Connor Niego

Received interest from Loyola, Indiana State, Belmont, and Cornell before narrowing his choices down to UE, Green Bay, Holy Cross, and Winthrop. 


www.ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=3571

I haven’t done any research but a previous post says Connor is a redshirt sophomore. That means he would have two years of eligibility at UE.

Personally I like players of this type on our front line. We are not likely to get the big, strong #5 who has all the tools so unless one comes along get Connor’s type of player. He’s proven he can play at the D-1 level and has all the tools of a power forward. He can shoot the 3, finish around the rim, rebound and play defense. As I recall, a couple of TL’s best big men at Butler were this type of player (or was that Brad Stevens).

I think to rebuild the program after last year’s meltdown, we need players who can contribute with impact as quickly as possible. We must build a successful winning culture to get us back on track for the future. Dick Walters did an excellent job of jump starting the program and Jim Crews built a solid program until the rug got jerked from under him. TL can be the jump start for the next coach to put us on solid ground for years to come.

Let’s hope TL can land Connor Niego along with Trey Hall and fill any remaining scholarships with similar players. Our future should be bright.

It does say redshirt sophomore but it looks like he has played three years with the fewest games he played in a year being 10 games. So unless that year didn’t count against him he would have just one year of eligibility. Can anyone confirm if he would have one or two years of eligibility? Thanks.

www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4280071/connor-niego

This site says a junior and most sites have not been updated for next year yet.

Go get him now! Big guy who can shot and has some athletic ability. Exactly what we need.  Sure he isn't huge - but I'd take someone like him over a 7 foot stiff any day.  And even if he's only got one year - that's fine because hopefully we can sign Sisley for the following season.   That should mean he can play right away right?

Thanks Tom.

I’m sure TL doesn’t need our help on how to fill his roster over the next couple of years, but when the eligibility expires for the upcoming senior class we are going to need some big players across the front line. Even if Connor has only one year it’s going to occur in a year we will need the help. Sitting out next year will give him time to integrate his skills with those who will be here during his eligible year.