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[TheLongHaul]

wait, so there is a staff in place (which BTW looks pretty good to me, though I'm surprised Shumate wasn't brought over) and they just got a commitment? So does that mean everyone isn't going to jump off a ledge??? I kid.

Davenport looks like solid recruit who can do a little of everything. His form on his shot already looks better than anyone I can remember over the last 10 years.

[TheRealUC]

Originally Posted by TheLongHaul

wait, so there is a staff in place (which BTW looks pretty good to me, though I'm surprised Shumate wasn't brought over) and they just got a commitment? So does that mean everyone isn't going to jump off a ledge??? I kid.

Davenport looks like solid recruit who can do a little of everything. His form on his shot already looks better than anyone I can remember over the last 10 years.

Didn't realize he played AAU ball with Samari.
According to their stats Curtis averaged 12.3, 2.1, and 1.9 while Davenport averaged 10.1, 4.1, and 1.5. His coach said he was by far the most improved player which is why he re-opened his recruitment.

[TheLivingLegend]

Originally Posted by TheRealUC

Didn't realize he played AAU ball with Samari.
According to their stats Curtis averaged 12.3, 2.1, and 1.9 while Davenport averaged 10.1, 4.1, and 1.5. His coach said he was by far the most improved player which is why he re-opened his recruitment.

Hmmm. Wonder if hes freinds with samari....


Also really curious ab what happened with shumate

[Queens_NYC]

Seems like Davenport is as solid of a 2019 recruit we could realistically ask for this late in the game. How is his outside shooting? Is his skill set more guard or forward oriented?

[TheRealUC]

Weird reports about Todd. Chad has been updating all weekend from Nike EYBL and questioned whether Todd is actually good enough. Said he seemed disengaged and fouls like crazy for no reason. A little disheartening to hear but I have no idea the evaluation chops of Chad. I wanted Todd mainly cuz I don't think we have a shot a Bolton but now I don't know what to think.

Edit: Todd just dropped 24 in the last game....let the confusion continue.

[Uclawrugby]

Originally Posted by UCats329

You know what cracks me up is the Mick haters accusing those of us who were smart enough to recognize just how good he was for the program of "settling for mediocrity" and comparing him to Marvin Lewis, but then turning around and swearing up and down that they'll "always support the program NO MATTER WHAT" (i.e. no matter how hard they just kicked themselves in the dick by letting Cronin walk, initiating a multi-year rebuild, and consigning themselves to the AAC cellar for the foreseeable future) just like... you know... a bunch of Bengals fans with Stockholm Syndrome.

So the Cronin suppprters resort to rewriting history to stay in their fantasy world. No one “pusher Cronin” out the door. We gave him his renovated arena $80 million upgrade and he leaves the next year. He took the first decent opportunity he has been given since starting at UC and claimed he has been dreaming about it his whole life. Don’t make stuff up. Cronin dumped on the City, players, and fans. And we are better off for it

[HongKongPhooey]

Originally Posted by Uclawrugby

So the Cronin suppprters resort to rewriting history to stay in their fantasy world. No one “pusher Cronin” out the door. We gave him his renovated arena $80 million upgrade and he leaves the next year. He took the first decent opportunity he has been given since starting at UC and claimed he has been dreaming about it his whole life. Don’t make stuff up. Cronin dumped on the City, players, and fans. And we are better off for it

Yeah Mick left and will find out real fast just making the dance doesn't cut it in Westwood. I actually liked Mick but I'll bet he's looking for a job in 4 to 5. I'll say it again UC is not in some major crisis. Coach Brannen will develop players better than Mick did and the program is in better hands now than it was two months ago just give it some time.

[waterhead]

I know I’m going to catch heat on this but landing Davenport, Todd, and Bolton at this late point in 2019 would be pretty solid IMO. Hoping for more in 2020 but we have to keep things in perspective. At worst it gives you some very good bench depth if we can improve in 2020.

Sounds like a reasonable possibility for Todd and Bolton but we have more irons in the fire I’m sure. If we don’t get either I’m not going to throw in the towel on CJB. But my confidence level would go up if we do get them.

[Queens_NYC]

Not sure if we ever had a chance with him but Isaiah Moss is down to Arizona State, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oregon FWIW.

[TheRealUC]

Originally Posted by waterhead

I know I’m going to catch heat on this but landing Davenport, Todd, and Bolton at this late point in 2019 would be pretty solid IMO. Hoping for more in 2020 but we have to keep things in perspective. At worst it gives you some very good bench depth if we can improve in 2020.

Sounds like a reasonable possibility for Todd and Bolton but we have more irons in the fire I’m sure. If we don’t get either I’m not going to throw in the towel on CJB. But my confidence level would go up if we do get them.

You shouldn't catch heat for being excited about bringing in good player...that said, Chad's reporting he doesn't expect UC to continue their recruitment of Todd. May be based in his supposed lackluster play this weekend or perhaps they're getting good news from Bolton??? Should be an interesting week.