Zags: Adama Sanogo declaring for the NBA Draft

[gsmooth]

Extremely happy for him! It's the right I move and I strongly believe it was a 50-50 choice for him, especially since it looks like they figured out NIL compensation for him.

From a basketball standpoint for both him and the team, it's best for both parties IMO. Clingan needs those 30 mpg next year, and as many people dream about it, I just don't see both of them playing together as a viable option (see Arizona this year with their two bigs). His NIL was valued around ~$700K so he actually could be leaving (theoretic) money on the table but he'll be able to carve out a nice pro career with his skillset. Maybe a team like OKC will take a second round flier on him (let's hope they rely on their UConn roots!)

If Sanogo’s NIL was 700K that really brings a smile to my face. Couldn’t be happier for him.

 

[M.S.G.]

Happy trails to him! Get him on that wall!

 

[gsmooth]

Very happy for him, hopefully he gets a legitimate shot.

He's a clear example of someone who can excel in the right system. If he lands on a team that can put four shooters on the floor, he should be able to do pretty well offensively.

That is exactly what I have been saying. As long he has four shooters on the floor to prevent help defense in the post he can feast. Plus with his work ethic, which is off the charts, his perimeter shooting will get better. I mean look at his freshman year. Could you picture him shooting a 3 2 years ago? Now he made 2 3s to start a high stakes, big stage, Final Four game.

 

[Luna]

Happy trails to him! Get him on that wall!

Thats a guy who should be on the wall regardless of draft status

 

[awfuldan]

UConn star Adama Sanogo to enter NBA Draft

UConn star and former Patrick School big man Adama Sanogo will enter the NBA Draft.

www.nj.com

"UConn star Adama Sanogo plans to enter the NBA Draft, multiple people with direct knowledge told NJ Advance Media."

 

[Huskyforlife]

Retire the number and hang it in the rafters. Think it would be fun to hang a “Sanoco” sign somewhere in gampel too.

 

[ctchamps]

I’m going to miss Adama. He was literally and figuratively the foundation of the team.

He and Andre were probably the best captains UConn ever had. They led by example each in their own way. They had pride in the program and wanted to return it to its historical greatness. And they delivered.

Adama you are a great person as well as a wonderful player. Your smile and enthusiasm will always be remembered. Thanks for helping get #5.

You deserve to make a lot of money.

 

[gsmooth]

Go get that money Adama Thank you for choosing UConn and for all your hard work and contributions at UConn. You are part of the UConn family forever.

Husky legend.

 

[warbler1055]

Nothing but admiration and respect for Adama Sanogo. Thank you for the NC, I will root for you wherever and whatever you do. Hopefully the visa issue will be resolved one way or another. Good luck and best wishes.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Just looked up Kofi as well, does not bode well for Adama but Adama can shoot so we'll see.

What does Tristan Thompson do to keep being in the NBA that Kofi Cockburn can't?

kofi is prob too young to become good friends with Lebron

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Hawk, Adama, Nahiem leaving…

Happy for them all of course because they deserve whatever they’re looking for. They all helped bring us to the pinnacle of college hoops, but I also feel like my best friends are moving away from the old neighborhood.

 

[gtcam]

Good luck AS . Thanks for all you have done for UConn

 

[ZenConn]

Just looked up Kofi as well, does not bode well for Adama but Adama can shoot so we'll see.

What does Tristan Thompson do to keep being in the NBA that Kofi Cockburn can't?

 

[MilliniumPrince]

He has to give it a real look. His stock will never be higher. He proved he can dominate with power and skill. Time to test the waters.

 

[Tenspro2002]

It's remarkable how much more efficient he became from 2022 to 2023.

Dunks
2022: 29-32 (91%)
2023: 28-34 (82%)

At the rim
2022: 111-175 (63%)
2023: 199-261 (76%)

Other 2-pt
2022: 68-179 (38%)
2023: 59-144 (41%)

2-pt overall
2022: 179-354 (51%)
2023: 258-405 (64%)

3-pt
2022: 0-1 (0%)
2023: 19-52 (37%)

FT
2022: 70-102 (69%)
2023: 98-128 (77%)

Offensive efficiency
2022: 105.3
2023: 122.7

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Just focusing on the 2's, it's remarkable that he both greatly improved his efficiency at the rim (a bugaboo, frankly, in previous years where so much of our offense was just dumping it into him and hoping he iso's his way into a good shot) and his distribution of shots was much better -- much more at the rim than other 2's.

51% from 2 was pretty awful, 64% quite good, especially when coupled with a credible 3-point shot and great FT shooting.

Credit Hurley for tweaking the offense and surrounding him by the right guys to produce this outcome.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[CL82]

But he can pull back if he doesn't like feedback??

He's earned te right to do it and like everyone else wish him the best moving forward.

My guess is that they’ve gotten enough feedback already to know he’s got a pretty good likelihood of getting picked up.

 

[Mr. French]

Think about the guys in our program history (or history generally) that finished their junior year with all-conference, all-America, MOP and national champions.

Rip, Kemba, Okafor? Those guys were clearly leaving and everyone was happy. Interesting to me, that level of career, when put in that context.

Not being a sure fire 1st rounder is obviously the only reason anyone even entertained him coming back. How many guys would return after those accomplishments?

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Octagon is a helluva agency to sign with. Great sign for him.

Other clients include Giannas and Steph Curry.

 

[Icehawk]

! Wish nothing but the best for a proud Husky. Love Adama and all the heart he brought.

 

[gsmooth]

Hawk, Adama, Nahiem leaving…

Happy for them all of course because they deserve whatever they’re looking for. They all helped bring us to the pinnacle of college hoops, but I also feel like my best friends are moving away from the old neighborhood.

Correct. Happy for them yet sad, too. But look at this way they are going Out at the top. They left celebrating unlike most players on teams that get eliminated from the NCAAT who leave crying on their coach’s shoulder or on the floor-that didn’t happen with these three great Huskies.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

The first NBA team that figures out how to incorporate a back-to-the-basket big in an analytics system is going to pick up 10 extra wins. I hope Adama is part of that team.

 

[DogBoy]

Anyone have any idea how Hawkins & Sonogo impact APR?

 

[tcf15]

Good to see another report confirm this.

 

[UCTitleTown]

I'll miss him and my dreams of back to back championships.