2025 McDonald's AA Day 1 Recap

[jibsey]

If my memory serves me Castle did not put up big numbers in this game?

 

[DCHuskyFan]

Does the staff advise these guys to get in the weight room to start working on the strength before they get to campus? Are any of them coming to campus this summer? I’m assuming the staff advises, but their influence only goes so far at this point. Unless they have Cam Spencer-like dedication, they pretty much enjoy their senior year as kids. No judgment, just an observation.

 

[RuffRuff]

How worthless is the McDonald's game as an evaluation tool?

Does anyone remember Mike Rosario, former game MVP?

It’s fairly worthless but you can see some things when you watch kids playing against their most relevant peer group.

You can see their size, you can see their assertiveness. You can some of their behaviors.

Reibe very much looks like a face up 5 in how he likes to play. It will be a nice piece to have, but prefer a rim protector at that position. A guy his size should have presence in the paint, even in this game. He was the tallest kid on the floor. One of the PGs was trying to get it into him and he couldn’t find a way to get open inside. He’s going to be a development piece.

Couldn’t evaluate Mullins much other than he just didn’t feel assertive. He is very light on his feet and springy, very tuned into the floor. It almost felt intentional at times that no one on the East team wanted to pass him the ball when he was wide open. For a kid labeled best shooter in his class, it's like the teammates didn't want to let him show it.

Adams, it's all been said here already. First point, get stronger. His uniform looked like it was floating on him.

 

[RuffRuff]

If my memory serves me Castle did not put up big numbers in this game?

Last year, the big numbers came from Queen (not an on ball guard), Harper, Fland, Ian Jackson and Tre Johnson. All these kids (outside Jackson), showed up assertive and wanting to be the man in their freshmen seasons. McNeeley went 0-6 from the floor.

Castle had 13 points, on 5-6 shooting.

 

[husky429]

One thing we lacked last year (and currently next year too) is a guy who excels at iso ball. We still don’t have that.

This game didn't prove that though. This game is meaningless. We already knew we needed a creator.

 

[Umami Zen]

As we wait for confirmation on returnees-Time to identify and close on our portal targets-Have PT to pitch to the right guys. SnC has to be priority #1 for our incoming freshmen during summer session (s). Ironically- Furphy might be the freshman most ready to adjust to BE physicality in year #1.Is still a wildcard since we have only seen tape on him. Will be an interesting summer.

 

[RuffRuff]

As we wait for confirmation on returnees-Time to identify and close on our portal targets-Have PT to pitch to the right guys. SnC has to be priority #1 for our incoming freshmen during summer session (s). Ironically- Furphy might be the freshman most ready to adjust to BE physicality in year #1.Is still a wildcard since we have only seen tape on him. Will be an interesting summer.

Furphy has the most physically ready body of these freshmen, and has what looks like the instincts to adjust quickly. He looks and plays older.

I think Mullins is a kid that is going to need a couple years. He’s not rolling in here with a Steph or Liam physical profile. He looks incredibly young. It would have been good to see him try to at least once dribble the basketball.

Reibe needs to learn the position. He’ll be very good with time but don’t expect him to come into year one ablazing. Excited to watch him develop.

I can’t even comment on Adam’s until I see him put 20 pounds on. You can’t play at the high D1 level at his strength level.

 

[superjohn]

Furphy has the most physically ready body of these freshmen, and has what looks like the instincts to adjust quickly. He looks and plays older.

I think Mullins is a kid that is going to need a couple years. He’s not rolling in here with a Steph or Liam physical profile. He looks incredibly young. It would have been good to see him try to at least once dribble the basketball.

Reibe needs to learn the position. He’ll be very good with time but don’t expect him to come into year one ablazing. Excited to watch him develop.

I can’t even comment on Adam’s until I see him put 20 pounds on. You can’t play at the high D1 level at his strength level.

I think Mullins will be one and done.

Mullins only touched the ball 8 times from my count. Three of them were on steals, one was a pass Ament through going out of bounds that Mullins saved, one was an assist, one was Mullins catching the ball with his foot on the line where he made the three, one was a pass to an open three the guy missed. He drove once and it was a sweet move from out at the corner three where he put it on the floor drove into the lane and did a spin move for a hanging floater.

