Can someone explain to me

[August_West]

The difference between RJ Cole and Antwoine Anderson?

I just see similarities.

Both lefty transfers from small schools. Both asked to be starters when they are bench minute players. Both trying to do things by default ( and necessity) that aren’t in their skill sets.

This team needs PG help badly. Because we’ve got a million other pieces.

gaffney really needs to step up.

 

[CTBasketball]

RJ Cole has scored over 1500 points so far in his 2 year college career.

Anderson didn’t score 1000 in 4 years.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Not much. Cole literally can’t get by his defender. Also asking Gaff to step up is somewhat unfair. He’s just not that type of player. Too many on this board are bestowing abilities on him that he just doesn’t have, or hasn’t shown he has.

 

[August_West]

RJ Cole has scored over 1500 points so far in his 2 year college career.

Anderson didn’t score 1000 in 4 years.

Not for uconn. Dude is shooting something like 30%.

I like him. He plays hard. Defends decent. I’m not insulting him ( or Antwoine) by comparison. It’s just apt ( in my opinion) right now.

 

[Huskyforlife]

We knew Cole wouldn't be very good based on the historical examples. Gaffney needs to step up asap.

 

[UConnStats]

Not much. Cole literally can’t get by his defender. Also asking Gaff to step up is somewhat unfair. He’s just not that type of player. Too many on this board are bestowing abilities on him that he just doesn’t have, or hasn’t shown he has.

I think Gaffney has a high ceiling, but he’s not even trying to scratch that potential in games and I’m not sure how much longer they can justify playing him big minutes. They already have recruited over him with Diggins, but clearly we still need more.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The difference between RJ Cole and Antwoine Anderson?

I just see similarities.

Both lefty transfers from small schools. Both asked to be starters when they are bench minute players. Both trying to do things by default ( and necessity) that aren’t in their skill sets.

This team needs PG help badly. Because we’ve got a million other pieces.

gaffney really needs to step up.

Gaff had a real poor first half. I'm beginning to get the feeling he's a kid that needs 25-30 mpg every game to be effective.

He just doesn't do well coming in for 4-5 minutes. As others on this board have said he is playing like he doesn't want to make a mistake and get out on the bench.

 

[Kenny11]

Rasool Diggins hurry up!

 

[CTBasketball]

Not for uconn. Dude is shooting something like 30%.

I like him. He plays hard. Defends decent. I’m not insulting him ( or Antwoine) by comparison. It’s just apt ( in my opinion) right now.

I’m not a fan of RJ Cole running the offense either. I think he’s in over his head and the reason why he was recruited to Howard are being exposed.

Our only hope is Gaffney to develop.

 

[Kathy]

Gaff had a real poor first half. I'm beginning to get the feeling he's a kid that needs 25-30 mpg every game to be effective.

He just doesn't do well coming in for 4-5 minutes. As others on this board have said he is playing like he doesn't want to make a mistake and get out on the bench.

Looking over his shoulder for the hook

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I think Gaffney has a high ceiling, but he’s not even trying to scratch that potential in games and I’m not sure how much longer they can justify playing him big minutes. They already have recruited over him with Diggins, but clearly we still need more.

I trust your judgment, you’re one of the best on here, but what has he shown to convince you he has a high ceiling? I find myself cheering when he even takes a shot just because he NEVER does. If its a confidence thing I get it, but it’s been for his whole UConn career.

 

[JMick]

at least cole is a starting caliber defender. anderson was not.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Cole’s crossover is also just him banging the ball on the floor high as hard as he can, if he kept it lower he would get by players more. Its odd to look at.

 

[August_West]

at least cole is a starting caliber defender. anderson was not.

I do think Cole is a better defender. I also think Anderson was a better passer.

 

[glastonbury50]

I feel like Cole could still fall into his role. He's been a disappointment. He seems to be having difficulty with the fact that the offense isn't revolving around him here. Conference play rolled up on us quick this year.

 

[Kenny11]

I feel like Cole could still fall into his role. He's been a disappointment. He seems to be having difficulty with the fact that the offense isn't revolving around him here. Conference play rolled up on us quick this year.

He has to be pretty good?!..I think. He has started every game. He must be showing something more in practice unless gaffney has just been that bad in practice.

 

[August_West]

He has to be pretty good?!..I think. He has started every game. He must be showing something more in practice unless gaffney has just been that bad in practice.

Gaffney has been that bad in games.

 

[glastonbury50]

He has to be pretty good?!..I think. He has started every game. He must be showing something more in practice unless gaffney has just been that bad in practice.

It's mental for both of them right now. At least I think. The talent is there.

 

[Excalibur]

I’m not a fan of RJ Cole running the offense either. I think he’s in over his head and the reason why he was recruited to Howard are being exposed.

Our only hope is Gaffney to develop.

The offense is objectively better with Cole in the game.

 

[BParkDog]

Can someone explain to me why some BYers can't sit back and enjoy the f---- out of watching us completely dominate Butler, with the Martin and Polley show in full display, without drinking a keg of misery during the game? During!!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Damn. That left handed drive by Gaff was stout.

 

[calluke]

Can someone explain to me why some BYers can't sit back and enjoy the f---- out of watching us completely dominate Butler, with the Martin and Polley show in full display, without drinking a keg of misery during the game? During!!

Sweet melt.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Gaff is having a very good second half.

He's at 5 points, 4 boards and 3 assists.

Cole is 7 points, 6 boards 1 assist.

 

[August_West]

Gaff is having a very good second half.

He's at 5 points, 4 boards and 3 assists.

Cole is 7 points, 6 boards 1 assist.

Mojo

 

[JMick]

Gaff is having a very good second half.

He's at 5 points, 4 boards and 3 assists.

Cole is 7 points, 6 boards 1 assist.

finally flashed some of that athleticism

 

[hasheemthedream]

I wonder what the team would look like with Alterique still running the point. It’s to bad Javonte didn’t de-commit before the season started and we brought back AG for one more year. He could take anyone off the dribble and if he just learned the kick out pass it would be just what this team needs to make a run come March.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I wonder what the team would look like with Alterique still running the point. It’s to bad Javonte didn’t de-commit before the season started and we brought back AG for one more year. He could take anyone off the dribble and if he just learned the kick out pass it would be just what this team needs to make a run come March.

Bizarre.

We know exactly what was like running a team. Not good team ball.

 

[XLCenterFan]

So everyone’s starting to come around to what I’ve been saying all along concerning Cole. It’s obvious he’s not a BE PG.

 

[upstater]

I want Cole to watch videos of Taliek Brown.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I'd play Gaffney more since he has it within him to play better. Cole probably is what he's been.