That would be fun. If Johnson can defend both 4s and 5s that would be a huge plus.
So you think DC will be shooting 3’s next year? I will politely say there is not a f…… chance
Um...yes, exactly. So that's why Johnson didn't play much and we can expect him to play a lot more. In a normal situation Whaley and Polley's minutes would have been open last year. We can't read into his lack of minutes that he isn't able to contribute. This board constantly overestimates freshman minutes and underestimates the improvement of players from prior classes. It's like we forget why we were excited about a freshman as soon as they are a sophomore except for instant impact guys like Sanogo and Bouk.
If Clingan hopes to go to the next level in a few years, he’s going to have to be a Hunter Dickenson type who can score inside and outside. We want him to be able to step out and hit a 3. Why? Because that draws the opposing center away from the hoop and opens up driving lanes for the guards.
He also needs more work in the weight room unless he is going to be an outside three point shooter which is not likely. He was pushed around last year in the paint when he did play. I hope he really works hard this off season. He is skillful for that size.
If Castle is not going to reclass, don't we need another ball handler?
A million percent we do. I wanted another ball handler even if he did re-classify.
Yes, we're set on the wing and still really shallow at the PG spot
But not as a freshman who will play 5-8 minutes a game.
Yes, but if it’s a pure PG that person is going to be a 10 minute a game backup. Or is going to be Jackson. Just trying to be realistic. I do think we will get a “developmental” PG, or hope we do. But as for an impact player, you aren’t getting one at PG with Newton here. UConn has a better chance to get a guy who’s minutes will be shared across 1-2 (combo) or 2-3 (wing). We can always play AJax 10 minutes at PG with two of Alleyne, Hawk, New Guy and you’re fine. We have to stop pretending Hawk won’t be able to handle the ball.
No one is expecting him to be at Dickinson’s level as a freshman, especially since he will be getting limited minutes behind Sanogo. But I’m just saying, he’ll have to expand his game out to the 3 point line if he wants to go to the NBA. That’s why Sanogo likely is not an NBA player in today’s world.
this is a ringing endorsement if i ever heard one. freshmen akok played 28 mpg. we'll have a much better roster next year but if samson is giving us more production than frosh akok he should be around 20 mpg with a floor of 15.
He'll have a lot of experience scrimmaging against Sanogo.
Defending a top 5 Center every single day in practice is definitely going to be a nice perk. It’ll also be helpful for Sanogo to have to try to score over a 7’2” body. They’ll make each other betterHe'll have a lot of experience scrimmaging against Sanogo.
We’ve been linked to a few guards in the last 2 or so weeks for class of ‘23. That wasn’t the case for some time now. I think the writing is on the wall.
That is the guy who wants Johnson to start and play 20+ mpg at the 4 and now thinks we also need another wing?
Poor FT shooter. 33% from the arc. Those seem like red flags.
If you don't want Johnson to start and play 20+ a game then you want the team to be bad. Straight up. Because that would be the best result for UConn. Of course we need a guard. We have 4 open scholarships. We need several players. But this is how PG shapes up:
I think Akok Akok is hurt by how quickly you've moved on and replaced him in your heart
I am still fond of Akok. Love his energy, effort, just seemed like a terrific young man. Still think he should have played a lot more. Hope he has a great year wherever he lands.