Adams Temple

[Blue Blood]

Made some bad plays and took bad shots but he's got that gene that so many of our guards have had and its evolving every game. Passion is incredible future is bright.

 

[Rocktheworld]

He did make some mistakes, but you can't help but gawk at an 8:1 A/TO ratio from a freshman in his first game as primary PG in a huge game

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Hey, missed some layups that we know he would usually make, only turned it over once though. Many people on the board, me included, thought he couldn't be a floor general, and he would play more off the ball next year with AG coming in. 8 assists though, kid is gonna be a star, we were thinking next year, but it's happening before our eyes right now

 

[Kitaman]

Freshman who reminds me of Bazz. Biggest compliment I can give him.

 

[UConnKev]

Freshman who reminds me of Bazz. Biggest compliment I can give him.

He's more like Kemba than Shabazz. Kemba wasn't a great shooter his freshman year but was great at penetrating like Adams. I expect Adams to make a similar jump next year with his outside shot.

 

[Devland]

Great moves by Ollie. Every time Adams seemed like he was coming unraveled Ollie sat him.

 

[jibsey]

He actually has different skills. Better creating his shot to the rim, not as good outside, but he's as talented overall for sure. And maybe more.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

He reminds me so much of freshman kemba. Shows that ability to get to the basket at will when the confidence is there. If he puts in the work on his shooting over the offseason he's going to be special quickly.

 

[Leebo]

Both Kemba and Bazz were occasionally out of control in their early careers, it's not a good thing, but it's not something to worry about.

 

[Gurleyman]

His mistakes were mistakes of aggression - not terrible ones. The time he picked up his dribble and got trapped he got a pretty good body block to knock him off his path, but didn't get a call (I won't complain - it was a similar play that Purvis made at the end of the second overtime where I was relieved not to hear the whistle). Maybe with about 3 mins left, he attacked the rim a little too quickly after we got a fresh shot clock, but it wasn't egregious.

The oop to Miller, though, was something you just can't teach. He single-handedly broke the press with some shiftiness and explosiveness to wrong foot a defender, and then came out of it making a good read instead of just feeling good about himself and flying to the rim.

 

[James]

100% frosh Kemba ; lightening off the bounce and clutch to boot. He changes direction like its nothing . Somehow nobody has figured out he is a magician with his right hand

 

[Thirty Three]

He can also make good things happen when he penetrates, even when he misses. He gets the ball up around the rim on penetration, which allowed Brimah to clean up a couple of Jalen's misses today. Our other guys don't give us as much of a second chance at tips and putbacks when they penetrate (they often get swatted, or stripped driving into traffic).

 

[Matrim55]

The oop to Miller, though, was something you just can't teach. He single-handedly broke the press with some shiftiness and explosiveness to wrong foot a defender, and then came out of it making a good read instead of just feeling good about himself and flying to the rim.

The bounce-pass for the dunk at the end was even better. That's my favorite pass in the game, and not every kid sees it - let alone is able to throw it.

 

[Silk31]

One of the most gifted slashers we have ever had...and he's only a freshman

 

[jdb50]

I thought Kemba playing out of control was a big reason we lost to MSU in the Final Four. DHam is the only other player who can attack the basket and score on this team. Just have to keep Adams focused and under control.

 

[UConnStats]

Still got 11 points on 9 shots and had a 8:1 assist to turnover rate. He needs almost zero room to operate. He's also our best on ball defender of our guards (edge over Purvis because of length). The kid is a stud.

 

[jorge34]

The ball movement is significantly better with Adam's on the floor. As good as Hamilton can be, the offense was stagnant with him as the primary ball handler

 

[Chin Diesel]

His 1 on 1 blow by speed in half court sets is rare.

Lots of guys like Lurvisnare fast in the open court. Adams' first step acceleration is extraordinary.

 

[jibsey]

This is Jalen's thread but Hamilton seems to have seriously upped his game.

 

[Devland]

I thought Kemba playing out of control was a big reason we lost to MSU in the Final Four. DHam is the only other player who can attack the basket and score on this team. Just have to keep Adams focused and under control.

He seems to have improved his attitude from the beginning of the season. From behind the bench I have observed him sulk when KO or a teammate would council him after a bad play. This seems to have gone away. I was concerned about him earlier in the season but those fears have gone away. I think it is a result of some tough love from KO not being afraid to bench him for periods of time. I know some people here were complaining about him being benched at times earlier in the season, but i think it has paid off. BTW we had a previous coach that used tough love as a coaching method and it paid off.

 

[Stinger92860]

After the timeout it looked like he was arguing with KO. Then he seemed to realized he made a mistake and put his head down.

 

[UCweCONN]

Not arguing, 'explaining'.

 

[UConnStats]

This is Jalen's thread but Hamilton seems to have seriously upped his game.

He still needs to work on embracing contact rather than shifting his body, making his FGA low percentage looks. He's an average shooter, so he really needs to get to the line on days where his shots aren't falling. It would help him become way more consistent, and we need him to be considering how many possessions he uses.

 

[MexicoHusky]

I love the kid. Came here to lead and has not dissapointed. Of course he's had some struggles, but the dude is born to lead.

 

[blackbird]

He's been better than Kemba and Shabazz are, but in a similar vain. (Talented, but raw.) Of course, Adams didn't have the benefits that Kemba and Shabazz had. (A senior/Junior all star point guard and leader.)

He's just so impressive to me. The kid is already in my "all time favorite Huskies' list. (And was before the shot.) He's so smart. And so very talented. And he's clutch. Just a great package.