Good News On Bouknight

[Get a Job]

Why are we still calling this thread “good news on bouknight”- every time I see the title I get excited and think he’s coming back in a week or two- kill this. Sorry guys , I’m still salty after that Green Bay game yesterday. Our coach should have been fired on the spot for kicking that fg. OK that’s in another thread -I’m done LOL

Totally agree with your thoughts on the thread title. I will start a new one to hopefully move this conversation to a less-provocatively titled thread.

Edit: Here you go Player injuries and what might have been

 

[UConnSwag11]

This team is good enough to make it without Bouk.

Only defensively

 

[Chin Diesel]

Would I rather have Jackson able to play than not? Of course I would. But having missed much of the pre-season and not been able to contribute before his injury, and then having sat a month, if we're relying on his return to make the team better this season we're in a world of trouble. I guaranty you the coaches aren't expecting his return to do that. Just to allow him to get a feel for the game and have aull offseason.

Bouk, of course, is a horse of a different color.

This. Jackson's season is basically a write off at this point. Any productivity is a bonus vice an expectation.

 

[JB75]

Totally agree with your thoughts on the thread title. I will start a new one to hopefully move this conversation to a less-provocatively titled thread.

Edit: Here you go Player injuries and what might have been

Lol. Thx. All good. Like I said , I’m still getting over that Green Bay loss. A nice UConn W tomorrow night would make me feel better. Lol

 

[rcarj]

This team is good enough to make it without Bouk.

Lol

 

[willie99]

This team is good enough to make it without Bouk.

I hope you're right, their last two games scare me

Maybe if the 2021 Whaley starts playing like the 2020 stretch run Whaley, maybe then they can be good enough without Bouk

 

[RayRay]

Watch Bouk shock us all and be declared active before the game tonight, today does mark 2 weeks since the surgery!

 

[Vancat]

that might lift a few spirits!

 

[Waterbury]

Watch Bouk shock us all and be declared active before the game tonight, today does mark 2 weeks since the surgery!

♫ Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh we're half way there! ♫

 

[Umami Zen]

This. Jackson's season is basically a write off at this point. Any productivity is a bonus vice an expectation.

If Jackson can provide energetic and disruptive defense. Getting loose balls and into passing lanes .A decent floor game . It would be helpful.

Any incremental offensive impact would simply be a bonus.

Based on Dan Hurley's Butler pre-game interview comments. Looks like he will be given the opportunity for Adama-type minutes once ready( per Dan Hurley).

 

[Chin Diesel]

If Jackson can provide energetic and disruptive defense. Getting loose balls and into passing lanes .A decent floor game . It would be helpful.

Any incremental offensive impact would simply be a bonus.

Based on Dan Hurley's Butler pre-game interview comments. Looks like he will be given the opportunity for Adama-type minutes once ready per Dan Hurley.

Well, preseason Hurley said Jackson cold be one of the most impactful freshmen in the country and prodeded to yank Jackson quicker than any other player and then anchor Jackson to the bench. No way for a player to grow on the bench. To be fair, Jackson looked lost in the sauce on defense while out there and Hurley will not play someone who can't play defense.

 

[Umami Zen]

If Jackson can provide energetic and disruptive defense. Getting loose balls and into passing lanes .A decent floor game . It would be helpful.

Any incremental offensive impact would simply be a bonus.

Based on Dan Hurley's Butler pre-game interview comments. Looks like he will be given the opportunity for Adama-type minutes once ready per Dan Hurley.

Well, preseason Hurley said Jackson cold be one of the most impactful freshmen in the country and prodeded to yank Jackson quicker than any other player and then anchor Jackson to the bench. No way for a player to grow on the bench. To be fair, Jackson looked lost in the sauce on defense while out there and Hurley will not play someone who can't play defense.

I agree with you.I saw what you saw. A little surprised by his pre-Butler comments but I think he's willing to try just about anything to re-establish some positive momentum.

Says he was brought in to be a foundational player for Program turnaround. Guess they're ready to throw him "in the water" when back from injury. Time will tell.

Risk/reward conundrum. Maybe he thinks that Jackson could occasionally provide a higher two-point shooting percentage proficiency than the current team without Bouk/AA.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

I hope you're right, their last two games scare me

Maybe if the 2021 Whaley starts playing like the 2020 stretch run Whaley, maybe then they can be good enough without Bouk

And the 2020 2nd half Gaffney. And the flashes of brilliant shooting Polley.

 

[mussels]

I’m with you I think we’re a guard and a shooter short next year. Well roster 5 guards I think we should have 6 for the style we want to play.

Also, I heard 5G causes Covid 19

 

[Dooooooomed]

Also, I heard 5G causes Covid 19

I think you mean G5. And in that case, you are correct.

 

[MuchoDogYears]

I agree with you.I saw what you saw. A little surprised by his pre-Butler comments but I think he's willing to try just about anything to re-establish some positive momentum.

Says he was brought in to be a foundational player for Program turnaround. Guess they're ready to throw him "in the water" when back from injury. Time will tell.

Risk/reward conundrum. Maybe he thinks that Jackson could occasionally provide a higher two-point shooting percentage proficiency than the current team without Bouk/AA.

Jackson has three strengths at this point in his short career. Passing, dunking, and steals.

Passing and dunking are definite weaknesses on this team right now. Plus he’s got really good instincts, and long arms, for getting steals. So, I’d play him. Who knows, wishful thinking but maybe he can be this years Whaley.