Akinjo The next great UConn Point Guard (Video)

[AntG168]

 

[InKembaITrust]

Solely based off this video he looks like he could potentially wind up being the best passing PG Uconn's ever had.

Will be hard to beat out Marcus tho

 

[UConnDan97]

A point guard whose highlight video is almost entirely made of sharing the bball.

I'm in love...

 

[GotNets?]

Looks like a brilliant and intuitive distributor. He's going to be a perfect fit regardless, but with Carey the two would be a nightmare for opponents...

 

[BUConn10]

Love the way this kid does the little things. Every pass is with purpose, precision, and confidence. The speed he puts on his passes and just the way he moves so low and in control with the ball remind me so much of Shabazz.

 

[gtcam]

WoW
I am impressed - I don't care who the opposition was - this kid is the real deal
Looks like the PERFECT UConn PG

 

[Hurleyman216]

He looks really skilled finishing with his left hand too, something that even a lot of elite college players never get. Looks like he can blow by his guy left or right. Seems to have a nice pull up jumper as well. He's got some Bazz in his game, but the midrange game and the way he moves reminds me of Boatright.

 

[EBonz30]

The kid looks exactly like Shabazz Napier, if it's his handle, his form on his jump shot, & his pull up jump shot couldn't get any closer to Shabazz's.

Napier 2.0.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Looks like a great complimentary piece to Adams/Gilbert next year. With the return of Larrier we would have a Final4 caliber team in 2018-19. Could win it all in Minneapolis.

Could see all of the above happening. Crossing my fingers! That Iowa/UConn game next year could be a preview of 2 Final4 teams. Both teams clearly a year away if rosters remain stable.

 

[bazz&boujee]

jalen carey and alterique are better just sayin..

 

[Danzz]

He looks really skilled finishing with his left hand too, something that even a lot of elite college players never get. Looks like he can blow by his guy left or right. Seems to have a nice pull up jumper as well. He's got some Bazz in his game, but the midrange game and the way he moves reminds me of Boatright.

I think he is naturally left handed.

 

[uconNYC]

Looks like a great complimentary piece to Adams/Gilbert next year. With the return of Larrier we would have a Final4 caliber team in 2018-19. Could win it all in Minneapolis.

Could see all of the above happening. Crossing my fingers! That Iowa/UConn game next year could be a preview of 2 Final4 teams. Both teams clearly a year away if rosters remain stable.

Hard to see Adams and Larrier sticking around.

 

[husky429]

He looks really skilled finishing with his left hand too, something that even a lot of elite college players never get. Looks like he can blow by his guy left or right. Seems to have a nice pull up jumper as well. He's got some Bazz in his game, but the midrange game and the way he moves reminds me of Boatright.

Hes left handed. Just shoots right, probably why he flicks with the left too much.

Also he cant go right or finish right. Very one dimensional in that regard like jalen

 

[mauconnfan]

Hes left handed. Just shoots right, probably why he flicks with the left too much.

Also he cant go right or finish right. Very one dimensional in that regard like jalen

I'm not sure how he can be left handed if he shoots right handed? Help me understand, not busting balls just curious?

 

[Brochacho]

I'm not sure how he can be left handed if he shoots right handed? Help me understand, not busting balls juts curious?

I'm left-handed but shoot right-handed, throw a baseball right-handed, etc.

 

[Hurleyman216]

Hes left handed. Just shoots right, probably why he flicks with the left too much.

Also he cant go right or finish right. Very one dimensional in that regard like jalen

Well he went right numerous times just in that highlight video, so not sure what you're talking about. If you shoot right handed surely you can make a layup right handed as well

 

[husky429]

I'm not sure how he can be left handed if he shoots right handed? Help me understand, not busting balls just curious?

He is naturally left handed and was taught to shoot righty as a kid. Happens all the time--ben simmons comes to mind

 

[husky429]

Well he went right numerous times just in that highlight video, so not sure what you're talking about. If you shoot right handed surely you can make a layup right handed as well

Actually he got to the rim once going right. Every other time he either floated it or passed. I imagine he can finish right (and did from the left side), but he has to develop his handle if he wants to be successful at this level. Im sure ollie is telling him that as well.

Some of you are delusional, its okay,Tyler Phommachanh be critical. Hes a great player but has some things to work on

 

[mauconnfan]

Actually he got to the rim once going right. Every other time he either floated it or passed. I imagine he can finish right (and did from the left side), but he has to develop his handle if he wants to be successful at this level. Im sure ollie is telling him that as well.

Some of you are delusional, its okay,Tyler Phommachanh be critical. Hes a great player but has some things to work on

No one is delusional (except Cuse fans of course), heck the Top 10 players have things they need to get better at. He's a good player, can impact the program, it's okay to be positive about stuff. People like what they see and why not?

 

[husky429]

No one is delusional (except Cuse fans of course), heck the Top 10 players have things they need to get better at. He's a good player, can impact the program, it's okay to be positive about stuff. People like what they see and why not?

Delusion is thinking he is anywhere near balanced with his handle. Positivity is saying he has time to improve and his other attributes are solid. Great competitiveness, accurate fron deep, nice vision etc. Dont call him something hes not

And to be fair it can be harder to notice those little things for the casual fans im a coach and trainer so I pick up on these things really quickly: its my job.

 

[mauconnfan]

Delusion is thinking he is anywhere near balanced with his handle. Positivity is saying he has time to improve and his other attributes are solid. Great competitiveness, accurate fron deep, nice vision etc. Dont call him something hes not

And to be fair it can be harder to notice those little things for the casual fans im a coach and trainer so I pick up on these things really quickly: its my job.

I played the game a long time and understand it well, I know what you're saying he needs work but so do the players Kentucky brings in. The base is there he's going to be a good one for someone.

 

[eos91]

Actually he got to the rim once going right. Every other time he either floated it or passed. I imagine he can finish right (and did from the left side), but he has to develop his handle if he wants to be successful at this level. Im sure ollie is telling him that as well.

Some of you are delusional, its okay,Tyler Phommachanh be critical. Hes a great player but has some things to work on

He definitely needs to improve his handle, especially going right, but what I saw is someone who is ideal in a 2pg system: he can nail the open 3; after some else drives and kicks, he should be able to attack to assist on an easy basket or a 3 for someone else; and he has that instinct to create his own step back 3 (in time maybe close to bazz - but already very good balance on the step Back); and lastly the leadership qualities that you can't teach.

All said, I think other pg's should be happy to play with him.

 

[MSGSeven]

Delusion is thinking he is anywhere near balanced with his handle. Positivity is saying he has time to improve and his other attributes are solid. Great competitiveness, accurate fron deep, nice vision etc. Dont call him something hes not

And to be fair it can be harder to notice those little things for the casual fans im a coach and trainer so I pick up on these things really quickly: its my job.

The kid has great handle you made your point now let it go

 

[MSGSeven]

The kid looks exactly like Shabazz Napier, if it's his handle, his form on his jump shot, & his pull up jump shot couldn't get any closer to Shabazz's.

Napier 2.0.

He's Napier in every way

 

[dennismenace]

I'm left-handed but shoot right-handed, throw a baseball right-handed, etc.

Then what do you do left handed? writing? Sounds like you are a bit ambidextrous.