Figured it was worth a thread to highlight guys with actual UConn interest. I'm sure it won't stay on topic long though
Tipton specifically says he's hearing UConn is a name to watch here
Gior - danCan we get a pronunciation guide on this guy?
Yeah, on first glance looks like a Newton-style stat stuffer -- 17/6/4 in a big guard, which we need -- but 27% from 3 and 4 TO per game (1:1 A/TO ratio) are pretty bad.Don't love a 26% career shooter from a 6'5 guard.
Looking at his game logs he was either really hot or really coldDon't love a 26% career shooter from a 6'5 guard.
He was a sophomore though. I think if Hurley thinks he’s a guy to get then he must be confident he can develop himYeah, on first glance looks like a Newton-style stat stuffer -- 17/6/4 in a big guard, which we need -- but 27% from 3 and 4 TO per game (1:1 A/TO ratio) are pretty bad.
Yeah, on first glance looks like a Newton-style stat stuffer -- 17/6/4 in a big guard, which we need -- but 27% from 3 and 4 TO per game (1:1 A/TO ratio) are pretty bad.
Feels like he makes more sense in that third ball-handler role off the bench and as a developmental piece to work on his shot. Got a bit of a funky motion.For comparison... Newton had a >2:1 A/TO his last two years at ECU. His 3pt% wasn't great (and neither is it now, frankly). Derkack was playing the 320th SOS in the country.
Bench piece, sure. Starting caliber player? I'm dubious.
I see that as well. Don’t think he’s starting caliber but would be a nice bench pieceFor comparison... Newton had a >2:1 A/TO his last two years at ECU. His 3pt% wasn't great (and neither is it now, frankly). Derkack was playing the 320th SOS in the country and his team is 214 on kenpom.
He was DPOY in the conference though. I can get on board with that.
I see an energy bench guy getting 20mpg or a 3rd guard. 26% (and 20% versus high-major opponents) isn't going to cut it on a team with spacing concerns already. Staff must think they can improve that.
Which is why he’d be a depth piece. If this guy ends up as a starter then it won’t be goodMerrimack is barely Division 1. This is a HUGE jump in competition. Timberlake says "hello".
Bigger HassFor comparison... Newton had a >2:1 A/TO his last two years at ECU. His 3pt% wasn't great (and neither is it now, frankly). Derkack was playing the 320th SOS in the country and his team is 214 on kenpom.
He was DPOY in the conference though. I can get on board with that.
I see an energy bench guy getting 20mpg or a 3rd guard. 26% (and 20% versus high-major opponents) isn't going to cut it on a team with spacing concerns already. Staff must think they can improve that.
They were 16 seed good this year. A few minutes away from a tournament bid.Kids go to Merrimack for a reason: to tell people they played "D1" basketball. There's D1, and there's "D1!!!!!". The divide couldn't be bigger between UConn and Merrimack.