This team has answers. Sanogo and Hawkins had off nights but other guys stepped up. Andre Jackson and Donovan Clingan looked spectacular tonight in various phases of the game. Jackson though still is tentative on his shot but otherwise the post injury rust is rubbing off and he scored double figures. He made some highlight passes, defensive plays and rebounds.
Karaban is also amazingly poised for his first season. A 15 rebound differential and 15 made foul shots helped UConn overcome 34% shooting in the first half to give us a 10 point lead at halftime. Included in our rebound stats were 13 offensive boards, which put pressure on the ISU defense.Iowa State would make some second half runs but you just felt we would respond.
Our bench had 25 of our 38 first half points. Diarra, Clingan and Joey California led the offensive way.
Diarra showed what he can bring as a PG, but Newton made second half baskets for 14 points when we needed them most but without forcing things.
Bill Walton mention that UConn should give Clingan more minutes, tough to argue with that but I think Danny likes to see Adama’s foul situation before committing to Clingan minutes early.
We may be the best team in the country!!!
Karaban is also amazingly poised for his first season. A 15 rebound differential and 15 made foul shots helped UConn overcome 34% shooting in the first half to give us a 10 point lead at halftime. Included in our rebound stats were 13 offensive boards, which put pressure on the ISU defense.Iowa State would make some second half runs but you just felt we would respond.
Our bench had 25 of our 38 first half points. Diarra, Clingan and Joey California led the offensive way.
Diarra showed what he can bring as a PG, but Newton made second half baskets for 14 points when we needed them most but without forcing things.
Bill Walton mention that UConn should give Clingan more minutes, tough to argue with that but I think Danny likes to see Adama’s foul situation before committing to Clingan minutes early.
We may be the best team in the country!!!