Alterique unlikely vs. Houston

[Hankster]

Gotta be honest, I know it’s not his fault but I’m getting a little frustrated. The poor kid is always hurt. It’s not going to do us any good to revolve an offense around him if he never plays. We must recruit over him. If he stays healthy, great, I love the kid. But if his injury history is any indicator, we need backup options.

I love the kid also. But you are right. Time to face reality. I posted something similar in Chiefs Briefs.

 

[JimHurley]

I love the kid also. But you are right. Time to face reality. I posted something similar in Chiefs Briefs.

Yeah and like I said, if he stays healthy that’s great. But at this point, we have to plan as if he won’t be available.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

I think the doctor, who did the surgery, should examine him. As much as Calhoun loves UConn Health, when he had his latest cancer scare he went to Yale New Haven. Gilbert needs to see his surgeon.

Glad to take a look if he can find his way to NH

Seriously, any shoulder like this, that has already had 3 stability operations, the last a salvage procedure, is at risk. Not a good sign that he has been out this long after the most recent jolt. But it is a good sign that he’s back practicing. Give him every chance to return, but don’t rush him. It’s a subtle balance.

 

[8893]

Glad to take a look if he can find his way to NH

Seriously, any shoulder like this, that has already had 3 stability operations, the last a salvage procedure, is at risk. Not a good sign that he has been out this long after the most recent jolt. But it is a good sign that he’s back practicing. Give him every chance to return, but don’t rush him. It’s a subtle balance.

Thanks, doc. I trust these words.

 

[gtcam]

People on this board making it seem like this is Phi Slamma Jamma we are playing. Houston is a good team with half their team either jucos or transfers. Sampson doesn’t grind in recruiting like Hurley about too. Not saying we are going to win but this Houston team has only played a couple road games and have only beaten two ranked teams all year cincy and LSU and one of those teams isn’t ranked anymore. I think we play hard and make them work for this one tough travel from Houston to Hartford. Boneyard have some pride.

Have you seen them play?
They are bigger, stronger and faster in most every position vs UConn
Sampson doesn’t grind in recruiting like Hurley about too
Lets talk after Dan Hurley gets some quality bigs and has the success that Sampson has had at UH

Not saying that UConn won't be where UH is right now but it starts with getting physical guys and I don't see any wearing a UConn uniform now and not much of that type coming in - yet......

 

[AdamaNation]

Besides with

“PA Husky” couldn’t have said it better myself. This does seem more like a mental thing with AG than physical(just assuming) He’ s been my favorite husky by far the past few years. I feel for the kid I really do but if you shut him down for the rest of the year it’s going to linger in his head for the entire off-season and it’s a very long off-season. If it’s Physical , then somethings wrong and that’s not good... - either way shutting him down for the year is pointless unless there’s structural damage(to which we were told there is none) He’s been thru a lot. Gotta be mostly mental. Shutting him down for a physical reason is pointless because this cud happen again anytime next year. Let’s go AG!! We need u. I Can’t watch Tarin Smith running the point anymore.

With adams out we get some dress rehearsal for next year as well.

 

[Chief00]

Have you seen them play?
They are bigger, stronger and faster in most every position vs UConn
Sampson doesn’t grind in recruiting like Hurley about too
Lets talk after Dan Hurley gets some quality bigs and has the success that Sampson has had at UH

Not saying that UConn won't be where UH is right now but it starts with getting physical guys and I don't see any wearing a UConn uniform now and not much of that type coming in - yet.

There are so many great athletes in the huge Houston area. Additionally, since TX has a strong football culture, the weight training in HS is exceptional.

 

[AdamaNation]

There isn’t one scary team in our conference. I agree with you that we will play hard and keep it close but I have the inevitable feeling that we will still lose. And I’m really tired of these moral victories this season though they feel better than the blowout losses of last season. It would be nice to even get lucky one time. Our luck sucks.

