Alec Millender commits to UConn

[3rdbass]

This is probably true based on the fact that bench players like this rarely get meaningful minutes anywhere. But im guessing most of our knowledge of this kid comes from that 5 minute video. We aren't in a position as fans who have never heard of him to critique his whole game as usless.

I never said useless. I just said he probably won't be getting any meaningful time. At this point of recruiting we aren't getting any impact players for next season. Just bench players and if young enough developmental pieces for future years(Which he isn't due to being a Sr). I hope the kid is great represenative of UConn basketball and have faith he will be. Players 1-15 will all be important in keeping up the standards for UConn basketball. Welcome to UConn basketball Alec! I hope you can excel in whatever role the coach wants.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I was thinking I could see this kod surprising some people. If he can bang 3s at the right time, might just find some non-cupcake minutes here or there

Also perhaps some late game hold a lead minutes. Strong ball hander, 81% FT shooter, older guy who likely won't be mistake prone.

 

[ChickenJoe9]

So what’s a guy like him thinking future-wise? Play a few years in Europe then look at coaching?

Either that or be part of a really good team while getting another degree and join the corporate world as a D1 National Champion

 

[Palatine]

Still no third center

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Still no third center

I wouldn’t get too concerned. It’s going to be a break glass in case of emergency type. Those type of guys will be available.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Still no third center

Right now it's Alex or Stewart. We do lack for size a little bit.

 

[HooperScooper]

Still no third center

From the Courant article on Millender's commitment.

The Huskies seem to still be in the market for a third option at center who can back up Reed and Reibe.

Does Koroma fit this? Didn't he play the 5 at Le Moyne?

 

[3rdbass]

Right now it's Alex or Stewart. We do lack for size a little bit.

Actually I think Koroma is 3rd stringer if needed. That is why we got him.

 

[3rdbass]

From the Courant article on Millender's commitment.

The Huskies seem to still be in the market for a third option at center who can back up Reed and Reibe.

Does Koroma fit this? Didn't he play the 5 at Le Moyne?

He did and see the video in this reply. I still can see where we might go for another true Center and PG as both those positions could be of need next year depending on how Reibe performs. I doubt he leaves after 1 year though but you never know if we win it all and he performs great as a backup to Reed. Smith is gone and same goes for Demary leaving if he does well too. I know we will recruit better players to start but having some developmental pieces at those 2 positions would be great for backups in future years.

Alec Millender commits to UConn

This is probably true based on the fact that bench players like this rarely get meaningful minutes anywhere. But im guessing most of our knowledge of this kid comes from that 5 minute video. We aren't in a position as fans who have never heard of him to critique his whole game as usless. I...

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[uconn_jack]

Some of you really suck. Trashing him before he has played one second says more about you, than him.

I don't think anyone is trashing him at all. For what we need as a 3rd string PG, he's a great pickup, but he isn't going to see much floor time unless we get riddled with injuries. He has some skills that make him a good player in low D1, but they are unlikely enough to make him a rotation player on an elite team unless he has another untapped level. If he can learn the offense, handle and protect the ball, and play serviceable defense, thats all we need from him as an emergency PG and a good practice player, but he's not here to score. Appreciating him for what he is is not trashing him.

 

[UconnU]

I don't think anyone is trashing him at all. For what we need as a 3rd string PG, he's a great pickup, but he isn't going to see much floor time unless we get riddled with injuries. He has some skills that make him a good player in low D1, but they are unlikely enough to make him a rotation player on an elite team unless he has another untapped level. If he can learn the offense, handle and protect the ball, and play serviceable defense, thats all we need from him as an emergency PG and a good practice player, but he's not here to score. Appreciating him for what he is is not trashing him.

Literally a practice body.

I don’t think Coach Hurley agreed w the scholarship extension. It’s hard to fill out a 15 man team. You have to find 3-4 kids that are willing to come in and be a practice bodies, take no money while their teammates make 6-7 figures. It ruins the dynamic.

 

[HooperScooper]

I don't think anyone is trashing him at all. For what we need as a 3rd string PG, he's a great pickup, but he isn't going to see much floor time unless we get riddled with injuries. He has some skills that make him a good player in low D1, but they are unlikely enough to make him a rotation player on an elite team unless he has another untapped level. If he can learn the offense, handle and protect the ball, and play serviceable defense, thats all we need from him as an emergency PG and a good practice player, but he's not here to score. Appreciating him for what he is is not trashing him.

