Why Aidan Mahaney could replace Cam Spencer as fan favorite

[HooperScooper]

Article from Borges.

Mahaney's got more than a little of that same fire.

"Definitely fair to say," he told CT Insider on Wednesday. "And I think there will be a lot more this year. (Dan) Hurley encourages it a lot more than we do at Saint Mary's. And I like that. I like that a lot. I've seen the way Cam plays, and I really, really like that."

Why transfer Aidan Mahaney could replace Cam Spencer as UConn men's basketball fan favorite

Transfer Aidan Mahaney could replace Cam Spencer as shooter, intense competitor and UConn men's basketball fan favorite.

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[Mr. French]

Good god.

 

[Mr. French]

These articles and quotes keep getting better.

I didn’t think I COULD be this excited after a back to back.

 

[tennmike]

Great attitude; he is going to be damn good. He'll be getting in the face of opposing centers before too long.

 

[uconn_jack]

I just hope he doesn't force it. He doesn't have to try and make himself act and be a clone of Cam. Be himself and if that comes with a some similar attitude, then great. But trying to be or exactly replace someone never works out.

Nor should we hold that expectation of him.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Recruiting character first is going to be the new trend in college sports. Not to get too preachy but kinda nice that character and values is winning championships over giant bags.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Because they have crafty games that reminds every every unathletic fan of their own game?

 

[ec33]

I fully expect him to replace Cam in being the focus of animosity for opposing fans.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I love that he's coming in with a chip on his shoulder, not only about getting to win at a high level, but about his individual performance not living up to what it could have this past season.

 

[Scot-e]

Love him already.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Because they have crafty games that reminds every every unathletic fan of their own game?

I am not the quickest off the dribble. I thought I'd try Larry Bird's jab step on dudes in pick up games...didn't work. Actually, it was enormously ineffective. Ah, they make it look so easy to be unathletic.

 

[McLovin]

Recruiting character first is going to be the new trend in college sports. Not to get too preachy but kinda nice that character and values is winning championships over giant bags.

I agree that it is proven to be the key to success, especially in a team sport like basketball.

Not to sound too philosophical, but in order to identify other people of high character, one has to be of high character themselves.

And most college big time coaches are scumbags so they won’t be able to successfully replicate the character recruiting Hurley is building his dynasty on.

 

[EricLA]

A TON of great quotes, and he says all the right things. He seems to know what he's "signed up for", and has embraced the challenges. Really excited to see how he plays and meshes.

I love that the staff talks a lot about this - the culture, character, etc. Of course the goal is to win, and win NC's, but HOW you do it matters, and everyone involved with the team has embraced that.

Obviously a completely different situation his coming in - we have lost at least 4, and possibly 5, of our starters from last season depending on Karaban. Last season we had starters Newton and Karaban on board coming back. It will be great to see how this "newer" team meshes, who starts and who becomes a core bench player, and how they all work together.

As a few have said, I hope he just focuses on being himself, having that "sophomore leap" he feels he didn't see at St. Mary's, and let the rest take care of itself...

 

[gsmooth]

I love that he's coming in with a chip on his shoulder, not only about getting to win at a high level, but about his individual performance not living up to what it could have this past season.

I think that is great as well. But we don't want him trying to over compensate for his performance from last year. Why? Because then he will start forcing the issue to the detriment of the team. UConn has the best coaching staff in the country and I am sure they will let Aidan know that he shouldn't overdo anything.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I think that is great as well. But we don't want him trying to over compensate for his performance from last year. Why? Because then he will start forcing the issue to the detriment of the team. UConn has the best coaching staff in the country and I am sure they will let Aidan know that he shouldn't overdo anything.

Yeah I'm not worried about that at all -- he's a team guy who knows he's coming here to be part of something bigger. But he's motivated to up his own game and show what he can do within that team concept.

 

[Mr. French]

Yeah I'm not worried about that at all -- he's a team guy who knows he's coming here to be part of something bigger. But he's motivated to up his own game and show what he can do within that team concept.

Me neither. No evidence exists that would indicate that’s in the top 1,000 things to worry about.

 

[Mike Honcho]

A TON of great quotes, and he says all the right things. He seems to know what he's "signed up for", and has embraced the challenges. Really excited to see how he plays and meshes.

I love that the staff talks a lot about this - the culture, character, etc. Of course the goal is to win, and win NC's, but HOW you do it matters, and everyone involved with the team has embraced that.

Obviously a completely different situation his coming in - we have lost at least 4, and possibly 5, of our starters from last season depending on Karaban. Last season we had starters Newton and Karaban on board coming back. It will be great to see how this "newer" team meshes, who starts and who becomes a core bench player, and how they all work together.

As a few have said, I hope he just focuses on being himself, having that "sophomore leap" he feels he didn't see at St. Mary's, and let the rest take care of itself...

You need to update your sig!

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Paraphrasing, you cant hope to replace Cam Spencer, you can only hope to emulate him.

 

[bendm]

He was the most important get of the summer (unless we also get AK back)

 

[Mr. French]

Aiden Mahoney - stud.

 

[jibsey]

Watch Cam’s tapes and copy. Not simple, not easy but 80% Cam would be great.

 

[Son of Robert]

He's going to be very good here; like we said when Cam came here, Aiden is just a perfect fit.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I just want him to be himself. If being himself means being an abrasive pr!ck, all the better.

 

[pj]

Aiden Mahoney - stud.

I hope Aidan Mahaney can live up to Mahoney's standard.

 

[UCLJ0211]