 

[RuffRuff]

I think Mullins will be one and done.

Mullins only touched the ball 8 times from my count. Three of them were on steals, one was a pass Ament through going out of bounds that Mullins saved, one was an assist, one was Mullins catching the ball with his foot on the line where he made the three, one was a pass to an open three the guy missed. He drove once and it was a sweet move from out at the corner three where he put it on the floor drove into the lane and did a spin move for a hanging floater.

Thanks, I missed his bucket.

I don't see the OAD, but let's watch it play out.

 

[UC0NN]

A few notes from being at the game -

Reibe is a work in progress. His shots and release did not look good in warmups. He did not try to get open inside. And he didn't really protect the paint either.

Mullins can shoot in warmups. Hard to get a feel on anything as all he did was just stand in the corner. Made a couple steals on poorly thrown balls.

Adams looked really poor on his few shots, his passing, and his penetrating. He did look quite quick on his on ball defense and played well defensively.

Again you can't gain much of anything from these types of games, but Uconn was a no show. But these kids are 5 stars for a reason. And I'm sure you will see that in the fall.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Furphy has the most physically ready body of these freshmen, and has what looks like the instincts to adjust quickly. He looks and plays older.

I think Mullins is a kid that is going to need a couple years. He’s not rolling in here with a Steph or Liam physical profile. He looks incredibly young. It would have been good to see him try to at least once dribble the basketball.

Reibe needs to learn the position. He’ll be very good with time but don’t expect him to come into year one ablazing. Excited to watch him develop.

I can’t even comment on Adam’s until I see him put 20 pounds on. You can’t play at the high D1 level at his strength level.

Mullins is the best shooter in the class, he’ll play and start right away. He’ll get even better as the season progresses. Reibe will be a stud, just give him time. Remember that McNeeley was 0-6 from three in last year’s Mickey D game. Adams was on a roll in his high school games this past season averaging 50ppg over a 12 game stretch. Thought he was fouled on the arm on one 3pt attempt that he air balled.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

I think Mullins will be one and done.

Mullins only touched the ball 8 times from my count. Three of them were on steals, one was a pass Ament through going out of bounds that Mullins saved, one was an assist, one was Mullins catching the ball with his foot on the line where he made the three, one was a pass to an open three the guy missed. He drove once and it was a sweet move from out at the corner three where he put it on the floor drove into the lane and did a spin move for a hanging floater.

Hate to say it but you’re probably right. Sad that we missed early on, on Bundalo. What a player.

 

[caw]

It’s fairly worthless but you can see some things when you watch kids playing against their most relevant peer group.

You can see their size, you can see their assertiveness. You can some of their behaviors.

Reibe very much looks like a face up 5 in how he likes to play. It will be a nice piece to have, but prefer a rim protector at that position. A guy his size should have presence in the paint, even in this game. He was the tallest kid on the floor. One of the PGs was trying to get it into him and he couldn’t find a way to get open inside. He’s going to be a development piece.

Couldn’t evaluate Mullins much other than he just didn’t feel assertive. He is very light on his feet and springy, very tuned into the floor. It almost felt intentional at times that no one on the East team wanted to pass him the ball when he was wide open. For a kid labeled best shooter in his class, it's like the teammates didn't want to let him show it.

Adams, it's all been said here already. First point, get stronger. His uniform looked like it was floating on him.

Same thing happened in the scrimmage, if you watch it. I have no idea why though besides saying the passing on his team was very poor and Boozer is a black-hole.

 

[UC0NN]

Bundalo was super active, played great. That kid needs to gain a few pounds though. Ament needs to as well.

 

[husky429]

I think Mullins is a kid that is going to need a couple years. He’s not rolling in here with a Steph or Liam physical profile. He looks incredibly young. It would have been good to see him try to at least once dribble the basketball.

Mullins is listed anywhere from 6'4 to 6'6 and 180-195lbs.

Edgecombe (6'5 180), Johnson (6'6 190), Fears (6'4 185), Traore (6'5 175), Jackson (6'5 180), Lanier (6'5 195), and Philon (6'4 175) are all mocked in the first round and similar height/weight to Mullins. You're blowing this out of proportion.

 

[navery12]

Hate to say it but you’re probably right. Sad that we missed early on, on Bundalo. What a player.

