Aidan Mahaney COMMITS to UConn (Merged)

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[ec33]

Diarra 25 / Nowell 15
Mahaney 25 / Ball 15
McNeeley 25 / Stewart 10 / Ball 5
Karaban 30 / Stewart 10
Reed 20 / Johnson 20

Bench: Ross / Abraham / Singare

30: Karaban
25: Diarra / Mahaney / McNeeley
20: Ball / Stewart / Reed / Johnson
15: Nowell

9 man rotation and I think we stay at 12 schollys. If Karaban leaves we’ll need to add someone else.

I wonder if they are second guessing the expensive shooter and thinking an experienced 4 might not be a more prudent way to fill the remaining spot. Someone more physical? I can wait.

 

[bendm]

I wonder if they are second guessing the expensive shooter and thinking an experienced 4 might not be a more prudent way to fill the remaining spot. Someone more physical? I can wait.

Only if AK leaves. Otherwise We don’t need more than a 9 man rotation or 12 scholarship players. And Even if AK leaves staff might opt to divide his PT among who we have and add Ross and Abraham to the rotation. I think Breas out.

 

[imno1]

Bro literally flew to Lexington on a private jet, got a free meal, bounced and committed. LEGEND.

Alway the right thing to do is to let them down in person instead of ghosting them

 

[superjohn]

I’m most excited to see what the new guys can do under the tutelage of our elite coaching staff.

I wouldn't be surprised if this staff makes it a reality...

 

[Sibeerian]

this team has EVERYTHING

 

[KembaRunner]

Diarra 25 / Nowell 15
Mahaney 25 / Ball 15
McNeeley 25 / Stewart 10 / Ball 5
Karaban 30 / Stewart 10
Reed 20 / Johnson 20

Bench: Ross / Abraham / Singare

30: Karaban
25: Diarra / Mahaney / McNeeley
20: Ball / Stewart / Reed / Johnson
15: Nowell

9 man rotation and I think we stay at 12 schollys. If Karaban leaves we’ll need to add someone else. If Karaban stays we can 3peat.

So we move away from Brea? Adding him would really clog up the wheel. Shocked Ross isn’t already in the portal, but would likely push Solo away too.

Not saying it’s right or wrong, just commenting.

 

[husky429]

48% at the rim.
38% career from 3. Really, really good as a catch-n-shoot and spot up shooter.
15% assist rate isn't bad at all, just not a ton of opportunity with Marciulinus (or however you spell it) being a focal point on offense.
What killed his overall shooting percentage what 37% off the dribble on long 2s.

I see finishing with both hands multiple times, a great shot, decent ballhandling, and some pretty solid passing reads in the highlight.

247 has him at 150lbs as a recruit. ESPN has him at 175. On3 at 150. Not sure what the real # is, but hopefully that's a signal that he can be successful in the weight room.

The kid is going to be an asset on offense. Teach him to defend in our team concept, and we're good.

 

[rich1122]

With Ball Stewart and maybe AK it’s 8-9 deep again with no holes

 

[CL82]

Reminder of his stats vs high-major or ranked opponents this year:

19.6 PPG
1.8 RPG
2.2 APG

1.8 TO
0.2 BLK
1.2 STL

41% 2FG (7.3 attempts)
39% 3FG (7.3 attempts)
92% FT (2.0 attempts)

 

[ec33]

Only if Karaban leaves.

Well, as of now he has left (he wrote a note and everything). I am not sure that the quality-4 that can shoot 3's is a market you can wait as long on as guard.

 

[UCann]

I used to go to his hometown of Moraga all the time

I live right next to the town he grew up in! Wish I caught some of him at SMC. Oh well, 2 years to see him crush it at UConn, I'll take it!

 

[August_West]

 

[bendm]

Well, as of now he has left (he wrote a note and everything). I am not sure that the quality-4 that can shoot 3's is a market you can wait as long on as guard.

Waiting until it’s official on 5/31

 

[uconn_jack]

Let's not forget the highlights:

I like that he doesn't seem to avoid contact when going to the rim.

 

[controlfade]

Hurley

Holy Sh.t !! Hurley is a freaking genius.
Need a
Center - Reed ✅
Guard - Mahaney ✅
Forward - MeNeelley ✅

 

[REB1094]

I trust Dan Hurley and the coaching staff with my life

Welcome to Storrs, Aidan! Can’t wait to see him play

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Live look at Rupp rafters

 

[FfldCntyFan]

So we move away from Brea? Adding him would really clog up the wheel. Shocked Ross isn’t already in the portal, but would likely push Solo away too.

Not saying it’s right or wrong, just commenting.

No speculating on current players moving on.

 

[UCann]

So we move away from Brea? Adding him would really clog up the wheel. Shocked Ross isn’t already in the portal, but would likely push Solo away too.

Not saying it’s right or wrong, just commenting.

I am thinking the same thing...how on earth is there playing time for Brea with this roster? And yeah, Ross and Abraham are going to find it very hard to get minutes barring something crazy.

 

[gsmooth]

Man it will be fascinating watching highlights of this program over the last 3 years and seeing a cameo from Mahaney in the beginning hopefully foreshadowing greatness here.

This is how I felt when watching the UConn game at East Carolina in Feb 2020 2 weeks before the COVID lockdown. It was surreal watching Tristen Newton play for East Carolina and light up UConn to the tune of 25 pts 6 assists and 5 rebounds. If my current self traveled back in time to that day of the game and told my Feb 29, 2020 self that a player from this game will have their name put up on the wall of Gampel Pavilion, the Feb 2020 would've guessed James Bouknight and then Christian Vital. My Feb 2020 self would've been shocked it would be Tristen Newton even though he had a hell of a game against UConn.

 

[gsmooth]

Imagine thinking he would commit while you brought him to get a club sandwich with unseasoned crinkle cut fries. Meanwhile he was eating surf and turf with UConn at capital grille. Easy money! View attachment 100226

See, I told you, I was right. A club chicken sandwich wasn't going to get it done

 

[Robrio89]

Massive addition to the reload

3 peat looking more and more possible. Karaban returns and we need to be preseason top 3

 

[MJKI]

Interesting Solo gave up his number too. So stoked for this kid. Been a fan since R32 last year!

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

3peat incoming

Your comment is more in brand than knowing, primarily because it is unknowable. We are clearly on the shortlist of favorites, and solidifying, but injuries, hubris, distraction, disharmony, and crazy luck are are part of the mix every year.

You win the brevity battle...by many lengths. Kudos.