Why Dan Hurley and Co are Attracting Stars

 Locked On UConn - Why Dan Hurley and Co are Attracting StarsIn today's episode of Locked On UConn, Mark Zanetto dives into why Dan Hurley and his staff are attracting top-tier talent. Special guest Tobias Bass, a Scout/Analyst and Live News Editor for The Athletic, joins Mark to break down the recent interest in elite recruits, discuss specific top talents linked to UConn, and explore the broader recruiting landscape in college basketball. Enjoy insights, predictions, and thoughtful analysis in this packed episode. Show NotesIntro: Host: Mark ZanettoSpecial Guest: Tobias Bass, Scout/Analyst, Live News Editor for The Athletic, and Texas Tech AlumEpisode Title: Why Dan Hurley and Co are Attracting StarsHousekeeping: Shoutout to amazing YouTube support.Encouraging listeners to download the audio version on Apple, Spotify, or wherever they get their podcasts.Click subscribe on YouTube and follow on podcast platforms to never miss an episode.Thanking listeners for their support and asking for 5-star reviews to grow the audience. Sponsor: FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. All customers get a boost or a bonus daily throughout the summer.Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.Segment 1: Elite Recruiting and Top Talent Introduction of Tobias BassDiscussion Prompt: Why Dan Hurley is targeting top talent and breaking from the perceived 3 and 4-star development focus.Conversation on Meleek Thomas and other notable high school recruits. Segment 2: Potential UConn Recruits Interactive segment: Mark names a player, Tobias gives his thoughts and a probability percentage (0-100%) on landing at UConn.Players discussed:AJ DybantsaAny chance of Boozer twins separating?Chris CenacAcaden Lewis, Braylon Mullens, Nikola BundaloFanDuel Ad: Love for sports and how FanDuel keeps the excitement alive.Special summer daily boosts and bonuses for all customers.Recommendation: Betting on UConn for a three-peat and women's title futures.Visit FanDuel.com/LockedOn to start your summer sports bets.Segment 3: Recruiting Strategy and Formula Tobias discusses the recruiting formula for UConn and other title-contending teams.Insights into how the recruiting landscape has evolved in college basketball.Sponsor: The Feel Good Lab Endorsement on top athletes using The Feel Good Lab for wellness.Personal experience on health improvement and partnership benefits.Use code “CAMSPENCER” for 12% off and a 10% donation to Bleeding Blue For Good.Segment 4: Understanding the Recruiting Process Tobias shares insights from a recruit's perspective on navigating the recruitment process.Discussion on what 4-star and above recruits should look for and how they should approach their decisions.Analysis of other schools that have figured out recruiting beyond UConn.Sponsor: Locked On Sports Today Promoting Locked On Sports Today for 24/7 sports content without the shouting.Available on YouTube and Amazon Fire TV Channels app.Segment 5: Coaching at Different Levels Discussion on Dan Hurley's decision to turn down the Lakers.Debate on whether NBA coaching is the pinnacle of coaching or more of a management role.Comparisons to MLB managing roles (e.g., Aaron Boone, Alex Cora, Dusty Baker).Sponsor: eBay Motors Importance of passion, drive, and patience in both championships and maintaining vehicles.Features of eBay Motors for all vehicle needs.Visit eBay Motors.com with eligible items and exclusions applied.Outro: Promoting Locked On’s 24/7 national sports streaming channel.Reminder to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and stay connected.Closing: "Stay locked in, stay connected, make sure your toughness meter is always rising, and as always, Go Huskies!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.