I don't think we missed on Bundalo. We, along with everyone else in his top 4, passed on him. Which should tell you something

 

[Son of Robert]

Furphy just might be the guy. We'll know soon enough. I'm leaning towards a younger Cam Spencer kind of game before he polished it up.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Does the staff advise these guys to get in the weight room to start working on the strength before they get to campus? Are any of them coming to campus this summer? I’m assuming the staff advises, but their influence only goes so far at this point. Unless they have Cam Spencer-like dedication, they pretty much enjoy their senior year as kids. No judgment, just an observation.

It's 2025. The days of rolling into school in September of your freshman year and getting in shape for the season are long gone. These kids train year round and will all be on campus this summer.

 

[Fatroony5]

Does the staff advise these guys to get in the weight room to start working on the strength before they get to campus? Are any of them coming to campus this summer? I’m assuming the staff advises, but their influence only goes so far at this point. Unless they have Cam Spencer-like dedication, they pretty much enjoy their senior year as kids. No judgment, just an observation.

The players will get there in June, then they’ll spend some time in the weight room. Trying to fill out your frame by the time October/November rolls around is super challenging, they’ll still be on the slimmer side. It’s going to take some time for them to fill out their bodies. I think Mullins will be fine once he gets adjusted to the pace & physicality, guessing it’ll take Adams a bit longer to get up to speed. Staff will be recruiting the portal accordingly, I’m not all that concerned really. Let’s see what this roster looks like in May.

 

[boog204]

Adams was on a roll in his high school games this past season averaging 50ppg over a 12 game stretch.

Wait, what? When did that happen?

 

[ctbro1999]

I can’t even comment on Adam’s until I see him put 20 pounds on. You can’t play at the high D1 level at his strength level.

I dunno, Rob Dillingham was a twig and he was still able to have a nice frosh season and then get drafted #8.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Mullins is listed anywhere from 6'4 to 6'6 and 180-195lbs.

Edgecombe (6'5 180), Johnson (6'6 190), Fears (6'4 185), Traore (6'5 175), Jackson (6'5 180), Lanier (6'5 195), and Philon (6'4 175) are all mocked in the first round and similar height/weight to Mullins. You're blowing this out of proportion.

I watched 30 seconds of this game - three consecutive possessions of Boozer going 1 on 5 - and turned it off, but Mullins certainly did not look out of place physically to me. He's not Mike O'Hearn but he's not nearly as skinny as I anticipated him being. He actually looks pretty bouncy and quick too. He's going to play a ton.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I dunno, Rob Dillingham was a twig and he was still able to have a nice frosh season and then get drafted #8.

Rob was a master shot creator and is incredibly quick. Adams is not to that level.

 

[Gurleyman]

Mullins really did a lot of good things in limited action (he got minutes - but was rarely involved). Picked Dybzantsa clean in the open floor, then scored on him, then AJ demanded the ball to go at him and lowered his shoulder. Mullins could have flopped but stood him up and AJ did hit a little short jumper. But he wanted to show Mullins up after the steal and bucket and ended up with sort of a soft basket, whereas in a real game, maybe Mullins draws the charge there and wins another battle. Then Peterson tried to iso on him and he locked him up. Fadeaway contested three. Brick. Those are the two top recruits in the country and he didn’t back down.

Mullins also swung the ball beautifully to an open shooter instead of thinking “finally I get to shoot” - which the other 23 players in the game would have done. He read the D and made smart back cuts and was ignored and spaced the floor properly and was ignored. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a personality clash that affected how people played with him. Boozer in particular. He had about 7-8 chances to do a fundamental pass and swing the ball his way and passed it zero of those times. Ament ignored him too. Maybe it was just standard all star game selfishness - but it looked weird to me.

Adams obviously will want to burn the game film, but he showed foot speed on defense a couple times that I didn’t see from any of our guys this year. He might get bully-balled by larger wings, but he looks like someone with the quickness to guard smaller people and disrupt them with his length. If he is indeed a better 3 pointer shooter than he showed - there’s 3 and D potential.

Reibe looked comfortable shooting - but didn’t look like he had the instincts to be a rim protector. But we’ll see - some of that is strength and conditioning too and getting quicker off your feet.