Koby Brea entered the portal. Please please Coach Hurley

[DaMuttzNutt]

So Koby and Liam

We would still need a big

Diarra/Norwell
Ball/Koby/Ross
Stewart/Liam
Alex/Roum
Spencer/Singare/???

Koby and Liam would give us a lot of length and options to run sets with Jaylin and Alex

 

[superjohn]

Watching those clips, I was completely shocked that he's not just a catch and shoot 3 Pt shooter. The kid has a handle, can jack it up lightning quick off the bounce, he plays above the rim, showed some quickness and looks like a dynamic scorer who apparently put it together late. Based on the athleticism in those clips, the UConn staff should be able to coach him up on the defensive end. Hopefully he can learn Hurley's motion offense.

Based on what I saw, he'd be a great fit. He looks like a more athletic version of Cam Spencer. I only watched a fraction of the clips, so I don't know if he sees the floor well and is much of a distributor. He just might be more a bigger and more athletic Joey Cal than the crafty Cam Spencer, but either way, if there's mutual interest sign him up!

Edited: I watched the rest of the clips and I don't think any of his 3 ever touched the rim. Now granted, they're only showing his made 3s but my gosh! You'd think you'd see bunch rattle in, but they are all net. I really hope they land him.

A more athletic version of Cam Spencer.

I can't tell if you're joking or not.

 

[DogMania]

A more athletic version of Cam Spencer.

I can't tell if you're joking or not.

Did you watch the clips?!? He didn't go to the rim very often, but when he did, he threw one down with authority. I don't think Cam dunked the ball even once this year. Cam has a solid build that handled a lot of contact. Koby has a slighter build which is probably why he doesn't go into the paint much. Might do him some good to hit the weight room during the off season so that he can broaden his game.

Don't get me wrong, I love Cam's game. He was very crafty and good scorer from anywhere on the floor, but scoring over a defender was definitely not his game. Brea seems to spend most of the time beyond the arc, but did show some mid range game and a couple of athletic plays at the rim, including a couple of nice weakside blocks.

I thought he looked more athletic than Cam. Not saying he'll be a better player. Spencer was special. His intensity is unmatched. He made up for his lack of athleticism by being so crafty on both ends of the floor. He'd jump into passing lanes, similar to Nadav back in the day. He used misdirection to shake his defender and make just enough space to kiss it off the glass.

The fact is Cam used up his eligibility, and Brea looks like a nice fit. He's probably more of a Jordan Hawkins "type" player than Cam Spencer, and Hurley found a way to win the NC with both.

 

[stick]

Did you watch the clips?!? He didn't go to the rim very often, but when he did, he threw one down with authority. I don't think Cam dunked the ball even once this year. Cam has a solid build that handled a lot of contact. Koby has a slighter build which is probably why he doesn't go into the paint much. Might do him some good to hit the weight room during the off season so that he can broaden his game.

Don't get me wrong, I love Cam's game. He was very crafty and good scorer from anywhere on the floor, but scoring over a defender was definitely not his game. Brea seems to spend most of the time beyond the arc, but did show some mid range game and a couple of athletic plays at the rim, including a couple of nice weakside blocks.

I thought he looked more athletic than Cam. Not saying he'll be a better player. Spencer was special. His intensity is unmatched. He made up for his lack of athleticism by being so crafty on both ends of the floor. He'd jump into passing lanes, similar to Nadav back in the day. He used misdirection to shake his defender and make just enough space to kiss it off the glass.

The fact is Cam used up his eligibility, and Brea looks like a nice fit. He's probably more of a Jordan Hawkins "type" player than Cam Spencer, and Hurley found a way to win the NC with both.

Cam wasn't one dimensional on offense. Brea basically lived at the 3pt line. Cam got half his points inside the arc and went to the FT line a fair amount, and is also a very good passer (Brea at least at Dayton was not). Spencer was also an underrated help defender and despite his lack of athleticism even rebounded decently. I think Brea or Hausen would play a slightly super sized Joey C role and not a replacement for Cam.

 

[444JR]

Diarra/Nowell
Ball/Brea/Ross
Stewart/McNeeley
Karaban/Roumoglou/Abraham
Johnson/Reed/Singare

That would be the deepest team in the country and a bonafide contender. Sign me up.

Would love to see this depth chart on first night. Doomed.

 

[speckle]

Did you watch the clips?!? He didn't go to the rim very often, but when he did, he threw one down with authority. I don't think Cam dunked the ball even once this year. Cam has a solid build that handled a lot of contact. Koby has a slighter build which is probably why he doesn't go into the paint much. Might do him some good to hit the weight room during the off season so that he can broaden his game.

Don't get me wrong, I love Cam's game. He was very crafty and good scorer from anywhere on the floor, but scoring over a defender was definitely not his game. Brea seems to spend most of the time beyond the arc, but did show some mid range game and a couple of athletic plays at the rim, including a couple of nice weakside blocks.

I thought he looked more athletic than Cam. Not saying he'll be a better player. Spencer was special. His intensity is unmatched. He made up for his lack of athleticism by being so crafty on both ends of the floor. He'd jump into passing lanes, similar to Nadav back in the day. He used misdirection to shake his defender and make just enough space to kiss it off the glass.

The fact is Cam used up his eligibility, and Brea looks like a nice fit. He's probably more of a Jordan Hawkins "type" player than Cam Spencer, and Hurley found a way to win the NC with both.

