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Here are the actual numbers for the three drills. The goal of the projected 2nd rounders is to get noticed. I think Karaban got noticed.

He shot 27-of-30 on dribble jumpers, 21-of-25 in the star drill and 21-of-26 on side-mid-side jumpers, all first-place numbers.
 
UConnRock said:
Here are the actual numbers for the three drills. The goal of the projected 2nd rounders is to get noticed. I think Karaban got noticed.

He shot 27-of-30 on dribble jumpers, 21-of-25 in the star drill and 21-of-26 on side-mid-side jumpers, all first-place numbers.
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Being able to hit corner 3s is so important for how NBA offenses space the floor.

And it's an underrated skill. I was a good shooter, but mostly from the wing and top of the key. I hated shooting from the corners.
 
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Tenspro2002 said:
I do wonder if any teams would have pause about his low/slow/awkward release. It clearly seems like a "don't fix what ain't broke" scenario from an accuracy point of view, but can he get the shot off against NBA athletes (or does that even matter given the spacing these offenses generate)?

I guess it worked for Shawn Marion.
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Yeah I was wondering if he would change his release as it is too slow and with a hitch but he didn't. It will be interesting how NBA GMs view it.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
I do wonder if any teams would have pause about his low/slow/awkward release. It clearly seems like a "don't fix what ain't broke" scenario from an accuracy point of view, but can he get the shot off against NBA athletes (or does that even matter given the spacing these offenses generate)?

I guess it worked for Shawn Marion.
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You're judging this by the combine shooting? During games Alex had a very quick release. Too quick, if you ask me.
 
upstater said:
You're judging this by the combine shooting? During games Alex had a very quick release. Too quick, if you ask me.
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Alex has a very slow release due to how he loads with the hitch in his shot. There are definitely times he couldn't beat the shot clock buzzer since he does have a slow release.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Brad was the coach. Danny brought in Brad's star player from his college coaching days. It wasn't just an accident.
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This is exactly what happened.

And... it looked like a good move until injuries derailed it.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
I don't know, man. Castle did pretty confidently drain a few open 3s in a high-pressure spot early against Alabama in the Final Four (strongly reminiscent of wide-open Sanogo pouring in two in a row in the same scenario against Miami). Castle's stroke looked good by the end of the year.
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He did those two 3's and the stroke looked better as compared to how bad it was in the beginning of the year. But we can't just ignore that he still shot under 27% for the year. Even if the argument is that he improved... He was 4-18 in the post-season. My point is not to crap on Castle. It's that incredibly talented basketball players shooting in rhythm with nobody guarding them is going to yield really impressive results. I would think we've seen enough guys dominated folding chairs over the years to walk it back just a bit. Maybe this vaults AK to the first round, but I'd think GMs will be looking at some aspects much more closely.
 
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Kitaman said:
0x960.webp
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Wow, 4 of the top 6 from one team. I bet that team was a tough out in the tourney.
 
3rdbass said:
Alex has a very slow release due to how he loads with the hitch in his shot. There are definitely times he couldn't beat the shot clock buzzer since he does have a slow release.
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I don't ever recall his release causing an issue with beating shot clock or hitting shots to end a half . He hit many buzzer beater 3's and even a couple 2's over the last two seasons. Any examples of what you're claiming?
 
NotADime89 said:
I don't ever recall his release causing an issue with beating shot clock or hitting shots to end a half . He hit many buzzer beater 3's and even a couple 2's over the last two seasons. Any examples of what you're claiming?
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Well he said "definitely" during his post...that's all the proof you need that it's the truth!
 
Castle’s number was good. What an upside to him. Wonder where he goes?
 
3rdbass said:
Alex has a very slow release due to how he loads with the hitch in his shot. There are definitely times he couldn't beat the shot clock buzzer since he does have a slow release.
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It's true, that 25 second release does make it hard with a shot clock.
 
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WhereistheDove? said:
People are getting a little out of control with his three point shooting. AK lighting it up from three in drills was pretty much expected. It’s the other stuff that will determine his draft stock and whether he goes or returns.

Could easily see him going. Could easily see him returning.
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You can easily see him going. You can easily see him returning.
You need a new crystal ball
 
pj said:
Wow, 4 of the top 6 from one team. I bet that team was a tough out in the tourney.
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The starter not showing will be the highest selection.

It's like they were all holding each other back. We really had a great team!
 
NotADime89 said:
I don't ever recall his release causing an issue with beating shot clock or hitting shots to end a half . He hit many buzzer beater 3's and even a couple 2's over the last two seasons. Any examples of what you're claiming?
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Yeah, any concern about Karaban's release isn't his failure to beat the buzzer, it's whether he can get his shot off against NBA defenses.
 
NJHusky said:
Is there a link to this stuff? I've looked but keep finding prior years.
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Storrs Central has the UConn guys on the premium site. The NBA technically hasn't put the data up yet. It was up in an unlinked URL that people found, But the NBA took that down. I also found screenshots on Twitter from when it was up.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
Being able to hit corner 3s is so important for how NBA offenses space the floor.

And it's an underrated skill. I was a good shooter, but mostly from the wing and top of the key. I hated shooting from the corners.
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You're no Jrue Holiday, then

According to the NBA's official website, Jrue Holiday currently leads the league in 3-point percentage from the corner. Holiday is shooting 64.9% from the left side and 64.0% from the right side bringing his overall percentage from the corner to 64.4%
 
3rdbass said:
Alex has a very slow release due to how he loads with the hitch in his shot. There are definitely times he couldn't beat the shot clock buzzer since he does have a slow release.
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Splitting hairs. Making a bunch of 25 footers is what it is. Catch and shoot - and making how many in a row from all different angles of run and spot up?
 
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nomar said:
You're no Jrue Holiday, then

According to the NBA's official website, Jrue Holiday currently leads the league in 3-point percentage from the corner. Holiday is shooting 64.9% from the left side and 64.0% from the right side bringing his overall percentage from the corner to 64.4%
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Toughest part of the corner three is not stepping out of bounds
 
"It's a win-win, no matter what," Karaban said, echoing a phrase both his mother, Olga, and Hurley have used. "Staying in the draft, of course, to chase my NBA dreams that I've wanted for a while now. But, going back to school, there's no better place to play college basketball than for UConn. Playing under Coach Hurley and the coaching staff for another year, that would be another blessing. I'd be just as happy going back as staying in the draft."

www.nhregister.com

Alex Karaban still undecided on his 'win-win' decision: NBA Draft or return to UConn men's basketball

Alex Karaban may stay with UConn men's basketball or may opt for the NBA Draft, but likely won't make his decision until the 'last minute.'
www.nhregister.com www.nhregister.com

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Alex Karaban still undecided on his 'win-win' decision: NBA Draft or return to UConn men's basketball
 
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