Hurley talking next year and portal

[husky99]

 

[KembaRunner]

Good info on Karaban


For Karaban is really simple- if he’s gonna be a consensus first round pick he will go, he’s done so much here he’s earned that. Anything short of that he’s gonna come back and be one of the stars of college basketball.

 

[3rdbass]

This has already been posted in 2 other threads.

 

[nomar]

Good info on Karaban


For Karaban is really simple- if he’s gonna be a consensus first round pick he will go, he’s done so much here he’s earned that. Anything short of that he’s gonna come back and be one of the stars of college basketball.

Win-win.

If he's a consensus 1st round pick, great.

If he comes back, great.

Obviously I'd prefer the 2024-25 roster to have him on it, but if he can go in the 1st, I'll wish him well!

 

[nomar]

This has already been posted in 2 other threads.

In the world of UConn MBB, there's nothing more important right now than whether AK returns.

Yes, Hurley's comment was mentioned in a couple other threads but IMO it's worth highlighting.

 

[husky99]

This has already been posted in 2 other threads.

Sorry. Many of the other threads are hard to open. That is on me

 

[3rdbass]

Sorry. Many of the other threads are hard to open. That is on me

In the world of UConn MBB, there's nothing more important right now than whether AK returns.

Yes, Hurley's comment was mentioned in a couple other threads but IMO it's worth highlighting.

Hurley has mentioned the Karaban in first round thing before so technically isn't a new quote but i understand.

 

[Iluvsuebird]

Sorry. Many of the other threads are hard to open. That is on me

why are you apologizing dude? I thank you for posting this. I had not seen it.

 

[HooperScooper]

Hurley has mentioned the Karaban in first round thing before so technically isn't a new quote but i understand.

He mentioned the decision making process at the championship parade too. It was more about his advice rather than saying what Karaban was going to do. But I have to believe Karaban is listening to all the advice. He's not going to make a rash decision.

“There’s a lot there,” Hurley said. “He’s clearly a draft-able NBA prospect. I think for most of these players now with NIL – if you’re going to be a clear-cut, consensus first-round pick and you feel like you’re mature enough emotionally to go into those locker rooms, then I think you’ve got a responsibility to really consider going. If you’re not going to be a consensus clear-cut first-round pick, I think you stay in college. Second round, it’s a tough spot. Up through those mid-30s, there’s no more guaranteed contracts and I think it’s better to be in college than it is on a two-way, in my opinion.”

Dan Hurley commits to UConn’s future, starts construction of 2024-25 roster as he hunts ‘three-peat’

Where UConn’s roster stands as a handful of players face potential NBA options and how coach Dan Hurley, committed to return, is building his next roster.

www.courant.com

 

[controlfade]

Good info on Karaban


For Karaban is really simple- if he’s gonna be a consensus first round pick he will go, he’s done so much here he’s earned that. Anything short of that he’s gonna come back and be one of the stars of college basketball.

I hope Alex goes in the 1st round this year. The 2024 draft is considered one of the weakest drafts in history. If he doesn’t get a first round grade this year, coming back he would need a massive season to get a 1st round grade next year in a much stronger and deeper draft.

 

[Tenspro2002]

This is very bullish for Karaban returning. I don't think Karaban is like Andre Jackson, where Jackson had to strike while the iron was hot and coming back was unlikely to help him and might have even hurt him.

I think there's very little downside for Karaban coming back, only the opportunity cost of missing out on a year of guaranteed NBA earnings, hence "1st round or bust."

 

[nomar]

I hope Alex goes in the 1st round this year. The 2024 draft is considered one of the weakest drafts in history. If he doesn’t get a first round grade this year, coming back he would need a massive season to get a 1st round grade next year in a much stronger and deeper draft.

I've seen a lot of people make this argument and I don't understand it. He'd be no worse off, then. Either way, he's not getting picked in the 1st round. At least if he returns he has a shot at having that "massive season" that vaults him into the 1st round. There are always a few teams in win-now mode that are looking for plug-and-play rookies like Jaime Jaquez.

Edit: I misread your post by skipping over the first sentence. I have seen people making the argument he should leave now because of the 2025 draft being stronger, and I was responding to that. But you were only saying you hope he gets that 1st round promise.

