Nothing is ever official until it's official, with that said we're getting Griffiths and Bowen. Really interested how things play out at guard. Going to be a monster class.I have a feeling we’re going to land him. He seems bought in. Hometown Hartford kid would be a HIT.
One would think if we landed these two guys someone good would be interested in joining them.Nothing is ever official until it's official, with that said we're getting Griffiths and Bowen. Really interested how things play out at guard.
Perhaps one Matas BuzelisOne would think if we landed these two guys someone good would be interested in joining them.
I don't see that happening. I'm think Wilcher and Castle are being targeted but I'm not sure.Perhaps one Matas Buzelis
Nothing is ever official until it's official, with that said we're getting Griffiths and Bowen. Really interested how things play out at guard. Going to be a monster class.
Ducharme is probably more realistic than MB. Castle/Wilcher, Ducharme, Griffiths, and Bowen seems like the foundation of our class. Plus some long shots on MB and Miranda I'd imagine. We might not need a stretch 4 like MB after landing Bowen either.
Have a feeling he'll rise like Livley. Way too much upside.Miranda is right in our 30-70 range. Not a reach at all. Buzelis may be approaching 5* status and might be bound for Duke/UNC/UK etc.
Have a feeling he'll rise like Livley. Way too much upside.
Potential counter-point: he doesn't play for as high level of an AAU team, or nearly as excellent of a HS. He's going to springfield commonwealth academy. Is that even a good basketball school?
They are pretty good in hoops actually and Calipari played a big part in getting his guy to get the head coaching gig:
Antonio Anderson leaves Lynn English, accepts coaching position at Springfield Commonwealth Academy
The architect behind Lynn English’s back-to-back Division 1 state titles is heading west. Head coach Antonio Anderson will be leaving the program following the season to take over at Springfi…www.google.com
Bristol Central will be terrible once Clingan is out. I went so see them play East Catholic in his Sophomore season. East was winning by so much the student section was sitting!Yeah I stand corrected. They've made some pretty big moves in NEPSAC I hadn't heard of. Bringing in some decent talent. Still, they're no Westtown, but it's not Bristol Central either.
They are probably pretty decent, they have a few lower level/mid-majors on the team plus Miranda. Femi Odukale who was a freshman at Pitt last year played thereYeah I stand corrected. They've made some pretty big moves in NEPSAC I hadn't heard of. Bringing in some decent talent. Still, they're no Westtown, but it's not Bristol Central either.
Please people stop being afraid of Duke, Kentucky,UNC. Bring em on.Miranda is right in our 30-70 range. Not a reach at all. Buzelis may be approaching 5* status and might be bound for Duke/UNC/UK etc.
Please people stop being afraid of Duke, Kentucky,UNC. Bring em on.
Please people stop being afraid of Duke, Kentucky,UNC. Bring em on.
Probably Drummond. We've beaten Kansas for some of our top recruits recently but I don't think there's been much overlap between UConn and these 3 schools recently in recruitingWhen is the last time we landed a recruit that was also seriously considering one of those three? Just curious.
Exactly, 10 years ago, we landed a hometown kid after wining a national championship.Probably Drummond. We've beaten Kansas for some of our top recruits recently but I don't think there's been much overlap between UConn and these 3 schools recently in recruiting
With the trajectory recruiting appears to be on right now, the two biggest issues we face are NIL money at some schools and all the historical hype some have received and will continue to receive.Exactly, 10 years ago, we landed a hometown kid after wining a national championship.
Dan has been smart about picking his spots with kids we have relationships with and are undervalued. I dont think UConn will ever consistently beat Duke, Kentucky, or UNC for kids.
I also wouldn't count out a reclass for Elliot Cadeau or Jeremiah Jenkins depending on how he develops at Brewster.Between 2022 and 2023 Martin, Cole, and Gaffney are the schollies that open up. I agree with @superjohn. I think if things fall our way, Bowen replaces Martin, Griffith for Gaffney, and then Castle or Wilcher as the primary impact PG we try to bring in to replace Cole. These are all players which help us chase championships. (Fears & Lemond are high ranked but I haven't seen why yet).
Ultimately the staff has to keep recruiting other good players in case of 'good' or 'bad' contingencies. Over 2 years it would seem likely that Akok, Hawkins, and Sanogo, could have enough success to try to go pro. I would think the focus would be on Edwards if Hawkins has excelled, Buzelis or Miranda to replace Akok, and Bradshaw or Miranda to replace Sanogo. Buzelis will be a top target of many top programs.
Why are we at a disadvantage with NIL? Connecticut has approved the laws and UConn has been using it as a major factor to convince the local kids like Donovan Clingan and Alex Karaban to comeWith the trajectory recruiting appears to be on right now, the two biggest issues we face are NIL money at some schools and all the historical hype some have received and will continue to receive.
That said, as an eternal optimist, if DH can put the right guys together several championships in the next ten years (there's precedent with 4 in 16 years) could overcome those issues.........