Zags Akok Article

[UConNick]

It seems like cuse is trending up for Isaiah Stewart who wants to play the 4 in college I think. Maybe they cooled on Akok to pave way for stewart?

Not a bad thought, but I'd be shocked if Stewart went to Cuse. Seems like a three-horse race between Duke, Kentucky, and Michigan State, with the Spartans getting most of the traction over the summer, Duke before that (and they may even be trending backwards on him), and recently, Kentucky. From an uninvolved standpoint, pretty interesting recruitment.

 

[Towney007]

Akok basically said he's not committing until the Spring. And UConn, Syracuse and Georgetown are his top 3. So why wouldn't he visit all of them unless he was flat-out over the moon about one or the other? Bouknight and Gaffney were already more or less done deals when they committed, but this isn't the same situation.

I still think between the rumors, buzz and general fit - we're in as good a spot as we can ask to be at this point in the process. In all likelihood, we're the best fit.

 

[Walker11]

Akok basically said he's not committing until the Spring. And UConn, Syracuse and Georgetown are his top 3. So why wouldn't he visit all of them unless he was flat-out over the moon about one or the other? Bouknight and Gaffney were already more or less done deals when they committed, but this isn't the same situation.

I still think between the rumors, buzz and general fit - we're in as good a spot as we can ask to be at this point in the process. In all likelihood, we're the best fit.

Old news. He hopes to sign in November.

 

[HawkHusky]

Old news. He hopes to sign in November.

And he said "sign," not "commit." His commitment could still be in October.

 

[Towney007]

Old news. He hopes to sign in November.

OK. I still think we're a great fit.

 

[WrenchFan69]

His most recent follows on Twitter were Kenya Hunter and the official UConn Men’s Hoops.

Not going to read too much into that

Only follows us and Duke as far as program accounts go. Follows Capel and Cooley but neither program account. Follows McNamara from Cuse, didn't see Boeheim but idk if he has Twitter

 

[Austin316]

Only follows us and Duke as far as program accounts go. Follows Capel and Cooley but neither program account. Follows McNamara from Cuse, didn't see Boeheim but idk if he has Twitter

Boeheim’s tweets mainly consist of feeding the birds on his morning stroll around the park.

 

[HooperScooper]

Neil Ostrout of the JI also reads the Boneyard. Do all of the journalists come here for their information?

UConn welcomed a pair of big men to First Night, including 6-foot-9 Putnam Science standout Akok Akok. A report over the weekend that Akok has already committed to the Huskies is apparently erroneous but Hurley’s team remains squarely in the hunt for his services as well as those of Qudus Wahab, another Friday visitor.

Tougher Huskies?

 

[JMick]

Neil Ostrout of the JI also reads the Boneyard. Do all of the journalists come here for their information?

UConn welcomed a pair of big men to First Night, including 6-foot-9 Putnam Science standout Akok Akok. A report over the weekend that Akok has already committed to the Huskies is apparently erroneous but Hurley’s team remains squarely in the hunt for his services as well as those of Qudus Wahab, another Friday visitor.

Tougher Huskies?

"A report over the weekend"

Lol. These guys have no shame

 

[tcf15]

I've been informed by some source close to the situation that this is not how this conversation went down...just in case anyone here was confused that this was how it went down

some guy: "hey tom, uh, people on a fan message board are saying that akok committed to uconn - can you confirm?"
espinosa: "what?"
some guy: "thanks"

 

[CL82]

The “I have absolutely zero insight on this situation, but if he doesn’t commit by my arbitrary deadline, I’m giving up” crew is back at it.

Lol that is very BY. Still it's a fair observation that most kids commit or not by Wednesday of the week after their OV, they are probably still in play. Even more so if they take other visits.

 

[HawkHusky]

Lol that is very BY. Still it's a fair observation that most kids commit or not by Wednesday of the week after their OV, they are probably still in play. Even more so if they take other visits.

Ya. I think my post was pretty fair. If a recruit doesn't cancel his weekend visit by Wednesday, he's probably taking the visit. Very few cancel the day before traveling.

 

[Dove]

OK. I still think we're a great fit.

It's "great pick'. UCONN, great pick!!!

 

[cohenzone]

Only follows us and Duke as far as program accounts go. Follows Capel and Cooley but neither program account. Follows McNamara from Cuse, didn't see Boeheim but idk if he has Twitter

The only thing spookier about you (and probably others) knowing all this is me reading that you know all this.

 

[AntG168]

I think we get an announcement late this evening or tomorrow. Just a hunch

 

[Chief00]

Dam inspection underway.

 

[Matrim55]

Dam inspection underway.

C_nfi_med

 

[uconngb]

C_nfi_med

Convive

 

[Nebraskan18]

I love you guys @AntG168 @Chief00 @Matrim55 @tcf15

 

[auror]

I think we get an announcement late this evening or tomorrow. Just a hunch

Excellent impersonation. So spot on the imitatee imitated you immediately afterwards.

 

[kansashusky]

So instead of being patient and waiting to see if there is an announcement, the correct response is to post on social media, taunt Cuse fans, and ask for more information while cursing this place if it doesn't happen tonight.

 

[tcf15]

So instead of being patient and waiting to see if there is an announcement, the correct response is to post on social media, taunt Cuse fans, and ask for more information while cursing this place if it doesn't happen tonight.

 

[HawkHusky]

So instead of being patient and waiting to see if there is an announcement, the correct response is to post on social media, taunt Cuse fans, and ask for more information while cursing this place if it doesn't happen tonight.

Don't act all high, mighty, and casual.

 

[pj]

Dam inspection underway.

Are we inspecting because the dam is about to break, or because it's too solid?

Personally, I like my dams to be fragile, and break every few weeks.

 

[UConnStats]

If you were to adjust this for his position, it would be even higher. Pair him with even an average rim protector at center and you'll be near the top of the country in blocks. Wilson and Bouknight also are above average in Block% for their position.