2023 Recruiting: Youssouf Singare Commits to UConn

[ToolzieFan]

Well this got ugly.

If Sanogo comes back next after next year, Singare won’t get 1 minute of playing time freshman year. If he doesn’t come back, Singare will be a backup to Clingan for 3 years, with a chance to start his senior year. If he is better than Clingan, he’ll start when he’s earned a start.

We don’t need him to be a superstar. We need him to be great at his role. His role will be what he’s already good at. Protecting the rim, grabbing boards, dunking the ball. If we can get him stronger and develop that little midrange shot, golden.

It’s always a great thing when you get a high potential 7 foot athletic freak. And we got one

Not to bring this too far off-topic by suggesting a take I haven’t seen much, but we can’t assume our giant, top-50 recruit is here for four years if this staff helps him develop.

 

[husky429]

I also really doubt we'd go into 2023 with just Don and Singare at center, I'm sure we'd find room for a transfer.

Johnson is an option at the 5 as well

 

[InKembaITrust]

Here's to hoping the "Fab 5" pans out better than the "Top 5".....

 

[Punkbo]

I have a reliable source that says they were going to only take 4 commitments, but we’re fixated on Fab 5 over the Fantastic 4.

You may be onto something

Just heard that Hurley is recruiting Fabio to finalize the Sexy 6.

 

[auror]

the quotes, this video… what an endearing young man

He took an extra week to commit after Jaylin because he had to make this sweet video.

 

[3rdbass]

Our new Fab 5. Hopefully more successful than our last one. Welcome aboard big boy!

 

[Mike Honcho]

Here's to hoping the "Fab 5" pans out better than the "Top 5".....

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The talent and skill balance was there. Injuries (mainly) and poor coaching did them in. 3 of the 5 had career altering injuries.

 

[HooperScooper]

Singare is the only player in this class where I haven't seen any of his games. From what I've dug up 7'3 wingspan 9'6 standing reach. This interview (his name is spelled wrong) shows off his personality. He seems to have a really cool personality...

Here's about a minute and a half of highlights.

 

[ctchamps]

Singare is the only player in this class where I haven't seen any of his games. From what I've dug up 7'3 wingspan 9'6 standing reach. This interview (his name is spelled wrong) shows off his personality. He seems to have a really cool personality...

Defense wins championships. He takes pride in his defense. So does Solo.

Deflects singling himself out saying can’t do push-ups with one finger. Definitely a team player.

 

[Kitaman]

DAYAMM!! Hurley committing murder.

 

[CZ BRAT]

This class is nasty, I love the balance and 3 ready made serious contributors but UConn has had some great classes. Many top 10 classes and some classes which were a bit lower ranked which turned out to be pretty incredible. '91 has always been the goat class IMO if you combine ranking and how it turned out. They were #1 or #2 in the nation if my memory serves me right. Some of the great UConn classes, I realize I'm probably missing some players and a really good class or two...

1991- Donyell, Donny, Rudy Johnson, Brian Fair, Kevin Ollie, Richie Ashmeade, Boo

1993- Ray Allen, Sheffer, Kirk King

1996- Rip, Freeman, Voskuhl, LeBlanc, Funches

1999- Ajou Ajou Deng, Tony Robertson, Doug Wrenn, Marcus Cox, Justin Brown. The class didn't pan out but was highly ranked.

2000- Caron, Taliek, Selvie, Hazleton...

2001- Emeka and Ben

2006- Sticks, Curtis Kelly, Hasheem, Dyson, Doug Wiggins

2011- Drummond, Boat, Daniels

2016- Alterique, Juwan Durham, Vance Jackson, Vital. Highly ranked but didn't really pan out.

2021- Hawkins, Rahsool Diggins, Samson Johnson, Corey Floyd. Ranked highly, half the class is already gone.

This class has a chance to be special. Awesome combination of size, skill, positional versatility and we basically cover every position on the floor.

91 was def top class...but 01..2 of the top 6 players in UCONN history..
This class has the potential to be special. And the more i see of this kid, the more im impressed by him. He is twice the player Brimah was at this stage. Great job by the staff!!

 

[AdamaNation]

the quotes, this video… what an endearing young man

Let’s thank umass’ dana dingle(he went there with roe and bright yeah?)

 

[HuskyHawk]

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Just heard that Hurley is recruiting Fabio to finalize the Sexy 6.

