http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2016/10/20/aac-preview-uconn-cincinnati-smu-houston
1. UConn
2. Cincinnati
3. SMU
1. UConn
2. Cincinnati
3. SMU
Sorry Mau but I want to reply:Close your eyes mau - "Amida Brimah, considered a two- or three-star recruit coming out of high school, has developed into a high-efficiency, low-usage scorer on offense and a difference-making shot-blocker on the other end. His 14.3% block rate last year would have been tops in the AAC had he played enough minutes to qualify—and it was Brimah’s career low. "
Sorry Mau but I want to reply:
How far can this team go with a "low-usage scorer on offense"? This team needs someone down low that can score to stop the double teaming elsewhere. The writer also failed to mention the amount of times AB has gotten into foul trouble to become non factor
I like AB and what he did for UConn in 2014 but he has yet to become the complete player that UConn needs down low.
Blocking shots is a good thing BUT if that's what you only do with regularity it doesn't help the team on both sides of the court and 4 v5 on offense is hard to overcome.
I'm really hoping AB turns it around this year
We won 3 of our 4 national championships without a player like this, so I'm not sure how it's necessary. I mean we've literally already been National Champions with the player we're talking about as our center.Sorry Mau but I want to reply:
How far can this team go with a "low-usage scorer on offense"? This team needs someone down low that can score to stop the double teaming elsewhere.
Sorry Mau but I want to reply:
How far can this team go with a "low-usage scorer on offense"? This team needs someone down low that can score to stop the double teaming elsewhere. The writer also failed to mention the amount of times AB has gotten into foul trouble to become non factor
I like AB and what he did for UConn in 2014 but he has yet to become the complete player that UConn needs down low.
Blocking shots is a good thing BUT if that's what you only do with regularity it doesn't help the team on both sides of the court and 4 v5 on offense is hard to overcome.
I'm really hoping AB turns it around this year
We won 3 of our 4 national championships without a player like this, so I'm not sure how it's necessary. I mean we've literally already been National Champions with the player we're talking about as our center.
I've been hearing GREAT stuff about him. He's worked his ass off in the off season. He knows this is his last go round, and he's put his all into being the best player that he can be. Really, really impressed with what I've heard. I have no idea how good he can be, but I think he will be the best Rodney Purvis possible. If he's not great it certainly will not be for lack of effort. Very excited for his senior season.If people think Purvis is going to average 16 ppg then it reinforces my belief that he should have been on the watch list for the Jerry West Award. Not that it's a big deal.
Any specifics on how he is playing better?I've been hearing GREAT stuff about him. He's worked his ass off in the off season. He knows this is his last go round, and he's put his all into being the best player that he can be. Really, really impressed with what I've heard. I have no idea how good he can be, but I think he will be the best Rodney Purvis possible. If he's not great it certainly will not be for lack of effort. Very excited for his senior season.
We've been picked to win every year I think
Any specifics on how he is playing better?
Unfortunately, no. I had heard from a couple people that Rodney is really on a mission. Then, out of the blue, I ran into someone I know from the athletic department who I haven't seen in a few years, so I asked him. He was gushing about how focused Rodney is and how hard he's been working (apparently on all aspects of his game). The conversation took a turn and I never got anything real specific.Any specifics on how he is playing better?
Unfortunately, no. I had heard from a couple people that Rodney is really on a mission. Then, out of the blue, I ran into someone I know from the athletic department who I haven't seen in a few years, so I asked him. He was gushing about how focused Rodney is and how hard he's been working (apparently on all aspects of his game). The conversation took a turn and I never got anything real specific.
Safe to assume any year UConn isn't picked to win the AAC is depressing or at least a sobriety check?
We only have 2 seniors on our roster, albeit one is Caupain.Not if Cincy is the other team. They are senior loaded. Caupain, Clark, Evans and Cumberland are not nothing.
I highly recommend you look at our offensive efficiency stats when AB was on the floor compared to when he was not last year. It will show how wrong you are.Sorry Mau but I want to reply:
How far can this team go with a "low-usage scorer on offense"? This team needs someone down low that can score to stop the double teaming elsewhere. The writer also failed to mention the amount of times AB has gotten into foul trouble to become non factor
I like AB and what he did for UConn in 2014 but he has yet to become the complete player that UConn needs down low.
Blocking shots is a good thing BUT if that's what you only do with regularity it doesn't help the team on both sides of the court and 4 v5 on offense is hard to overcome.
I'm really hoping AB turns it around this year