UCONN's fans react to OU nabbing Peters

[BigTime]

I was really hoping UConn would get him. Oh well, great pickup for Oklahoma

wish him the best, but he would have been much better off w/. his development @ UCONN"]wish him the best, but he would have been much better off w/. his development @ UCONN

Well that sucks. He was going to be one of the next in line of UCONN shot blockers.

:ford

 

[Sam]

His development?
Haha, thats funny, look at how much Capel helped out Longar.
And another example that might be a factor in big men development for Capel, a guy named Blake Griffin. Heck look at how much Taylor improved down low during Capel's tenure.
I know they have a history of good recent big men, but that just comes off as very arrogant.

 

[tomkar98]

Well I'm glad we go him, then!

Yeah that one comment seemed pretty arrogant. haha

 

[DallasCoach]

In fairness, Jim Calhoon has an unmatched record for the development of big men.

I coached against both Emeka Okafor and Thabeet in Texas High School basketball. Thabeet wasn't good enough to start for our 4A high school, let alone a major college. What the UConn coaches did with those guys is special.

Blake Griffin is also a great example for Coach Capel. Get a few more like him and Capel will establish the same reputation. Heck, Griffin will allow OU to recruit big men on a national level now.

 

[coacht]

do you have a link? I am just curious which site you got it from.

 

[Dr Sleep]

How is Calhoun going to develop anyone? Isn't he ill?

 

[mardaddy51]

Blake Griffin is also a great example for Coach Capel. Get a few more like him and Capel will establish the same reputation. Heck, Griffin will allow OU to recruit big men on a national level now.

You need to add the progress of Longar his last 2 years to Capel and staff's list of accomplishments with BIGS.

 

[BigTime]

do you have a link? I am just curious which site you got it from.

Rivals.com National board. I bet we will see more when the news hits the UCONN scout site.

 

[BigTime]

You need to add the progress of Longar his last 2 years to Capel and staff's list of accomplishments with BIGS.

Taylor is another great example. He really improved his inside post moves and using the rim as a shield to fend of taller defenders. I think Nate Carter is another worth noting.

Let's hope we can say the same regarding Ryan Wright and Orlando!