KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by JoleonLescottsHair » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:17 pm

Too bad. I really liked Unique and thought he started to find his game toward the end of the season. It'd be good to have his experience next year.

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Floyd » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:46 pm

mlaconte459 wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:57 am Will officially be transferring per twitter..

https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status ... 51968?s=21
Unique's a good frickin kid. He will FOREVER be remembered and featured in UMass highlights for his dunks, especially that out of bounds play. Wish him the best and will be folliwing his post UMass career.
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by fenway617 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:56 pm

Graduating in 3 years while playing D1 hoops for two of those years. Good for him. Two years left of eligibility, getting out while he can and he'll find a great spot to land.
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Battle Ax » Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:38 pm

Hate to see him go but wish him the best. He had pride in the program and always played hard.

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Juice Stand » Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:06 pm

I'm happy for Unique. He must have worked his tail off to graduate in such a short amount of time and will get another chance to find a school that's a fit basketball-wise. I hope he sees plenty of playing time wherever he lands, works on his jump shot, and fires off some show stopping dunks.

I'm also happy for the guys that leave with a degree in hand, even if it's to play at another school.

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by m626t » Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:48 pm

A quality kid who I hope lands a spot at a good graduate program and a chance for 2 good years of hoops. We'll be watching, Unique.
All due respect, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart, I'm gonna pass.

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by MikeUMA » Wed May 08, 2019 10:40 am

Have we seen anything further on Unique? He's the last of our outgoing transfers who hasn't announced a landing spot.

His "Just wanna hoop" tweet on the 3rd sounds like he hadn't found one.
https://twitter.com/Uniquemclean4/statu ... 5351630848

Rothstein said this a couple weeks ago:
McLean tells me he's currently visiting North Carolina A&T. Also plans to visit Texas Southern.
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status ... 9437530112

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Refuse2Lose83 » Wed May 08, 2019 12:42 pm

Go D2. Who cares what division you play, go where you'll be most effective and happy.
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Floyd » Wed May 08, 2019 4:33 pm

I agree R2L. Not saying he should definitely go D2, but go where you're happy and will get time. Kid will be a favorite wherever he goes. Good kid
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by 69MG » Wed May 08, 2019 6:46 pm

Chris Baldwin is at Texas Southern so there's a connection if Unique ends up there.

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by inthescoop » Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:47 pm

Unique is transferring to St. Francis (NY) in the NEC conference.

Walking distance to DK & LIU Brooklyn.

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Juice Stand » Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:41 am

Or in his case, leaping distance. Good luck Unique!

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by inthescoop » Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:46 am

^
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by capezona » Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:30 pm

Unique had a nice game against Fairleigh Dickinson. 32 min, 12 pts, 10 rebs, 3 assts, 3 blks and a steal. St Francis won 79-63.

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