Class of 2022 PF Tafara Gapare (New Zealand / South Kent) Offered
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I was hoping we’d land this kid. Can’t believe he ended up at UMass. Ugh.
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UCONN's getting worried.
Genuinely wonder what you mean by this. Context?
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He’s a UMass fan for no good reason.
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I've had a soft spot in my heart for UMASS ever since coach Mac came from there.
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UCONN has been top dog in New England basketball for like ever. Providence, BC, URI will never rise to challenge Huskie dominance, but UMASS could and you know it,
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UMASS has been nothing since Calipari left and they will continue to be that way.
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Martin landed Gapare in his first class. They are also playing pretty good ball.
UMass ranks right behind an earthquake destroying Gampel on my list of things that worry me as a UConn fan. I’d honestly like a decent UMass. It would make for a nice local mid major game each year.
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If the coach Mac you mention is MacPherson, he is from Maine, born and raised in Old Town, Maine.
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He coached at UMASS before he came to the Cuse and was very successful there. It was his springboard to the big time.
Actually, he came to the Orange from the Cleveland Browns after he was by passed for a coordinator job. I was in high school in Western Mass when Dick was the Head coach at UMass. He came to my school a few times.
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Coach Mac came from the Cleveland Browns. He did used to coach at UMass along with Illinois, Cincinnati, Maryland and the Denver Broncos.
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He was a head coach at UMASS and that's what got him the SU job. I know he grew up in Maine, but he went to college in Mass and coached UMASS, I think UMASS people are still very fond of him as are Syracuse fans, I certainly am.
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Hadn't noticed.
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Why are we talking about the guy still?
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There's a soft spot in there for you too Chip.
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I'd still take a flier on this guy if he decides to transfer, his minutes have been inconsistent for whatever reason. performances tend to be better when he gets the minutes
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Tafara Gapare 2023-24 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2023-24 NCAAM season stats per game for Tafara Gapare of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
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Ooh. I forgot about him. I thought he was a lock to be an impact player. Surprised he’s not already doing more at a program like UMass. Wonder who they have ahead of him.I'd still take a flier on this guy if he decides to transfer, his minutes have been inconsistent for whatever reason. performances tend to be better when he gets the minutes
Tafara Gapare 2023-24 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2023-24 NCAAM season stats per game for Tafara Gapare of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
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It has been a very weird season there. He didn't play much prep ball once he came over, reclassed late into 2022 and then didn't get to campus until November because of visa issues. Frank's kid is very bad but he plays a ton of minutes and inexperienced guys get a quick hook.I'd still take a flier on this guy if he decides to transfer, his minutes have been inconsistent for whatever reason. performances tend to be better when he gets the minutes
Tafara Gapare 2023-24 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2023-24 NCAAM season stats per game for Tafara Gapare of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
I've been screaming at the tv for him to play more all season but he is still really raw. He has had athletic flashes defensively and in the open court that are just absolutely jaw dropping for a guy his size. Definitely still learning how to play high level basketball but he is already a capable ball-handler and shooter.
I took my mother to Amherst to watch them play SLU and she was "holy s****ing" at some of his blocks and breakaways. I think he would be a great four in our system. And I still think he can be a first round pick in 2024 if it all clicks like it should for a guy in his sophomore year.
Hopefully he is at Syracuse or UMass again next season.
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