Why is UConn in great hands right now? Offensive role: Athletic multi-level … 6-4, 180 | Class of 2019. There is no timetable … He was an All-BIG EAST Preseason Second Team pick and has twice been named to the league’s weekly Honor Roll. UConn (9-5, 6-5 Big East). 63 overall One of the best pure scorers in the country, James Bouknight simply fills up … He had been charged with evading responsibility, interfering with a police officer, traveling too fast for conditions and operating a motor vehicle without a license. In these cases, the average was taken. Ranked 78 in the nation by 247, the shooting guard currently playing for the PSA Cardinals decided to make Storrs his home after completing his official visit there this weekend. [10] On February 9, 2020, Bouknight scored a freshman season-high 23 points in a 72–71 overtime win over Cincinnati. [1] He played baseball for much of his childhood and started playing basketball in middle school. Bouknight grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn in New York City. The Scarlet Knights were poised to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time 1991 before the season was canceled. [11] One day later, Bouknight was named American Athletic Conference (AAC) Player of the Week. James Bouknight will be out about 4 to 6 weeks, head coach Dan Hurley clarified with reporters Friday. Breaking down the battle, key men, Naomi Osaka's dominance, Novak Djokovic's crown and more Australian Open takeaways, LPGA's Sagstrom reveals childhood sexual abuse. 87 recruit Bouknight, Mariners president/CEO resigns after comments, LeBron dismisses 'narrative' he needs more rest, Wealth of experience drew Wolves to new coach, Tatis Jr. on deal: 'I want the statue on one team', Wilson says he's 'done' as a Titan in deleted tweet, L'ville's Mack: Maskless video 'not a good look', Colts WR Pittman won't give up No. The King of the Big East, John Fanta, joins the gang for this double-decker podcast. The road-weary Huskies found a way to tough out a win at DePaul, dedicating the game to Dee Rowe. The outstanding 40-point performance against the No. UConn coach Dan Hurley said this week that James Bouknight might be back Wednesday when the Huskies visit Providence for a Big East Conference matchup. Bouknight, ranked 87th in the ESPN 100, was sidelined by injury last spring but was nonetheless an immediate priority for Hurley and his staff when they arrived in Storrs. 'He's a fighter who plays professional basketball': Inside Damian Lillard's love affair with boxing, Sports Betting's best of the week: Golden tickets, props, trends and more, UFC debate: Why Jorge Masvidal should(n't) be Kamaru Usman's next opponent, Women's college basketball's top 10 transfers for 2020-21, Inside the Kraken's strength and conditioning program, Premier League fight for fourth: Liverpool to miss out? 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Connecticut’s triumphant return to the Big East has been highlighted by Dan Hurley’s gem of his 2019 recruiting class, James Bouknight. James Bouknight. "He stayed in touch with me throughout my injury process and that meant a lot to me and my family. [7], Bouknight was a consensus four-star recruit and was considered the 53rd-best player in the 2019 class by 247Sports. Bouknight is UConn’s leading scorer, averaging 20.3 points, as well as 5.3 rebounds per game, with a .451 field goal percentage. The latest on the Bears, Texans, 49ers and more, Passan: 45 disastrous minutes that sunk Mariners CEO Kevin Mather, 'Twins, with a twist': How Freddie and Chelsea Freeman grew their family to five. The Husky star has been on a [13] As a freshman, he averaged 13 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game and was a Third Team All-AAC and All-Freshman Team selection. Exclusive recruiting videos are available to UM Hoops members. UConn’s James Bouknight expected to miss about 4 weeks following surgery By ADAM ZAGORIA UConn sophomore guard James Bouknight is expected to miss approximately four weeks after undergoing surgery last Tuesday on his left elbow, UConn head coach Dan Hurley told reporters Sunday. UConn's Bouknight reaches back for massive putback jam. 11 for Wentz, Shailene Woodley confirms Rodgers engagement, Which QB domino is next to fall? He began his high school career with La Salle Academy in Manhattan, New York. First-year Connecticut coach Dan Hurley scored an important verbal commitment Tuesday, with four-star guard James Bouknight pledging to the Huskies on his 18th birthday. On September 18, 2018, before his senior season, he committed to play college basketball for UConn. [4][5], After the season, Bouknight reclassified down and transferred to MacDuffie School in Granby, Massachusetts to gain more exposure. James Bouknight. Hometown Brooklyn, N.Y. School The MacDuffie School. At the high school level, he competed for La Salle Academy and MacDuffie School, where he was a four-star recruit. His progress will be closely monitored by the UConn athletic training staff and medical professionals. Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies have their first 2019 recruit, as James Bouknight has announced that he’ll be heading to Storrs.. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Join the community today. James David Bouknight (born September 18, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference. Bouknight is a New York native now entering his second season in the New England prep ranks at the MacDuffie School in Massachusetts. The Huskies picked up a critical win by beating Xavier 80-72 on Saturday without James Bouknight. [2] He began his high school career with La Salle Academy in Manhattan, New York. Bouknight was named to the Naismith Award Watch List, given to the best player in college basketball each year. James Bouknight VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Collin Gillespie scored 20 points and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. High School: MacDuffie School Graduation Year: 2019 Height: 6'4" Position: G. Ranked 3 on New England Class of 2019 Ranked 1 on Massachusetts Class of 2019. Bouknight becomes the first player to commit to Hurley in the Class of 2019 and is an ideal first piece for numerous reasons. [3] He earned Catholic High School Athletic Association B Division MVP and New York State Sportswriters Association Class B Player of the Year accolades. Join UM Hoops Today and Unlock Exlcusive Video . Recruiting News; Rankings; James Bouknight. Safe to say, the kid is excited to get to Storrs. James Bouknight: SG, 6’4″, 6’8″ WS, 175 lbs., UConn, Sophomore (19 years old). James Bouknight and Tyrese Martin each scored 18 points to lead UConn to a 73-61 win over Providence on Tuesday night. We trusted him. 10 Villanova to a 68-60 victory over UConn on Saturday. The 6’4”, four-star shooting guard narrowed his list down to five schools on August 10th, with UConn, Indiana, Virginia Tech, Miami and VCU making the cut.Nearly a month and a half later, a time period which included a visit to Storrs, he’s … 6-4, 180 | Class of 2019. STORRS, Conn. (AP) -- UConn guard James Bouknight will be out indefinitely after having surgery on his left elbow, the school said Wednesday. He earned Catholic High School Athletic AssociationB Di… Rutgers (12-7, 8-7 Big Ten). Position Shooting Guard. Rutgers may … UConn is a superb defensive team and if Bouknight is fully healthy, it could make a run to the field of 68. His commitment will give the Huskies a boost of momentum in the Northeast region, where they are also targeting fellow ESPN 100 products Precious Achiuwa, Kofi Cockburn, Akok Akok, and Tre Mitchell, Al-Amir Dawes and Jalen Gaffney. The 6-foot-4 guard rejoined his PSA Cardinals AAU program in time for the EYBL Finals in July and continued to emerge through the remainder of the recruiting period with strong performances in Pennsylvania and Las Vegas. "I had already built a relationship with [assistant] Coach Kimani [Young] when he was at Minnesota and that continued when he came to UConn with Coach Hurley," Bouknight told ESPN. Learn about James Bouknight and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. UConn men’s basketball’s James Bouknight during a game against NJIT last season. After recovering, he played for the PSA Cardinals alongside Cole Anthony on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. Podcast: Double-pod with guest John Fanta, Bouknight’s injury, recruiting & hot sauce. R.J. Cole added 13 points for UConn (10-5, 7-5 Big East Conference). With Jalen Adams entering his senior season and Alterique Gilbert's history of shoulder injuries, finding an immediate impact guard capable of eventually growing into a starring role was one of UConn's top priorities. Connecticut will reportedly have to play another game without its leading scorer. The