Alterique update 2.0

[tcf15]

UConn looks to cure road woes, likely without Alterique Gilbert
There is good news for UConn fans, however. Gilbert’s shoulder soreness is not related to the three prior surgeries he’s had over the past three years. His shoulder is structurally sound. At this point, it’s just a matter of getting to the point where the soreness is gone, and Gilbert feels 100 percent confident moving forward.

 

[ctchamps]

The worry does not end until @superjohn is 100% confident.

 

[HanDurley]

Great to hear! AG the type of guy who you just love to root for. A win without him will be a huge momentum boost for this squad.

 

[JMick]

Thank God. Really didn't want him to go through that again

 

[awfuldan]

That is good news. I hope he can recover quickly and regain his confidence.

For tonight's game, we need someone to step up in a major way. Vital and Adams were huge last game, and Tarin has had his moments this season. Hopefully someone can rise to the challenge of replacing Alterique's production and leadership on the court. This is going to be a tough game to win with or without Alterique.

 

[ChocRaisins]

Great news and hope to see him back soon. As for tonight, they need to shoot over 40% from 3 and not foul. BJ taylor and Dawkins would just lower shoulder and drive knowing they were going to get fouled last game. Would be great to see if Carlton can continue his recent stretch and Jalen play an aggressive 40 minutes.

 

[Palatine]

Carlton will be key tonight. He only managed to stay on the floor for 16 minutes and finished with 2 points and 2 rebounds in the last UCF game. If he can't improve those numbers Cobb will need to reappear.

 

[Ewekon]

Carlton will be key tonight. He only managed to stay on the floor for 16 minutes and finished with 2 points and 2 rebounds in the last UCF game. If he can't improve those numbers Cobb will need to reappear.

This game will help show us who Carlton really is. Jury still way out.

 

[Friendship]

This game will help show us who Carlton really is. Jury still way out.

This season has a whole has told me enough. One game won't change anything.

 

[superjohn]

The worry does not end until @superjohn is 100% confident.

This is good news. How's Morgan Tuck doing?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

If he can’t go tonight I’d sit him for ECU as well. We can likely get that W without him. Tonight is going to be very tough regardless.

 

[dannyHAM]

If he can’t go tonight I’d sit him for ECU as well. We can likely get that W without him. Tonight is going to be very tough regardless.

Agree 100%. Get him ready for the end of the season. That would give him 6 whole days including today to recover before temple game.

 

[BFieldHusky]

If he can’t go tonight I’d sit him for ECU as well. We can likely get that W without him. Tonight is going to be very tough regardless.

As of right now, that is the plan.

 

[AdamaNation]

Size upgrade may be a plus on defense. Dare I say we consider a bit of zone to protect josh and force some outside shooting and to even slow down the offense on our side to control turnovers without out primary ball handler playing? This will force us to go down low a little more. as I feel that ucf sees josh as a potential threat our guards may have better looks with any collapse on Carlton. Hope he can move the ball efficiently. Be ready for some Jalen high volume shooting, but know he is trying to get us a win for his boy!!WE MUST LIVE ON THE LINE tonight and keep them off of it, (and out of the bonus)at least until the final minutes of the first.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

UConn teams under JC would be galvanized and play their balls off in a moment like this. I’m hoping Myth or Bradams step up big. A few threes from Polley would be great. I’m encouraged that Diarra will be available to put up some resistance to Tacko.

 

[BNich]

UConn teams under JC would be galvanized and play their balls off in a moment like this. I’m hoping Myth or Bradams step up big. A few threes from Polley would be great. I’m encouraged that Diarra will be available to put up some resistance to Tacko.

I know it was just a few minutes last game, but I am pumped about the size gains with Diarra. He looks physical and ready to add something in the post.

 

[MuchoDogYears]

Near the end of the Dan Hurley coaches radio show he indicated that he’d likely go big in replacing AG tonight.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Size upgrade may be a plus on defense. Dare I say we consider a bit of zone to protect josh and force some outside shooting and to even slow down the offense on our side to control turnovers without out primary ball handler playing? This will force us to go down low a little more. as I feel that ucf sees josh as a potential threat our guards may have better looks with any collapse on Carlton. Hope he can move the ball efficiently. Be ready for some Jalen high volume shooting, but know he is trying to get us a win for his boy!!WE MUST LIVE ON THE LINE tonight and keep them off of it, (and out of the bonus)at least until the final minutes of the first.

So, in other words, we must play great and hope that they don't. Got it. Should be easy to do.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Near the end of the Dan Hurley coaches radio show he indicated that he’d likely go big in replacing AG tonight.

Oh good. I feel like that's the right answer, especially against this team. Tarin isn't going to give us much except as a backup, and the guards have their hands full guarding Taylor.

 

[awfuldan]

I trust Tarin starting in AG's place more than any other bench player on the roster, but I kinda like the idea of challenging Tyler Polley to guard Aubrey Dawkins at the 3 like he guarded Markis McDuffie.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Size upgrade may be a plus on defense. Dare I say we consider a bit of zone to protect josh and force some outside shooting and to even slow down the offense on our side to control turnovers without out primary ball handler playing? This will force us to go down low a little more. as I feel that ucf sees josh as a potential threat our guards may have better looks with any collapse on Carlton. Hope he can move the ball efficiently. Be ready for some Jalen high volume shooting, but know he is trying to get us a win for his boy!!WE MUST LIVE ON THE LINE tonight and keep them off of it, (and out of the bonus)at least until the final minutes of the first.

Taylor barrels into people all day and takes about 8 FTs a game. For reference, Jalen takes less than 4. Things we’re also pretty chippy between CV and him in Hartford. Something to keep an eye on. We know Taylor and Dawkins will get theirs but can’t allow a random 3rd player to go off ala the USF scrub we turned into Klay Thompson. I’d consider Terrell Allen the leading candidate in the UConn Starmaker Sweepstakes.

 

[awfuldan]

Can we please get the "At Memphis" version of Aubrey Dawkins tonight, instead of the one that absolutely torched us in Hartford? 1 of 10 shooting, 2 points, 4 fouls, 4 turnovers? Would go a long way in securing a UConn win.

 

[HawkHusky]

So if we're going big does that mean Jalen, CV, Polley, Sid, and Carlton?

 

[August_West]

100% not playing tonight confirmed.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Can we please get the "At Memphis" version of Aubrey Dawkins tonight, instead of the one that absolutely torched us in Hartford? 1 of 10 shooting, 2 points, 4 fouls, 4 turnovers? Would go a long way in securing a UConn win.

Go big and frustrate him. He thrives when guarded by smaller guards. Memphis went away from it's three guard lineup and had 6'6" 230 lb Raynere Thornton take Dawkins.
Tigers’ defense follows the game plan and throttles UCF offense in FedExForum - The Daily Memphian

I want to see Polley and Sid on him. Sid's shot blocking could alter his shot, even from behind if Dawkins gets by, and Polley's length poses challenges.