Bouknight and Akok should be playing most minutes

[pj]

Bouknight has committed a total of 6 fouls in 3 games. Your statement that he commits too many foolish fouls is preposterous. He committed one bad foul against Xavier. That is hardly a basis to support your statement.

As we heard in the preseason, Hurley is working on increasing Bouk's motor. It seems that strategically he's limiting Bouk's minutes to force him to play hard while he's out there. It also gives him a prize of more minutes with which to reward Bouk for progress in his game.

I like the way Hurley is handling him.

 

[Chief00]

I like Gaffney’s brains, for a guy who missed tons of practice and is just starting to return to normal from his injury - he has a 3.0 assists to turnovers ratio. Small sample size for sure but nevertheless a metric Chief uses as an indicator.

 

[intlzncster]

Talk real Akok and Bouk are legit. Gaffney I respect but he’s not starting PG of championship team

He's a freshman PG. We've had like one good one ever at that age (KEA). Maybe 2 with Doron.

Evaluating a PG with any certainty after a handful of games is silly. Like trying to evaluate a QB his rookie year.

 

[superjohn]

Your premise needs altering. I would change it to Bouk and Akok need to be playing the important minutes. Neither one is capable of play a lot of minutes at a high level right now. Bouk commits too many foolish fouls and won't be around late if you play him a lot early. Akok doesn't seem to have the stamina for high output over many minutes. I think Dan Hurley is using them just right. Spot play them and make sure they are ready to go when the game is in a crucial time. The object is to win the game, not post stats. And you will find JG has all the tools (sans experience) to be an excellent point guard. Playing D1 basketball is a lot more difficult than you imagine.

This is a crazy take.

 

[mauconnfan]

Bouknight has committed a total of 6 fouls in 3 games. Your statement that he commits too many foolish fouls is preposterous. He committed one bad foul against Xavier. That is hardly a basis to support your statement.

And 5 were in the X game with 2 OTs. Not sure we know if he's one of those guys yet either way.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Your premise needs altering. I would change it to Bouk and Akok need to be playing the important minutes. Neither one is capable of play a lot of minutes at a high level right now. Bouk commits too many foolish fouls and won't be around late if you play him a lot early. Akok doesn't seem to have the stamina for high output over many minutes. I think Dan Hurley is using them just right. Spot play them and make sure they are ready to go when the game is in a crucial time. The object is to win the game, not post stats. And you will find JG has all the tools (sans experience) to be an excellent point guard. Playing D1 basketball is a lot more difficult than you imagine.

Accurate: Playing D1 ball is difficult
Inaccurate: all the other crap said

 

[pj]

Accurate: Playing D1 ball is difficult
Inaccurate: all the other crap said

Also accurate: Bouk and Akok need to be playing the important minutes. Dan Hurley is using them just right. Object is to win the game, not post stats. JG has all the tools (sans experience) to be an excellent point guard. Playing D1 basketball is a lot more difficult than you imagine.

 

[Captbluefin]

Gaffney will be fine. He is the next Uconn point guard. I even bet he will be starting over Cole by mid season next year.

3 games in and everyone thinks the know what the 3 freshman are..

Bouk will be a great player. Lets see what happens when conference play starts and coaches actually start watching game tapes and concentrate defending Bouk.

 

[Get a Job]

Anyone else think it's possible that the OP is an AI bot? The posts seem like they are random ideas pulled from the Boneyard and strung together.

 

[billybud]

strung beads wisdom of pearls, random bot not. OP funxshuns higher plein.

 

[husky429]

Your premise needs altering. I would change it to Bouk and Akok need to be playing the important minutes. Neither one is capable of play a lot of minutes at a high level right now. Bouk commits too many foolish fouls and won't be around late if you play him a lot early. Akok doesn't seem to have the stamina for high output over many minutes. I think Dan Hurley is using them just right. Spot play them and make sure they are ready to go when the game is in a crucial time. The object is to win the game, not post stats. And you will find JG has all the tools (sans experience) to be an excellent point guard. Playing D1 basketball is a lot more difficult than you imagine.

Akok is playing 28mpg. He might be in the be in the best shape on the team. It's like you're purposefully being wrong and trolling or just a dunce. Who knows

 

[ctchamps]

Anyone else think it's possible that the OP is an AI bot? The posts seem like they are random ideas pulled from the Boneyard and strung together.

That is classic Boneyard.