Hurley was supposed to end this feeling and more 20 point losses. I say this in jest and because I need to whine, but as much as “ dollar oysters”(great line by the way sorry to plagiarize) kept KO distracted, I always felt injuries have been the greatest downfall of our program if not a major root cause. I’ve been saying the last few weeks, when was the last time we had a full roster physically game ready? Something magical was sucked out of us in our run to the 2015 tournament when boatright turned his ankle. We were in that game and he was just heating up (as we do in tourney play) and leading us to a possible upset and SMU dodged a bullet. Since that injury it has been non stop. I know it’s part of the game but it seems so rampant. I’m a Giants fan too and the same bodes for them this past 5 years or so. During big stretches it was purvis or adams or facey or Enoch or yakwe or Durham or Gilbert or diarra or larrier. Guys left as much for disdain of the coach as they did for the reality that PT would drop,significantly ,particularly jackson for terry. 3 consecutive sub .500 seasons. Injuries. Mainly a huge snake bite.

 

[AdamaNation]

I said I was scared after Hurley basically said it was nothing in the press conference after the game. That will be 3 weeks ago after this Houston game he misses tomorrow, this isn't exactly normal.

.... or nothing.

 

[Mister P]

Glad to take a look if he can find his way to NH

Seriously, any shoulder like this, that has already had 3 stability operations, the last a salvage procedure, is at risk. Not a good sign that he has been out this long after the most recent jolt. But it is a good sign that he’s back practicing. Give him every chance to return, but don’t rush him. It’s a subtle balance.

Point on. I want him back as much as everyone else but you gotta let him heal.
That collision wasn’t your typical guard being led into a pick and fighting through it after first contact. That was like a Prius running into a tank at 70mph. Whether you had a previous shoulder injury or not anyone his size could get hurt after a collision like that.

 

[Kauffmak10]

Had a dream last night that AG re-injured his shoulder again. Like after this injury. Might not be a sign, but it might be too.

Had a dream last night we won 17 games in a row to end the season and bring home #5. Might not be a sign, but it might be too.

 

[HooperScooper]

Had a dream last night we won 17 games in a row to end the season and bring home #5. Might not be a sign, but it might be too.

Had a dream that I hooked up with.........Ah, never mind.

 

[Candyman]

The way this is being handled by the staff seems shoddy at best.

“I probably underplayed how long it would take for him to get back from it,” said Hurley. “That night (Jan. 26), I don’t think I had information, and I definitely should not have played doctor.”

Lesson learned now I doubt he was being trying to decieve anyone.

So you’re saying you’d be comfortable with the following back court:

- Gaffney (bright future but hasn’t played a minute of college ball)
- Bouknight (same reasoning as Gaffney)
- Vital (love him but not a ball handler)
- BAdams (as unproven as they come)

If Gilbert gets hurt and those are our four guards, that’s calling for a losing record. MUST plan as if we won’t have Gilbert. And if he stays healthy, great.

Again, what guard is going to sign on as a 6th guard? A freshman will be again a freshman as you mentioned about Gaff and Bouk. A grad student won’t come here as a 6th guard. We have 5 guards and will role with a freshman if Gilbert gets hurt. It happens.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I said I was scared after Hurley basically said it was nothing in the press conference after the game. That will be 3 weeks ago after this Houston game he misses tomorrow, this isn't exactly normal.

You may be right. I'm just more inclined to reserve judgment about him not playing in a game that was being predicted as a massacre before this announcement. We're both not happy about it, and no sense quibbling about differing emotional responses.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

Hurley loses some credibility here. Said day to day and this is several games....the kid at duke looked like he hurt his shoulder much worse and was back in half the time.

He didn’t specify how many days. Nor should he considering, well, it’s not his shoulder.

 

[JimHurley]

“I probably underplayed how long it would take for him to get back from it,” said Hurley. “That night (Jan. 26), I don’t think I had information, and I definitely should not have played doctor.”

Lesson learned now I doubt he was being trying to decieve anyone.


Again, what guard is going to sign on as a 6th guard? A freshman will be again a freshman as you mentioned about Gaff and Bouk. A grad student won’t come here as a 6th guard. We have 5 guards and will role with a freshman if Gilbert gets hurt. It happens.

I'm not saying it will be easy to recruit a 6th guard. But it is necessary and would be more than worth it if Gilbert misses time.

 

[UconnU]

I love AG, but we need to proceed as if AG isn’t on the roster, he’s technically a freshman eligibility wise. This could haunt us for 3 more years. It’s time to just move on and if he’s available then treat it as if it’s unexpected.

