Diarra injury

[Big Loubowski]

I know that Hurley has said that Hassan is “banged up” but is there any info on what injury he is dealing with? He was wearing a brace on his right leg during the DePaul game. Is it his knee?

 

[Spaceman213J]

I don't have any information, but the last game, it sure looked like a knee.

It doesn't look like it is possible with the schedule, but I think Hurley would love to have a big 2nd half lead in a game and let Mahaney and Nowell finish it out and get Diarra more of a rest.

 

[Excalibur]

I don't have any information, but the last game, it sure looked like a knee.

It doesn't look like it is possible with the schedule, but I think Hurley would love to have a big 2nd half lead in a game and let Mahaney and Nowell finish it out and get Diarra more of a rest.

It would be really difficult considering that Nowell has been available for maybe five out of the last 15 games, and is not available tonight.

 

[HooperScooper]

I know that Hurley has said that Hassan is “banged up” but is there any info on what injury he is dealing with? He was wearing a brace on his right leg during the DePaul game. Is it his knee?

Knee. I posted about it earlier this week before the DePaul game.

Hurley said freshman Ahmad Nowell will not be available after he suffered an ankle sprain in practice on Monday, and Hassan Diarra has had some practice time off as well to deal with knee soreness and general wear and tear that has come with his rise in minutes.

“He’s a warrior, he’s giving you everything he’s got out there every single night,” Hurley said. “And he’s played through it, you could see him in the Xavier game, he was limping a little bit out there and just struggling a little bit physically. But he’ll play hurt, he’ll battle for you. He’s a UConn man.”

‘Banged up’ version of the No. 25 UConn men’s basketball team set to host DePaul Wednesday; What to know

The No. 25 UConn men enter Wednesday’s home bout with DePaul banged up in the backcourt and likely still missing Liam McNeeley, who is nearing return.

www.courant.com

 

[FlexOnEm]

If Nowell was available I think we could squeak by with him and Mahaney at the point for a game or two to let Diarra heal. But unfortunately we need him right now.

 

[Spaceman213J]

Knee. I posted about it earlier this week before the DePaul game.

Hurley said freshman Ahmad Nowell will not be available after he suffered an ankle sprain in practice on Monday, and Hassan Diarra has had some practice time off as well to deal with knee soreness and general wear and tear that has come with his rise in minutes.

“He’s a warrior, he’s giving you everything he’s got out there every single night,” Hurley said. “And he’s played through it, you could see him in the Xavier game, he was limping a little bit out there and just struggling a little bit physically. But he’ll play hurt, he’ll battle for you. He’s a UConn man.”

‘Banged up’ version of the No. 25 UConn men’s basketball team set to host DePaul Wednesday; What to know

The No. 25 UConn men enter Wednesday’s home bout with DePaul banged up in the backcourt and likely still missing Liam McNeeley, who is nearing return.

www.courant.com

Thanks! Sorry, I missed that. I haven't been here as much lately. It seems like whatever the kids have had at school, I end up with, too. The one exception is a nasty flu... knock on wood. That has kept kids and teachers out for 7-10 days in many cases.

 

[Stinger92860]

If Nowell was available I think we could squeak by with him and Mahaney at the point for a game or two to let Diarra heal. But unfortunately we need him right now.

And not against Marquette

 

[RuffRuff]

This feels like a game we are really going to need good minutes from Mahaney. I’m guessing he gets more time than usual.

I still think back there in Hurley’s head he’s ok with a loss here and he may use it as an opportunity to test some things, especially with a similar profile coming up next with StJ.

 

[gsmooth]

This feels like a game we are really going to need good minutes from Mahaney. I’m guessing he gets more time than usual.

I still think back there in Hurley’s head he’s ok with a loss here and he may use it as an opportunity to test some things, especially with a similar profile coming up next with StJ.

This one will be tougher to Mahaney. Xavier and DePaul are not good defensive teams. Marquette on the hand will pressure with their guards with the goal of forcing deflections to result in steals and other kind of turnovers.

 

[HCCForever]

This one will be tougher to Mahaney. Xavier and DePaul are not good defensive teams. Marquette on the hand will pressure with their guards with the goal of forcing deflections to result in steals and other kind of turnovers.

Words of wisdom. They could have used Mahaney. Unfortunately his three fouls in first half and unforced turnovers prevented much playing time.

But now it looks like Ross can bring the ball up. He needs to make quicker decisions on inbound plays and needs to make his free throws.

 

[jibsey]

If Nowell was available I think we could squeak by with him and Mahaney at the point for a game or two to let Diarra heal. But unfortunately we need him right now.

In the times Nowell has played he has not impressed but my question is this, is that because of his physical condition or his lack of size against bigger guards? He could dominate at the HS level but this is a different animal in the BE.
At full strength is he better than Mahaney?

 

[HooperScooper]

In the times Nowell has played he has not impressed but my question is this, is that because of his physical condition or his lack of size against bigger guards? He could dominate at the HS level but this is a different animal in the BE.
At full strength is he better than Mahaney?

I would say just inexperience is his issue.

 

[Glastonhusky]

In the times Nowell has played he has not impressed but my question is this, is that because of his physical condition or his lack of size against bigger guards? He could dominate at the HS level but this is a different animal in the BE.
At full strength is he better than Mahaney?

I actually thought he gave us some good minutes before the shoulder injury. He's struggled in BE games, but I think the talent is there.