Captains

[SoCalCanine]

Now that we know Tristen is back and Andre is not, no one has raised the issue of the team losing both of their Captains from last year. I feel like Andre and Adama fulfilled their leadership roles magnificently with contrasting styles that complemented each other. Their leadership was crucial in our march for the championship. So who leads next year? Will they be formally designated Captain? If Tristen didn't return I was thinking Alex and Donovan, which would be unusual, two sophomore Captains. With Newton's return do we go tri-Captains or does he replace one of the sophomores? Interesting situation...

 

[navery12]

I'm sure we just won't have any captains. We didn't have a captain any of the previous years, Andre and Adama were just that exceptional

 

[MDHuskFan]

AK has received tons of praise for his leadership. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him/Newton as captains

 

[Beak7774]

AK has received tons of praise for his leadership. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him/Newton as captains

I remember vividly a game towards the end of the year they were doing that camera in huddle thing. AK straight up interrupts Hurley to drive home the point Hurley was making. Everybody, including coach listened intently to him. I had never seen a player, much less a freshman, do that. He’s got the respect of the whole team, whether he’s named captain or not.

 

[jibsey]

AK has received tons of praise for his leadership. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him/Newton as captains

That would be great IMO.

 

[SoCalCanine]

I'm sure we just won't have any captains. We didn't have a captain any of the previous years, Andre and Adama were just that exceptional

I certainly see that line of reasoning. But Dan Hurley has shown lately that he is still learning and growing as a coach. Maybe he sees value in instilling leadership on the floor? Tristen is a quiet chill guy, but then again so was Adama. And if he still dreams of the NBA, it is the intangibles that might give him a leg up on the competition. And it IS a very young team that will require lots of leading whether formally or otherwise. I can see various scenarios that all make some sense. It will be a fascinating year for sure!

 

[Shamon30]

Apostolos for captain!

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

 

[NYtoCT]

What about this guy?

 

[AntG168]

Karaban

 

[HuskylnSC]

Fundamental rule: The captain captains. Whoever takes the role naturally and executes the role will be the captain with or without the designation.

 

[BuffaloHusky]

Hassan doesn’t get the minutes but I’m fascinated how much respect he gets from his teammates (at least from watching from the bleachers). If he truly improves he may be the de facto captain when all things are said and done.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Now that we know Tristen is back and Andre is not, no one has raised the issue of the team losing both of their Captains from last year. I feel like Andre and Adama fulfilled their leadership roles magnificently with contrasting styles that complemented each other. Their leadership was crucial in our march for the championship. So who leads next year? Will they be formally designated Captain? If Tristen didn't return I was thinking Alex and Donovan, which would be unusual, two sophomore Captains. With Newton's return do we go tri-Captains or does he replace one of the sophomores? Interesting situation...

I thought TN kind of alluded to what his leadership role will be next year when he said coach was not looking to him to be the same type of leader as AJ. So if TN is going to be like Sanogo lead by example my guess would be AK and TN as co-captains. I know that leaves DC out but I really don’t see a tri Captain situation bringing any value.

 

[CL82]

I thought TN kind of alluded to what his leadership role will be next year when he said coach was not looking to him to be the same type of leader as AJ. So if TN is going to be like Sanogo lead by example my guess would be AK and TN as co-captains. I know that leaves DC out but I really don’t see a tri Captain situation bringing any value.

Somewhat agree, but in this season I think it would work that Tristan would be the de facto captain and Alex and Donovan would be the de facto lieutenants.

 

[XLCenterFan]

Don’t force it. We don’t HAVE to have a captain. Guys will lead naturally. Dan Hurley made an exception last year.