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HuskyHawk said:
Not true. He was much better defensively earlier in his career and last year was his worst year as a shooter. It could be the ACL but that’s now a pretty minor and common injury.
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It may be minor and common as for the medical procedure, but the players still have to clear the mental hurdle. Last year he had that to deal with, but this year should be better.
 
HuskyHawk said:
It could be the ACL but that’s now a pretty minor and common injury
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It may be common but it’s definitely not minor. Just because medical procedures have advanced so guys come back sooner and closer to 100% does.not lessen the impact on the mind or body. It’s a tough rehab Not a sprained ankle so some lingering effects are expected
 
gtcam said:
I truly hope Polley sees PT but that will mean he has improved because the team as a whole appears to be more physical and of a higher talent level
All those except the 6"9" very well could be a was
His D is lazy and non existent at best 95% of the time
Time will tell - he is a true Husky - that you can't argue
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He's not lazy on D. Tyler works hard always. He's actually a more than good "team" defender in team schemes. He does lack in foot speed and/or lateral movements one on one when he's faced with a matchup where the guy he's guarding is decent off the bounce. In those instances Tyler can, and has been, eaten up.

But lazy? I don't think so. He also, toward the end of last year, showed a little rebounding toughness and acumen.
 
August_West said:
He's not lazy on D. Tyler works hard always. He's actually a more than good "team" defender in team schemes. He does lack in foot speed and/or lateral movements one on one when he's faced with a matchup where the guy he's guarding is decent off the bounce. In those instances Tyler can, and has been, eaten up.

But lazy? I don't think so. He also, toward the end of last year, showed a little rebounding toughness and acumen.
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Yeah, I'm one his bigger critics and I wouldn't call him lazy. He's simply limited. He's out there guarding 3s who are quicker and can blow by him, especially if he is asked to guard them tight. He needs to use his length to alter shots and lay back a bit. He lacks the strength and toughness to guard most 4s on the interior, although he's decent against those that live on the perimeter (did a good job on McDuffie in the past). He'd benefit from UConn not sending a shot blocking 5 outside, as that's when his man often attacks the rim (same for Gaff).

He has rebounded better in stretches, but he doesn't regularly block anybody out. His per 40 rebound rate (3.8) was below everyone on the team except Gaffney last year, including Cole. He was 5.1 two years ago, and was really picking it up when he got hurt. Three years ago he was astonishingly bad at 3.3 per 40.
 
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Akok is gunna be all big east and a MONSTER this season. I really think even though we are losing a lottery pick we can be better than last season. I think a few dudes are gunna make some nice jumps and I also think all 3 freshman will contribute especially Hawkins and Diggins
 
UofCT said:
Polley also is kinda clutch. Kinda
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canadian what GIF by CBC
 
Psolo12 said:
He gets PT as the best shooter on the team and being 6'9 and the Big East 6th man of the year.
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he averaged 7.5 points a game on 36% shooting and 35% 3 pt shooting and 2 rebounds in 20 min per game. Cole and Gaffney are better % 3 point shooters than him with Whaley just behind him
 
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HuskyWarrior611 said:
Andre with contested finishes? I like it. Looks like he’s the clear leader of the team too. Hawkins showing off a nice midrange pull up too!
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What did AJ do in that little video that shows him as the clear leader of the team? Help me out with this because I just see another video to keep all of us engaged.
 
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Dooooooomed said:
Awesome new hairstyle.
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Hair leadership is underrated.

These things look outstanding to me. I mean who can tell it could all be the edits but we look like we are poised to aggressively take it to the hole and … actually be able to finish.

Oh Yeah Surprise GIF


Give me a big glass of the Kool-aid.
 
UCSouth said:
What did AJ do in that little video that shows him as the clear leader of the team? Help me out with this because I just see another video to keep all of us engaged.
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Dooooooomed said:
Awesome new hairstyle.
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CL82 said:
Hair leadership is underrated.
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Clear leader, probably not yet

Hair style makes him look like a different person.

Dead behind the eyes look back and stare after the first dunk, like if you go up to contest me I will murder you.

Green light to drive and finish in traffic.

And yeah he lead the chant in the final huddle which is a leadership spot.
 
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Not going to lie guys I can't help but get more and more excited about AJ. He has showtime potential if he's an improved, confident, leader and go to guy for the team this year. Anyone think he can have a Rudy Gay type of sophomore year?
 
UConn hoops releases hype video. Fans instantly declare strengths and weaknesses for all players. I’ll join in…Andre has become a worse shooter, so much so that they can’t even find a clip of him making a jump shot where they can find one of Matt G. Predicting AJ will shoot 5% from 3 this year.

(How did I do??)
 
Huskygrad88 said:
Andre has become a worse shooter, so much so that they can’t even find a clip of him making a jump shot where they can find one of Matt G. Predicting AJ will shoot 5% from 3 this year.
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Freescooter?
 
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