Chief’s Briefs - Le Moyne Edition

[Fan1978]

One thing that’s hard to replace is Newton and Castle’s ball handling and rebounding. They also both scored well when fouled.

Newton, castle and cam could all create their own shots. At this point, this team lacks guards that can get to the basket and the line. Diarra can sometimes but gets in trouble and loses rhe ball every game. Mahaney can get to the basket some as well. while Ball found a solid 3 point game, he never drives except on fast breaks. That is very concerning. Ross also seems to have some ability to drive to the hoop. His 0 for 5 from 3 diid not remind me of Reggie miller

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Completely agree on the position less no true PG take Chief. Last year we had 2 in Newton and Castle which made going “positionless”fine but that’s not the case so far this year.

 

[alphasigko]

Yeah I like to see Mahaney play more off the ball. He isn't a great creator for others and is more of crafty player who can shoot. His defense on PGs is bad especially when comparing it to Diarra. I say play Diarra at PG with Mahaney the backup to Ball at SG. You can play Nowell at PG behind Diarra, I think it would allow Mahaney to concentrate on what he does best and that is shoot and score.

I like this! Great suggestion!

From your type to Coach Dan's eyes!

 

[RuffRuff]

 

[Coach J]

Signare - Why did he not play? It is literally malpractice to not get him some minutes and build up his confidence and see what he can do when we have a 40-point lead.

 

[dogpause]

I think we're not yet where we want to be. Maybe a bit of anxiety that won't go away until we beat a major team or two. There's also some pressure to be good, especially foron the new guys. I also think we're playing too fast in the half court offense. Maui is exactly what we need to help stabilize things, even if we lose a game, or dare I say it --two. Then we'll have a reading on where we are and where we need to improve.

Seems to me that we worry too much about Mahaney and Sampson. I think they'll both be fine, and our sophs will step in at Maui and takeover. Lovin' the ride and feel lucky to be a UConn fan.

 

[jibsey]

I think we're not yet where we want to be. Maybe a bit of anxiety that won't go away until we beat a major team or two. There's also some pressure to be good, especially foron the new guys. I also think we're playing too fast in the half court offense. Maui is exactly what we need to help stabilize things, even if we lose a game, or dare I say it --two. Then we'll have a reading on where we are and where we need to improve.

Seems to me that we worry too much about Mahaney and Sampson. I think they'll both be fine, and our sophs will step in at Maui and takeover. Lovin' the ride and feel lucky to be a UConn fan.

Psychiatrists are already stressed out but if what you wrote about a loss or 2 actually happens they will all be on suicide watch themselves.

 

[Dogfish]

Signare - Why did he not play? It is literally malpractice to not get him some minutes and build up his confidence and see what he can do when we have a 40-point lead.

I, like a number or people here are keyed in on Signare and his lack of playing time, even if small. At the end of the game, he was waiting to check in with a few minutes left. I thought, great let's see what the big guy can do, even with limited time. Well, there was no stoppage of play. Danny motions to him sit back down. The dejection in his body posture was evident that he was bummed that he wasn't going to get in.

 

[imno1]

Signare - Why did he not play? It is literally malpractice to not get him some minutes and build up his confidence and see what he can do when we have a 40-point lead.

Are you going to sue?

 

[BrassBonanza]

I, like a number or people here are keyed in on Signare and his lack of playing time, even if small. At the end of the game, he was waiting to check in with a few minutes left. I thought, great let's see what the big guy can do, even with limited time. Well, there was no stoppage of play. Danny motions to him sit back down. The dejection in his body posture was evident that he was bummed that he wasn't going to get in.

I think he is far behind the freshman already (who are both going to be fantastic players) and I don't expect to see him in meaningful minutes at all this year unless we get hit by injuries, much more likely for Alex to fill in at the 5 as the team is now. However, it does seem a little odd that he isn't even getting Andrew Hurley minutes in 40 point blow outs.

 

[Fan1978]

I think he is far behind the freshman already (who are both going to be fantastic players) and I don't expect to see him in meaningful minutes at all this year unless we get hit by injuries, much more likely for Alex to fill in at the 5 as the team is now. However, it does seem a little odd that he isn't even getting Andrew Hurley minutes in 40 point blow outs.

If he was danny’s second n. He is not getting the minutes because the rotation guys are not where they need to be. Abraham and nowell are game ready and they barely sniff the court. Stewart looked lost the first few games. He got some extra minutes to get his mojo back and he did. Simgare i good but he is the 12th man.

 

[ctchamps]

In his interview Hurley said he's figured something out and team will be working on it over the week. He also said he needs to get more time for Ross and Stewart. In other interviews he's dinged Mahaney, Ball and McNeeley for their defense.

So I expect some change with either Mahaney, Ball or both to be subbed for Diarra or Ross to start the games.

Another possibility is Reed for Samson. That concerns me because a lineup of Mahaney, Ball, McNeeley, Karaban and Reed would end up getting Reed into foul trouble or end up being a layup line for opponents.

Bottom line imco (in my casual opinion) I would limit the number of minutes Ball and Mahaney are on the court together.