Alabama Post Game Thread

[B1GEast]

When they tied with 10 minutes to go, I kept thinking about the many collapses the team had last year.

My stomach turned, but thankfully this is a much better talented team. Started feeling better when Sanogo led the fast break with a slam and back up by 7 with about 5 minutes and some change.

This was a hard fought victory and I think the score doesn't indicate the many chances that Bama had to keep it close. We executed late, they didn't. Don't let the final score fool you, we easily could have let this go. Feeling much better.

 

[3rdbass]

What? Jackson was a freaking linebacker out there his decision making was better in this game. His impact is always beyond the box score and his energy is contagious.

Yeah but he isn't remotely close to a PG or an NBA guard. Love his effort and rebounding. Not a fan of his overall game but he has a purpose just wish his offensive game developed more.

 

[polycom]

Ok let's just disagree on his impact on this game. He did get some nice rebounds I will give you that. you can't refute his offense was horrible. He also got beat off the dribble a lot in this game unlike the other 2. Not saying he was horrible but just not as good as the past 2 games on D.

He was guarding the player who will go top 5 in the nba draft… better o beats better d from time to time

 

[Swoop]

great game! really wanted to see this team against UNC, but we'll take it. let's get this chip

 

[BGesus4]

Cmon Ken, I gotta know…

 

[superjohn]

Newton shot 1-6 but he controlled the game, singlehandedly got us in the double bonus early, went 6-6 on ft's, his one field goal was the three that sealed it, he had 8 assists, 1 turnover, and 4 steals.

Dude is a baller.

 

[navery12]

Ok let's just disagree on his impact on this game. He did get some nice rebounds I will give you that. you can't refute his offense was horrible. He also got beat off the dribble a lot in this game unlike the other 2. Not saying he was horrible but just not as good as the past 2 games on D.

Yes the offense was bad, and the shot selection was awful. His defense was ridiculous today. Know why it looked worse than the past 2 games? Because he was guarding a walking bucket, top 5 NBA lottery pick. One who shot 33% tonight and got half his points off loose ball rebounds and garbage time stats

 

[Scot-e]

Been a minute since I have enjoyed a UCONN game as much as this one.

DOOMED!

 

[Huskybass]

Ajax is 4 games behind everyone else and the team still looks great. If he becomes the player he can be, this team will truly be dangerous.

 

[nomar]

I’ll leave the analysis to others. That was sensational.

And as relaxing as a coast to coast 15-point win would have been, this one tested our team’s mettle—and they showed themselves and everybody else what they’re made of.

 

[my2cents]

Great game. I like how many options we have offensively we can kind of ride the hot hand.

Do the winners of the 2 PK championships play each other?

yes, most likely for the national title

 

[3rdbass]

Please stop watching! It’s embarrassing!

Huh I have been watching UCONN basketball since 1970s and been to 4 of 5 final fours in person. I'm a die hard and entitled to my opinions even if they don't agree with yours.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Hurley deserves a lot of credit for pulling this roster together. Pretty much every guy is what we needed in that role.

Clingan, Karaban, Newton, and Calcaterra have all been like 80th percentile or better in terms of their performance versus expectations.

Alleyne and Diarra have been inconsistent, but given us something.

Big leap from having misevaluated guys like Diggins and Floyd.

 

[AntG168]

Joey Calcaterra is an X FACTOR. My favorite Husky right now

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Borges and Amore are saying two different things. Tomorrow or Sunday?

 

[AntG168]

Ajax is 4 games behind everyone else and the team still looks great. If he becomes the player he can be, this team will truly be dangerous.

We already are

 

[GHSWolverines]

Sunday

 

[husky429]

Borges and Amore are saying two different things. Tomorrow or Sunday?

Sunday 10pm. So 7pm for you

 

[uconngb]

I know the usual yentas will call it a dumb play but I had no problem with him going for the block at the end. Andre is a competitive kid and Brandon Miller is going to make a hundred million dollars in the NBA. The game was over anyway.

That run after Alabama tied it was huge. This team just has weapons all over the place.

I had zero problem w that play. The four ridiculous 3 point attempts on the other hand?? Please…..save those for practice. None of them were even close.

 

[gsmooth]

Newton shot 1-6 but he controlled the game, singlehandedly got us in the double bonus early, went 6-6 on ft's, his one field goal was the three that sealed it, he had 8 assists, 1 turnover, and 4 steals.

Dude is a baller.

damn right. I started a thread on the player of the game.

 

[UCLJ0211]

We got to 18 assists tonight, which was Hurley’s goal for the team.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

sunday 10pm

 

[WrenchFan69]

Sunday 10pm ESPN

 

[husky429]

Up to 8 on Kenpom. We'll see how things shake out with the last couple games tonight.

When was the last time we were top 10? Early 2014?

 

[housekeys]

In May.