2021 Recruiting: Jordan Hawkins Commits to UConn

[upstater]

Hurley is incredible. Going off the 247sports historical rankings, of our top 25 recruits ever, Hurley has landed 4. Ollie in his 6 seasons landed 4 total.

And Hurley doesn't have much under his belt yet. Can't wait to see the results of Hurley x Uptick in program x Big East.

Anyway you cut it, this is an improvement in recruiting.

Even Ollie's top ranked recruits though seemed like afterthoughts or people we landed AFTER we missed on early targets. I'm referring to kids like Durham who were highly ranked, but little sought after. That being said, Ollie was recruiting for the AAC.

I'll also say that some of the best recruits from the Calhoun years were afterthoughts or late recruits like Durham, and this goes for Emeka Okafor, Josh Boone and even players like Deandre Daniels.

 

[Chief00]

Anyway you cut it, this is an improvement in recruiting.

Even Ollie's top ranked recruits though seemed like afterthoughts or people we landed AFTER we missed on early targets. I'm referring to kids like Durham who were highly ranked, but little sought after. That being said, Ollie was recruiting for the AAC.

I'll also say that some of the best recruits from the Calhoun years were afterthoughts or late recruits like Durham, and this goes for Emeka Okafor, Josh Boone and even players like Deandre Daniels.

The problem was that KO was at Capital Grille not out on The Grind. True, when you could combine the two - it worked.

 

[Deuce]

Palatine welfare check anyone? Times are getting tougher for the pro-AAC crowd

 

[Waquoit]

Palatine welfare check anyone? Times are getting tougher for the pro-AAC crowd

It's way past dogtrack time for these guys.

 

[BlueandOG]

I got goosebumps watching that video. WELCOME SIR!

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Hawkins & Diggins, another two future UConn guard legends. Nice job, coaches. That's the way to build in college hoop.

 

[jibsey]

Hurley is doing great assembling this great talent. Next step is a Calhoun imitation where he coaches them up and reaps the rewards. The Big East is also a big part of this though Bouk came before.

 

[Waquoit]

Hurley is doing great assembling this great talent. Next step is a Calhoun imitation where he coaches them up...

I'm thinking most of the guys here have been coached up OK so far.

 

[jibsey]

I'm thinking most of the guys here have been coached up OK so far.

I agree but jelling them into a team of dominance is the next phase. I have confidence. Can’t win without talent and he’s getting it, that’s what’s important.

 

[imno1]

Palatine welfare check anyone? Times are getting tougher for the pro-AAC crowd

Most of AAC will be at a big advantage this season since they are used to playing in empty arenas

 

[olehead]

He did a post commitment interview with capital hoops. Has this been posted yet?

After a while UConn was a no brainer. Let's go.

 

[Deuce]

He’s his own hype man and some here buy in. I’ll give him credit for being a good carnival barker. But, until one commit, even a walk on, mentions the grind urinals the blaze or any of the other innocuous hash tags he mass produces, I’m not a believer.

That being said, I appreciate the fact that he’s one of us and support him from afar. Whatever it is that he actually does to pay the rent.

‘carnival barker’....I like that one

 

[UCTitleTown]

I LOVE his comment about him recruiting for UConn as well. I love this kid already! Welcome aboard, Jordan! I can't wait to see you play.

 

[TheChamps990411]

impressive young man.

ikr? Comes across as very mature for his age and a bit serious. Just from this interview id be shocked to see this kid get in any kind trouble off the court. This kid looks like hes got some serious focus even on his decision to come to Uconn. Hes very sure and confident in it. Im very impressed.

 

[jibsey]

We are playing this season for sure, right?

 

[Bogey02]

Dan Hurley is an absolute monster!! Couldn't be happier with him as the lead man

 

[Chin Diesel]

He’s his own hype man and some here buy in. I’ll give him credit for being a good carnival barker. But, until one commit, even a walk on, mentions the grind urinals the blaze or any of the other innocuous hash tags he mass produces, I’m not a believer.

That being said, I appreciate the fact that he’s one of us and support him from afar, whatever it is that he actually does to pay his rent.

Football players are in on the grind.

 

[formerlurker]

Do you not realize athletes at all levels have been referring to the “grind” for decades?

 

[UconnU]

Do you not realize athletes at all levels have been referring to the “grind” for decades?

Sparingly. @Chief00 is the one who popularized it on the internet.

 

[formerlurker]

Sparingly. @Chief00 is the one who popularized it on the internet.

Google, the grind athlete and you may change your tune.

 

[Son of Robert]

Congratulations Jordan Hawkins on choosing UConn. Excellent chance we win a Natty while you are here !!
Great program, great coaches, lots of talented and dedicated players. Welcome!!.

 

[David 76]

ikr? Comes across as very mature for his age and a bit serious. Just from this interview id be shocked to see this kid get in any kind trouble off the court. This kid looks like hes got some serious focus even on his decision to come to Uconn. Hes very sure and confident in it. Im very impressed.

Boomer here. ikr ??

 

[Mike Honcho]

Boomer here. ikr ??

Guessing it means "I know, right?"

 

[bigknight3]

Google, the grind athlete and you may change your tune.

If they Google the grind, will you Google sarcasm?

 

[David 76]

Guessing it means "I know, right?"

My guess too.