Big Man Amida Brimah Impresses Coaches, Teammates At UConn

[Clockshop]

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-uconn-men-0710-20130709,0,3838857.story

http://courantblogs.com/uconn-men/j...ng-up-young-huskies-notes-quotes-from-gampel/

 

[Yonick]

Way to early to judge Brimah. But, to this point he certainly doesn't sound like a stiff.

 

[Sportsman5]

all positive stuff. The team will win enough games in the regular season to get a really good seed in the NCAA tournament whether or not Brimah contributes consistently. The key is for either Brimah or Facey to progress enough during the regular season to be a factor in the big tournament.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Gotta like having Jeff Adrien come for a visit and lay down the law as well.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Great work by the photo editor. I can't place that guy in the picture, but it's definitely not Brimah.

 

[BearJWS]

Great work by the photo editor. I can't place that guy in the picture, but it's definitely not Brimah.

Dom Amore strikes again... Wrong picture, calling Jeff Adrien a former UConn "Center", plus commentary from rehashed stories from the past that I've read about 1-2 months ago. At least Dom tries... I think.

 

[kjk9183]

The guy in the picture is his guardian I believe

 

[8893]

The guy in the picture is his guardian I believe

Amore's or Brimah's?

 

[aceboon]

The guy in the picture is his guardian I believe

It is, Brimah was sitting next to him @ the Lou game

 

[huskyniner]

1. Kemba
2. Rashad Anderson
3. Adrien

My three favorite Huskies, ever.

 

[tentoes4rings]

Amore's or Brimah's?

Great line

 

[tentoes4rings]

1. Kemba
2. Rashad Anderson
3. Adrien

My three favorite Huskies, ever.

Since those guys are from 06-11 I'm guessing you're young

 

[huskyniner]

Since those guys are from 06-11 I'm guessing you're young

Not really, I'm 26. It just happens to be a coincidence that they're all recent players.

 

[CAHUSKY]

Not really, I'm 26. It just happens to be a coincidence that they're all recent players.

That's young!

 

[61cygni]

I'm in the same age range. Unfortunately my memory of UConn players is a bit restricted as I was born elsewhere and moved to CT as a kid, in a family that doesn't really watch sports. Always wish I had more memory of the older players.

 

[8893]

Not really, I'm 26.

That's young!

Really young.

Damn.

 

[Ts5034]

Not bad. I have a feeling he will be a little more advanced than Thabeet was his Freshman year. If thats the case. I dont think we have to worry about Wolf not being here

 

[bfair]

1. RAY RAY
2. Kemba
3. Khalid
4. BAZZ (believe it or not I love this kid and love that he stayed)

 

[EricLA]

all positive stuff. The team will win enough games in the regular season to get a really good seed in the NCAA tournament whether or not Brimah contributes consistently. The key is for either Brimah or Facey to progress enough during the regular season to be a factor in the big tournament.

And Nolan. I've no idea who will start at the 5 - Olander, Facey, Brihah or Nolan.

 

[Sportsman5]

And Nolan. I've no idea who will start at the 5 - Olander, Facey, Brihah or Nolan.

Maybe I'm crazy for thinking this way, but I'm assuming Nolan is going to be solid throughout the year. Not huge numbers, but like 8 points and 6 rebounds per game in 25 minutes. I'm hoping one of the other two will step up and be able to contribute in a similar way come tournament time. Defensive contributions are more WAY more important than scoring. This team should average a ton of points if every runs on the fast break.

 

[EricLA]

Maybe I'm crazy for thinking this way, but I'm assuming Nolan is going to be solid throughout the year. Not huge numbers, but like 8 points and 6 rebounds per game in 25 minutes. I'm hoping one of the other two will step up and be able to contribute in a similar way come tournament time. Defensive contributions are more WAY more important than scoring. This team should average a ton of points if every runs on the fast break.

I think so too. But one of the exciting things about this team is, while I think we will be really good, and hopefully end the regular season in the top 10 (I think we have that potential), I have no idea what to expect from our front court (except for Daniels, who I think is really going to be terrific, consistent and solid all season long)...

 

[Waquoit]

Way to early to judge Brimah. But, to this point he certainly doesn't sound like a stiff.

Not a stiff, a project. UConn has had pretty good luck developing projects lately.