2025 McDonald's AA Day 1 Recap

[Gurleyman]

Actually was really excited by a defensive possession from Adams at the end of the half. He took on a man-to-man challenge aggressively and moved his feet really well - looked super quick and forced a bad shot.

Couldn't care less if anyone's shots drop. Want to see some raw material to work with.

 

[king conn]

Bundalo looked very impressive to me in his stint. Athletic and aggressive

 

[RuffRuff]

 

[huskyharry]

Adams talking about playing the 1 and the 2, that's good stuff.

He did have a confident handle in that video. A very good thing since as of today he is the only player on the roster with a sufficient handle to even play PG

 

[sdglast]

This team is freezing out Mullins. It's pretty obvious.

I think Mullins has 3 steals. His basketball IQ looks good. Instinctive. Like has been said before, he will fit in very well in the UConn system.

 

[RuffRuff]

This team is freezing out Mullins. It's pretty obvious.

Noticed that - most evident when Big boozer was covered at top of 3 point line with a wide open Mullins on the wing, he looks at him and rather than pass it, he jacks a contested 3.

Big boozer is great at this level given he’s so much thicker. I don’t see his skillset translating in impact at the next level where that advantage will level off.

 

[Pmac923]

They won’t even look his way. And he makes the pass

 

[RuffRuff]

I think Mullins has 3 steals. His basketball IQ looks good. Instinctive. Like has been said before, he will fit in very well in the UConn system.

He’s a wallflower in this one, doing what he can in a sea of hot dogs.

Dysbantsa is no Flagg.

 

[HooperScooper]

I'm watching Mullins and he's cutting and getting open but nobody even looks at him. Tough to tell much from this game (I use the term loosely).

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Pretty obvious Mullins is frustrated by his teammates unwillingness to pass him the ball - he's been wide open about half a dozen times.

He's been stealing and passing better than almost anyone else in the game.

 

[UCfor3]

Agree with everyone. Mullins is being very unselfish and he is the only one. He almost seems reluctant to shoot.

 

[HooperScooper]

Two words you won’t hear in this game:

“Nice pass”

He just said it! First time all game.

 

[Pmac923]

Adams looks completely lost.

 

[Gurleyman]

Pretty obvious Mullins is frustrated by his teammates unwillingness to pass him the ball - he's been wide open about half a dozen times.

He's been stealing and passing better than almost anyone else in the game.

The Peterson kid (No. 1 recruit) going to Kansas tried to take him on and Mullins totally locked him up. That made me happy.

 

[Iluvsuebird]

Wow super quick release. I bet he will learn how to shoot off the dribble by the end of the first year. Not comparing but his form looks to be similiar to Curry.

Dude i thought the same thing watching the video. Good on you for having the stones to point it out. I am with you

 

[Gurleyman]

Adams looks completely lost.

Playing really good D. His shot is just off by a mile and a half.

 

[RuffRuff]

Adams looks completely lost.

Two airballed threes and 2 straight up fall downs trying to take it to the lane.

He’s not coming in getting major minutes. Kid needs to spend freshmen year in the weight room.

Our in comers do not include one “dawg”. We better get those in the portal because this is more nice guys.

Of all the kids we recruited Bundalo has easily looked the best.

 

[Pmac923]

Playing really good D. His shot is just off by a mile and a half.

On top of just falling over twice and stepping out of bounds

 

[HuskyInfinity]

Woof just watched the past 5 min of this quarter and that made my eyes bleed. I do not remember this game being that bad, it’s certainly gotten worse. Our guys legit don’t exist to some of these dudes. Oh well, they’ll look back at this in a few years and laugh.

 

[sdglast]

As good as Cameron Boozer is, he hasn't met a shot he doesn't like. No matter how many other players are wide open.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Worst color commentary of the game so far: "these guys all have high basketball IQ". Not in this game. Athletes, yes, but no BB IQ shown.

 

[RuffRuff]

Woof just watched the past 5 min of this quarter and that made my eyes bleed. I do not remember this game being that bad, it’s certainly gotten worse. Our guys legit don’t exist to some of these dudes. Oh well, they’ll look back at this in a few years and laugh.

It’s always been like this.

We have three guys in this and through 3 quarters none have scored.

 

[RuffRuff]

As good as Cameron Boozer is, he hasn't met a shot he doesn't like. No matter how many other players are wide open.

He’s just a bully at this level.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

As good as Cameron Boozer is, he hasn't met a shot he doesn't like. No matter how many other players are wide open.

Neither Boozer have a nice outside touch.

 

[king conn]

Adams looks completely lost.

On the contrary I see a good on the ball defender with quickness, good ball handling and passing skills and a willingness to go fight for rebounds.

I've been pleasantly surprised by the athleticism of all 3 guys after reading the scouting reports on this board for months. I think they all can be solid next year defensively if they get the rotations

 

[Gurleyman]

Mullins picks Dybsantza clean - team still won't give him the ball.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Abaev is painful to watch. Just driving into traffic and turning it over seemingly every play.

 

[FreeKlaiber]

yikes Adams from 3 with a couple airballs

Mullins looks heady

 

[Pmac923]

On the contrary I see a good on the ball defender with quickness, good ball handling and passing skills and a willingness to go fight for rebounds.

I've been pleasantly surprised by the athleticism of all 3 guys after reading the scouting reports on this board for months. I think they all can be solid next year defensively if they get the rotations

I’d like to see him hit the rim on a shot.

 

[RuffRuff]

yikes Adams from 3 with a couple airballs

Mullins looks heady

Adams may have the worst McD AA showing I’ve ever seen. I hate to say it but it doesn’t look like he belongs out there.