How Jayden Ross could be important piece of UConn men's basketball March Madness run

[ucp990411]

Watching Michigan v Iowa last night, I couldn't stop thinking about a Michigan v UConn match up.

And throughout, I kept thinking to myself just how big.of a problem Jaylin would present to Michigan's front line... and Ross, too.

Agreed. The athleticism we have on the front line will cause problems for Michigan, Duke and Florida. Their front lines are big and strong but the movement of our offense will cause them problems . It was why we had Florida on the ropes last year. But let’s worry about Marquette first.

I agree that he can prove to be an NBA player depending on what he can do next year.

I’m really curious to see if he’ll be a starter and how he’d look as a trusted Hurley guy on the team.

Depends on who comes back. Regardless I think he will play 22-25 minutes a game next year.

 

[lateralous]

I suspect that he will be one of the 5 on the court at the most critical times in March.

 

[gsmooth]

Watched them all... He has improved on offense but he falls for at leaat one fake per game.

He does fall for the upfake and sure he has some basketball skills he has to work on, like most players. The biggest thing Jayden has to work on is his mentality and mindset so he doesn't play like a scared uptight out of control spazz. Most of his issues are in between the ears and he seems to know that and is constantly working on that which is good and this team seems to be better with him on the floor.

The more he solves his issues in mindset, the more positive contributions he will make to this team. His athleticism is sorely needed for this team that is short on athleticism. This year's UConn team is going to need him to be a regular part of the rotation. Hurley and the coaching staff cannot have Ross as an afterthought.

 

[HW611]

Even if he starts I'm not sure it'll look too different from this year. He'll bring the energy and defense and knock down the open shots he gets but I'd be surprised if he's not still the 5th option on offense, which is not a knock on him.

That's all we need from him to be a positive when Silas, Solo, and Reibe are pretty much locked into their roles in the starting lineup.

You have to stop looking at basketball from a perspective of capping players based on what is needed and think more about what they are capable of doing.

It’s how you end up on the wrong side of these things so often.

 

[navery12]

You have to stop looking at basketball from a perspective of capping players based on what is needed and think more about what they are capable of doing.

It’s how you end up on the wrong side of these things so often.

That's exactly what I'm doing with Jayden Ross right here. He's looking great in his role, which is an important one. Why should we change that?

I'm very happy with where I end up on these conversations, but thanks for the advice. Including on these Jayden Ross conversations

 

[HW611]

That's exactly what I'm doing with Jayden Ross right here. He's looking great in his role, which is an important one. Why should we change that?

I'm very happy with where I end up on these conversations, but thanks for the advice. Including on these Jayden Ross conversations

I’m probably on an island, but these train of thoughts that’s okay with capping a player as good enough for their role is just weird to me.

The goal is for guys to be as good as they possibly can be. Which also connects with winning if a player is as good as they possibly can be.

 

[navery12]

I’m probably on an island, but these train of thoughts that’s okay with capping a player as good enough for their role is just weird to me.

The goal is for guys to be as good as they possibly can be. Which also connects with winning if a player is as good as they possibly can be.

I think you go into defensive mode way too fast with Ross. Not everyone is out to get him and hates him. I agree with everything you're saying here. All I'm saying is he's not a guy who needs to get 15 shots and a focal point of the offense for him to continue to improve. That's a compliment to him, not every player is able to contribute in the ways he can without getting shots

 

[HW611]

I think you go into defensive mode way too fast with Ross. Not everyone is out to get him and hates him. I agree with everything you're saying here. All I'm saying is he's not a guy who needs to get 15 shots and a focal point of the offense for him to continue to improve. That's a compliment to him, not every player is able to contribute in the ways he can without getting shots

I’m not saying he’s a 15 shots a game #1 option. But I don’t care enough to expound on the point right now.

Just happy he seems to finally be over the mental hurdle enough to start actually showcasing and growing his game.

 

[Hoophound]

He’s looked a lot better lately. He’s hit some big shots, including a sweet turnaround jumper in one of our recent games. He’s also shown he can stay in front of some really quick guys on drives.

I’d love to have Stewart back soon too. I’ve had a continual nagging feeling that these two are the key for this team. They are long, fairly skilled and play hard. If they can just play comfortably and confidently, we will be much better. When they make solid contributions, we cruise.