commitment comes less than three days after he completed his official visit to UConn after having previously visited Virginia Tech and Miami officially in recent weeks. [14], At the beginning of his sophomore season, Bouknight was named to the preseason John R. Wooden Award watch list. Committed to UConn. Bouknight grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn in New York City. Andre Jackson could be back … Bouknight, who was second in the conference in scoring at 20.3 points per game, injured his left elbow Jan. 5 in a win at … Bouknight, who was second in the conference in scoring at 20.3 points per game, injured his left elbow Jan. 5 in a win at Marquette. Not only have they been impressive off the floor but they have been recruiting their butts off. [15] On December 20, 2020, he scored a career-high 40 points in a 76–74 overtime loss to ninth-ranked Creighton. Four-star guard James Bouknight has committed to UConn, he told ESPN today. James Bouknight – Granby, MA SG | 6-foot-4 | 180 lbs | No. James Bouknight has a calendar in his room he uses to mark off the days until he gets to UConn. Status Signed UConn 09/18/2018. [6] In his reclassified junior season, Bouknight averaged 19.3 points, five rebounds and two assists per game before suffering a season-ending torn meniscus in his left knee. Hurley, UConn land No. He underwent surgery about a week later to correct bone spurs and returned to practice last … James Bouknight . It was bone spurs for Bouknight. [2] As a senior, Bouknight earned All-New England Preparatory School Athletic Council AA honors. [8] Bouknight chose the Huskies over offers from Virginia Tech, Miami (Florida), Temple, Indiana and VCU, among others. This page was last edited on 21 February 2021, at 06:26. Connecticut leading scorer James Bouknight will not return for Wednesday night's game against the Providence Friars after all, Stadium reported. 13 team in the country, Creighton, was a moment in waiting for UConn's James Bouknight. [9], On November 7, 2019, Bouknight was suspended for three games by UConn for allegedly fleeing a car crash on September 27. Guard | 6-foot-4, 180 lbs | Grandby, MA (MacDuffie) | PSA Cardinals | Class of 2019 | Eliminated Michigan. UConn guard James Bouknight returns from injury and makes an early impact with an emphatic putback dunk. [12] On February 29, he had his first double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds in a 84–63 victory over East Carolina. Hometown Brooklyn, N.Y. School The MacDuffie School; Position Shooting Guard; Status Signed UConn 09/18/2018 Scout Grade. James Bouknight, who has missed the last seven games with an elbow injury, will miss at least one more. The school had earlier said the sophomore hyperextended his left while diving for a loose ball in the first half of … Fanta discusses the state of the conference, his early impressions of UConn and his gastrointestinal health after saucing himself for a worthy cause. Articles (43) Photos Videos (1) Date Article; November 16th, 2019: Open Gym Spotlight Series - Jadon Archer: August 7th, 2019: Springs … James Bouknight (2) Guard - While at UConn: As a true freshman, broke out in the early-season Charleston Classic (All-Tournament Team), gained more experience during He scored 19 points in the second half and overtime and made the two game-sealing free throws. As a junior, Bouknight averaged 17.4 points per game, leading his team to the New York Federation Class B state championship, and was named tournament most valuable player (MVP). As a junior, Bouknight averaged 17.4 points per game, leading his team to the New York Federation Class B state championship, and was named tournament most valuable player (MVP). "Then when I got a chance to build a relationship with Coach Hurley, his track record and pedigree as a coach, along with UConn's winning tradition and history of putting guys in the NBA, it was all I wanted in my college choice.". Guard James Bouknight, ranked 87th in the ESPN 100, is the first player from the Class of 2019 to commit to UConn and first-year coach Dan Hurley. Advanced analysis and previews; … Let’s dive right in to what the bouncy guard brings to the table. I'm 100% committed to The University of Connecticut #GoHuskies pic.twitter.com/IYGIadMLR2. The Huskies picked up a critical win by beating Xavier 80-72 on Saturday without James Bouknight. 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