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Props to the kid tonight. Plays tough D and knocked down some shots. The shot at the end of the half broke the camel’s back. He’s an important piece in the stretch run and helps space the floor off the bench. If he can spell Hawkins and give them 10 pts off the bench we become really tough to keep up with.
 
If he can play anywhere close to as well as he did tonight, we’re in much better shape going forward. His shot looked better, he played with confidence, and he was tough as nails on defense. He’s the type of glue guy I love bringing in off the bench.
 
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Prior to tonight, we was averaging about 5 points per game in league play. Tonight was his best scoring game as a Husky.
What doesn't show n the stat sheet though is how important he was in helping to get the ball in and down the court against their press for the last 6 minutes of the game.
 
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I like the shots in the flow of the offense. I was not a fan of the step back 3's earlier in the season, but I think he was feeling the pressure and was trying to get himself going when everybody else was surging.
His defense is usuallly pretty solid and he's been taking that up a notch, too.
 
Alleyne’s stellar game tonight is good example on why you don’t give up on players and bench. I’m hoping Hurley keeps, Alleyne JC, And Diarra in the mix off the bench, while given the hot hand some extra time.

Alleyne historically has been a plus 3P shooter and good defender. Now he has 4 games in a row with a 3P. He scored 28 in NCAA game last year. He has the potential to explode into a 6th starter caliber player.
 
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Imo Dan Hurley has been telling us by his actions recently that Alleyne is going to be part of a main 7 man rotation down the stretch with Joey & Diarra getting spot mins as needed.
 
If Alleyne continues to play like this he's the perfect backup to Andre Jackson for 15 minutes a game
 
These transfers take time to adjust to new coaching/strategy and teammates. February is about when you really know if transfers and the team have adjusted to each other.

Great game!

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I'm happy to see his trend going upwards, honestly before yesterday I'd been thinking he probably needs to see the pine - which is shame because his record says he's better than that. I want all of our guys to ball out so it's great to see progress just when we need it.

Am I the only one who sees a young Chris Tucker? I can't help myself but picture him standing over an opposing player and quoting his famous Friday line :D
 
Scottobot said:
Alleyne’s stellar game tonight is good example on why you don’t give up on players and bench. I’m hoping Hurley keeps, Alleyne JC, And Diarra in the mix off the bench, while given the hot hand some extra time.

Alleyne historically has been a plus 3P shooter and good defender. Now he has 4 games in a row with a 3P. He scored 28 in NCAA game last year. He has the potential to explode into a 6th starter caliber player.
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During the January skid Newton, Jackson, Calcaterra, Diarra and Alleyne were all struggling from what we could see. Hurley figured out he needed Newton to be primary PG and run the offense through him and have Jackson be a secondary source.

For the bench players, all three of Alleyne, Diarra and Calcaterra were struggling but Alleyne was closest to keeping his minutes while Diarra and Calcaterra saw theirs diminish. Hindsight is usually pretty clear meaning Alleyne was doing the most in practice to keep the coaches' attention and keep him in the rotation. His movement with the ball still takes time getting used to but he takes the open shot when he gets it. He doesn't hunt for it, but he doesn't pass it up either. If he can continue to get about 15 solid minutes a game that is huge.

We are far enough in to the season and know Jackson is still very foul prone and susceptible to how the refs are calling the game. Hawkins and Newton both pick up enough fouls that a fourth player needs to be reliable on that rotation.
 
Pmac923 said:
Props to the kid tonight. Plays tough D and knocked down some shots. The shot at the end of the half broke the camel’s back. He’s an important piece in the stretch run and helps space the floor off the bench. If he can spell Hawkins and give them 10 pts off the bench we become really tough to keep up with.
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Hurley made the same points in his press conference.
 
Dude is tough/smart/two way player.. If Dan Hurley can show him some love/encouragement.. He'll perform when the bright lights are on.
 
"You give us a guy like Nahiem that gets back to his old form," the UConn coach said, "that's going to be a problem for the other guy."

www.nhregister.com

If UConn men's basketball guard Nahiem Alleyne keeps improving? Why that could be 'problem' for opponents

If the UConn senior guard continues to play like he did when he scored 13 points Tuesday, "that's a problem for other people," per Dan Hurley.
www.nhregister.com www.nhregister.com

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If UConn men's basketball guard Nahiem Alleyne keeps improving? Why that could be 'problem' for opponents​

 
While he struggled finding his shot and most every offensive category I think many here were missing he was always a solid defensive player. He’s physical and can guard bigger if needed. Obviously finding some offense the other night even fires up the kid to play even better D as most others. Great to see, good kid and nice player who if he finds consistency now helps us a ton.
 
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