Cam is so much more than an intense, crafty, scorer. He was probably our most polished player this year. He just never put himself in positions where he'd have to use athleticism to bail himself out. His pacing was deliberate and the product of exceptional skill and practice. Shooting is great, but that's not really what we're losing there.

 

[DogMania]

Cam wasn't one dimensional on offense. Brea basically lived at the 3pt line. Cam got half his points inside the arc and went to the FT line a fair amount, and is also a very good passer (Brea at least at Dayton was not). Spencer was also an underrated help defender and despite his lack of athleticism even rebounded decently. I think Brea or Hausen would play a slightly super sized Joey C role and not a replacement for Cam.

Excellent assessment. There were so many facets to Cam's game that made him special.

 

[ConnecticutBB]

Any idea just how many players UConn would be interested in from the portal?

 

[controlfade]

Any idea just how many players UConn would be interested in from the portal?

My guess is 2+ depending on who stays

 

[BCF]

I remember videos like this last year with Cam Spencer...oh wait it was actually some guy named Timberlake. Easy up on the begging. This is Uconn.

Stop it. This his actually put up numbers against good competition.

 

[maineuconnfan]

The guy looks good. Great release and very quick. However, we cannot compare him to Cam. Cam was all-conference at Loyola, then all-conference in the Big Ten. and then proceeded to be all-conference in the Big East. He was always clearly more than a shooter. Cam had a big brain too.

 

[AntG168]

I think the guy is being underrated and overrated in the same thread.

More athletic cam Spencer is a lottery pick lol

 

[auror]

Based on what I saw, he'd be a great fit. He looks like a more athletic version of Cam Spencer. I only watched a fraction of the clips, so I don't know if he sees the floor well and is much of a distributor. He just might be more a bigger and more athletic Joey Cal than the crafty Cam Spencer, but either way, if there's mutual interest sign him up!

He does not. Yeah bigger Joey is probably a good assessment.

 

[87Xfer]

Did you watch the clips?!? He didn't go to the rim very often, but when he did, he threw one down with authority. I don't think Cam dunked the ball even once this year. Cam has a solid build that handled a lot of contact. Koby has a slighter build which is probably why he doesn't go into the paint much. Might do him some good to hit the weight room during the off season so that he can broaden his game.

Don't get me wrong, I love Cam's game. He was very crafty and good scorer from anywhere on the floor, but scoring over a defender was definitely not his game. Brea seems to spend most of the time beyond the arc, but did show some mid range game and a couple of athletic plays at the rim, including a couple of nice weakside blocks.

I thought he looked more athletic than Cam. Not saying he'll be a better player. Spencer was special. His intensity is unmatched. He made up for his lack of athleticism by being so crafty on both ends of the floor. He'd jump into passing lanes, similar to Nadav back in the day. He used misdirection to shake his defender and make just enough space to kiss it off the glass.

The fact is Cam used up his eligibility, and Brea looks like a nice fit. He's probably more of a Jordan Hawkins "type" player than Cam Spencer, and Hurley found a way to win the NC with both.

So other than the fact that he can shoot, he's not similar to Cam...

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Best shooter in the country. 6'6 from NYC.

With Derkack already visiting three relatively local high-majors, my guard attention is now set on Brea.

His efficiency levels are off-the-charts for the 6'6 205 grad transfer:

• 9th highest offensive efficiency rating in the nation
• 2nd highest eFG% (71.5%)
• 3rd highest 3P% (49.8%), averages 3 threes made per game!
• 21st lowest fouls charged per 40 (1.3)
• 240th lowest turnover rate
• 57.8 2P%

Add in the fact that his defensive metrics are acceptable too (ranks as Dayton's fifth most efficient defender) and he's been coached by one of the better head coaches in the game. Just so much to like here.

 

[djct1999]

When it comes to college basketball free agency, this place and who some of us want gets weird.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Joey California replacement?

Any low usage 3pt shooting transfer target will be referred to as a "Joey California replacement" on the BY until the end of time

 

[ctbro1999]

I think the guy is being underrated and overrated in the same thread.

More athletic cam Spencer is a lottery pick lol

Man, imagine Cam Spencer with Andre Jackson Jr athleticism...=O

 

[KembaRunner]

Look again bucko. Our fans are right up there with the worst. Ask RJ Cole's mother

What happened with her??

 

[auror]

Man, imagine Cam Spencer with Andre Jackson Jr athleticism...=O

He's called Michael Jordan.

 

[EBonz30]

Been watching him for years- really nice stroke- wonderful shooter- poor defender- can’t create his own shot- Spencer was a lot better coming into UConn- not sure why people are hyping him up so much.

 

[CL82]

Any low usage 3pt shooting transfer target will be referred to as a "Joey California replacement" on the BY until the end of time

As they should be.

 

[kansashusky]

Kansas vs UConn. Hoping KS hits on Storr or the Alabama kid, and we land Koby.

 

[Marbles90]

I've posted on here about Dayton quite a bit. My daughter went there so I am a fan and I watched just about every game this year. I have no idea why Brea came off the bench most of the year. Next to Holmes, he was their best player and one of the best shooters I have ever seen in college basketball. I am not exaggerating. He is that good. I wouldn't compare him to Spencer because Cam did so much more than just shoot. But Brea is one of those guys that when he takes a three, you are shocked when it doesn't go in - even if he is highly contested.

 

[Nebraskan18]

Trilly says the teams to watch for him are us and Kansas