Highlights from Summer workouts

[MDHuskFan]

Biggest standouts for me
1)Akok continues to look REALLY good. Even though he missed all that time, it really seems like he spent it adding to his game.
2)Didn’t think Hawkins had that in his bag. Totally changes what he can contribute if it’s a part of his tool box.
3) great pass from Adama. Again, something he wouldn’t have done last year. Passing and adding range are the 2 biggest development areas for him going into this season IMO
4) hope to see more confident Gaff. Teammates love him, all of them including BA in the podcast have raved about how much better he is than the perception. Seemed to kinda piece it together end of last year. Seems to play better in the CG role than the PG role he’s been thrust into early on.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I like the ball movement. Great pass from Akok off a drive. Very nice to see. If this team can really move the ball, we will score.

 

[dennismenace]

what number is Hawkins? Do we have a link to roster/numbers?

 

[UconnU]

Team’s looking good. Depth and balance are definitely our strengths. Shooting is a weakness. We shall see.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Team’s looking good. Depth and balance are definitely our strengths. Shooting is a weakness. We shall see.

To confirm, shooting is a weakness, but you also didn’t want Anglin correct?

 

[UconnU]

To confirm, shooting is a weakness, but you also didn’t want Anglin correct?

Correct. I want JJ.

 

[Husky Alien]

I'm just as excited as the rest of us on the Boneyard when these snipet videos come out. But what I am amazed is how people really break down a 52 second media video. I guess it does what it's supposed to do and get fans pumped up. To me it did not look like a full 5 on 5 practice/scrimmage. Can't wait for the season to start.

 

[bigknight3]

I'm just as excited as the rest of us on the Boneyard when these snipet videos come out. But what I am amazed is how people really break down a 52 second media video. I guess it does what it's supposed to do and get fans pumped up. To me it did not look like a full 5 on 5 practice/scrimmage. Can't wait for the season to start.

Then you can't count to 5...

There were 5 players in the blue team huddle.

 

[Husky Alien]

Then you can't count to 5...

There were 5 players in the blue team huddle.

But if you look at the rest of the video it does not appear to have 5 , hmmm1,2,3,4 and 5 on the court at the same time.

 

[navery12]

But if you look at the rest of the video it does not appear to have 5 , hmmm1,2,3,4 and 5 on the court at the same time.

Every clip except for the 2 passes at the beginning were very clearly during the 5 on 5 scrimmage part

 

[Husky Alien]

Every clip except for the 2 passes at the beginning were very clearly during the 5 on 5 scrimmage part

Ok, my bad!

 

[HooperScooper]

I'm just as excited as the rest of us on the Boneyard when these snipet videos come out. But what I am amazed is how people really break down a 52 second media video. I guess it does what it's supposed to do and get fans pumped up. To me it did not look like a full 5 on 5 practice/scrimmage. Can't wait for the season to start.

The only real thing I took out of that video is that Hawkins looks to have a pretty good handle. At least I think that was him wearing #31.

 

[tennmike]

Exciting snippet. Didn't see Jackson anywhere.

I played hoops this morning and this courtside clip reminds me how big and fast these D-1 basketball players truly are.

 

[superjohn]

I'm just as excited as the rest of us on the Boneyard when these snipet videos come out. But what I am amazed is how people really break down a 52 second media video. I guess it does what it's supposed to do and get fans pumped up. To me it did not look like a full 5 on 5 practice/scrimmage. Can't wait for the season to start.

It's definitely a weird feature of the board. There was a clip of Akok last year pump faking Carlton going around him for a dunk and half the board popped a chub.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Exciting snippet. Didn't see Jackson anywhere.

I think that probably means Jackson is out of the rotation. I, for one, am concerned.

 

[UConnKev]

 

[rollskies]

Love seeing Akok getting hyped up every time he makes a shot. Cant wait to see him out there again

 

[Huskyforlife]

That Jackson poster was NBA level.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

They might shoot 100% from the floor this season.

 

[Husky Alien]

I think that probably means Jackson is out of the rotation. I, for one, am concerned.

Do not be concerned. Jackson just faced/slammed on #25. Not sure who that is Johnson? I thought he was #35.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

I've heard the two standouts from practice this year are Akok (back to his normal self and hitting 3's extremely well) + Hawkins (good shooter, can get a bucket). Might need to temper your expectations on Diggins and Springs contributing meaningfully this year however.

 

[karstenkibbe]

I've heard the two standouts from practice this year are Akok (back to his normal self and hitting 3's extremely well) + Hawkins (good shooter, can get a bucket). Might need to temper your expectations on Diggins and Springs contributing meaningfully this year however.

But but but… that silky smooth Richie jumper in today’s Instagram eye candy!

 

[Husky Alien]

Love seeing Akok getting hyped up every time he makes a shot. Cant wait to see him out there again

Not just when he makes a a nice shot. When ever he makes a good play either defensively, offensively he is the energizer guy. Love Akoks enthusiasm in general. Great player to have. Pulling for him this season.

 

[bigknight3]

Love seeing Akok getting hyped up every time he makes a shot. Cant wait to see him out there again

I feel like he missed the shot and was upset with himself.