 

[HHusky]

Next year, If we play 3 guards as often as we do this year, we probably need a pass first playmaker PG who can handle running the team. Historically we had nothing but disastrous times when we were short at the PG. Other positions can be covered with overlap, but not the playmaker.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I love AG, but we need to proceed as if AG isn’t on the roster, he’s technically a freshman eligibility wise. This could haunt us for 3 more years. It’s time to just move on and if he’s available then treat it as if it’s unexpected.

With this kind of love, I can't wait to see what you've got for Valentine's Day.

 

[superjohn]

You guys can stop with the we need to move on from Alterique and we need to bring in another point guard next year nonsense. We aren't getting any legit point guard for next season and the last thing we need to do is fill the roster up with more players who don't belong here.

 

[HHusky]

Unfortunately, we have to plan for injuries given our recent history. I think it all goes back to the eye test. Our players don't have the muscle that the men we play against do.

 

[Jaybo]

With the season just about a bust. I have mixed emotions about how I want this game to go. Would love to see this young team fight their hearts out and beat a top 10 team. But on the other hand Houston remaining a top ten team looks good not only for them. But for the conference as well.

 

[superjohn]

With the season just about a bust. I have mixed emotions about how I want this game to go. Would love to see this young team fight their hearts out and beat a top 10 team. But on the other hand Houston remaining a top ten team looks good not only for them. But for the conference as well.

You might as well turn in your fan card.

A lot of crazy takes in this thread.

 

[Okafour rings]

I love AG, but we need to proceed as if AG isn’t on the roster, he’s technically a freshman eligibility wise. This could haunt us for 3 more years. It’s time to just move on and if he’s available then treat it as if it’s unexpected.

Earlier this year I opined that Alterique was on the verge of being a great guard: he was hitting 43% from 3-pt land, was the second leading scorer and playing solid, only needing to cut down on his turnovers.

UcannUconn's post about 3 more years made me realize that no one has posted the following reality: in the fall, AG will be a senior academically. I don't know if he'll have a sufficient number of credits to graduate, but if he has a good season next year, he may very well go pro. From basketball freshman this year to graduating senior next year...very possible.

 

[superjohn]

Please stop.

 

[AdamaNation]

So you’re saying you’d be comfortable with the following back court:

- Gaffney (bright future but hasn’t played a minute of college ball)
- Bouknight (same reasoning as Gaffney)
- Vital (love him but not a ball handler)
- BAdams (as unproven as they come)

If Gilbert gets hurt and those are our four guards, that’s calling for a losing record. MUST plan as if we won’t have Gilbert. And if he stays healthy, great.

So stop on prescious.....

 

[AdamaNation]

I think the doctor, who did the surgery, should examine him. As much as Calhoun loves UConn Health, when he had his latest cancer scare he went to Yale New Haven. Gilbert needs to see his surgeon.

Great now chief is questioning or medical program

 

[glastonbury50]

People on this board making it seem like this is Phi Slamma Jamma we are playing. Houston is a good team with half their team either jucos or transfers. Sampson doesn’t grind in recruiting like Hurley about too. Not saying we are going to win but this Houston team has only played a couple road games and have only beaten two ranked teams all year cincy and LSU and one of those teams isn’t ranked anymore. I think we play hard and make them work for this one tough travel from Houston to Hartford. Boneyard have some pride.

The Houston Monstars. Hurleys got the secret stuff.

 

[intlzncster]

Unfortunately, we have to plan for injuries given our recent history. I think it all goes back to the eye test. Our players don't have the muscle that the men we play against do.

Yeah, but it's too late in the year. So it's grad transfer or nothing. Or need I remind, we are down one scholarship from sanctions, and we still desperately need a big.

Screw this move on from AG talk anyway.

 

[glastonbury50]

I'm not worried about its impact on this season because, as you note, we aren't going anywhere. I am increasingly concerned that Gilbert is not ever going to fine again though if this is result any time he gets hit in the shoulder. My stay at the Holiday Inn Express a few weeks ago tells me that this is not normal, and makes me think it never will be normal again, which really sucks for both and AG and the team--a major setback in the rebuild plan imo.

I get it this, but I really feel that they are just babying him, looking towards the rebuild. I think he'd be playing if the season wasn't a wash, but who knows.