Happy for Polley

[UChusky916]

So happy for Tyler. He has always been a knock-down shooter, which this team sorely needs. Had bad luck last year tearing his ACL just after he broke out and started showing his all-around game. And while Whaley stepped up last year with his minutes, the team still lacked a long-range shooter.

Tonight Polley looked just as smooth as he did pre-injury... quick release and shooting in rhythm with confidence. He even pump-faked a 3, stepped up, and drained a long 2. Great to see the confidence is there after a tough injury. Must have been brutal rehabbing from that during COVID. Kudos to him.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Yup. Was thrilled to see him out there looking healthy and playing well. We all absolutely hated seeing him go down last season and that makes this more enjoyable. Will be interesting if he remains a starter with Martin and AJax who also play the 3. I think his shooting gives him the edge for now unless one of those two guys plays too good to keep off the floor.

 

[Umami Zen]

Showing decent mobility for the injury he had..

 

[WhereistheDove?]

So happy for Tyler. He has always been a knock-down shooter, which this team sorely needs. Had bad luck last year tearing his ACL just after he broke out and started showing his all-around game. And while Whaley stepped up last year with his minutes, the team still lacked a long-range shooter.

Tonight Polley looked just as smooth as he did pre-injury... quick release and shooting in rhythm with confidence. He even pump-faked a 3, stepped up, and drained a long 2. Great to see the confidence is there after a tough injury. Must have been brutal rehabbing from that during COVID. Kudos to him.

I loved seeing the play early where he took it to the rim and got fouled (I think). That confidence to take what the defense was giving instead of just jacking threes was a huge part of his pre-injury breakout and you’re never quite sure how that comes back after such a bad injury. He looked really good.

 

[phillionaire]

He looks like he’s added a good amount of muscle too

 

[HuskyFich]

rebounds, blocks, attacking of the dribble,

oh my!

 

[Dibbie]

No knee brace either, shows he must have full confidence he’s fully recovered

 

[weo777]

Lot of the team has added some lean muscle to their frames, good job by the strength coach

 

[Waquoit]

When he has time to do that little hop to set himself, it seems it always goes in.

 

[hardcorehusky]

He quietly had 7 rebounds. Once the rust comes off, I think he will be deadly from 3 and we will need that option

 

[Zarkotics]

I am thrilled for Polley as well, he is a great knock down shooter that will prove very big for us in more big time games. However, I still remain skeptical of him on the defensive side of the floor as our starting power forward. Even against small ball line ups like last night, he got beat off the dribble a number of times and was not able to recover. I felt like he was one of the weaker defenders, especially on ball.

 

[ctchamps]

I am thrilled for Polley as well, he is a great knock down shooter that will prove very big for us in more big time games. However, I still remain skeptical of him on the defensive side of the floor as our starting power forward. Even against small ball line ups like last night, he got beat off the dribble a number of times and was not able to recover. I felt like he was one of the weaker defenders, especially on ball.

I also felt his defense was a step slower than last season. But he wasn't playing tentatively and as time progresses he should be back to last season's form. Felt last season he was the 2nd best defensive player on the team behind Christian. Although an argument could be made Whaley was ahead of him.

This season he might end up being the fourth best behind Andre, Tyrese and Cole.

 

[UCLJ0211]

I also felt his defense was a step slower than last season. But he wasn't playing tentatively and as time progresses he should be back to last season's form. Felt last season he was the 2nd best defensive player on the team behind Christian. Although an argument could be made Whaley was ahead of him.

This season he might end up being the fourth best behind Andre, Tyrese and Cole.

And Akok when he comes back

 

[Spaceman213J]

I also felt his defense was a step slower than last season. But he wasn't playing tentatively and as time progresses he should be back to last season's form. Felt last season he was the 2nd best defensive player on the team behind Christian. Although an argument could be made Whaley was ahead of him.

This season he might end up being the fourth best behind Andre, Tyrese and Cole.

Knowing many who have suffered ACL injuries, they all have said the same thing. The explosiveness is the last thing to come back. That first step, for whatever reason, seems slow to come back to players, but his size will help him for now. And being less than 12 months from the injury, there is hope that it will return.

I just loved that he didn't shy away from contact. That is often the big mental hurdle for athletes who have suffered a major injury.

 

[Huskymagic]

Ty Polley had 14 points 7 rebounds on 50% shooting on day 1 game 1 after serious injury.

Keep sleeping on him.

Polley needs to be number 2 option on offense after Bouk.

#FeedPolley

 

[Palatine]

Ty Polley had 14 points 7 rebounds on 50% shooting on day 1 game 1 after serious injury.

Throw in an assist, a block and a steal. Nice all around game