Chiefs00 Briefs - Cincy Edition

[BNich]

He was also 6'8".

Imagine Bouknight skills and add 4 inches, by all accounts playing against much better competition in the Big East. Compared to what UConn has played against recently.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Rudy Johnson was a beast. Rudy Gay was pretty thin when he came in, tho not on Lamb/Bouk level. And obv wasn't talking height

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Maybe I don't recall freshman Rudy, but he was never Bouknight skinny. By the time he left he was solidly muscular.

 

[Husky68]

First of all I don't know what their starting heights and weights are coming into UConn and how much they've changed since but everyone carries their weight differently and reacts to putting on muscle differently. Just by looking at them Bouknight has what looks to be a classic ectomorph body type, long limbs with smaller joints/smaller waist/rib cage. Adams has more of a mesomorph body type, thicker structure/sturdier...My guess is neither of them did any serious lifting or took their eating seriously before coming to UConn...Adams has the type of frame that will most likely respond better to weight training in terms of putting on size and muscle. It doesn't mean James can't get as strong as him but he would most likely have to strength train a lot harder and eat a lot more to keep up with Adams. They are just different type of builds and different types of athletes.

You can see it with your eyes by looking at their bodies, you can also see it in how they move. Adams is much more rigid, James glides around the court and then can explode in an instant. I would pretty much guarantee if you looked at their ankles Bouknights are small and Adams are rather thick. Most of your truly great basketball athletes are ectomorphs. Mesomorphs can be good basketball players too but they tend to be more inclined for rugby, football, powerlifting/bodybuilding.

The Big O had pretty big ankles.

 

[Citrusdog]

The three point shot is the momentum play in today’s game. Adams hitting two in a row shows what it can do for us if we improve in that area. Adams continued to play well throughout the game.

While the rebounding was fairly even it seemed we gave up too many key offensive rebounds and there is a lack of boxing out. Part of this deficiency may be started by doubling guys who don’t need to be doubled leaving another opponent open on the boards.

Chief thought Vital had a good game knocking down shots and providing energy for the team.

It’s pretty clear that when Gilbert is in the game he is being used off the ball. Over-all turnovers were lower today than during many key games.

Many guys are turning down open shots to only get a much worse shot very late in the shot clock. We need players shooting with more confidence and that comes with individual shooting practice and success.

We did a very good job on Cumberland switching guys on him and keeping his timing off.

Chief won’t miss the AAC officials.

Bouknight continues to show previews of who he can be on a consistent basis. Just keep giving him lots of playing time. He’s legitimately scary how he can break defenders down off the dribble.

Sid didn’t get many minutes as Adams got minutes.

Our inept interior defense is making a star out of Vogt leaving him open for easy roll to the basket dunks.

With Adams, Vital and Bouknight playing together we actually have some respect on the 3 line. But, 61% foul shooting killed us late in the game but then Bouknight closed out with two big ones.

Free throw shooting.... close games require 'good' free throw shooting. We won many a game with excellent FT shooting...on the way to a couple of titles.....we clanked a bunch toward the end...Bouk hit 2 critical ones...whereas...nah.....enough said. Josh can get to the line a lot...but the defense has won....enough said.

 

[husky429]

First of all I don't know what their starting heights and weights are coming into UConn and how much they've changed since but everyone carries their weight differently and reacts to putting on muscle differently. Just by looking at them Bouknight has what looks to be a classic ectomorph body type, long limbs with smaller joints/smaller waist/rib cage. Adams has more of a mesomorph body type, thicker structure/sturdier...My guess is neither of them did any serious lifting or took their eating seriously before coming to UConn...Adams has the type of frame that will most likely respond better to weight training in terms of putting on size and muscle. It doesn't mean James can't get as strong as him but he would most likely have to strength train a lot harder and eat a lot more to keep up with Adams. They are just different type of builds and different types of athletes.

You can see it with your eyes by looking at their bodies, you can also see it in how they move. Adams is much more rigid, James glides around the court and then can explode in an instant. I would pretty much guarantee if you looked at their ankles Bouknights are small and Adams are rather thick. Most of your truly great basketball athletes are ectomorphs. Mesomorphs can be good basketball players too but they tend to be more inclined for rugby, football, powerlifting/bodybuilding.

First of all I don't know what their starting heights and weights are coming into UConn and how much they've changed since but everyone carries their weight differently and reacts to putting on muscle differently. Just by looking at them Bouknight has what looks to be a classic ectomorph body type, long limbs with smaller joints/smaller waist/rib cage. Adams has more of a mesomorph body type, thicker structure/sturdier...My guess is neither of them did any serious lifting or took their eating seriously before coming to UConn...Adams has the type of frame that will most likely respond better to weight training in terms of putting on size and muscle. It doesn't mean James can't get as strong as him but he would most likely have to strength train a lot harder and eat a lot more to keep up with Adams. They are just different type of builds and different types of athletes.

You can see it with your eyes by looking at their bodies, you can also see it in how they move. Adams is much more rigid, James glides around the court and then can explode in an instant. I would pretty much guarantee if you looked at their ankles Bouknights are small and Adams are rather thick. Most of your truly great basketball athletes are ectomorphs. Mesomorphs can be good basketball players too but they tend to be more inclined for rugby, football, powerlifting/bodybuilding.

Slightly related but not really... our strength coach says that high cut calves (long tendons), smaller feet relative to size, and some kind of ankle flexion... probably impacts l the ability to really get low naturally and comfortably... all have correlation with better ball players.

 

[Fatroony5]

Slightly related but not really... our strength coach says that high cut calves (long tendons), smaller feet relative to size, and some kind of ankle flexion... probably impacts l the ability to really get low naturally and comfortably... all have correlation with better ball players.

