It's Official - Hassan Diarra wins 6POTY

[KemBuckets21]

Congrats, Hassan on a great season for the best team in the country.

Hassan Diarra Wins BIG EAST Sixth Man Award - University of Connecticut Athletics

NEW YORK – UConn men's basketball guard Hassan Diarra has been named the 2024 recipient of the BIG EAST Sixth Man Award, the league announced on Monday (March 11).

uconnhuskies.com

 

[REB1094]

Very well deserved!

 

[auror]

Definitely did not expect this preseason. Big props to him for improving.

 

[djct1999]

Wow! Congratulations Hassan. His development the past two years has been massive and so fun to watch.

 

[Rico444]

This was almost as obvious as Steph winning FOTY. Congrats Hassan!

 

[Blue Blood]

Such a unique 6th man. Generally the award goes to offensive spark plugs off the bench and sure Hass has done that on occasion but to go to a player who's primary job is come in and ferociously guard the ball is really impressive and a testament to the young man's work ethic.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

We are racking up the conference awards. Once these are all settled, does anyone know how this team ranks amongst the all time great UConn teams in terms of personal accolades?

 

[ctchamps]

Well deserved. Hassan could start on a lot of teams and be the leader of those teams.

 

[WallyPuds]

His improvement this season has been incredible and gives us so much depth in the backcourt. Big change from a few years ago when Cole was our only real ball handler

 

[Son of Robert]

Hassan made believers out of a lot of us. We would not be this good without him, he is maybe one of the most improved players in the conference from last year to this year, and is having himself an excellent season. A perfect fit on this team as the sixth man.

 

[elmcityboy]

congrats to hassan! and happy ramadan to him.

was hoping cam would get the sportsmanship award!

 

[bendm]

I'm looking forward to getting him back as our starting PG next year w/ Nowell getting ~15mpg as his backup.

 

[Henry]

I was hoping Alex would get Scholar-Athlete at the least. Has that been announced yet?

 

[superjohn]

Hurley to transfers- Look at what Tristen Newton, Cam Spencer, and Hassan Diarra have done.

 

[Waquoit]

His 3 point shooting reminds me of Giffey's senior year. Where did it come from? And like Giff, shows no sign of abating.

 

[husky429]

It just goes to show that if you put in the work we can make a player out of you. We aren't turning a deep bench player into an NBA All-Star, but anyone can be a solid contributor on our team if they work.

Side note: Does he fast during Ramadan? Could make it a tougher load during tourney season.

 

[imno1]

I'm looking forward to getting him back as our starting PG next year w/ Nowell getting ~15mpg as his backup.

I will be surprised If Nowell is only getting around 15 mpg next season.

 

[formerlurker]

It just goes to show that if you put in the work we can make a player out of you. We aren't turning a deep bench player into an NBA All-Star, but anyone can be a solid contributor on our team if they work.

Side note: Does he fast during Ramadan? Could make it a tougher load during tourney season.

Yes, he fasted last year with Adama.

 

[mauconnfan]

Congrats so well deserved.

The crow I ate early on is well worth it.

 

[NJHoops]

It just goes to show that if you put in the work we can make a player out of you. We aren't turning a deep bench player into an NBA All-Star, but anyone can be a solid contributor on our team if they work.

Side note: Does he fast during Ramadan? Could make it a tougher load during tourney season.

Yes. Samson, too.

 

[tykurez]

Yes. Samson, too.

Adama did last year and he seemingly had no issues

 

[elmcityboy]

It just goes to show that if you put in the work we can make a player out of you. We aren't turning a deep bench player into an NBA All-Star, but anyone can be a solid contributor on our team if they work.

Side note: Does he fast during Ramadan? Could make it a tougher load during tourney season.

others answered already, but yes! this article mentions hassan and samson as players that were fasting along with adama last year.

UConn players observing Ramadan can eat, drink before Saturday night's Final Four

UConn players Adama Sanogo, Samson Johnson and Hassan Diarra are fasting from sundown to sunset in observance of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month.

www.ctinsider.com

not sure about singare's background, but i imagine he may be fasting as well this year.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Well deserved.

 

[husky429]

Adama did last year and he seemingly had no issues

Seems like kids generally figure it out by later in high school. I coached a ton of Muslim kids in AAU and we'd play 3 games a day, and they'd have no problems.

I would imagine our guys are pounding liquid IV after sundown and having a midnight meal

 

[husky429]

others answered already, but yes! this article mentions hassan and samson as players that were fasting along with adama last year.

UConn players observing Ramadan can eat, drink before Saturday night's Final Four

UConn players Adama Sanogo, Samson Johnson and Hassan Diarra are fasting from sundown to sunset in observance of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month.

www.ctinsider.com

not sure about singare's background, but i imagine he may be fasting as well this year.

If your name is "Youssef" and you arenXt Muslim, I have questions... lol.

I kid... Not everyone fasts. But still. It's like meeting a kid named Abraham who doesn't go to church on Sunday.