Arizona Post Game Thread

[DMIL]

Great fight from the Huskies. The shot that will haunt me is Solo’s theee when we were up one late. Terrible shot selection, didn’t set his feet, we could and should have gotten a better look. Oh well.

Let’s not forget about Demary’s turnover driving into the lane. 3 possession with 1:47 to go lost this game for the Huskies up by 2.

 

[3rdbass]

Reibe and Stew were the only two bright spots from this game.

Karaban, Solo and Demary Jr were no show tonight. Which can't happen, especially with Reed out.

Onward and upward.

Love what I saw from Reibe, though. The bench is going to cause problems once we get Mullins and Reed back.

I thought Demary kept us in in the game in the first half. Not sure what game you were watching. I agree on Solo and Karaban though.

 

[B1GEast]

Tough loss to a good team, well coached with some future NBA guys playing tonight.

We were exposed down low tonight. Reibe did did well, but he couldn't do it alone. The made a lot of dribble drives to the hole as expected with Reed out.

Karaban. You expect more out the senior. 8 points and only 2 three point attempts. He should be taking a lot more than 2 three pointers.

Silas made poor defensive decisions and got into needles foul trouble. He needs to be more disciplined.

On to the next game.

 

[NewBlood]

I hate to bang on a 3rd string center but I gotta see the tape on how Koroma scored dbl figures against power conference schools multiple times last year, it doesn't even look like he's trying to put the ball in the basket with these shot attempts and FTs. With Reed and Reibe healthy that won't be a concern but damn that's a rough watch.

That was the biggest game of the kids life, a little different vibe

 

[Husky Alien]

Reibe played very well tonight and the rest of the team sub par and we almost came away with a win. This will help Reibe in the long run, those were valuable minutes and game he played in that he would have not played if Reed was in. Once we are at full strength, watch out.

 

[gmc1055]

Does UConn practice Free Throws

 

[Kowalski]

It seems that opponents are keeping Solo, Karaban and Demary off the 3 pt line and giving them the pullup or defending the drive. Only Jalen and Jayden (and Reibe LOL) getting the outside three without challenge. Going to have to work up more offensive plays to counter
this.

That’s where not having Reed made a big differences. They were overplaying on shooters and just kept their big guy in the paint.

Hopefully, Reibe can develop some post moves too.

 

[superjohn]

I hate to bang on a 3rd string center but I gotta see the tape on how Koroma scored dbl figures against power conference schools multiple times last year, it doesn't even look like he's trying to put the ball in the basket with these shot attempts and FTs.

Layups.

 

[Fishy]

They lost a winnable game. The free throws…my god, the free throws.

Anyway…was a little annoyed that we did not get much from AK, but I keep reminding myself that he’s really a complimentary piece that makes everything else work better.

What we need is 1) no more surprises from the training staff and 2) Solo to regain his form on threes. He’s added a ton to his game, but that piece is out of kilter at present.

 

[3rdbass]

I hate to bang on a 3rd string center but I gotta see the tape on how Koroma scored dbl figures against power conference schools multiple times last year, it doesn't even look like he's trying to put the ball in the basket with these shot attempts and FTs. With Reed and Reibe healthy that won't be a concern but damn that's a rough watch.

I don't think he was brought in for offense. He was brought in for defense and rebounding and did fine. He is our 3rd sring Center and undersized. Not sure what you expected out of him.

 

[husky99]

Alot of tape to watch. Free throws hurt.
Battled back and played some good ball

 

[HooperScooper]

Most of our fouls are mindless, for example the last foul by Reibe. Other than that, We have a championship team if healthy.

Demary's last foul trying to dive into the Arizona player to steal the ball when he had no chance to do that was also not a very smart foul. Especially since he knew he was in foul trouble.

 

[Palatine]

This is the kind of game where you need somebody to off for 30.

I can't imagine anyone our our side who is capable of going off for 30.

 

[Candyman]

He was actually fouled though.

I dont think Raftery's eyes are working anymore.

Solo was fouled on those 3s.

Does anyone doubt that Silas's turnover late would've been called a foul if that was Bradley dribbling into the lane against Silas?

I think if he held onto the ball and was able to get the shot off he was being fouled.

 

[RuffRuff]

You gave up on the game with 19 minutes left.

