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We don't have to think about who's better, Stone or Brimah, because Stone didn't come here. The fact is Brimah is one of the best centers in college basketball and changes the game through defensive intimidation, regardless of stats. We're going to miss him when he's gone and it might be as soon as next May.
 
He really isn't and doesn't. He doesn't stay on the floor against good teams and his stats are awful. He'd be crazy to leave after this year unless he plans to play in Europe, China or Turkey.

NBAdraft.net has him going mid 2nd round in 2017, which is like saying he's a long shot to make a roster like a AO or Deng. They are not the last word, but look at Thabeet, who was a better version of Brimah and can't make a roster.

I just hate his antics, he's a total joke against good teams.

pj said:
We don't have to think about who's better, Stone or Brimah, because Stone didn't come here. The fact is Brimah is one of the best centers in college basketball and changes the game through defensive intimidation, regardless of stats. We're going to miss him when he's gone and it might be as soon as next May.
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Brimah has a PER of 57.3 right now. If he maintains that he's a sure-fire lock for the league.
 
mauconnfan said:
He may not be better but preferred maybe. Junior who can block shots and protect the rim may be the answer for this team? Who knows, I do like knowing exactly what I have rather than wondering.
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Mau defending AB. That's evolution. Now let's see, Brimah was instrumental in helping us win a championship his freshman year. Was AAC defensive player of the year his sophomore season. And begins year 3 with 18, 7, 9. Boy he sucks. Let's not forget his"antics"
 
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champs99and04 said:
Brimah has a PER of 57.3 right now. If he maintains that he's a sure-fire lock for the league.
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Yes I think we can all agree that if he maintains averages of 17/7/9 he will be a first round lock...he had a PER of 23.8 last year.
 
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Prince Ali would've played for us. The fact he didn't blow the socks off anyone in his first game ever shouldn't surprise anyone.
 
Yes, let's base our opinion on games against Coppin St and Maine and not Duke or ASU or others. Again, go look at his stats against RPI top 50 teams, they're dismal.

Don't you think that's what NBA scouts and GMs do? Do you think they place much value on him getting lobs against 6-6 guys.

imno1 said:
Mau defending AB. That's evolution. Now let's see, Brimah was instrumental in helping us win a championship his freshman year. Was AAC defensive player of the year his sophomore season. And begins year 3 with 18, 7, 9. Boy he sucks. Let's not forget his"antics"
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For someone whose purpose is hating UConn players, there are hundreds of other forums you can choose from. Take your pick.
 
JSM1970 said:
Yes, let's base our opinion on games against Coppin St and Maine and not Duke or ASU or others. Again, go look at his stats against RPI top 50 teams, they're dismal.

Don't you think that's what NBA scouts and GMs do? Do you think they place much value on him getting lobs against 6-6 guys.
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Seriously - you have said the same thing over and over. We get it - you don't like Brimah. If you can't add anything different, you are not needed here. Last warning.
 
Rocktheworld said:
You are a disgrace to UConn, its fandom, and the small internet community we have developed here.
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He's not significant enough to to be any of that. Just a garden variety @-H0le.
 
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Milachi "Crunch" Richardson" had 14 points and was 4-9 from the arc with the Cuse.
 
Number of baskets Okafor made on Brimah last year: 0

That stat obviously has an asterisk. Brimah only played nine minutes, and Okafor drew a couple of the fouls to force him to the bench (two of which were frankly dubious calls, but oh well). His offensive highlight was a really nice spin move around Phil Nolan for a dunk. But this Okafor-Brimah matchup that some people reference here is a figment of their own imagination. Brimah picked up a stupid foul 15 seconds in trying to draw a charge in help defense and never played more than 3 consecutive minutes thereafter.
 
Gurleyman said:
...Okafor drew a couple of the fouls to force him to the bench...
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That's a pretty big issue though, isn't it? I love everything Amida brings to the table and think he's a much better offensive player than most realize, but he's a reckless and hapless post defender. That German kid on Maine went 4-for-6 on post-ups against him the other night, while the one time he tried to post up against Enoch he was rejected.

I'm happy Amida's here, I think we can win a title with him, I think he's the country's best rim protector, and I think he has a nice future as a pro. I also think Husky91's a moron.

But Amida's still a brutally bad post defender. Bad instincts means he often gets beat to the spot; bad core strength means he's not able to push other guys away; bad footwork means even 6-foot-8 guys can get their shots off if they put a shoulder into his chest.

I'm sure it's something that they work on with him literally every day in practice. But I'm expecting Stone to draw at least 4 fouls on Amida, who will play less than 20 minutes vs. the Terps.
 
