Annual True/False & why

[GemParty]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?

 

[uconngb]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?
False- Things start heading in the right direction, but this is too much too hope for

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?
False- Because it's never happened

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?
False- Too much to wish for

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?
True- Layup question

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?
True-

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?
False

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?
Way false

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.
Yikes

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?
False

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?
False

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)
True

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?
False- I think people are sleeping on Sid

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?
I wish

 

[Kenny11]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?
True, 6th or 7th seed

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?
True, we get that bye

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?
False
4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?
False, I think Carlton is the go-to guy and Gilbert will sit a lot during early season blowouts

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?
False, Bouknight is the guy

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?
False, Bouknight is the guy

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?
False, Sniper ain't letting that happen

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.
True

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?
False, just to temper my optimism a little

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?
False

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)
True and False..he will get more than 70 but Carlton is becoming a very good shot blocker and will have more.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?
Tough one. False. Only true if we have injury problems at guard

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?
True, I think we will linger on the outside of top 25 for a lot of the season and sneak in at the end

 

[Huskyforlife]

1. No
2. Yes
3. No
4. Yes
5. No
6. No
7. No
8. Yes
9. No
10. Yes
11. Yes
12. Lol no
13. No

 

[Hey Adrien!]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better? No, but groundwork for a very good 2020 season.

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings? No, Memphis, Wichita, USF, Houston, Cindy all finish higher.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center? No, Thomas/Jackson

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season? yes. Gilbert 13 and Josh 11

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game? yes, minutes leader too.

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight? yes, I don't see Gaffney on the floor much with Gilbert/Vital who will both play big minutes

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season? yes, with Vital a close #2

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave. it'll be close, but yes. However, don't expect much more than Enoch's 7 mpg

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn? No, right now UConn does not match up well with Memphis' size.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year? No, better team basketball with one more year away from Ollie's iso offense.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman) no, Josh leads the team.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson? no, Adams is at best the team's 10th man while at worst, Sid is the 9th man.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season? with their good OOC, I don't see enough sustained winning to make it, but they'll get some votes

 

[UC1995]

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better? False. Still feel like the AAC will handcuff us and we are looking at 9 or 10 or 11. Still need to develop the team.

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings? False. Going to squeak in at 5.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center? False. If we have two scholarships center will not be first though it should be.

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?True

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?False. Going to be Bouknight.

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight? False. See above

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season? False. I just dont believe he has that killer instinct yet.

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave. True. He will work harder then Enoch ever did.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn? False. Memphis is loaded and we have to learn to come back and win.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?False. Have to be better around the rim then last year and making less turnovers will help.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)True.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson? False. Sid has better chance to make impact if he is with it.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season? True

 

[CL82]

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?
Yep, look for a slowish start as we figure out the pieces and the frosh get comfortable, but January on we'll turn heads.

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings? No, but 5th seems possible.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center? I wish but no.

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season? Great question. My gut reaction is yes but AG will have a whole lot of targets so he'll be forced to take less shots, Also having more targets means we can spread the floor opening up the drive and dish to Josh or Akok. I'll go with no.

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game? Nope.

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight? Nope but not by much.

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season? Nope.

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave. Of course, he's a brandy new and thus has no faults. I actually like his athleticism and hops, so yes.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn? Yes.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year? You'd think so without Jalen but I'll say no. Scoring is going to easier with different guys stepping up.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. No playing time will be issue as it tough to learn to block without fouling.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson? I'm going with yes. I love Sid's athleticism and potential, but I'm not sure he's putting in the work over summer. I expect Brendan wasn't in the greatest shape last year. I think he'll be better this year and do the little things needed (like playing defense) to earn playing time in Hurley's system.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season? Kind of the opposite of my answer to #1 but I'll say yes. We could go on a run that might get us noticed.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?
False. Makes it but seed is tough. Might be 8 or lower or might be 10.

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?
True. It feels fitting somehow and I think people are sleeping on this team.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?
False. I think it will be a shooter.

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?
True. He's due to be healthy and break out.

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?
False. I think Bouk may take that position. Akok may play more though.

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?
False. Unless Gilbert gets hurt, then true.

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?
False. He's unlikely to take enough.

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.
True. Why not.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?
False if away, True if home.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?
False. Running game helps.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)
True.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?
False. Need Sid to emerge.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?
True! At the bottom.

 

[6xChamps]

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better? I think they make it but in that 9 through 11 range

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings? Yes, 4

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center? No

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season? Yes

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game? No, I have Bouknight

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight? No, Bouknight's natural scoring ability will translate immediately

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season? No, but he leads in %

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave. Yes, he reclassed for a reason. He is going to get some burn and will rebound when he is in.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn? Do we know if it's at home? If so, yes

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year? Yes

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. No, I think Josh leads

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson? Barring injury to a guard, no

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season? Yes, hold our own in OOC, and then go on a 5 game winning streak in AAC play to sneak in the top 25 for a couple weeks.