Redirect Notice

Everyone here should read/reread this article about Sals approach with working with UConn players. It goes into depth about why training basketball players is drastically different than football players and so much more.

Few quotes I really like: “What’s flexible. What’s not. What’s mobile. What’s not. What’s strong. What’s not. You design body weight programs based on that.”

“ And I’m not as concerned with (Akok’s) weight on the scale as I am with lean mass and body composition.”

“ think you also would be a little flawed if the day a freshman walks in here that you have these tremendous, specific goals and objectives you want them to reach. Akok’s unique to himself. He has his own set of parents and unique set of genetics”

Long story short, it’s really encouraging to hear that our S & C coach takes a very individualized approach with our athletes. It’s all about improving performance and ensuring our athletes are in the best position to succeed. Everyone’s different and needs to be trained as such.

 

[husky429]

Redirect Notice

Everyone here should read/reread this article about Sals approach with working with UConn players. It goes into depth about why training basketball players is drastically different than football players and so much more.

Few quotes I really like: “What’s flexible. What’s not. What’s mobile. What’s not. What’s strong. What’s not. You design body weight programs based on that.”

“ And I’m not as concerned with (Akok’s) weight on the scale as I am with lean mass and body composition.”

“ think you also would be a little flawed if the day a freshman walks in here that you have these tremendous, specific goals and objectives you want them to reach. Akok’s unique to himself. He has his own set of parents and unique set of genetics”

Long story short, it’s really encouraging to hear that our S & C coach takes a very individualized approach with our athletes. It’s all about improving performance and ensuring our athletes are in the best position to succeed. Everyone’s different and needs to be trained as such.

Sal has changed his life since his football days. And is a brilliant S&C coach. I've heard that from multiple really smart coaches

 

[Captbluefin]

It’s going to be an interesting Spring.

Are you implying we are going to have APR problems???? If so stop playing childish games and say it. If not stop hinting it. This is not the first time you have done it..

Put up or shut up. Or stop leading people on too make yourself important. Mr. Fake insider!!

Any real insider would NEVER imply that even if true..

 

[Conndog]

Question on non-call at end of overtime, and sorry if it was asked before. And yes, time had expired when contact happened, at least I think so. But if ref had actually called a foul, could it really be waved off upon review due to end of game? Or, is that a discretionary thing, maybe too close to definitively overturn, or just something that is unreviewable?

 

[HooperScooper]

Question on non-call at end of overtime, and sorry if it was asked before. And yes, time had expired when contact happened, at least I think so. But if ref had actually called a foul, could it really be waved off upon review due to end of game? Or, is that a discretionary thing, maybe too close to definitively overturn, or just something that is unreviewable?

I asked the same. Anyone know?

I'm guessing it is reviewable. If a made shot at the buzzer is reviewable then I'm guessing they can use a review to determine if something happened before or after the buzzer.

 

[Chief00]

Are you implying we are going to have APR problems???? If so stop playing childish games and say it. If not stop hinting it. This is not the first time you have done it..

Put up or shut up. Or stop leading people on too make yourself important. Mr. Fake insider!!

Any real insider would NEVER imply that even if true..

I stand by my comment regarding the “interesting Spring”. However, your various assumptions in your stream of consciousness, are owned by you not me.

 

[Edward Sargent]

First of all I don't know what their starting heights and weights are coming into UConn and how much they've changed since but everyone carries their weight differently and reacts to putting on muscle differently. Just by looking at them Bouknight has what looks to be a classic ectomorph body type, long limbs with smaller joints/smaller waist/rib cage. Adams has more of a mesomorph body type, thicker structure/sturdier...My guess is neither of them did any serious lifting or took their eating seriously before coming to UConn...Adams has the type of frame that will most likely respond better to weight training in terms of putting on size and muscle. It doesn't mean James can't get as strong as him but he would most likely have to strength train a lot harder and eat a lot more to keep up with Adams. They are just different type of builds and different types of athletes.

You can see it with your eyes by looking at their bodies, you can also see it in how they move. Adams is much more rigid, James glides around the court and then can explode in an instant. I would pretty much guarantee if you looked at their ankles Bouknights are small and Adams are rather thick. Most of your truly great basketball athletes are ectomorphs. Mesomorphs can be good basketball players too but they tend to be more inclined for rugby, football, powerlifting/bodybuilding.

geez where does that put us endomorphs? Ah at the bar watching the ectos and mesos on TV!!

 

[Captbluefin]

I stand by my comment regarding the “interesting Spring”. However, your various assumptions in your stream of consciousness, are owned by you not me.

Time will tell.... and you were referring to APR. so do not try to make anything that happens other wise look like it was what you were referring to. APR Chief ..

 

[Jbirdp5]

Time will tell.... and you were referring to APR. so do not try to make anything that happens other wise look like it was what you were referring to. APR Chief ..

Someone else brought up APR, chief I took it as just referencing the possibility of transfers since the two are closely related.

 

[HuskylnSC]

Play fast. Play faster. We shoot so much better early in the shot clock and off transition.

True, but to play fast and shoot in rhythm is key. When most young players start to play fast, they lose the rhythm and end up with good looks but woeful shooting percentages. The ability play fast and score comes with maturity, so I think it's an area that will improve.

 

[superjohn]

geez where does that put us endomorphs? Ah at the bar watching the ectos and mesos on TV!!

I have the high cut calves too but could never really jump for s***.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I stand by my comment regarding the “interesting Spring”. However, your various assumptions in your stream of consciousness, are owned by you not me.

The broom is out!

 

[HuskylnSC]

Hey, the proof is in the pudding. He turned a serviceable center, Carlton, in to a NFl
offensive tackle prospect.

@260 - more of a blocking tight end. He's about 40 pounds light for an interior lineman