DC2345 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 IU needs frontcourt help. KH better have already picked up the phone and the fact that he’s 7’0 tall is even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: I think he was a reclass kid, was supposed to be in 21 So far, I’m not sold on reclassification. I would like to add a 7 footer. We need depth up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 UConn's Javonte Brown cites departure of assistant coach Kenya Hunter as reason he's transferring Brown told Hearst Connecticut Media on Friday that he considered transferring at the time of Hunter’s departure, but “I put it off for a little while to see how I would adjust to him not being there.” According to Brown, the lack of playing time “was pretty disappointing, but it was expected, due to the fact that I was there to develop and learn behind (Isaiah) Whaley and (Josh) Carlton and those guys. It was disappointing, but I knew what I was getting into.” Brown, who was driving back to Canada on Friday afternoon, added that his brief time at UConn was “a very good experience,” and he had no hard feelings against Dan Hurley and his staff. In October, Hurley described Brown as “a piece of clay. A legit 7-footer with tremendous upside, really, really nice skill set. Just got to figure out how to maneuver his body. He’s an 18-year-old, 7-foot, 265-pound puppy who is gonna be special. Right now, he’s got to sort things out physically, and figure out the intensity level of practice and everything a freshman’s got to do that way. But, big-time potential, very high ceiling, and unlike a lot of big guys, he loves to play. He plays with a competitiveness. He doesn’t play basketball because he’s tall, which a lot of tall guys only play basketball because somebody makes them play, because they’re tall. He plays basketball because he loves to play, and it shows up on the floor.” Brown said he has no idea where he’ll end up, but intends to play next season. He noted that Indiana could be one of many possibilities. https://www.nhregister.com/uconn/article/UConn-freshman-center-Javonte-Brown-entering-NCAA-15855961.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: UConn's Javonte Brown cites departure of assistant coach Kenya Hunter as reason he's transferring Brown told Hearst Connecticut Media on Friday that he considered transferring at the time of Hunter’s departure, but “I put it off for a little while to see how I would adjust to him not being there.” According to Brown, the lack of playing time “was pretty disappointing, but it was expected, due to the fact that I was there to develop and learn behind (Isaiah) Whaley and (Josh) Carlton and those guys. It was disappointing, but I knew what I was getting into.” Brown, who was driving back to Canada on Friday afternoon, added that his brief time at UConn was “a very good experience,” and he had no hard feelings against Dan Hurley and his staff. In October, Hurley described Brown as “a piece of clay. A legit 7-footer with tremendous upside, really, really nice skill set. Just got to figure out how to maneuver his body. He’s an 18-year-old, 7-foot, 265-pound puppy who is gonna be special. Right now, he’s got to sort things out physically, and figure out the intensity level of practice and everything a freshman’s got to do that way. But, big-time potential, very high ceiling, and unlike a lot of big guys, he loves to play. He plays with a competitiveness. He doesn’t play basketball because he’s tall, which a lot of tall guys only play basketball because somebody makes them play, because they’re tall. He plays basketball because he loves to play, and it shows up on the floor.” Brown said he has no idea where he’ll end up, but intends to play next season. He noted that Indiana could be one of many possibilities. https://www.nhregister.com/uconn/article/UConn-freshman-center-Javonte-Brown-entering-NCAA-15855961.php Sounds pretty encouraging for IU to get him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: UConn's Javonte Brown cites departure of assistant coach Kenya Hunter as reason he's transferring Brown told Hearst Connecticut Media on Friday that he considered transferring at the time of Hunter’s departure, but “I put it off for a little while to see how I would adjust to him not being there.” According to Brown, the lack of playing time “was pretty disappointing, but it was expected, due to the fact that I was there to develop and learn behind (Isaiah) Whaley and (Josh) Carlton and those guys. It was disappointing, but I knew what I was getting into.” Brown, who was driving back to Canada on Friday afternoon, added that his brief time at UConn was “a very good experience,” and he had no hard feelings against Dan Hurley and his staff. In October, Hurley described Brown as “a piece of clay. A legit 7-footer with tremendous upside, really, really nice skill set. Just got to figure out how to maneuver his body. He’s an 18-year-old, 7-foot, 265-pound puppy who is gonna be special. Right now, he’s got to sort things out physically, and figure out the intensity level of practice and everything a freshman’s got to do that way. But, big-time potential, very high ceiling, and unlike a lot of big guys, he loves to play. He plays with a competitiveness. He doesn’t play basketball because he’s tall, which a lot of tall guys only play basketball because somebody makes them play, because they’re tall. He plays basketball because he loves to play, and it shows up on the floor.” Brown said he has no idea where he’ll end up, but intends to play next season. He noted that Indiana could be one of many possibilities. https://www.nhregister.com/uconn/article/UConn-freshman-center-Javonte-Brown-entering-NCAA-15855961.php 5 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Sounds pretty encouraging for IU to get him Kenya's hiring just keeps looking better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Wow would be a big get...would also allow Duncomb to slide to the 4 some in the next couple years as well. If somehow Trayce stays he could really mentor the kid. We need a pure 5 to pound against these other bigs. I’m excited about this kid. Lots of potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 minute ago, dgambill said: Wow would be a big get...would also allow Duncomb to slide to the 4 some in the next couple years as well. If somehow Trayce stays he could really mentor the kid. For the future having a 7'0 in Ferguson and a 6'10 in Duncomb would make for a bigger front line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Best thing...when TJD is gone we will have another acronym to get behind...JBF!