Chief’s Briefs - Morehead State

[UConn Esq]

I was most impressed with Tarin Smith. I felt the team was completely different when he was grooving.

Also, would have loved to see Whaley for a full game. His energy and rim protection in just 7 minutes was exciting to watch. He helped them push pace.

The biggest difference with this team is they actually looked cohesive. Ollie preached that brotherhood stuff but how many times per game did you get that Jalen Face of his obvious disappointment, which echoed to every player on the court. This team moved the ball, they spread it around, they looked like they were having fun, and they were actually communicating with each other in a way that wasn't based solely on frustration. These players look like they have been coached finally in a way I have not seen in years.

 

[Waquoit]

No thanks - there are other drills.

NC winning drills? Drills that produced FT shooters so good a HOF coach decided it wasn't worth fouling good? Better than those?

 

[Ewekon]

Bingo. I think we had another coach like that - who’s wife probably did his clothes shopping - after awhile though he did have some nice taylored suits for the F4’s.

Ed Mitchell's in Westport

 

[browndog319]

Good post. I am still very concerned about Gilbert’s shoulder holding up. He is much shorter than Jalen Adam’s and has much shorter arms and because of his shoulder situation doesn’t have the strength to finish strong or ability to extend his arms like Jalen to get a shot off. His height and short arms makes it difficult not to get swallowed up by big dudes inside and see his teammates. He is very quick though off the dribble and Gilbert’s improving outside shot makes him more difficult to defend.

How tall is Gilbert? It’s the first time I saw him live and he is a lot smaller than I realized.

 

[intlzncster]

Oh Hurley had some stink face or at least WTF face.

When you space it out a bit...it's actually effective. Who knew?

 

[CL82]

When you space it out a bit...it's actually effective. Who knew?

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Hurley's is a little different than Calhoun, but yeah.

FWIW, I loved the simmering fire in Calhoun's expression all game long. Miss that man.

 

[intlzncster]

FWIW, I loved the simmering fire in Calhoun's expression all game long. Miss that man.

Leading to a few well placed massive blowups. It's like soccer, the tension builds and builds and builds until it's released with a goal.

 

[UConnRock]

Morehead is at Syracuse tomorrow. Good early season barometer on Uconn’s 10 point win

 

[Devland]

With the new NCAA rating system, which replaced the RPI, 10 points is the maximum win margin. In other words a 10 point win counts the same as a 50 point win. So Hurley has the benefit of being able to grab the players attention about the small victory margin without it costing the team in the NCAA ratings.

 

[husky429]

How tall is Gilbert? It’s the first time I saw him live and he is a lot smaller than I realized.

I'd guess 5'7. He's smaller than boat. I'm 5'10 and hes noticably shorter.

Makes his dunking ability that much more impressive. Gotta be in the 40s for his approach vertical

 

[UConn Esq]

How tall is Gilbert? It’s the first time I saw him live and he is a lot smaller than I realized.

He's listed at 6'0" on the UConn Athletics website... maybe shrinkage?

 

[huskyrob1]

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Was AkAk there?

AkAk died a hero in WW2, but yes Akok was there.