Think we need to add 1 or 2 more players to solidify a top 10 ranking, but things are obviously looking great at the moment.
247: 4 (Link)
ESPN: 5 (Link)
Rivals: 6 (Link)
Scout: 6 (Link)
247: 4 (Link)
ESPN: 5 (Link)
Connecticut has a tradition of pairing dynamic guards together in their backcourt and with ESPN 100 PG Alterique Gilbert set to join current freshmen Jalen Adams, they have the makings of one of their best tandems since Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright. They also have an imposing frontcourt tandem set to arrive next year with two more ESPN 100 products in Juwan Durham and Mamadou Diarra. Durham is a long and athletic four-man with budding skill, while Diarra is a power player in the lane who is slightly undersized for a true five but able to compensate with force and explosiveness alike.
Rivals: 6 (Link)
Durham is a little bit of a wild card after the big man missed the last summer due to injury, but he's long and has skill. Gilbert is one of the best leaders in the country while Diarra is a slightly undersized big man with a non-stop motor.
Scout: 6 (Link)
Kevin Ollie has had success with guards as of late and Alterique Gilbert will be the next in line at Uconn. A fast, tough and gritty guard, Gilbert can run a team, is equipped to score when needed and is a scrappy on the ball defender. Juwan Duwham gives them terrific size, length & mobility, Mamadou Diarra gives them a tough, hard playing post prospect.