 

[Marbles90]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.

Looking forward to looking back at these answers in March.

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?

False. I think this team will go to the NIT this year. If they do sneak in to the tourney, it will be as an 11 or 12 seed. A lot is riding on freshmen who are unproven and haven’t learned to win at this level. I believe the team will get better and will be an 8 seed or above in 2020.

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?

False. Probably 5 or 6.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?

False. Recruiting is fluid so this answer may change.

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?

True. To succeed, I think the team needs Gilbert to do everything - score, handle the ball, lead the team, etc.

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?

False. I think Booknight will score more and Akok will be more of a defensive presence.

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?

False. I think Bouknight will see more time on the court.

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?

False. I would like to say Gilbert leads but with his injuries I have a feeling Vitale will end up with the most when all is said and done.

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.

True. Based solely on the videos I have seen, I am not as high on Springs as some folks here with the exception of his rebounding. Can’t underestimate how critical getting a big rebound is and I feel like he will get minutes just because he will work hard for boards and Hurley will reward him with that.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?

False. And could be a blow out here. That being said, Penny has a lot of unproven freshman too, so who knows.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?

True. More focus on defense this year. We won’t need to score more to win.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)

True. I see him becoming a defensive stopper.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?

True. Unfortunately. And I hope I am wrong. But my gut says when the injuries start to hit the backcourt, we will need Adams more.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?

False. Better chance in 2020.

 

[RichZ]

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?

True> Gut

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?

True> Because #1 wouldn't happen without it, and I've already committed to that.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?

False> Thinking SF

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?

False > Minutes differential may be too great, and with the # of playmakers on the squad, Carlton will get a lot of opportunities.

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?

True> but Bouknight will give him a run for his money

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?

False> Because coinflip came up tails.

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?

False> Vital taking advantage of his catch and shoot skills and the # of slashers we have to dump it to the open man. He'll get more opportunities than Tyler Phommachanh and his % will be higher.

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.

True> obliterate it.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?

False> Refs. We will have an official AAC target on our backs this year.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?

False> 75+

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)

True> It's his strong suit

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?

False> Think we may see a more focused Sid this year.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?

True> But it depends on getting some early tournament success.

 

[StepbackCity]

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?

False. If they get in, it’ll be a double digit seed.

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?

False. Could very much so break our way though, just see Memphis, Houston, WSU, Cincy, and maybe Temple or USF was tough competition. Final prediction, 5th.

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?

True if healthy. No knock on Carlton tho, Gilbert is just so tough.

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?

False. Bouknight is the most skilled Freshman.


7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?

False. This is Vital’s senior year and I’ll be damned to bet against him.

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave

True. His rebounding prowess should beat it out single handily.


10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?

False. Team is more connected this year.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots

True, cut out the number of blocks part cuz idk.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?

False. Brendan seems to have less minutes available. If Sid is any better at all then he will be.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?

False. It would have to be a mean streak to get into the top 25.

 

[3rdbass]

@uconngb not true about us never finishing in the top 4. In the 2013-14 season we finished tied for 3rd and for the 4th seed in the aac tournament.

 

[Chin Diesel]

First off, great, meaty questions. Thanks for stepping up and posting them before the knob who had been doing this thread produced another dud. Huge improvement.


1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?
True. Basically saying UConn makes it and isn't one of the last four in. I think that is achievable.

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?
True. See #1 above. No way UConn does that with a 5th or lower finish.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?
False. Centers don't exist. It will be a 'big'.

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?
True.

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?
False. Thinking Bouk or Gaffney get more.

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?
Tralse. They average the same.

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?
False. Still going to be Vital.

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.
True. Just by being active on the boards, he'll get a few games, especially against schmucks, where he gets 5 points and 5 boards. Do that a few times along with other scraps and he'll get to 2 and 2.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?
Not sure. Too lazy to look at schedule. Home team will this game.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?
False.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)
False. He may lead team in blocks but he won't get to 70.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?
False. I hope. If this team is going to max out potential, they need a fully engaged Sid.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?
True.

 

[McLovin]

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?
Yes make tournament, but as a 9 seed. Beat an 8 seed from the Big 12 and then lose to Kentucky by 12 and Kentucky goes on to win the NC (and I cry myself to sleep that night).

