Aidan Mahaney COMMITS to UConn (Merged)

[Agent0]

Love it. Assume this takes us out on Brea right?

 

[husky429]

My interpretation of a comparison between career stats of Newton and Mahaney with a focus on first two years of both:

• Their shooting seems similar. Mahaney seems like a better 3 pt shooter. Maybe Newton is a better shooter in general
• Newton seems like a better distributor of the ball. Maybe the slow tempo of St Mary's impacts this, but Newton had solid numbers at East Carolina as well. Mahaney has less turnovers, but that also could be a result of the slow tempo at St. Mary's.
• Scoring numbers maybe favor Newton a bit, but it seems close if you just look at the ECU years of Newton
• Higher steal numbers for Newton suggest better defender and maybe better athlete. Newton also got more steals as a larger player.

I'm sure others have some additional thoughts on these numbers, but to me it looks like Mahaney has big shoes to fill if he indeed is stepping into Newton's role. Anyways, love that we picked him up and I'm glad he has 2 years of eligibility.


Newton Career Stats

STATS
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
2019-20

GP	MIN	FG%	3P%	FT%	REB	AST	BLK	STL	PF	TO	PTS
40	33.2	41.5	32.1	80.8	6.6	6.2	0.3	0.9	1.8	2.5	15.1
39	28.8	37.4	36.6	81.6	4.5	4.7	0.3	1.1	2.1	2.4	10.1
30	34.8	43.5	33.3	87.9	4.8	5.0	0.3	1.4	2.4	3.5	17.7
17	31.5	34.8	26.2	89.5	4.3	4.2	0.3	1.2	1.9	2.2	8.7
31	29.9	39.0	32.4	80.2	4.5	3.7	0.3	1.2	2.0	1.9	11.0

Mahaney Career Stats

STATS
2023-24
2022-23

GP	MIN	FG%	3P%	FT%	REB	AST	BLK	STL	PF	TO	PTS
34	33.2	38.6	35.5	81.3	2.6	2.6	0.1	0.8	2.2	1.4	13.9
35	30.6	42.8	40.0	71.8	2.1	2.0	0.1	0.9	2.2	1.5	13.9

Newton was always a ball dominant guard and a gifted passer. Mahaney isn't that guy--he's here to score, defend, and be a complimentary piece in running the offense. PG vs SG.

Mahaney will build up his assist numbers in our offensive system just like Spencer did (0.5 more than his career high and less TOs), but I don't see him every being a PG.

 

[TheHorde]

BANG! Huge get. Hurley and staff are at the top of their game - what can't they do, huh?

Win a close game?

 

[FreeKlaiber]

This is fun!

definitely hoping you are right!

 

[husky429]

Let's not forget the highlights:

 

[bjc42]

Love it. Assume this takes us out on Brea right?

Nope. Brea is a shooter. Not concerned about him. This probably helps.

 

[Umami Zen]

St Patrick's Day is gonna be legendary next year around Storrs with Hurley/Mahaney/McNeeley.. Domino#2- Awesome news.

You won't regret this decision. Let's get to work.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

I’m most excited to see what the new guys can do under the tutelage of our elite coaching staff.

 

[Inyatkin]

Close one, definitely thought Virginia had a shot there

 

[FlexOnEm]

Love it. Assume this takes us out on Brea right?

Not per Trilly.

 

[Uconn77Duke74]

That Tourney game against St. Mary's and Aidan was one of our tougher ones. Only 1 point lead at halftime and we really only pulled away once one of their starters injured his back.

 

[djct1999]

definitely hoping you are right!

Aidan should absolutely flourish here.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

St Patrick's Day is gonna be legendary next year around Storrs with Hurley/Mahaney/McNeeley.. Domino#2- Awesome news.

You won't regret this decision. Let's get to work.

BET weekend

 

[DogMania]

Wow! Been a busy work day and just saw this.

Coach Hurley and staff are just killing it!

So Stoked! It's fricken awesome being a Husky fan.

 

[bendm]

Diarra 25 / Nowell 15
Mahaney 25 / Ball 15
McNeeley 25 / Stewart 10 / Ball 5
Karaban 30 / Stewart 10
Reed 20 / Johnson 20

Bench: Ross / Abraham / Singare

30: Karaban
25: Diarra / Mahaney / McNeeley
20: Ball / Stewart / Reed / Johnson
15: Nowell

9 man rotation and I think we stay at 12 schollys. If Karaban leaves we’ll need to add someone else. If Karaban stays we can 3peat.

