yet another package deal article:only 4 recruiting junkies

[husky99]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/malik-newman-list-five-schools-for-package-with-diamond-stone/

Third article that list uconn 1st

 

[Dynasty]

Definitely seems like that is the order of where Newman/Stone is more likely to land. Good to see we're first.

 

[UconnU]

“Somewhere that we can go in and make a big impact right off the bat”. That does concern me...

 

[Rocktheworld]

I'm sure someone has asked before so sorry but do they have any timeline on when they're going to decide? I know Stone has been keeping things tight, but Newman sure hasn't, and his rough decision plan will be the same as Stone's.

 

[pj]

“Somewhere that we can go in and make a big impact right off the bat”. That does concern me...

The "big impact" they would have at UConn is winning another national championship.

That's bigger than just leading NC State in scoring.

 

[Rocktheworld]

“Somewhere that we can go in and make a big impact right off the bat”. That does concern me...

Why? They could come in and make a big impact right off the bat for any team in the country.

 

[phillionaire]

inb4 someone makes a big package joke

 

[Kitaman]

“Somewhere that we can go in and make a big impact right off the bat”. That does concern me...

If you are talking about guarantees (of making a big impact), I agree. Brimah and others may play a part in that happening, or not. There is legitimate competition on our team right now. Sure they are expected to be super frosh, but freshman nonetheless.

Who was the last freshman who made a big impact right off the bat (i.e. day 1) at UConn?

 

[UconnU]

If you are talking about guarantees (of making a big impact), I agree. Brimah and others may play a part in that happening, or not. There is legitimate competition on our team right now. Sure they are expected to be super frosh, but freshman nonetheless.

Who was the last freshman who made a big impact right off the bat (i.e. day 1) at UConn?

Thats what im saying...Very few. And when they did they were on teams that werent very deep (caron, kemba). Imagine the competition at the 5 in 15-16? That will probably be the most experienced front court in the coutry and at guard we could go 5 deep.

 

[David 76]

I think Stone would be less of a problem than Newman. He can play a lot of PF from day one. Purvis and Boat are harder to sit.

 

[uchusky32]

I think Stone would be less of a problem than Newman. He can play a lot of PF from day one. Purvis and Boat are harder to sit.

Boat will be gone by the time Newman gets here. Purvis probably has the ambition to leave also but that isn't a definite.

 

[Scot-e]

Any team maybe minus a UK team that just lost all 5 starters again would have competition for PT. We will be no different from Duke, Kansas, Zona ect. Wisconsin is going to be losing a lot of players but I don't see them going there.

 

[David 76]

Boat will be gone by the time Newman gets here. Purvis probably has the ambition to leave also but that isn't a definite.

On vacation, obviously left my brain home.

 

[David 76]

Travelling from Lake George to Niagara Falls. Stopped in Syracuse to break up the drive. Saved my Dual Championships tee for this.

 

[chapwilvaug72]

el amin huge impact freshman

 

[nomar]

el amin huge impact freshman

Yes. Well argued. Very relevant to the thread.

 

[CTBasketball]

If you are talking about guarantees (of making a big impact), I agree. Brimah and others may play a part in that happening, or not. There is legitimate competition on our team right now. Sure they are expected to be super frosh, but freshman nonetheless.

Who was the last freshman who made a big impact right off the bat (i.e. day 1) at UConn?

Ben Gordon sort of...averaged 12.6 his first year. Rip averaged almost 16.

 

[chapwilvaug72]

henefeld in many ways beyond ppg

 

[UConNick]

henefeld in many ways beyond ppg

Impressive. Completely understandable, cogent, and factually true. Henefeld was a monster during his brief stay.

 

[chapwilvaug72]

Corny Thompson's ultimate first yr impact 18.6ppg, 10 bds/gm

I think it is time for corny part 2; UCONN cannot "guard" em to death forever

time is now to bring into play the "change up"

where is the front court dominator when you really need him

I say take a chance on Mr. Comanch

 

[breezy]

Corny Thompson's ultimate first yr impact 18.6ppg, 10 bds/gm I think it is time for corny part 2; UCONN cannot "guard" em to death forever time is now to bring into play the "change up" where is the front court dominator when you really need him I say take a chance on Mr. Comanch

Well you've won me over