 

[KembaRunner]

I’ve seen people say if he doesn’t go first round this year he’s screwed and i don’t agree. What if he figures out how to not be so streaky from 3?

An all around improved AK who is majorly improved from 3 could absolutely be a 1st rounder in the 25 draft.

 

[DRBackup]

This is very bullish for Karaban returning. I don't think Karaban is like Andre Jackson, where Jackson had to strike while the iron was hot and coming back was unlikely to help him and might have even hurt him.

I think there's very little downside for Karaban coming back, only the opportunity cost of missing out on a year of guaranteed NBA earnings, hence "1st round or bust."

Indeed. Karaban had a very good season, but was inconsistent with his shooting and his ability to score. Definitely something to work on.

 

[bigknight3]

Good info on Karaban


For Karaban is really simple- if he’s gonna be a consensus first round pick he will go, he’s done so much here he’s earned that. Anything short of that he’s gonna come back and be one of the stars of college basketball.

I hope Alex goes in the 1st round this year. The 2024 draft is considered one of the weakest drafts in history. If he doesn’t get a first round grade this year, coming back he would need a massive season to get a 1st round grade next year in a much stronger and deeper draft.

I've been repeating this as well. I think it's more nuances than Hurley's quote.

Pick 31-40 and AK needs to make a judgement call on possible guarantees now versus the performance necessary to get a guaranteed contract and shot at the NBA next year.

AJax and Sanogo had to make the judgement call to stay in the draft and their experience documents the range of outcomes for AK if he stays and doesn't go 1st round.

 

[TheHorde]

He mentioned the decision making process at the championship parade too. It was more about his advice rather than saying what Karaban was going to do. But I have to believe Karaban is listening to all the advice. He's not going to make a rash decision.

“There’s a lot there,” Hurley said. “He’s clearly a draft-able NBA prospect. I think for most of these players now with NIL – if you’re going to be a clear-cut, consensus first-round pick and you feel like you’re mature enough emotionally to go into those locker rooms, then I think you’ve got a responsibility to really consider going. If you’re not going to be a consensus clear-cut first-round pick, I think you stay in college. Second round, it’s a tough spot. Up through those mid-30s, there’s no more guaranteed contracts and I think it’s better to be in college than it is on a two-way, in my opinion.”

Dan Hurley commits to UConn’s future, starts construction of 2024-25 roster as he hunts ‘three-peat’

Where UConn’s roster stands as a handful of players face potential NBA options and how coach Dan Hurley, committed to return, is building his next roster.

www.courant.com

Very good advice. Teams have much more of a vested interest in having their first round picks succeed and generally give them more “rope”. If AK chooses to return, then I hope the staff ensures he’s taken care of through NIL, as he deserves that as well.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Did anyone post the interview with Reddick? It was good. I enjoyed DH talking about the design of the offense. He was inspired by the SF 49ers.... which was a surprise to hear. He wanted a few formations where multiple sets could be run from the same formation. The design of the offense was obviously excellent but the ability to take it from paper to reality was very impressive.

I sometimes worry DH says too much.

 

[bjc42]

Karaban is an excellent player, but I don‘t know if he is ready for the first round. We shall see.

 

[husky99]

Did anyone post the interview with Reddick? It was good. I enjoyed DH talking about the design of the offense. He was inspired by the SF 49ers.... which was a surprise to hear. He wanted a few formations where multiple sets could be run from the same formation. The design of the offense was obviously excellent but the ability to take it from paper to reality was very impressive.

I sometimes worry DH says too much.

I think i did . But here it is

 

[metsfan2323]

I hope he comes back and leads us to a 3peat.

 

[ec33]

Did anyone post the interview with Reddick?

It was in the national media thread.

 

[Scottobot]

This has already been posted in 2 other threads.

This was the first thread where I saw it, so I appreciate the repost

 

[KembaRunner]

I sometimes worry DH says too much.

Doesn’t matter. The secret sauce is not the playbook or the hours or anything else- the S.S. is Hurley and staff.

Kobe could tell me his exact practice schedule and routines and I still wasn’t going to become an NBA player.

 

[AdamaNation]

In the world of UConn MBB, there's nothing more important right now than whether AK returns.

Yes, Hurley's comment was mentioned in a couple other threads but IMO it's worth highlighting.

Agreed. He puts us back in the top 3 conversation

 

[auror]