Gilbert Cleared For All Basketball Activities

[Drew]

 

[Kembacity]

Praise the lord

 

[shizzle787]

Sweet.

 

[Huskybass]

Great news. Huge amount of talent. I hope people keep expectations in check though as he just missed a year and is a "freshman". If he clicks well with Adams this could be lots of fun to watch.

 

[KembaStepback]

I know last yr was an epic letdown but I think this kid is gonna be a beast this yr. He's hungry. He's anxious. He's got a chip on his shoulder. He's ready to make a statement.

 

[ctchamps]

I know last yr was an epic letdown but I think this kid is gonna be a beast this yr. He's hungry. He's anxious. He's got a chip on his shoulder. He's ready to make a statement.

Chip? Shoulder? We're Doooomed!!!!

 

[KembaStepback]

Chip? Shoulder? We're Doooomed!!!!

Figure of speech.

 

[Kitaman]

I can't think of a better backcourt in the Nation than ours! Jalen, Vital and Rique, that's devastating. And we also picked up a pretty good insurance policy. Win or lose, exciting basketball will return to Storrs, which should be attractive to you know who.

 

[UCDaveD]

Awesome news!

 

[5xChamps]

Terry coming along as well

 

[sledog]

Hallelujah!

btw, how did he do in his 4 games last yr?

 

[TopDogs]

btw, how did he do in his 4 games last yr?

Played 3 games, started 2 of them, averaged 29MPG. Shot 50% from 2, 22% from 3, 70% FT, 2 assists/game, recorded 7 steals, 10.3 ppg. I can't find a TO percentage.

 

[Pudge]

Gilbert got by everyone trying to defend him with ease; got to the rim at will. Defensively, he's quick as heck ... but made some positional mistakes in those early games.

I'd like to see him shoot better with better form. But ... ANY fair evaluation of his work in 3 games would be he's an exciting college player.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

I can't think of a better backcourt in the Nation than ours! Jalen, Vital and Rique, that's devastating. And we also picked up a pretty good insurance policy. Win or lose, exciting basketball will return to Storrs, which should be attractive to you know who.

@Uconn we spell success
G U A R D S
.

 

[intlzncster]

Somebody pick up one of these for Gilbert this season. Off season at minimum:

 

[UCFan1513]

 

[Huskyforlife]

Gilbert got by everyone trying to defend him with ease; got to the rim at will. Defensively, he's quick as heck ... but made some positional mistakes in those early games.

I'd like to see him shoot better with better form. But ... ANY fair evaluation of his work in 3 games would be he's an exciting college player.

He was terrible on defense. I'm not worried about him offensively, but Vital has a leg up on Gilbert in that aspect.

 

[conn man]

He struggled with rotations early on, but when it came to putting perimeter pressure on opposing teams guards (on the ball), he was pretty darn good.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

He was terrible on defense. I'm not worried about him offensively, but Vital has a leg up on Gilbert in that aspect.

That's why he won't start ,his PT is dependent on how soon he picks it up and how much we need his offense. Think instant offensive players we've had in the past.
It took KW, Bazz and RB awhile to learn to play team defense .
That's a little more difficult to grasp ,the one on one which most have been doing since they were kids is a little easier. He is a great athlete with quick hands and feet ,learning to play although not easy is teachable.

 

[superjohn]

Alterique is a lot better than Vital.

 

[Pudge]

I am not concerned with Alterique Gilbert on defense. He is abundantly quick enough and talented enough. 2+ games is nothing in terms of making that KIND of comment about the kid defensively. He will be great - in time.

 

[CL82]

Praise the lord

Just not in the huddle.

 

[DonaldDraper]

The local reporters just got scooped... It is 0dd that our local guys don't have the relationship with the team press people to get this first.

 

[Huskymagic]

Rique was terrible on defense. Off the ball he wasn't great and his impact on the game was a net negative. Let's hope he's improved
a lot.

Vital should be the starter for numerous reasons I have already outlined. It's all about fit. Vital is a winning player and is the only reliable catch and shoot guy we have not to mention a very reliable defensive presence on the court.

 

[HawkHusky]

The local reporters just got scooped... It is 0dd that our local guys don't have the relationship with the team press people to get this first.

Of course local reporters got scooped. We're usually their source!