Jalen Adams (Committed to UConn)

[stick]

He also seems to play much bigger than 6'3".

 

[husky99]

High ceiling. ..

 

[Fishy]

High ceiling. ..

Thank you for expanding your thoughts into a second word. I almost feel like I should print that one out and have it bound.

The kid could be ridiculous here.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Thank you for expanding your thoughts into a second word. I almost feel like I should print that one out and have it bound.

The kid could be ridiculous here.

He only gets 99 words a week.

 

[Zionn]

My favorite player in this class. He has UCONN written all over him.

 

[Fishy]

He only gets 99 words a week.

 

[tcf15]

Surreal that after a guard from Roxbury, MA leads UConn to title #4, there's another talented guard from Roxbury, MA that could be coming to Storrs.

 

[PAHusky]

At this point I'm hoping for the ridiculousness of a Newman/Briscoe, Turtle, Prince, Diallo, Stone/Govan class, depending on whether we manage to snag that nice Newman/Stone package, but "settling" for Adams or Sharma wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. I realize that recruiting stars obviously aren't everything but grabbing a huge class like that after winning a national championship would only keep the mojo going in our direction and would be huge for recruiting going forward as well. For some reason bringing in highly ranked classes does more to bring in more highly ranked classes than actually winning games does sometimes, or at least it seems that way.

 

[CAHUSKY]

. For some reason bringing in highly ranked classes does more to bring in more highly ranked classes than actually winning games does sometimes, or at least it seems that way.

But, does bringing in more highly ranked classes mean winning more games? That is the question. I vote for bringing in more classes like the ones we have been winning national championships with.

 

[Fishy]

But, does bringing in more highly ranked classes mean winning more games? That is the question. I vote for bringing in more classes like the ones we have been winning national championships with.

This post split my head open.

It sapped my will to live.

I am either going to bed or across the street to drown myself in the pond.

 

[Huskies4ever]

But what are we going to do with another 6'3 combo guard? ugh.

Win?

 

[husky99]

Thank you for expanding your thoughts into a second word. I almost feel like I should print that one out and have it bound.

The kid could be ridiculous here.

sorry fishy, I was speechless that you were adding recruiting content with any real significance to this board and not your typical logorrheic mockery. Good for you and thanks..

 

[upstater]

At this point I'm hoping for the ridiculousness of a Newman/Briscoe, Turtle, Prince, Diallo, Stone/Govan class, depending on whether we manage to snag that nice Newman/Stone package, but "settling" for Adams or Sharma wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. I realize that recruiting stars obviously aren't everything but grabbing a huge class like that after winning a national championship would only keep the mojo going in our direction and would be huge for recruiting going forward as well. For some reason bringing in highly ranked classes does more to bring in more highly ranked classes than actually winning games does sometimes, or at least it seems that way.

I want a great class too but I definitely want Adams over Briscoe without a doubt.

 

[husky99]

I want a great class too but I definitely want Adams over Briscoe without a doubt.

I like Adams over briscoe, but I would be happy with either. Both are moving away from our typical small guard lineup

 

[HuskyBballFan]

But, does bringing in more highly ranked classes mean winning more games? That is the question. I vote for bringing in more classes like the ones we have been winning national championships with.

Both the 2014 and (especially) 2011 teams had plenty of highly rated recruits.

 

[Danzz]

We are involved with so many outstanding players that it is hard pick favorites. You make a wish list and come to the conclusion that the players who don't make it would be just fine. The Newman and Stone combination is very appealing.

 

[GemParty]

Bottom line. Who shows Ollie they want to be at UConn first? Once again, Ollie is casting a wide net, but every guy is Top talent. Which of them will feel like Samuel? TS has been very outspoken, how much being at UConn means to him. Those are the guys we want.

 

[caw]

I'm starting to lose track:

Verbals:
Prince Ali
Willie "turtle" Jackson

Main targets said to be recruiting:
Jalen Adams, Isaiah Briscoe, Malik Newman

Cheik Diallo, Diamond Stone, Jessie Govan, Josh Sharma (maybe), Derrick Jones

Is that it, are those the main targets right now?

 

[CAHUSKY]

This post split my head open.

It sapped my will to live.

I am either going to bed or across the street to drown myself in the pond.

After a couple of Martinis and a half a bottle of Pinot I turn into a philosopher

 

[Stinger92860]

This post split my head open.

It sapped my will to live.

I am either going to bed or across the street to drown myself in the pond.

Which did you chose?

It's unclear to me why you want better players. I mean it makes no sense. Imagine how much we spend on recruiting. There is the potential for enormous savings by recruiting only average players within a 2 hour drive. Why is it so hard to comprehend?

 

[tcf15]

More here: http://borgesblognhr.blogspot.com/2014/04/jalen-adams-kid-out-of-roxbury-who-hits.html

"He's a perfect UConn guard, no doubt about it," said Connors. "Kemba, Shabazz -- he kinda plays like them. Their style and system fits him. He knows that, too. UConn's very high on his list, and that has a lot to do with it. He's mentioned he likes the guys. (Karl) Hobbs has been up here quite a bit, he likes him. He's gotten to know Kevin (Ollie) a little bit and he likes him, too. He mentioned that he likes the staff, likes the way they use their guards. He fits."

Adams has predictably received many offers. Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Providence are among those who seem to have a lot of interest. But it appears that two schools stand atop his list: UConn and Kansas.

"To be honest with you, they're the ones," said Connors. "You can tell by what he says, how he responds. They're the ones high on his list right now."

Connors said Adams will play out the summer for Mass Rivals AAU before making his decision. The coach seems like a real straight-shooter, not one prone to exaggeration. But he's coached the Pressey brothers (Matt and Phil), Syracuse-bound Kaleb Joseph and other top-notch players over the past several years, and ...

"Jalen's the best of 'em all. He's an incredible athlete, he can jump out of the gym, his arms are crazy-long. He doesn't play 6-1/6-2 at all. I've never seen anything like this kid. He's got the 'it' factor. He just makes winning plays. The ball just ends up in his hands -- loose balls, rebounds, deflections."

 

[rip7774]

Who is Kansas recruiting along w Adams at similar spots?

The fact that Fishy created a recruiting thread tells u how great it would b to get this kid. And he's from Roxbury? Wow!!!

 

[intlzncster]

I'm starting to lose track:

Verbals:
Prince Ali
Willie "turtle" Jackson

Main targets said to be recruiting:
Jalen Adams, Isaiah Briscoe, Malik Newman

Cheik Diallo, Diamond Stone, Jessie Govan, Josh Sharma (maybe), Derrick Jones

Is that it, are those the main targets right now?

Tyus Battle

 

[noeynox]

Is Battle 2016?quote="intlzncster, post: 953516, member: 56"]Tyus Battle[/quote]
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[aceboon]

Adams, Jackson, and Ali would be a crazy perimeter trio to pull in for one class, please get him. Kansas worries me because (1)they're Kansas, (2)they've also pulled in a Roxbury kid themselves in Selden so they can recruit the area, (3) they don't have as many talented guards on their roster right now, it would help if they were to get Graham in 2014 and hopefully Simon in 2015 before Adams makes a decision.