Matrim55 said:
That's a pretty big issue though, isn't it? I love everything Amida brings to the table and think he's a much better offensive player than most realize, but he's a reckless and hapless post defender. That German kid on Maine went 4-for-6 on post-ups against him the other night, while the one time he tried to post up against Enoch he was rejected.

I'm happy Amida's here, I think we can win a title with him, I think he's the country's best rim protector, and I think he has a nice future as a pro. I also think Husky91's a moron.

But Amida's still a brutally bad post defender. Bad instincts means he often gets beat to the spot; bad core strength means he's not able to push other guys away; bad footwork means even 6-foot-8 guys can get their shots off if they put a shoulder into his chest.

I'm sure it's something that they work on with him literally every day in practice. But I'm expecting Stone to draw at least 4 fouls on Amida, who will play less than 20 minutes vs. the Terps.
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This sums up Brimah pretty well.
 
Prince Ali with another nothing performance tonight. UCLA is a fire.
 
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I'm one of those that doesn't think Brimah is an NBA caliber player, but Brimah is a fantastic college center, one of the best we have had. If Brimah doesn't score a single basket or bring in a single rebound, he will still have earned his time on the court. The presence he has in the paint and the intimidation he poses to the opposing player attacking the rim quite literally alters good shots into bad ones. Forcing inexperienced players to think twice about entering the paint is a huge bonus to our team's collective defense.
 
zls44 said:
Prince Ali with another nothing performance tonight. UCLA is a fire.
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Next to see the light and transfer where they should have come as a freshman? Purvis, Larrier...

No insight and somewhat kidding, but I still feel he would have been a nice fit with Adams and Gilbert as a future backcourt.

Of note: Dorsey has been playing well...the one SJB player Ollie missed on.
 
Huskygamble19 said:
I am very low in the like dept as I notice. WAAAAAAAAHHHHHH.
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To paraphrase KO, "Don't make excuses, make adjustments. You've got to post harder! You've got to come up with better ideas. Do something different."
 
jleves said:
Seriously - you have said the same thing over and over. We get it - you don't like Brimah. If you can't add anything different, you are not needed here. Last warning.
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Please don't drive Mrs. Boyle back to the football board. I beg you.
 
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imno1 said:
Mau defending AB. That's evolution. Now let's see, Brimah was instrumental in helping us win a championship his freshman year. Was AAC defensive player of the year his sophomore season. And begins year 3 with 18, 7, 9. Boy he sucks. Let's not forget his"antics"
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Somewhat unfair but I can handle it imno lol...hey the kid just played a nice game so I find it hard that anyone could crap on him. By the way I will defend him any time he deserves it and have never ever said anything about not liking the kid, he's a great kid. JSM has a couple points well intended he's just not very strategic in his delivery nor does he seem care if he makes friends, that's all. ;)
 
Leebo said:
Brimah is one of the most likable human beings to put on a UConn jersey. The post Husky91 replied to by dumping on him didn't even mention him, and yet he goes out of his way to turn this into an extended Brimah-bashing session.
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This, and after reading that courant article last Friday, even prouder to have him as a fellow alum one day. I watch the games and follow the team for more than wins, and I love what I see of Amida the man beyond Amida the player. Sure Diamond Stone is gonna be great, but I see Brimah doing amazing things in his life for basketball in Africa, his intensity and excitement for the game is infectious, and maybe I like rooting for underdogs rather than silver-spoon A+ recruits
 
I like the topic of this thread- mostly because we turned out to be it great shape and it's warms the cockles of my heart to see our guys do better then people that went elsewhere ( no hate on them ).

If this thread could stay on fleet for a while it will be fun to read- bring it back in fellas!
 
Jeff Newberry off to a good start for OK State this year. Weird stats for a 6'2" guard, though... through the first two games he's averagin 13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks.
 
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"Southern held a 72-64 lead with 2:33 left in the game before Mississippi State went on an 8-2 run and cut the Jaguars' lead to 74-72 with 1:33 left in the game. Mississippi State freshman Malik Newman missed two free throws with 46 seconds left with the Bulldogs trailing 74-72."

Wasn't he suppose to be with Stone and always hyping himself.... I am sorry I am calling shenanigans on all these SEC schools getting these top 100 recruits. UNless the "100 dollar handshakes" is making a comeback. Howland was a washout at UCLA but now about to pull in top 6 class. Pearl was a Rat and then joined the dark side before getting out of purgatory and joining Auburn. Alabama at #9??????
 
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