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Andre is the most unique player I've ever seen in a UConn uniform

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Andre is the most unique player I've ever seen in a UConn uniform. He impacts the game constantly. As they said on last night's broadcast, he just seems to glide. That play where Clingan passed to ball to him in stride at halfcourt resulting in a big dunk was a thing of beauty. I'm guessing we see lots more transition offense from Andre in the coming weeks. Two or three baskets like that per game would demoralize the other teams, and it looks like Andre is now ready to provide that spark.

I have no idea how his game translates to the next level, but Andre just might be the most impactful player in college basketball right now.
 
Huskybass said:
Andre is the most unique player I've ever seen in a UConn uniform. He impacts the game constantly. As they said on last night's broadcast, he just seems to glide. That play where Clingan passed to ball to him in stride at halfcourt resulting in a big dunk was a thing of beauty. I'm guessing we see lots more transition offense from Andre in the coming weeks. Two or three baskets like that per game would demoralize the other teams, and it looks like Andre is now ready to provide that spark.

I have no idea how his game translates to the next level, but Andre just might be the most impactful player in college basketball right now.
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Timed it when I re-watched. Inbound, coast to coast dunk in 3 seconds. Wild
 
He is elite at every skill in the game outside of being allergic to scoring the ball.

Passing is elite. Low turnover player despite making high-risk plays. Great handle for his size. Defense is quite possibly the best in all of D1 ball. He's a leader on and off the court.

Yet... he can't even make a layup with a defender within 10 feet of him. It's really quite strange.

Somewhere along the line of his skill development, some coach really failed him.
 
He’s definitely a rare bird, but I don’t think he’s unique to UConn….Caron Butler had the same Swiss Army knife skill set with more offensive ability.

I hope scouts recognize that Andre isn’t scoring because he simply knows that he doesn’t have to. If he can develop anything like a consistent jump shot, pro basketball at any level might be an even better place for him than college.
 
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MTBingNinja said:
He’s gotten a little chippy the last few games, and me like it. ….as long as we don’t get technicals for it. Love watching him play.
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I noticed this as well. When watching some of the highlights after I got home, I noticed he was running his mouth after some of those dunks/3’s. Love that he’s asserting himself. With more confidence, he’s unstoppable.
 
Pete could not defend or rebound like Andre.. Had the vision/dribbling and passing skills.. Shooting? Different planets..

Andre plays above the rim.. Pete--Not so much.. Still he is a pleasure to watch and brings his own unique skillset--rarely seen--to the table every game.. A major disruptive force.

FWIW..Pete's college coach was his Dad.. To say he had the green light is an understatement
 
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I have to admit that I didn't think he'd be this effective without more scoring. I was wrong. He's just so good and so disruptive at what he does really well that I hate when he's off the floor. Some smart NBA coach will find a role for him. He'll start on the bench but will soon earn minutes and gradually become indispensable. Reminds me of a Lamar Jackson type player that teams simply can't prepare for.
 
If Ben Simmons can be a #1 pick in the NBA, then Andre will find a home and be developed. He still struggles shooting.
 
husky429 said:
He is elite at every skill in the game outside of being allergic to scoring the ball.

Passing is elite. Low turnover player despite making high-risk plays. Great handle for his size. Defense is quite possibly the best in all of D1 ball. He's a leader on and off the court.

Yet... he can't even make a layup with a defender within 10 feet of him. It's really quite strange.

Somewhere along the line of his skill development, some coach really failed him.
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I love waching him play but it's crazy how many dunks he turns down.
 
The closest I can compare him to is Daniel Hamilton. Maybe a little Shonn Miller. None match his athleticism and all-around game.
 
definitely one of the most fun players to watch in program history but, yeah, amazing how easily he penetrates within feet of the hoop and never even looks at the rim.

He’s an unbelievable facilitator but has a whole other level he can unlock offensively with changing his mentality in those situations
 
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His head is always up when the ball is in his hands, and especially after rebounds. He's very confident now in his dribbling skills, never getting rattled at ball pressure. His passes are already NBA type not just in accuracy but the speed he can get the ball to his teammate.

If you have bad eyesight he's easy to spot, he runs like a gazelle.

I still think though that Ryan Boatright was more or equally unique.
 
Tex-Lager93 said:
If Ben Simmons can be a #1 pick in the NBA, then Andre will find a home and be developed. He still struggles shooting.
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Man if Pat Beverly can start for an NBA team there’s no way Andre can’t find a role.
 
MTBingNinja said:
He’s gotten a little chippy the last few games, and me like it. ….as long as we don’t get technicals for it. Love watching him play.
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After they showed Hurly mic'd up in the huddle saying something like you're playing them like they're your friends. Toughen up on them. I noticed Andrea go out and try to demoralize the player he came in contact with. Love it!
I notice that no matter how hard and how long he plays he never seems to be winded or tired. Unusual young man.
 
Think if Calhoun had Andre he’d give him the Rudy Gay treatment and make him spend most of a game attacking the rim to score.
 
Andres work ethics and comradery is contagious. He's playing a game at an athletic pace that has never been seen.....there is no blinking....he's gonna make you score.
I'll bet Andre does the same in his NBA future.....make everyone around him better.
 
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Andre is a Unicorn, no doubt! It will only get more amazing from here. He is starting to fly and it is awesome to see it. Enjoy this while you can.
 
The name that keeps popping into my head is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist from his year at Kentucky. Absolutely phenomenal player who was their engine to win it all (not Anthony Davis). Andre is better at assisting his teammates but a very similar vibe.
 
Huskybass said:
Andre is the most unique player I've ever seen in a UConn uniform. He impacts the game constantly. As they said on last night's broadcast, he just seems to glide. That play where Clingan passed to ball to him in stride at halfcourt resulting in a big dunk was a thing of beauty. I'm guessing we see lots more transition offense from Andre in the coming weeks. Two or three baskets like that per game would demoralize the other teams, and it looks like Andre is now ready to provide that spark.

I have no idea how his game translates to the next level, but Andre just might be the most impactful player in college basketball right now.
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Yesterday there was this moment where he grabbed a rebound and started heading upcourt theres guys running around him and he looked like he was gliding up court and just effortly passed by everyone and pulled up. Hes got a good handle and it makes me wonder if he is ever going to understand that he can get by 99% of guys defending him and just get to the basket. Ive been saying it for two years and im hoping to see hit before he leaves.
 
Umami Zen said:
Pete could not defend or rebound like Andre.. Had the vision/dribbling and passing skills.. Shooting? Different planets..

Andre plays above the rim.. Pete--Not so much.. Still he is a pleasure to watch and brings his own unique skillset--rarely seen--to the table every game.. A major disruptive force.

FWIW..Pete's college coach was his Dad.. To say he had the green light is an understatement
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Why are we comparing him to one of the greatest scorers in the history of college basketball. Stop already.
 
husky429 said:
He is elite at every skill in the game outside of being allergic to scoring the ball.

Passing is elite. Low turnover player despite making high-risk plays. Great handle for his size. Defense is quite possibly the best in all of D1 ball. He's a leader on and off the court.

Yet... he can't even make a layup with a defender within 10 feet of him. It's really quite strange.

Somewhere along the line of his skill development, some coach really failed him.
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Think bigger Russell Westbrook. He was seen as a passing defensive player at UCLA. His offense came later in the league.
 
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