Buddy Hield is a God

[InKembaITrust]

I know this is a Uconn board, but my god what a game from Buddy Hield tonight.

Watched the entire game and the kid just wouldn't miss. 8-15 from three, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, & 46 PTS. Legendary performance, felt terrible Oklahoma and Hield lost it in the end. Going to end up being a seriously dangerous NBA player.

Haven't seen a game like that since the 6 OT game, which IMO was odd that Vitale didn't mention...

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Best game I've seen since the 6 OT game

 

[Bryan Lord]

46?!? Holy sheeeeeeeet

 

[JimHurley]

National POY, not even close as of right now.

 

[Fishy]

The last twenty seconds of the game were a Hield nightmare.

Two turnovers, a foul and a missed shot with four seconds left.

And slow down on giving him the player of the year - overall, Dunn, Valentine and Simmons are easily as impressive.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

And slow down on giving him the player of the year - overall, Dunn, Valentine and Simmons are easily as impressive.

Those guys are all great. But Hield was averaging 25 ppg on 50/50/90 shooting BEFORE last night.

 

[CAHUSKY]

If Heild is god, what is Brice Johnson at UNC? Kid had 39 and 23 boards. That's legendary.

 

[mauconnfan]

If Heild is god, what is Brice Johnson at UNC? Kid had 39 and 23 boards. That's legendary.

What a game huh? And a couple great blocks with outlet passes for lay ups. He was superman

 

[polycom]

There are going to be some legit NBA Superstars in this years tourney....

 

[uconnfan68]

Best game I've seen since the 6 OT game

Thought that game sucked.

 

[Marat]

Hield and OU will be very tough to beat in the NCAAs on a neutral court.

 

[imno1]

The last twenty seconds of the game were a Hield nightmare.

Two turnovers, a foul and a missed shot with four seconds left.

And slow down on giving him the player of the year - overall, Dunn, Valentine and Simmons are easily as impressive.

That last turnover wasn't Buddys fault. No one could get the ball in with a defender on top of you.

 

[imno1]

Thought that game sucked.

Maybe for our confidence

 

[mauconnfan]

While Hield and the guards are really really good the underrated guy here is Spangler. He's a smart, durable and strong guy with ability to shoot and score. Excellent player, love his game.

 

[superjohn]

The last twenty seconds of the game were a Hield nightmare.

Two turnovers, a foul and a missed shot with four seconds left.

And slow down on giving him the player of the year - overall, Dunn, Valentine and Simmons are easily as impressive.

Totally unfair, he had one turnover trying to do too much. He was fouled on the inbounds pass and the missed three was a desperation double pump three that he had to take as the clock was running out. He was incredible last night.

 

[superjohn]

While Hield and the guards are really really good the underrated guy here is Spangler. He's a smart, durable and strong guy with ability to shoot and score. Excellent player, love his game.

He was a no show in the second half though, scared to shoot the open shot.

 

[August_West]

Thought that game sucked.

It did. it was a horrible, horrible game from a UConn perspective. We had the lead at the end of regulation and the first FIVE overtimes and never could hold on to close out. There is no enjoyment to be garnered from that game, ever.

 

[UChusky916]

Haven't seen a game like that since the 6 OT game, which IMO was odd that Vitale didn't mention...

At one point Vitale said he couldn't remember a game quite like the one he was watching... he paused and you could tell that whatever is left of those working gears in his head started turning. Then he said 'There was this one Duke / North Carolina game a few years back that went to multiple overtimes...'
Unreal. I wanted to throw something at my TV.

Hield has a unique blend of athleticism, ability to get to the rim, and ridiculous shot making. He's a pro and, in my eyes, the NPOY front runner.

 

[1999.2004.2011]

Buddy Hield is a mere mortal compared to the greatness that is Kemba Walker!

 

[aceboon]

Last nights game got pretty ragged by the 2nd OT, but for a cbb game it was pretty well played, much better played game than the Syracuse/UConn 6OT game if you're looking at things objectively. As for Heid and people thinking he will be an NBA star, I think he'll be a Jodie Meeks type in the NBA, good role player, not a star.

 

[tcf15]

Louisville and Notre Dame had a 5OT game a few years ago that was pretty entertaining - was very nervous that one was going to hit the 6OT mark.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Last nights game got pretty ragged by the 2nd OT, but for a cbb game it was pretty well played, much better played game than the Syracuse/UConn 6OT game if you're looking at things objectively. As for Heid and people thinking he will be an NBA star, I think he'll be a Jodie Meeks type in the NBA, good role player, not a star.

That's a good comparison but I think Buddy has a higher ceiling due to a few things. First I think he is a better defender, he locked down Selden most of the game last night who is no slouch in his own right. Also, he gets to the basket more than Meeks who was even more of a three point shooter than Hield IIRC. And he's a better rebounder and passer as well IMO

 

[boog204]

It did. it was a horrible, horrible game from a UConn perspective. We had the lead at the end of regulation and the first FIVE overtimes and never could hold on to close out. There is no enjoyment to be garnered from that game, ever.

I agree. We had good looks to win that game in almost every overtime and by the end we were just totally spent. It's probably the only UConn game ever that I just want to end; regardless of winning or losing. I just wanted it to be over so I could go to bed.

 

[Jaker]

National POY, not even close as of right now.

Ever heard of Ben Simmons, ? because he is pretty darn good.

 

[intlzncster]

I agree. We had good looks to win that game in almost every overtime and by the end we were just totally spent. It's probably the only UConn game ever that I just want to end; regardless of winning or losing. I just wanted it to be over so I could go to bed.

Booooo. So it was you then. We could have won the 'best' college basketball game ever.