Dude, do you not recognize a preferred walk on when you see one?

 

[HooperScooper]

And the obligatory Tom Moore tweet after a commitment.

 

[3rdbass]

This class is nasty, I love the balance and 3 ready made serious contributors but UConn has had some great classes. Many top 10 classes and some classes which were a bit lower ranked which turned out to be pretty incredible. '91 has always been the goat class IMO if you combine ranking and how it turned out. They were #1 or #2 in the nation if my memory serves me right. Some of the great UConn classes, I realize I'm probably missing some players and a really good class or two...

1991- Donyell, Donny, Rudy Johnson, Brian Fair, Kevin Ollie, Richie Ashmeade, Boo

1993- Ray Allen, Sheffer, Kirk King

1996- Rip, Freeman, Voskuhl, LeBlanc, Funches

1999- Ajou Ajou Deng, Tony Robertson, Doug Wrenn, Marcus Cox, Justin Brown. The class didn't pan out but was highly ranked.

2000- Caron, Taliek, Selvie, Hazleton...

2001- Emeka and Ben

2006- Sticks, Curtis Kelly, Hasheem, Dyson, Doug Wiggins

2011- Drummond, Boat, Daniels

2016- Alterique, Juwan Durham, Vance Jackson, Vital. Highly ranked but didn't really pan out.

2021- Hawkins, Rahsool Diggins, Samson Johnson, Corey Floyd. Ranked highly, half the class is already gone.

This class has a chance to be special. Awesome combination of size, skill, positional versatility and we basically cover every position on the floor.

How can you forget

Mamadou Diarra PF

he was ranked higher than Vital and completed our last Fab Five class.

 

[3rdbass]

I want Sanogo to stay (which is what I think will happen-like Timme and Oscar). I want the staff to focus on the transfer market once they have high school stud recruits (Castle, Ball, etc.). You don't need a 5th kid for a social media "Fab 5" thing. I am 100% convinced that there is a good transfer big man that is better than this kid we can pick up next summer if Sanogo goes pro.

Do you ever shut up? You sound like a broken record with the Social Media "Fab 5" thing.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Here's to hoping the "Fab 5" pans out better than the "Top 5".....

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I just want this Fab 5 to pan out better than the original Fab 5 in terms of team success and program accomplishments. Fortunately, with NIL, this Fab 5 should at least be able to afford McDonald's burgers.

 

[uconnbill]

All I can say is
This is a hell of a class

Welcome to Storrs Fab Five 2023, Go Huskies!

 

[AntG168]

This whole Fab 5 thing is about the NIL. It’s marketing. And it’s working

 

[Husky Alien]

Welcome to UConn NATION Youssouf!
"BALL IN" getting 1 of those Tees

 

[Husky Alien]

He’s ranked about 120 now. Where does he end up?

Seriously do you see his talent? Ranking who cares!

 

[Husky Alien]

Martin was a transfer.

Every sub-100 recruit for Hurley has been a bust:
Adams
Springs
Gaffney
Brown-Ferguson

They could have potentially used the extra spot for a talented college transfer big man who was a proven player.

 

[M.S.G.]

So what does this do for our class ranking? We were #3, does this bump to 2? 1?

 

[dennismenace]

BREAKING: 2023 4-Star Youssouf Singare commits to UConn

Youssouf Singare has just committed to Dan Hurley and UConn. Singare now joins Stephon Castle, Solomon Ball, Jaylin Stewart, and Jayden Ross, giving the Huskies one of the strongest 2023 recruiting classes. Singare was impressive this past grassroots season playing with the New Heights Lightning

www.circuitscouting.com

 

[TheChamps990411]

You have someone complaining that this kid isnt ranked and problably isnt going to play much etc. This is the wrong way to look at it. What i see is a super athletic 7 footer which isnt exactly in abundance thats only been playing basketball for a couple years and now hes a borderline top 100 player and going to Uconn? What kind of player will he be in two more years?
Singare doesnt have to be Chris Webber. If he can be George Ackles thats a major win for us. If he develops into something better then great. Lets just see what the kid can do and not put expectations or label him a benchwarmer.
btw i hate the Fab 5 thing but people seem to be having fun with it and the kids seem to be embracing it so im ok with it but i just hope they dont get criticized if theyre not performing the the F5s level as freshmen. Those guys were an anomaly that we really havent seen since.