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?
Finish tied for #3 at 12-6 in the conference with Cincy and Wichita St, lose tie breaker to both and end up with the 5 seed in AAC tourney, lose to Memphis in finals

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?
Andre Jackson

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?
Easily. 16.5 PPG for Gilbert, 12 PPG for Carlton

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?
No, it will be Bouk

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?
Negative, Captain

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?
CV the sniper, Polley finishes 3rd behind CV and AG

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.
He better. Thats 1 basket and this guy says he wants to lead the league in rebounding. He should have enough minutes

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?
If home, yes. If away, no.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?
Team has better pieces this year to play at a faster pace. Should go up from last year. 76PPG.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)
84 blocks for Akok, fouls out against Florida and on the road at Memphis

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?
Yes, but not because of his on the court production. BA seems to be the type of guy who's going to push everyone harder in practice and make the whole team better

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?
Feb 10th, 2020 UConn returns to the Top 25 ranked #23 only to lose twice that week at Tulsa and at Memphis

 

[GemParty]

There’s definitely some interesting observations in these.

 

[mauconnfan]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?
Yes not sure on 8 though could be 9-10

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?
Yes if I am to say yes to #1 I better have confidence in this to happen.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?
False think it’s Andre

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?
Yes he will be 12-13 Carlton 10-11 it will be close

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?
Close again but I think Bouknight nips he and Gaffney
6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?
False but both will play

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?
False but he will make a lot he’s a solid shooter. CV will make a few more than he and Bouk

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.
True he’s smarter
9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?
False he won’t be out coached but they will have too many studs to lose, maybe.

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?
Real close but a couple more 75

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)
False unless he gets more physical than I think and stays out of foul trouble.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?
True I’m afraid

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?
True

 

[Walker11]

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?

We miss the tournament

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?

False

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?

Jackson

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?

True

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?

False

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?

False

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?

CV obviously

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.

True. Not by much

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?

False

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?

False

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)

Carlton, due to him playing 8-10 more mpg

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?

True. And I don't expect Brendan to be especially valuable

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?

False

 

[AZHuskiePop]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.
1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?
True
UConn finishes 4th but winsthe AAC tourney
2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?
True
There is a lot of talent on this team
3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?
Yes but our second will be a guard.
4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?
True ,especially if he can get to the FT line.

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?
False Close call but I expect Bouknight to lead the ftreshman
6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?
False no explanation needed
7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?
False he will be number two to CV
8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.
True
9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?
True because Im a UConn fan
10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?
False but really less important to a Hurley team than margin of victory

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)
False Carlton willedge him out
12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?
False Sid has a bunch more talent .
13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?
True
After an AAC tourney win and a sweet sixteen OT loss to a top 5 and FF team It would be a robbery.

He

 

[Excalibur]

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?

False. Likely an NIT team based on current roster makeup.

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?

False. Probably just outside that. A winning record in conference, but not top 4.

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?

It will be a big of some kind.

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?

True, but not by much.

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?

I'm going to say true, mainly because I think he's better offensively than people realize, and there are minutes for him moreso than the others. Gaffney will be #2, Bouknight 3.

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?

True. More likely when you consider injury histories.

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?

False. Vital is the easy choice here.

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.

True on rebounds, false on points.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?

False

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?

True, marginally.

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)

He leads the team but does not get to 70.

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?

False.

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?

False. Not there yet, and I don't see a streak of wins long enough to get us there.

 

[GemParty]

Where’s our weaknesses if Carlton & Akok meet your expectations for the year?

 

[Excalibur]

Where’s our weaknesses if Carlton & Akok meet your expectations for the year?

Lack of ball handlers, no proven wings that can create their own shot. Very little front court depth.

 

[GemParty]

The roster is complete & I'm day dreaming of basketball again. Let’s get your opinions & why.

1. UConn makes the NCAA tournament this year with an 8 seed or better?

2. UConn has a top 4 finish in the American standings?

3. Our first 2020 recruit, aside from Cole, will be a Center?

4. Gilbert averages more points per game than Carlton this season?

5. Akok will lead Freshman this season in points per game?

6. Gaffney averages more min per game than Bouknight?

7. Tyler Polley makes the most 3 pointers on the team this season?

8. Richie Springs will top Steven Enoch’s Freshman stats of 1.6 pts/ 1.5 rebounds ave.

9. The first game Hurley faces Penny, it’s a win for UConn?

10. Team Points per gm (73.8) is down from last year?

11. Akok leads the team in blocked shots and records more than 70. (Drummond had 92 as a Freshman)

12. Brendan Adams is more valuable to the team than Sid Wilson?

13. UConn makes an appearance in the Top25 this season?

How’s everybody doing?

 

[Mano]

How’s everybody doing?

We discuss this and more in my new Podcast cohosted by my 10-year-old Golden/Lab mix Olaf, on the Cheeseburgers and Knuckle Slurves Podcast w/ Olaf and Mano (I’m still a little miffed he got top billing). Available soon! Look for it!!