Zags: Mustapha Heron transferring

[TopDogs]

Do we even have scholarships available? This seems pretty moot if we have no schollies left.

 

[tcf15]

Do we even have scholarships available? This seems pretty moot if we have no schollies left.

If Hurley wants him at UConn and the feeling is mutual, a scholarship will be made available.

 

[Danzz]

Question marks. Pass.

 

[junglehusky]

If Hurley wants him at UConn and the feeling is mutual, a scholarship will be made available.

A Drummond shuffle?

 

[JMick]

A Drummond shuffle?

Didn't Drummond just walk on?

 

[HungryHuskies]

You tell ‘em Dave.

 

[StunningSteve]

heard back when he was a SO or JR in high school (right when we got dumped from the Big East) that he was really interested in coming to Cincinnati (his dad played with Mick's brother in college or something like that) but there was "no chance" he'd play in the AAC.

So I agree Big East would be the best fit for him.

The NBE has just been emptied of their best players (and coaches). He'd probably lead the league in scoring.

If he was in the AAC, he'd probably have to go through James Wiseman next year.

 

[HawkHusky]

I would think UCONN's gotta make sure there was no funny business with Heron's surprise recruitment to Auburn, particularly since the NCAA already has their eye on us.

 

[JMick]

I would think UCONN's gotta make sure there was no funny business with Heron's surprise recruitment to Auburn, particularly since the NCAA already has their eye on us.

I don't think we're even an option.

 

[Stainmaster]

I would think UCONN's gotta make sure there was no funny business with Heron's surprise recruitment to Auburn, particularly since the NCAA already has their eye on us.

False. Now that Chief has influence over the current staff, there's not going to be any more of this rules-following BS.

 

[Kenny11]

Something is definitely fishy here. He could arguably be the best player on a potential preseason top-10 team. If there are academic/eligibility issues, why wouldn't he just stay in the Draft or go G League/overseas and enter the Draft in 2019? Makes so sense to sit out a year and then declare for the 2020 draft when who knows what his draft stock will be then.

It wouldn't be this. He was always known as a good student and into positive things off the court. Weird situation. Maybe he is angry about something or worried that Auburn is about to crumble?

 

[Stainmaster]

It wouldn't be this. He was always known as a good student and into positive things off the court. Weird situation. Maybe he is angry about something or worried that Auburn is about to crumble?

It's the mother's health issues.

 

[Kenny11]

It's the mother's health issues.

ok, thanks

 

[UconnU]

Heron is a Dan Hurley guard. Basically a more talented Jared Terrell.

 

[HawkHusky]

I don't think we're even an option.

I'm waiting on Chief. He knows better than "Some Guy."

 

[StunningSteve]

SJU thinks he's going there if he gets past their clearing house

Mullin vs Hurley.. If Parrish is right, I wouldn't blame him for picking Hurley. Mullin is horrible.

Who knows what's going on. Still early

 

[auror]

Sounds pretty clear from the article that Parrish's source is on the kid's side. So now we need to see if we're willing to make a roster move.

 

[ThabeetDown]

Obviously, he is a tremendous talent, but I would see a power struggle with Jalen (a la Dyson and Kemba) and to a degree with CV. Same with the Johnnies and Ponds (who I assume is returning) but there are definitely more shots to go around in Queens than Storrs I would imagine. Heron was the guy on Auburn and played a lot of hero ball (perhaps too much) so I'm just playing Devil's Advocate here.

I also don't know who I would drop to make room, especially since you have to give the current players credit for staying on through the coaching change -- I don't think Coach Hurley would sell his soul by asking someone to leave for Heron.

 

[6xChamps]

What's the main reason as to why people don't want him? Is it lack of scholarships, his past, something else?

 

[HawkHusky]

What's the main reason as to why people don't want him? Is it lack of scholarships, his past, something else?

Sour grapes.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

There are 12 scholarships on this team I would give up to get Heron. Pick any one of them thank them for their time at UConn and i'll help pack the bags.

 

[Wordbomar]

People who don’t want Heron even if it means sit one play one are very dumb

 

[gwhuskyfan]

If no NCAA issues with Heron, no idea why anyone would say no to Heron coming. He'd be a huge piece to bringing us back to relevancy. Also he's better than anyone we'd boot from a scholarship -- tough move -- but I'd do it in a heartbeat

 

[UconnU]

What's the main reason as to why people don't want him? Is it lack of scholarships, his past, something else?

"Uconn is the last place in a world I want to go."

 

[Huskyforlife]

The fact he wants to stay close to his mom means we should be heavily involved. Not sure why people think we wouldn’t...

 

[Stainmaster]

There are 12 scholarships on this team I would give up to get Heron. Pick any one of them thank them for their time at UConn and i'll help pack the bags.

That seems like a slightly large number.

 

[Kemba429]

Our dream Lineup of Heron, Achiuwa, Delaire, and Marial will come true! Lol

 

[BlueMAB]

I would think UCONN's gotta make sure there was no funny business with Heron's surprise recruitment to Auburn, particularly since the NCAA already has their eye on us.

I don't mean to come off as a smart @zz but how would UConn even do that? Other than asking around, and nobody with half a brain is going to admit guilt, what can they do?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Didn't Drummond just walk on?

Yes, it was a no brainer given he would be signing a 7 figure contract 10 months later. I don’t know Heron’s financial situation but he is instate which dramatically decreases the financial burden.

 

[UConnStats]

What's the main reason as to why people don't want him? Is it lack of scholarships, his past, something else?

Rumors have gone around the state that he took money to go to Auburn. He’s never been formally accused, but Purifoy and Wiley have from Auburn and everyone knows “Pearls gonna Pearl”.

I’m sure the school will vet the situation before rushing into anything. Benedict and Hurley aren’t stupid.