Zags: Adama Sanogo declaring for the NBA Draft

[UCTitleTown]

If he had Zion Williamson's hops (and not his injuries) he'd be amazing. I think he goes in the 2nd round.

 

[Topdawg]

Congratulations Adama! Hope a good team is able to see the wisdom in drafting you and enabling you to showcase your talents at the next level. Good health, happines, and many great years of basketball!

 

[gsmooth]

I don't think he is a long-shot to make the NBA at all. In all likelihood, he won't be a high first round pick, but he has the size, strength, lateral mobility along with superb offensive skill to have a long career.

I looked at each of the NBA rosters on ESPN and saw how many players there are within 10 lbs. and 1 inch of height of Adama to see if his body type is common. Only five teams did not have a player that falls within this range. Denver has 5 players that do. Several of the players are NBA starters. Many of the players have had 10-plus year careers and have made huge fortunes. Many of the players do not have the reputation as shooters. 4 of them are listed as starting centers or play near starters minutes.

Some have said that Adama is significantly shorter than his listed height. I'm not sure that this is correct, he was certainly about 2 inches taller than the Miami center who was listed as 6' 7". I guess we will see when the combine measurements come out.
Go Adama!

Clark Kellogg, who is tall former basketball player, stated in the MSG game against St. John's that "I stood next to Adama. He is a legitimate 6'9" in height".

 

[Calhoun's Court]

Thank you Adama !!! I'll be cheering you on !!!

 

[navery12]

What's silly? The Duke being the favorite comment? Google is your friend. Duke is the favorite.

Know who the co-favorite with Duke is? UConn. Every single departure so far this offseason has been expected and talked about since before the season

 

[mauconnfan]

Good for AS - congrats Adama, thank you for all you did including a NC and best of luck hope you reach your dreams!

 

[bendm]

If he had Zion Williamson's hops (and not his injuries) he'd be amazing.

And water is wet?

 

[Conndog]

I’m bummed that the team is losing Adama, Jordan and Naheem. I know it’s their decision and that this is what they want to do, but I’m sad they won’t be around next season. The team was so much fun to watch! Joey C gone too. Adama was such a force on offense- he really is going to be missed. UConn never had a big with his footwork!

 

[Jaydumo20]

Best of luck to an absolute legend.

 

[JB75]

I’m all for him chasing his dreams, but if he’s not projected till the later rounds and he’s abouy tj get good NIL money why not stay and work on your game?

 

[Ratso]

undersized al jefferson or less explosive montrez, might work?

 

[Bomber36]

As the Brits might say, "The King is dead (ie gone). Long live the new King (ie King Kong)!"

That would be “Cling” Kong.

 

[Palatine]

He'll be back. When we put him on the wall as a Husky of Honor.

 

[Ratso]

That would be “Cling” Kong.

now that’s an easy lottery 2024

 

[husky429]

I’m all for him chasing his dreams, but if he’s not projected till the later rounds and he’s abouy tj get good NIL money why not stay and work on your game?

None of us know his NIL offers, what his projected draft # is, or how much he can expect to make going pro overseas.

Why do you assume a kid who has made nothing but good decisions has decided to do something stupid and out of his best interest now?

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I’m all for him chasing his dreams, but if he’s not projected till the later rounds and he’s abouy tj get good NIL money why not stay and work on your game?

Tell that to Stanley Robinson

 

[huskymedic]

 

[ElGreco]

I’m bummed that the team is losing Adama, Jordan and Naheem. I know it’s their decision and that this is what they want to do, but I’m sad they won’t be around next season. The team was so much fun to watch! Joey C gone too. Adama was such a force on offense- he really is going to be missed. UConn never had a big with his footwork!

This team was easy to love. Seeing it break up and change hurts much more than other years

 

[3rdbass]

Love you Adama! Very standup guy and classy message to the UCONN family.

 

[BugsyCT]

I doubt his stock could ever get higher than it is now. He was tremendous most all of the season and definitely in the tourney (Final Four MOP). It's the right time for him to make the jump. Sincerely wishing him all the best at the next level.

 

[Waquoit]

Octagon is a helluva agency to sign with. Great sign for him.
Other clients include Giannas and Steph Curry.

I like to hear that. Maybe they can hook him up with McHale or Duncan and help him with using the glass. Once he gets that down, I can't see why he can't be an Adrian Dantley for the 2020's.

 

[HooperScooper]

I’m bummed that the team is losing Adama, Jordan and Naheem. I know it’s their decision and that this is what they want to do, but I’m sad they won’t be around next season. The team was so much fun to watch! Joey C gone too. Adama was such a force on offense- he really is going to be missed. UConn never had a big with his footwork!

Cheer up.

UConn star Adama Sanogo announced Thursday that he's entering the 2023 NBA Draft and fully intends to remain in it. So I'm now projecting the 6-foot-9 center to depart the Big East program — but I'm still keeping the Huskies No. 1 in Version 5 of the 2023-24 CBS Sports preseason Top 25 And 1.

Donovan Clingan is the reason.

College basketball rankings: Why UConn remains No. 1 in Top 25 And 1 after Adama Sanogo declared for NBA Draft

UCLA and Arizona took big drops in CBS Sports' early preseason rankings

www.cbssports.com

 

[Rocktheworld]

Cheer up.

UConn star Adama Sanogo announced Thursday that he's entering the 2023 NBA Draft and fully intends to remain in it. So I'm now projecting the 6-foot-9 center to depart the Big East program — but I'm still keeping the Huskies No. 1 in Version 5 of the 2023-24 CBS Sports preseason Top 25 And 1.

Donovan Clingan is the reason.

College basketball rankings: Why UConn remains No. 1 in Top 25 And 1 after Adama Sanogo declared for NBA Draft

UCLA and Arizona took big drops in CBS Sports' early preseason rankings

www.cbssports.com

Gary Parrish bullish on UConn

 

[UCHuskies08]

I’m all for him chasing his dreams, but if he’s not projected till the later rounds and he’s abouy tj get good NIL money why not stay and work on your game?

He isn't growing any taller and his stock isn't going to be higher than being MOP after this run.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Zion

If he had Zion Williamson's hops (and not his injuries) he'd be amazing. I think he goes in the 2nd round.

Not a big Zion fan lazy and overweight that isn’t Adama