 

[intlzncster]

Anyone else think it's possible that the OP is an AI bot? The posts seem like they are random ideas pulled from the Boneyard and strung together.

AI bots are more grammatically correct than 95% of this board.

 

[Mister P]

Anyone else think it's possible that the OP is an AI bot? The posts seem like they are random ideas pulled from the Boneyard and strung together.

More shocking is that this thread still has legs after Mondays Op.

 

[Chief00]

Uconn fans are awesome wether you like or not what I say is what made Uconn. I’ll leave the boneyard won’t post again. I believe in Hurley and all of us coming together again don’t let losing seasons divide us. Adams was ranked 150 and I hope he does same with Gaffney .I love passion of fan base and respect you all. I’m sorry that I thought Gaffney might not be answer but believe bouk and akok will get us farther then we could of imagined. If Rj Cole can score set up offense we will be back. Uconn is my professional team so I’m harder on them and trying to bring one back to CT . I won’t tell you my age but was in between what you guessed. I remember going to whalers game with father and Uconn games. Chief he’s legit somebody you may disagree with at times but he cares more then anything for this program. He’s reason I tried to be part of Uconn family. Chief is intelligent and I’d put up money to go into business with him. Wish boneyard the best and am going to root as hard as you don’t put others down bad look for husky nation which has best fans

Thanks, I do love the UConn MBB program.

 

[imno1]

Anyone else think it's possible that the OP is an AI bot? The posts seem like they are random ideas pulled from the Boneyard and strung together.

No but possibly the return of chappy

 

[HuskylnSC]

Akok is playing 28mpg. He might be in the be in the best shape on the team. It's like you're purposefully being wrong and trolling or just a dunce. Who knows

perhaps you argue with the premise of the post. I said "Akok doesn't seem to have the stamina for high output over many minutes. ". It is my opinion that I have seen him play great in short bursts, but not maintain the high level of performance. His body is not fully developed and I would wager that his blood tests have shown low nutritional balance.

As far as "It's like you're purposefully being wrong and trolling or just a dunce." When the argument is lost, the loser resorts to slander.

 

[Ant3411]

Janos? Is that you?

 

[husky429]

perhaps you argue with the premise of the post. I said "Akok doesn't seem to have the stamina for high output over many minutes. ". It is my opinion that I have seen him play great in short bursts, but not maintain the high level of performance. His body is not fully developed and I would wager that his blood tests have shown low nutritional balance.

As far as "It's like you're purposefully being wrong and trolling or just a dunce." When the argument is lost, the loser resorts to slander.

Akok has been inconsistent offensively. That's obvious. He has been consistent defensively all 28mpg. Potentially our best defensive player, and definitely our most versatile. Hurley loves this kid. You don't know basketball if you haven't seen that.

Your argument is that Akok doesn't have enough vitamins, so he can't perform offensively. Good grief dude. You don't have a clue.

 

[HuskylnSC]

Bouknight has committed a total of 6 fouls in 3 games. Your statement that he commits too many foolish fouls is preposterous. He committed one bad foul against Xavier. That is hardly a basis to support your statement.

I went back and checked the numbers 6 fouls in 60 minutes. Not egregious. 4 fouls every 40 minutes. I give you your point on the number of fouls to date.

But I still remember not feeling good about the fouls he did get, that I don't think he will get with more experience. I really do believe that if we tried to get 30 minutes a night out him at this stage, he probably won't be around at the end.

 

[HuskylnSC]

Hurley loves this kid. You don't know basketball if you haven't seen that.

Your argument is that Akok doesn't have enough vitamins, so he can't perform offensively. Good grief dude. You don't have a clue.

Look I really don't want to argue with you. I have tried to enter into a conversation, but I see a conversation is not going to happen. If my opinion offends you just let it go and if you are unable to do that just block me.

I post my opinion and every time someone presents a cogent counterpoint or clarifying facts, I readily admit the veracity of their post. These are my opinion and I don't believe insults without facts will change my mind.

The good thing is that ignorance is curable. Have a nice day

 

[jleves]

I went back and checked the numbers 6 fouls in 60 minutes. Not egregious. 4 fouls every 40 minutes. I give you your point on the number of fouls to date.

But I still remember not feeling good about the fouls he did get, that I don't think he will get with more experience. I really do believe that if we tried to get 30 minutes a night out him at this stage, he probably won't be around at the end.