Exactly my thoughts. Saying he won't play much isn't trashing him. He's coming to UConn to fill a role for exactly what Tom Moore said they were looking for.

 

[UCLJ0211]

2 thoughts:

1. I’m not going to remember half of players we have by the time the season starts.
2. We are going to be deeeeep again next year.

 

[jibsey]

Happy to have him at 43% but in the video I noticed that his 3 point shot starts at his waist, is that an issue to get shots off? Now if he is that open of course it’s great but this is the BE where a defender is basically going to be in his shorts. Great for practice and heaven forbid should we have injuries.

 

[husky429]

is that an issue to get shots off?

I'm going to cause drama with this agaib. Depends how fast it is. Where the shot starts isn't particularly important--go look at Ray Allen's shot. A high release and consistency is more important. I'd say keeping the ball close to the body is a close third.

He also doesn't have a very high release, but we'll ignore that.

AK, Mullins and now Millender are all great shooters with atypical shots. Kind of an interesting thing to have on a team.

 

[3rdbass]

 

[Scoe]

Welcome aboard, looks like the type of guy who will run through a brick wall for Hurley. A culture guy who take full advantage of his opportunity, Let's go.

 

[Umami Zen]

Could provide some Microwave offensive minutes off the bench. Gonna be a great practice player and locker room guy for the younger dudes.

 

[Waquoit]

Still no third center

I don't get these kind of comments. Are they telling us something that we or Dan might not realize? Or that we picked this player up instead of a big? What?

 

[mauconnfan]

2 thoughts:

1. I’m not going to remember half of players we have by the time the season starts.
2. We are going to be deeeeep again next year.

Deep again? The issue is we weren’t last year at PG mainly and that obviously won’t happen again. Full of guards never enough.

And for those that say he only did it in low Div1, sorry if you can shoot it you can shoot it he may find minutes for that alone. If Tarris stays out of foul trouble and dominates the inside making teams consider zoning us he may be a fit at that point. Of course we know Ball and Mullins will probably kill that idea as well as Furphy but you never know.

I’m sure it’s a great opportunity for the young man just to join this team and enjoy his last year of eligibility. I respect him for being a Husky without any guarantee of PT and Koroma as well, although I think he will find a few for sure.

 

[3rdbass]

Deep again? The issue is we weren’t last year at PG mainly and that obviously won’t happen again. Full of guards never enough.

And for those that say he only did it in low Div1, sorry if you can shoot it you can shoot it he may find minutes for that alone. If Tarris stays out of foul trouble and dominates the inside making teams consider zoning us he may be a fit at that point. Of course we know Ball and Mullins will probably kill that idea as well as Furphy but you never know.

I’m sure it’s a great opportunity for the young man just to join this team and enjoy his last year of eligibility. I respect him for being a Husky without any guarantee of PT and Koroma as well, although I think he will find a few for sure.

Well last year he did see Mahaney as a PG and Nowell as decent back-up. I think Hurley just missed on what the guys could do and it became worst when Diarra go hurt. I do think he has upped the level of PG this year with both Demary and Smith but he thought he would have more last year than he actually had. So it wasn't due to numbers but maybe true PG quality.

 

[jibsey]

Well last year he did see Mahaney as a PG and Nowell as decent back-up. I think Hurley just missed on what the guys could do and it became worst when Diarra go hurt. I do think he has upped the level of PG this year with both Demary and Smith but he thought he would have more last year than he actually had. So it wasn't due to numbers but maybe true PG quality.

Agree about OG quality but Nowell a decent point guard? Maybe he will be someday but not last year. Decent implies a guard who can come in and defend, distribute and score for the time he’s given. Was that Nowell?

 

[mauconnfan]

Well last year he did see Mahaney as a PG and Nowell as decent back-up. I think Hurley just missed on what the guys could do and it became worst when Diarra go hurt. I do think he has upped the level of PG this year with both Demary and Smith but he thought he would have more last year than he actually had. So it wasn't due to numbers but maybe true PG quality.

Pretty much what I was implying. Injuries happen as do being wrong about changing positional players. Plenty of options just in case now.

 

[mauconnfan]

Still no third center

Maybe he’s on campus now? From Samford U…..

 

[3rdbass]

Pretty much what I was implying. Injuries happen as do being wrong about changing positional players. Plenty of options just in case now.

It is nice having 2 extra scholarships this year and it looks like we will go the full 15. We stopped at 12 last year which was 1 short. Did the season before so I get your point but i do wonder if these back of the bench guys will have much impact besides being good practice players.