I did think it was over when they were winning by double figures. If you looked at the box score, it almost seems impossible that we were close. They outrebounded us 40-23. They beat us at the free throw line. They outshot us. They were finding much easier shots than us - we had to work a lot harder. We had an advantage in turnovers and made a few more 3's is the only thing that closed the gap. AZ really doesn't do much from 3 is one of their pitfalls.

Gritty effort, felt like a mirage of a comeback. Good sign.

 

[UDann]

So proud of our guys

-20 Rebounds
-18 Points in the Paint

That was the difference tonight. No Reed.

Good point but 9 for 18 in FT will not cut it. We have always been a great FT team. NOT tonight

 

[KingAG]

I did think it was over when they were winning by double figures. If you looked at the box score, it almost seems impossible that we were close. They outrebounded us 40-23. They beat us at the free throw line. They outshot us. They were finding much easier shots than us - we had to work a lot harder. We had an advantage in turnovers and made a few more 3's is the only thing that closed the gap. AZ really doesn't do much from 3 is one of their pitfalls.

Gritty effort, only felt like a mirage of a comeback. Good sign.

We took the lead.

 

[RuffRuff]

Why would you say that? There’s no “difference” in mid-November that’s worth risking a guy’s long-term availability.

There's a difference when your 6 OOC games will have major impact on your March seeding when your conference is really bad.

If he had gone down on it and hobbled off the court Saturday, I get it. He played and finished the game and was a GTD.

 

[Conndog]

I never would have guessed that Eric Reibe would be high scorer! 15 points

 

[aceboon]

Layups.

Whenever he gets a layup opportunity here his upper body hits the self destruct button

 

[MuchoDogYears]

Maybe spent off season working on D and getting to the rim and didn’t practice his bread and butter 3 ball?

This is what I think too. He needs to get in the gym and do nothing but shoot three pointers.

 

[Gurleyman]

I hate to bang on a 3rd string center but I gotta see the tape on how Koroma scored dbl figures against power conference schools multiple times last year, it doesn't even look like he's trying to put the ball in the basket with these shot attempts and FTs. With Reed and Reibe healthy that won't be a concern but damn that's a rough watch.

I did like how Peat tried to back him down and he didn’t budge an inch. He’ll help guarding some bully ball type forwards for a few minutes here or there and maybe get some dunk chances. He did attack the rim with some ferocity after the offensive foul.

 

[Hogoff]

Reibe with a healthy Reed is gonna be dangerous in March.

 

[husky99]

This is the kind of game where you need somebody to off for 30.

I can't imagine anyone our our side who is capable of going off for 30.

Ball last year

 

[ArizonaHsky]

Well Reed would of made a huge difference and we would of won that game with no trouble I think but yeah we still had a chance in this one if our big men could hit FT

Well Reed would of made a huge difference and we would of won that game with no trouble I think but yeah we still had a chance in this one if our big men could hit FTs.

Would have won the game no trouble, not sure

Why would you say that? There’s no “difference” in mid-November that’s worth risking a guy’s long-term availability.

Because this is a big time game. Other players play hurt all the time, and being afraid this might impact him long term, when he would have another 9 days off after this because no way you play him against Bryant, is just ridiculous

 

[Marat]

They lost a winnable game. The free throws…my god, the free throws.

Anyway…was a little annoyed that we did not get much from AK, but I keep reminding myself that he’s really a complimentary piece that makes everything else work better.

What we need is 1) no more surprises from the training staff and 2) Solo to regain his form on threes. He’s added a ton to his game, but that piece is out of kilter at present.

For 1, I assume you mean no more injuries, then yes. Need to get Tarris and Braylen back and stay healthy.

The rebounding wad a problem but Reed would have helped alot there.

Oh well

Get them back, and beat Illinois next Fri.

 

[Scrappy3]

Up 1 with ball at home with 1:40 to

No moral victories 😿

 

[UConnRock]

This game just make me want to see what a healthy UConn team could be. After 5 games the team is still a TBD

 

[uconngb]

Some positives yes….but some big concerns:

1. Demery completely disappeared tonight
2. Solo….what on earth were you thinking
3. Did Ross play tonight?
4. Not one to complain about the refs normally but they let Peat take 4 steps at least 3 times in the 2nd half, plus he completely discarded Stewart on an and 1 in the first half
5. Foul shooting…..really?

 

[Fan1978]

Oh here we go with the fouls, seriously, go back and look, he was not fouled.

But in the first have peat scored on follow. Announcers review replay see peat snack Stewart in the face and throw him to side on way to follow. Obvious flagrant, raff had a hard time chocking on his tongue after replay