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UConn's Alex Oriakhi to transfer

Postby muskieman » Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:18 pm

http://CBSSports.com.

Sent in request for his release this morning. Intends to transfer.
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perfect fit for next year

Postby thewoodslives » Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:30 pm

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... nament-ban

Mack is not an old school coach that is for sure.
Wait till next Year!
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Re: perfect fit for next year

Postby Mr. Neutral » Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:38 pm

From CBSSports.com's Jon Rothstein----

Sources confirm that Rhode Island has emerged as a legitimate landing spot for UCONN transfer Alex Oriakhi.....
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Re: perfect fit for next year

Postby thewoodslives » Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:40 pm

Mr. Neutral wrote:From CBSSports.com's Jon Rothstein----

Sources confirm that Rhode Island has emerged as a legitimate landing spot for UCONN transfer Alex Oriakhi.....
Why would he go there if he wants a shot at playing in the NCAA tourney?
Wait till next Year!
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Re: perfect fit for next year

Postby olsingledigit » Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:45 pm

Good point, Woods. I guess he expects a) a quick turnaround under Hurley; and/or b) he is sufficient to get them to the tournament.

Either or both could be problematic thinking.
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Re: perfect fit for next year

Postby Theology73 » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:07 pm

Maybe Andre Walker should give him a call. Is that allowable under NCAA rules?
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Re: perfect fit for next year

Postby blueblob06 » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:11 pm

I find it funny that him leaving also hurts UConn's academic standing as his GPA is 3.6, much higher than average. I guess UConn better get serious about basketball players' academic standing if they don't want to miss more tourneys.

How will their conference tourney work if they aren't allowed to make the NCAA next year? I assume they just won't be allowed to play in it and they'd have to restructure the bracket but not sure.
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Re: perfect fit for next year

Postby Sonoma Muskie » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:15 pm

thewoodslives wrote:
Mr. Neutral wrote:From CBSSports.com's Jon Rothstein----

Sources confirm that Rhode Island has emerged as a legitimate landing spot for UCONN transfer Alex Oriakhi.....
Why would he go there if he wants a shot at playing in the NCAA tourney?
He's from Lowell, MA; it's close to home.
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Re: perfect fit for next year

Postby muskieman » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:39 pm

thewoodslives wrote:
Mr. Neutral wrote:From CBSSports.com's Jon Rothstein----

Sources confirm that Rhode Island has emerged as a legitimate landing spot for UCONN transfer Alex Oriakhi.....
Why would he go there if he wants a shot at playing in the NCAA tourney?
The kid from Rutgers that is transfering is also thinking of uri. (per my thread yesterday)

Maybe they have a plan to redo the program but will they have to sit or has the NCAA grant a libration because of the UConn punishment.

Interesting if he did come to X and if he is such a good student that would not hurt either....but it this one of those dreams people have been having!
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Re: UConn's Alex Oriakhi to transfer

Postby thewoodslives » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:48 pm

What's up with hijacking my thread? He will be eligible to play right away.
Wait till next Year!
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