Courant Article Introducing New Players

[awfuldan]

Some good stuff in here. Wish it was longer.

Introducing The New Huskies: UConn Men Meet The Press

 

[Kitaman]

8 new players with Jalen and Vital the only returnees having major minutes, makes me a bit nervous. Ollie will be earning his salary again this season, just like last year.

 

[Matrim55]

"Don't Cheat the Grind" is a great motto.

I have weirdly high expectations for Carlton. I've just always loved ground-bound, fundamentally sound, undersized bigs. Maybe it's residual shock from Dimitri Hill, two decades later.

 

[MSGSeven]

Williams sounds like a very mature young man who's been through some ups and downs and is very thankful for the opportunity he has been given. I think he's ready to go out and utilize his tremendous athletic ability combined with an aggressive style and play at a very high level. I'm really looking forward to seeing him play.

 

[UconnFanNVa]

Plenty of talent on the team. Ollie has to put the pieces of the puzzle together perfectly for us to be good. Players strengths and weaknesses need to be sorted out quickly so we can have the right players on the floor together at the right times. I'm naturally optimistic though so I feel good about this team and ollie's ability to get these guys on the same page.

 

[huskymedic]

Dave Borges view:

 

[nomar]

Easier said than done, but we're all going to need to be very patient as the coaching staff molds this team. There's no way a team like this is going to gel in November.

 

[superjohn]

Easier said than done, but we're all going to need to be very patient as the coaching staff molds this team. There's no way a team like this is going to gel in November.

They need to gel early, one of the things that sucks about playing in the AAC.

There are actually very good teams in the league this year but don't expect the powers that be to recognize that.

 

[UC313]

The over all tone is good. Its not "were gonna be awesome". There's a blue collar vibe to it. If we can get a lil new england attitude mixed in we'll be in good enough shape to compete. If we get some solid leadership and meet previous expectations we can get back in the mix.

 

[tcf15]

 

[tcf15]

 

[tcf15]

 

[HuskyV]

Find me 2 guys that play like Rod Sellers & I am all set for the season.

 

[B1GEast]

I love Anderson's attitude. I think he's going to make an impact

 

[SirHypeAlot]

i would sleep on the god damn floor to live with Williams, Larrier and Anderson. What a trio that must be.

 

[mauconnfan]

"I'm gonna hold it down....probably not no shot blocker, but they going to feel my body - you feel me?"

Love it.

 

[Stainmaster]

"I'm gonna hold it down....probably not no shot blocker, but they going to feel my body - you feel me?"

Love it.

I may be inferring a bit much from a brief interview, but I feel like Cobb has the personality to become a fan favorite here.

 

[intlzncster]

Right here boys, right here.

Cobb, 6-9, has trimmed down from 295 pounds to about 270 since transferring from Chipola College in Florida.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Right here boys, right here.

Cobb, 6-9, has trimmed down from 295 pounds to about 270 since transferring from Chipola College in Florida.

@Chief00 here you go

 

[Huskies4ever]

tcf15, thanks for the posts, per the usual!

 

[awfuldan]

Anderson = toughness

 

[dennismenace]

Williams sounds like a very mature young man who's been through some ups and downs and is very thankful for the opportunity he has been given. I think he's ready to go out and utilize his tremendous athletic ability combined with an aggressive style and play at a very high level. I'm really looking forward to seeing him play.

Looks like he found a home where he can belong and flourish. Rooming with Anderson and Larrier just what the doctor (KO) ordered. Leadership. I too am looking forward to some of these new faces blending together to make a team I hope will be as exciting as I think it will. Growing pains are normal but the attitude ("Don't cheat the grind"): Whoa!

 

[mauconnfan]

I like the pieces and potential depth, line up options. Should be a fun season can't wait to get it going.

 

[Wordbomar]

I didn't realize Kwintin Williams is 23... can't imagine him being here all 3 years of his eligibility? No?

 

[intlzncster]

I didn't realize Kwintin Williams is 23... can't imagine him being here all 3 years of his eligibility? No?

Yes, he very well could be. It's not like he's a five star type.


I'm really liking what I here from all the guys. The mantras and attitudes of all these kids seems complete opposite to last year. Hopefully it translates on the court.