2024 Recruiting: Nolan Traore

[Matrim55]

Big French combo guard, basically a top-10 level recruit. Here's Hollinger from a week ago:

That’s about to change, as he signed with Saint-Quentin in the top division of the French league for the remainder of the season. He’s being recruited by U.S. colleges as well, with Gonzaga, Xavier and Alabama in the mix, and the Australian NBL’s Next Stars program has him in its sights as well.

Wherever he ends up, he’s a new face on the 2025 draft board who has established himself as a lottery-level talent. We knew about Flagg, Bailey, Harper and Edgecombe, but Traore is worth putting in that discussion now too.

You see he listed a few colleges recruiting him? There's one he left out.

 

[Mazhude]

He's showing up pretty high in some of those draft boards. I'd be surprised if he takes the college route...

 

[UConnSwag11]

Big French combo guard, basically a top-10 level recruit. Here's Hollinger from a week ago:

That’s about to change, as he signed with Saint-Quentin in the top division of the French league for the remainder of the season. He’s being recruited by U.S. colleges as well, with Gonzaga, Xavier and Alabama in the mix, and the Australian NBL’s Next Stars program has him in its sights as well.

Wherever he ends up, he’s a new face on the 2025 draft board who has established himself as a lottery-level talent. We knew about Flagg, Bailey, Harper and Edgecombe, but Traore is worth putting in that discussion now too.

You see he listed a few colleges recruiting him? There's one he left out.

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[Karmacop]

I get a huge Cam vibe while watching this video. Hits the three, but is also comfortable driving and either going to the hoop or hitting the mid-range jumper. A few inches shorter, but still tall enough at the guard position.

 

[Matrim55]

He's showing up pretty high in some of those draft boards. I'd be surprised if he takes the college route...

He's not eligible until the 2025 draft. He's spending his next year playing hoops somewhere, and we're putting guys into the lotto every year... pretty clear how we're pitching him.

 

[NH Husky]

I am interested because of the person who started this thread

 

[Sibeerian]

It's the mysterious aforementioned European!

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Oh my god, the change of pace ability and poise of this kid makes me want to write things that are inappropriate from my work computer.

 

[Karmacop]

From an article on 2025 and 2026 draft prospects at the Nike Hoops Summitt, including write ups on our Duke friend who shall not be named and AJ Dybantsa

Nike Hoops Summitt Prospects

Nolan Traore​

Traore was the biggest surprise this week during practice. The 6-3 point guard is the next one up out of France and his playing style, and the way he spaces the floor, matches the NBA game well. The majority of his teammates were playing with him for the first time and were more than impressed.

"Nolan Traore is the best point guard I’ve ever played with, and I learned so much from him this week and how he sees the game," Baylor commit VJ Edgecombe said after the game. "He's not going to talk much, but he's going to lead and facilitate. France has a good one, for sure. Plus he’s fast as hell.”

Traore finished with 18 points and four assists and was so good at reading the pick-and-roll and attacking the mismatch off the dribble. The elite talent coming out of France isn't slowing down anytime soon, and Traore is now an early projected lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

 

[aburks41]

Interesting. Borges hinted at an international player coming aboard but didn't give a name. I assume this is the name......

 

[Sibeerian]

Wondered how tall he is and a quick search told me 6'3, 6'4 and 6'5. So now you know.

 

[Mr. French]

6’3 shifty Euro guard with lotto potential?

I guess.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

6’3 shifty Euro guard with lotto potential?

I guess.

post/handle?

 

[bendm]

wasnt expecting to be involved with another 5* but this is the kinda guy i've been saying i want to pair with McNeeley to round out the roster

 

[JohnFSilver]

It's the mysterious aforementioned European!

They aint mysterious anymore. When are we going to get an American born MVP? Maybe SGA this year, but league is owned by euros/internationals.

Jokic,
Doncic
Giannis
Embiid (american now, but African)
Wemby

Best under 30 American players are SGA, Tatum, Anthony Edwards.

 

[Matrim55]

Wondered how tall he is and a quick search told me 6'3, 6'4 and 6'5. So now you know.

6'9 with the afro.

 

[Matrim55]

They aint mysterious anymore. When are we going to get an American born MVP? Maybe SGA this year, but league is owned by euros/internationals.

Jokic,
Doncic
Giannis
Embiid (american now, but African)
Wemby

Best under 30 American players are SGA, Tatum, Anthony Edwards.

Shai's Canadian.

 

[KemBuckets21]

Do we know how seriously he is considering us? He wouldn't be able to make any NIL in the states, correct?

 

[aburks41]

Wouldn't our offense be classified as a Euro style offense too? Seems like a natural fit he'd basically already know the fundamentals of the system

 

[bendm]

Do we know how seriously he is considering us? He wouldn't be able to make any NIL in the states, correct?

maybe that will help us relative to the Arkansas and KUs. kinda levels the playing field from the NIL standpoint.

 

[auror]

It's the mysterious aforementioned European!

Yeah this must be the answer to the Borges international player mention.

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If Karaban goes (or if he stays), UConn will be in the market for a shooter, with Cam Spencer and Tristen Newton both out of eligibility. The Huskies will more likely fill that need through either a 2024 recruit or an international player.

 

[Exodus]

6'9 with the afro.

Any day on this board with a Fletch reference is a great day!

 

[HuskyInfinity]

Would someone remind me the exact phrasing of Borges mention? That we were recruiting a European for the upcoming class ?

 

[JT-55]

Would someone remind me the exact phrasing of Borges mention? That we were recruiting a European for the upcoming class ?

From the Borges article

Elsewhere, it remains to be seen what other holes the Huskies need filled. A lot depends on the decision of Alex Karaban, the 6-8 shooter who is a bit of an NBA Draft 'tweener (possible late-first round, more likely second round or undrafted). If Karaban goes (or if he stays), UConn will be in the market for a shooter, with Cam Spencer and Tristen Newton both out of eligibility. The Huskies will more likely fill that need through either a 2024 recruit or an international player.

 

[HailUConn]

is there a wink coming?