Fall practice highlights

[Hey Adrien!]

Interesting nugget:

 

[olehead]

So hopeful for a strong bounce back from Akok. Not sure how much dominant shot-blocking will factor into his game going forward with the ruptured achilles. Akok is smart enough and just seems to completely embrace everything he's involved in, which may mean revamping his game a bit, maybe more of an earth'-bound approach to dominance. I'm betting on him and can't wait to see him back on the floor getting major minutes.

Andre is so unique and gifted as a basketball player that he must play. Let's hope that he's taking an inside and backing out approach to his shooting, a routine Ray Allen was well known for. In the meantime if he's a playmaking threat 15 ft. and in, that will be more than sufficient. His confidence to score from that range on a consistent basis coupled with playmaking abilities to kick out to multiple shooters or dish off for the dunk puts a ton of pressure on most college defenses.
I disagree with others about 3 pt proficiency at this time, unless he is completely capable. In other words, a 25% clip shot drives teammates and coaches insane internally. And defenses do their homework, if he's wide open, it's probably for a reason.

 

[husky99]

SMDH.

Can't believe Akok sent that last block out of bounds instead of redirecting to a down court teammate for a fast break.

Lame... needs a call from MJ

 

[Watchdog]

Looks like they're "building back better"..................

 

[UConnKev]

That Jackson follow through

 

[husky429]

That Jackson follow through

Follow through never lookd bad. Call me when we have a picture of his set point. That ish was broken.

 

[Storrs South]

 

[BGesus4]

Never wanted to see a jumpshot so bad in a video

 

[Chin Diesel]

Welp. That's 15 seconds of my life I can't get back.

Great news. AJ can walk and can dunk.

 

[UCSouth]

Never wanted to see a jumpshot so bad in a video

Working on his First Night routine.

 

[prankster]

Welp. That's 15 seconds of my life I can't get back.

Great news. AJ can walk and can dunk.

Sounds like whining.

 

[Umami Zen]

AJax is getting ready to mess with some Yarders. Breakout year

 

[bigknight3]

Never wanted to see a jumpshot so bad in a video

Exact same thought

 

[CL82]

Same energy as Kwinton?

 

[Psolo12]

Same energy as Kwinton?

Short answer, hell no.

 

[UCPharma11]

I think Jax should model his game after Draymond Green. Both great passers but I think Andre has a much higher ceiling, never mind jumping through the ceiling!

 

[UConnKev]

 

[Umami Zen]

Depth is crazy in Yr 4 of the rebuild

 

[SeattleHoop]

Who is #14?

Edit: Nevermind, I just realized that’s Corey Floyd Jr. He is way bigger than I thought. Wow

 

[Tampahusky]

If Akok is healthy , dude is gonna be a difference maker. So many easy shots to be had with his energy.

 

[UConnSwag11]

We need an Alpha. Someone who will take the last shot and who can get 20 a game. We get that and we’ll be set

 

[Umami Zen]

We need an Alpha. Someone who will take the last shot and who can get 20 a game. We get that and we’ll be set

Hawk is acting like an Alpha and Dan Hurley doesn't appear to be discouraging that vibe.. Stay tuned

 

[Huskyforlife]

Never overreact to hype vids. But 2 questions.

How high did samsons hands get on that oop?

And did anyone see Whaleys release? One shot, but it looked more fluid.

 

[Umami Zen]

Never overreact to hype vids. But 2 questions.

How high did samsons hands get on that oop?

And did anyone see Whaleys release? One shot, but it looked more fluid.

Every hype vid Hawkins is makin a shot in traffic or from three. I like the kid's game.

BTW.. Richie's jumper from long range looked pretty good.

 

[tomtom80]

Never overreact to hype vids. But 2 questions.

How high did samsons hands get on that oop?

And did anyone see Whaleys release? One shot, but it looked more fluid.

His head was at the rim. Kept replaying the whole video luv this stuff BTW have we seen any of Hawk’s 3s ever ever touch the rim. Butta