I'm guessing you didn't major in math. I suppose your counter argument would be more minutes would result in more fouls per 10 minutes, but that's just a guess on your part. Although not a significant sample size, empirically the numbers suggest he would have 3 fouls after 30 minutes and would indeed be around at the end.

Your other argument that Akok can't play 30+ minutes at a high rate is not backed up by any reason either. He is playing 28 minutes and still going strong at that point. Trying to support your original assessment by indicating some unknown blood test results back your conclusion are ridiculous.

Sorry to not agree with either argument, but I believe you've made some emotional or personal opinions about two players and are trying to back them up with science and metrics that don't exist. I would suggest you take a step back and maybe re-evaluate your position.

 

[husky429]

I'm guessing you didn't major in math. I suppose your counter argument would be more minutes would result in more fouls per 10 minutes, but that's just a guess on your part. Although not a significant sample size, empirically the numbers suggest he would have 3 fouls after 30 minutes and would indeed be around at the end.

Your other argument that Akok can't play 30+ minutes at a high rate is not backed up by any reason either. He is playing 28 minutes and still going strong at that point. Trying to support your original assessment by indicating some unknown blood test results back your conclusion are ridiculous.

Sorry to not agree with either argument, but I believe you've made some emotional or personal opinions about two players and are trying to back them up with science and metrics that don't exist. I would suggest you take a step back and maybe re-evaluate your position.

Well actually, I once imagined that I knew the results of Akok's nutritional blood tests too... long before he committed here actually. I should have let Hurley know not to recruit him because he couldn't play 30 minutes a game... only 28. So you guys can blame his horrible start to the season on me. I'm sorry.

 

[HuskylnSC]

I'm guessing you didn't major in math. I suppose your counter argument would be more minutes would result in more fouls per 10 minutes, but that's just a guess on your part. Although not a significant sample size, empirically the numbers suggest he would have 3 fouls after 30 minutes and would indeed be around at the end.

Your other argument that Akok can't play 30+ minutes at a high rate is not backed up by any reason either. He is playing 28 minutes and still going strong at that point. Trying to support your original assessment by indicating some unknown blood test results back your conclusion are ridiculous.

Sorry to not agree with either argument, but I believe you've made some emotional or personal opinions about two players and are trying to back them up with science and metrics that don't exist. I would suggest you take a step back and maybe re-evaluate your position.

Truly, what I am saying is speculation. But do not think the science and metrics of nutrition do not exist. When Diaco came to UConn one of his first steps was to blood test the team. He was shocked at how nutritionally deficient the team was then. Ray Lewis All Pro linebacker was known to knock a Bic Mac out of the hand of a rookie and give him an apple. Akok has been under the care of Sal Alosi for eleven months with only minor modifications to his physical appearance. Part of the reason for that can be years of nutritional deficiency. Watch and see the physical difference in the player between this September and next September. I can imagine that he will gain up to 25 pounds of muscle because his nutritional base can better respond to Sal's work. And please read what I write carefully. I typically do not say anything as a fact. I use the words possible or can be to let you know that I am speculating.

As far as a player going strong after 28 minutes, I said earlier that I think Dan Hurley is doing a good job monitoring his minutes now. Dan Hurley give Akok frequent breaks. I do not think he would finish strong after playing 28 straight minutes.

Also, I'm not criticizing the player or the coach. Just an observation and opinion.

 

[pj]

Truly, what I am saying is speculation. But do not think the science and metrics of nutrition do not exist. When Diaco came to UConn one of his first steps was to blood test the team. He was shocked at how nutritionally deficient the team was then. Ray Lewis All Pro linebacker was known to knock a Bic Mac out of the hand of a rookie and give him an apple. Akok has been under the care of Sal Alosi for eleven months with only minor modifications to his physical appearance. Part of the reason for that can be years of nutritional deficiency. Watch and see the physical difference in the player between this September and next September. I can imagine that he will gain up to 25 pounds of muscle because his nutritional base can better respond to Sal's work. And please read what I write carefully. I typically do not say anything as a fact. I use the words possible or can be to let you know that I am speculating.

As far as a player going strong after 28 minutes, I said earlier that I think Dan Hurley is doing a good job monitoring his minutes now. Dan Hurley give Akok frequent breaks. I do not think he would finish strong after playing 28 straight minutes.

Also, I'm not criticizing the player or the coach. Just an observation and opinion.