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Show him the love and you’ve got to like IU’s chances. It might be enticing for some taller forward recruits out there to know they can play away from the basket with these big guys. Not only that, I would love to see us land a big forward from the transfer market. A stretch 4 who is versatile would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 This would be like a gift falling into IU's lap. Getting a program elite is just as much about luck as it is about being good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 This is from a year ago. Kid needs IU's weight room and about 8000 calories a day. Weak lower body, not sure he could dunk if not for his long arms, not much light under those feet.. Coach Marshall could make this kid a beast. Get this kid and the kid from W.Va. look out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Indykev said: This is from a year ago. Kid needs IU's weight room and about 8000 calories a day. Weak lower body, not sure he could dunk if not for his long arms, not much light under those feet.. Coach Marshall could make this kid a beast. Get this kid and the kid from W.Va. look out. It's interesting because he's listed on the recruiting sites as 220-230. On UConn's site he's listed as 250 and Hurley said he's 265. Maybe he's added some weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 This is his UConn bio. Was a 4.0 student in HS Before College: One of three true scholarship freshmen on the 2020-21 UConn roster... Young, talented big man who will begin the fall semester at just 17 years old... Mobile 7-footer who can provide necessary bulk under the basket, or step out and shoot a mid-range jumper... Has a world of potential, especially after starting to play basketball seriously just six years ago... First UConn player in 15 years to reside in Canada, since Denham Brown, who graduated in 2006... Comes to UConn after spending last year at Thornlea Secondary School (Thornhill, Ont.), playing under Coach Shane James, Brown-Ferguson’s relative through marriage, who was also his AAU coach with Canada Elite on the Under Armour circuit... Averaged 18.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, with a .608 field goal percentage during his last year at Thornlea and was named the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association Defensive Player of the Year... Before returning to Canada last year, spent a year at Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, playing for Coach Pat Clatchey... Chose UConn over Kansas, Texas A&M, UCLA, Arizona and Marquette... Originally in Class of 2021, he reclassified to 2020 in order to enroll at UConn. Personal Information: Javonte Eliza Brown... Born Sept. 19, 2002... Son of Felicia Hooper... Has a younger sister, Chelsea... Maintained a 4.0 GPA at Thornlea Secondary School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrangerHoosier Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 A pickup of JBF would be incredible. When you add big front court players, we'll stop missing out on the 6'6" - 6'8" tweeners who don't want to end up playing down low in the B1G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 I agree that he didn’t look explosive, but the blessing for that is maybe he stays 3-4 years. What won me over were Hurley’s quotes. Competitive, loves playing, etc. Couple that with 7’0 and let’s go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiler Sam Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 47 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I agree that he didn’t look explosive, but the blessing for that is maybe he stays 3-4 years. What won me over were Hurley’s quotes. Competitive, loves playing, etc. Couple that with 7’0 and let’s go. This seems like a layup for IU. Kid wants to be with Hunter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 We need this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 If he plans to enroll at a new school this semester he will have to.make a quick decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, IU Scott said: If he plans to enroll at a new school this semester he will have to.make a quick decision When did he say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: When did he say that? I would assume him transferring he would want to be in class at his new school for the spring semester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Just now, IU Scott said: I would assume him transferring he would want to be in class at his new school for the spring semester Ah ok, makes more sense now when I think about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Ah ok, makes more sense now when I think about it IU spring semester starts January 19th so if he wants to come here he would have to sign quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDB Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, IU Scott said: IU spring semester starts January 19th so if he wants to come here he would have to sign quickly He would be someone for TJD to bang against in practice. It would be good for both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Any hints on where he could go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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