 

[jostar1]

 

[ec33]

Diarra 25 / Nowell 15
Mahaney 25 / Ball 15
McNeeley 25 / Stewart 10 / Ball 5
Karaban 30 / Stewart 10
Reed 20 / Johnson 20

Bench: Ross / Abraham / Singare

30: Karaban
25: Diarra / Mahaney / McNeeley
20: Ball / Stewart / Reed / Johnson
15: Nowell

9 man rotation and I think we stay at 12 schollys. If Karaban leaves we’ll need to add someone else.

I wonder if they are second guessing the expensive shooter and thinking an experienced 4 might not be a more prudent way to fill the remaining spot. Someone more physical? I can wait.

 

[bendm]

I wonder if they are second guessing the expensive shooter and thinking an experienced 4 might not be a more prudent way to fill the remaining spot. Someone more physical? I can wait.

Only if AK leaves. Otherwise We don’t need more than a 9 man rotation or 12 scholarship players. And Even if AK leaves staff might opt to divide his PT among who we have and add Ross and Abraham to the rotation. I think Breas out.

 

[imno1]

Bro literally flew to Lexington on a private jet, got a free meal, bounced and committed. LEGEND.

Alway the right thing to do is to let them down in person instead of ghosting them

 

[superjohn]

I’m most excited to see what the new guys can do under the tutelage of our elite coaching staff.

I wouldn't be surprised if this staff makes it a reality...

 

[Sibeerian]

this team has EVERYTHING

 

[KembaRunner]

Diarra 25 / Nowell 15
Mahaney 25 / Ball 15
McNeeley 25 / Stewart 10 / Ball 5
Karaban 30 / Stewart 10
Reed 20 / Johnson 20

Bench: Ross / Abraham / Singare

30: Karaban
25: Diarra / Mahaney / McNeeley
20: Ball / Stewart / Reed / Johnson
15: Nowell

9 man rotation and I think we stay at 12 schollys. If Karaban leaves we’ll need to add someone else. If Karaban stays we can 3peat.

So we move away from Brea? Adding him would really clog up the wheel. Shocked Ross isn’t already in the portal, but would likely push Solo away too.

Not saying it’s right or wrong, just commenting.

 

[husky429]

48% at the rim.
38% career from 3. Really, really good as a catch-n-shoot and spot up shooter.
15% assist rate isn't bad at all, just not a ton of opportunity with Marciulinus (or however you spell it) being a focal point on offense.
What killed his overall shooting percentage what 37% off the dribble on long 2s.

I see finishing with both hands multiple times, a great shot, decent ballhandling, and some pretty solid passing reads in the highlight.

247 has him at 150lbs as a recruit. ESPN has him at 175. On3 at 150. Not sure what the real # is, but hopefully that's a signal that he can be successful in the weight room.

The kid is going to be an asset on offense. Teach him to defend in our team concept, and we're good.

 

[rich1122]

With Ball Stewart and maybe AK it’s 8-9 deep again with no holes

 

[CL82]

Reminder of his stats vs high-major or ranked opponents this year:

19.6 PPG
1.8 RPG
2.2 APG

1.8 TO
0.2 BLK
1.2 STL

41% 2FG (7.3 attempts)
39% 3FG (7.3 attempts)
92% FT (2.0 attempts)

 

[ec33]

Only if Karaban leaves.

Well, as of now he has left (he wrote a note and everything). I am not sure that the quality-4 that can shoot 3's is a market you can wait as long on as guard.

 

[UCann]

I used to go to his hometown of Moraga all the time

I live right next to the town he grew up in! Wish I caught some of him at SMC. Oh well, 2 years to see him crush it at UConn, I'll take it!

 

[August_West]

 

[bendm]

Well, as of now he has left (he wrote a note and everything). I am not sure that the quality-4 that can shoot 3's is a market you can wait as long on as guard.

Waiting until it’s official on 5/31

 

[uconn_jack]

Let's not forget the highlights:

I like that he doesn't seem to avoid contact when going to the rim.