Nutrition is very important, but (a) there are currently insufficient good blood tests to thoroughly understand nutritional status -- what can be tested may be able to distinguish a bad diet from a good diet, but cannot identity most of the missing nutrients, because most nutrients do not reside in blood or their blood levels are closely regulated regardless of nutritional status; (b) with good diet and supplementation, nutritional deficiencies can be remedied in a few months at most. It does take years to build elite strength and conditioning, so in that sense the full response to good nutrition could easily take at least 18 months to become apparent.

I felt that the high rate of injuries during the Ollie era was probably due in part to inadequate nutrition, and I hope you are right that the Alosi team has been addressing diet and nutrition. It's an important angle on athletic excellence.

 

[HuskyFich]

Truly, what I am saying is speculation. But do not think the science and metrics of nutrition do not exist. When Diaco came to UConn one of his first steps was to blood test the team. He was shocked at how nutritionally deficient the team was then. Ray Lewis All Pro linebacker was known to knock a Bic Mac out of the hand of a rookie and give him an apple. Akok has been under the care of Sal Alosi for eleven months with only minor modifications to his physical appearance. Part of the reason for that can be years of nutritional deficiency. Watch and see the physical difference in the player between this September and next September. I can imagine that he will gain up to 25 pounds of muscle because his nutritional base can better respond to Sal's work. And please read what I write carefully. I typically do not say anything as a fact. I use the words possible or can be to let you know that I am speculating.

As far as a player going strong after 28 minutes, I said earlier that I think Dan Hurley is doing a good job monitoring his minutes now. Dan Hurley give Akok frequent breaks. I do not think he would finish strong after playing 28 straight minutes.

Also, I'm not criticizing the player or the coach. Just an observation and opinion.

I agree with almost everything you say on a macro level.

Eating Healthy =Health
Long Term Health = Potential Long Term Success

...but you absolutely lost me when you mentioned bob diaco.

 

[Chief00]

...but you absolutely lost me when you mentioned bob diaco.

Bob, is a legendary UConn Football Coach, who will still be remembered when we are all dead.

 

[HuskyFich]

Bob, is a legendary UConn Football Coach, who will still be remembered when we are all dead.

Agreed!
Long live the red pants and Civil ConFLiCT!

 

[intlzncster]

perhaps you argue with the premise of the post. I said "Akok doesn't seem to have the stamina for high output over many minutes. ". It is my opinion that I have seen him play great in short bursts, but not maintain the high level of performance. His body is not fully developed and I would wager that his blood tests have shown low nutritional balance.

As far as "It's like you're purposefully being wrong and trolling or just a dunce." When the argument is lost, the loser resorts to slander.

Man, I'd argue the exact opposite. I've compared the guy to a marathon runner. He's full sprint all game, beating most bigs down the court consistently.

He gets pushed around down low, because of his thin frame, lack of weight/muscle mass. That's not going to change this year. He makes up for it by playing a different style of D, both on and off ball athletic shotblocking.

That said, he's much better foul-wise than I anticipated. I assumed he'd be Brimah-like in that department this year. But he can stay on the floor for 30min, which is more than enough.

I think his nutritional profile is fine. Sal pays enormous amount of attention to that, and the kid has been in the program for almost a year at this point.

 

[ctchamps]

Nutrition is very important, but (a) there are currently insufficient good blood tests to thoroughly understand nutritional status -- what can be tested may be able to distinguish a bad diet from a good diet, but cannot identity most of the missing nutrients, because most nutrients do not reside in blood or their blood levels are closely regulated regardless of nutritional status; (b) with good diet and supplementation, nutritional deficiencies can be remedied in a few months at most. It does take years to build elite strength and conditioning, so in that sense the full response to good nutrition could easily take at least 18 months to become apparent.

I felt that the high rate of injuries during the Ollie era was probably due in part to inadequate nutrition, and I hope you are right that the Alosi team has been addressing diet and nutrition. It's an important angle on athletic excellence.

All of us share a common genome but the expression of the genome can vary considerably even within different cells of the same body.

Athletes have greatly benefited from past studies on conditioning and nutrition and their implementation. The amount of research and understanding of cells at the molecular level continues to grow at an exponential level.

It won’t be long (20-100 years) where a device similar to the Star Trek medical scanners will read our individual biochemistry and individualize regimens of nutrition and conditioning (as well as therapies) for people. Until this happens there will be limitations to the degree of benefit we will obtain for individuals and groups.