Clingan max out minutes prob 26-28

[Excalibur]

Part of that is Hurley’s high hedge defense and despite the success last season - don’t get me started - cuz I would sound silly given the final result - LOL

You’d look even sillier seeing as we rarely hard hedge with Clingan.

 

[Chief00]

You’d look even sillier seeing as we rarely hard hedge with Clingan.

Donovan only averaged 13 of the 40 minutes game last season, so that’s a good start towards rarely but Adama hedged a lot.

 

[freshler40]

my number one question coming out of these first two games: what's going to happen if (when?) samson gets into foul trouble against a legit team?

are we going to ride donovan? go small with karaban? trust singare?

We did go small recently with Karaban at center against weak competition. With Big East top teams that might not work but could against the DePauls of the world. Don't underestimate the backups to Samson!

 

[Fan1978]

I think Indiana will be a good test for him. Overall they suck but they do have a bit talented frontline with Ware and Mgbako. Seeing how he matches up with them will be interesting. If nothing else those 2 both have NBA bodies

Ware looked very good against army. Mgbako has been a complete non factor so far. Looks more like a 1 and disgruntled transfer than 1 and done. Army gave indiana real test. Uconn should trounce indiana as long as clingan avoids dumb fouls chasing ware

 

[Gurleyman]

An observation on Clingan - he needs to be more still/calm. He does a lot of jumping for upfakes, trying to move his feet and stay with smaller guys. He needs to settle in and just be confident his size will smother their movement(narrator voice: it will) or let them shoot over him (good luck). This will not only lower his risk of injury/foul trouble by being on balance more, but also help him rest. Much easier to float/stand around in paint than try and move your feet and mirror little guys.

I know this is sacrilege - but its one area where Kaulkbrenner really does a great job. His body positioning and off-ball movement is very quiet/efficient.

I haven’t seen much this year (some of NAU, none of Stonehill), but I thought this was a great strength of Clingan’s during last year’s run. He wouldn’t just block shots - he’d keep his feet and sometimes get steals by threatening to block shots and then reading the pass and sagging. And then he would time his shot blocks just right and block/contest even difficult fadeaways by not getting off balance. He got in Arkansas‘ head, and made Timme’s shot selection difficult. I was really impressed by his defensive savviness as a freshman, and thought his offensive savviness had a ways to go to catch up.

Not saying you’re wrong - now that he’s starting and maybe anxious to take the next step, he could be getting more eager to make plays and getting outside of himself a bit. And there were times last year he didn’t stay vertical and picked up fouls he could have avoided, which didn’t matter so much with Sanogo to go back to.

 

[Rico444]

I actually think this affects him on offense just as much or maybe even more. It seems like he's got a habit of rushing when he thinks he has a good look. I think he probably wants to avoid giving the defense time to bring the double team, but sometimes it seems like its coming at the expense of taking that half second to get his feet set and find the rim.

Let's not forget that he just came back from a foot injury where he basically didn't practice for a month. I'd be willing to bet once he knocks off the rust this will be less of an issue.

Donovan only averaged 13 of the 40 minutes game last season, so that’s a good start towards rarely but Adama hedged a lot.

And yet somehow, with all of that hedging and a lack of the double big, we managed to dominate on our way to a national title.

 

[bmayuc]

I haven’t seen much this year (some of NAU, none of Stonehill), but I thought this was a great strength of Clingan’s during last year’s run. He wouldn’t just block shots - he’d keep his feet and sometimes get steals by threatening to block shots and then reading the pass and sagging. And then he would time his shot blocks just right and block/contest even difficult fadeaways by not getting off balance. He got in Arkansas‘ head, and made Timme’s shot selection difficult. I was really impressed by his defensive savviness as a freshman, and thought his offensive savviness had a ways to go to catch up.

Not saying you’re wrong - now that he’s starting and maybe anxious to take the next step, he could be getting more eager to make plays and getting outside of himself a bit. And there were times last year he didn’t stay vertical and picked up fouls he could have avoided, which didn’t matter so much with Sanogo to go back to.

He's really struggled the first couple games with false steps, pump fakes, basically gimmick stuff to get him off balance.

I do think there is a combo of he's stepping into the role as THE DUDE and he wants to prove he's up for it - combined with missing some practice time and just being overexcited to be on the court and wants to demolish and embarrass guys. Its a good problem born of energy and effort. He needs to take a breath, relax, and slow the game down a touch. He'll be fine, but its just been evident he's amped up.

 

[Iluvsuebird]

Clinton isn't as clever around the basket as Adama was. But he doesn't need to be. He will have way more dunks that Adama ever did. He can just turn and flush. And don't sell Clingon's footwork short. It's is very, very good. He will be a good NBA player for day one.

I get why you say that. I think he has the potential to be that guy. What I do see right now is a guy who dunks only when he is open. I dont see a guy imposing his will under the basket. I am gonna get hate for this, but that's what's happening. Watch the game.

 

[Rico444]

I get why you say that. I think he has the potential to be that guy. What I do see right now is a guy who dunks only when he is open. I dont see a guy imposing his will under the basket. I am gonna get hate for this, but that's what's happening. Watch the game.

He had a couple of nice post moves in the last game for buckets. His bread and butter will be on pick and rolls but he's so big that he should also be able to have some success with post ups. Not to mention he's a good passer and should be able to pick up some assists when teams inevitably double on him down low.

 

[navery12]

I get why you say that. I think he has the potential to be that guy. What I do see right now is a guy who dunks only when he is open. I dont see a guy imposing his will under the basket. I am gonna get hate for this, but that's what's happening. Watch the game.

You've made very clear from your posts the last few days that you're not great at seeing just about anything

 

[Iluvsuebird]

You've made very clear from your posts the last few days that you're not great at seeing just about anything

I can admit that I am really hoping to be wrong. I would LOVE to be wrong about this team.