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Maybe it should have said wave of PG transfers since they all left
It’s a good article. We all need a little optimism while our point guard situation remains so unsettled. Johnson showed flashes of potential and I’m excited to watch him next year, and something about Floyd makes everyone seem to think he’s a great fit for our roster and a winning player.After wave of transfers, Corey Floyd Jr and Samson Johnson have significant chance to contribute
Both Johnson and Floyd Jr have ample playing time in front of them
I could see Akok having a really good comeback year.
He has potential to be quite a bit better than Hilton. He certainly shoots better if the inside game and D isn’t as developed. Hilton wasn’t very good until later in his UConn career.
Johnson and Hilton Armstrong are very different players. Hilton developed into a very good two-way post center while Samson hopefully turns into a rim-protecting stretch four.
There was an article posted here a few days ago that quoted Floyd saying he’s been practicing the PG position and that he can play there is Hurley asks him to. This team really could do some cool positionless basketball if he can play at the 1. Depending on who the transfer guard is we can likely run a 4 guard lineup of Floyd Jackson Hawkins and the transfer.
This goes to the point I tried to make in a couple of other threads. Everyone seems to be seeking a “point guard” that is a far less critical position if we are playing the way Hurley says he wants to. You need multiple guys who can handle and pass well enough, and drive and shoot. In that kind of offense. Jackson and Floyd, with Hawkins would be sufficient. We need more depth of talent obviously.
Hilton’s development remains one of the most pleasant surprises in UConn basketball.
He idolized Emeka and emulated his work ethic and game. He chose a great role model.
I get what you’re saying, it’s probably just semantics. I dont care if we get a guy who is listed as a PG or a CG, as long as he can dribble, pass, and score. This might ruffle some feathers here, but for example…as good a player as Taliek was, he would be a horrible fit for this offense. We don’t want a true pass first PG. We need a Ben Gordon style of player that can do both but is primarily a gifted scorer (we’re not gonna get someone as good as Ben though)
There's some stuff in this thread about Floyd playing the 1.
With his outside shooting ability, a reasonable (ceiling) comp might be Jonathan Isaac.
I thought that was going to be this year...
Thanks. The first article in that thread didn’t mention playing the one, and that’s the one I remember reading already, but the other article you posted farther down did.There's some stuff in this thread about Floyd playing the 1.
Karaban, Floyd ready to help Huskies next season
Good article from the New London Day. Much better than reading all the transfer stuff! "The thing you know about Alex and Corey is that they'll force their way on the court," Hurley said. "You just can't recruit somebody and think they're good enough. Once they get here, they've got to get...www.the-boneyard.com
This was a scouting report on him from high school where they said he's a combo guard. Can he be a full time 1? TBD.Thanks. The first article in that thread didn’t mention playing the one, and that’s the one I remember reading already, but the other article you posted farther down did.
Earlier this week, Floyd said he can play either guard spot.
"I can play point," Floyd said. "I've been working on my ball handling a lot this year. The one position is actually easy for me. I like to pass first and get my teammates involved."
Even if he can just co-handle the point while on the floor with Jackson for stretches, that would be huge.
UConn's Gaffney will transfer
UConn junior guard Jalen Gaffney plans to transfer, according to his father, Adolphis. Gaffney is the second player this week to decide to transfer out of coach Dan Hurley's basketball program. Freshm...www.theday.com
And they barely played this year so there's that.
