowing how to make it in the NBA, and he will help players maximize their value to the NBA. If he can start with players with the size and athleticism the NBA craves, he can make UConn an NBA factory. Once we've had a few UConn classes of top draft picks and NBA all-stars, all-rookie team members, recruiting will get easy.

You make it sound so simple.

 

[pj]

You make it sound so simple.

So simple, yet how many in the NCAA coaching fraternity could execute it as well as Kevin Ollie? No other NCAA coach has his NBA experience or his knowledge of the little things or the mindset that generate NBA success.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

So simple, yet how many in the NCAA coaching fraternity could execute it as well as Kevin Ollie? No other NCAA coach has his NBA experience or his knowledge of the little things or the mindset that generate NBA success.

coach k, izzo, self, and even the squid to some extent...just to name a few. I'd cool off on the expectations a bit before you try and throw Ollie into a league all of his own. Ollie is not the first NBA player to try his hand at coaching so don't make it out like it's a given (i get to hear nc state fans whine about sydney lowe all the time and he had a similar pedigree, without quite the reputation, but with much more coaching experience).

I don't doubt KO's ability to succeed, but let's not anoint him as the next john wooden quite yet

 

[Dann]

We would take both of them 2moro if they called. I want both as they are great prospects. Focus on Abu more but both are clearly capable recruits. And locals....