We lost. Last year coach talked about our national championship caliber team. Last night he saw it. Our undermanned team almost toppled the #5 team. I know he said we got punked but he won't see it again this year because if everyone is healthy they won't let it happen again. He saw Reibe played a big time game against a big time opponent. He doesn't have to wait until the end of the year for Reibe not to play like a freshman. AK is what Calhoun sees...he's a good college player. No more. Not being harsh but he was outclassed by Peat. Still want him on this team. Demary fighting for that jump ball possession may not seem like much but it shows his not backing down to anyone. This team showed last night that the sum of the parts are going to be gritty and dynamic. Going to enjoy this ride!
Hurley found out one thing last night...
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He was our leading scorer I believe - he will get minutes. Similar to Clingan his first year.
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Reibe will play minutes with Reed, like Donavan did with Sonogo. Bet on it.
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Hurley said as much prior to the game. He noted that Reibe has to play 14-16 minutes a game to get Reed rest. He grew up last night, and hopefully it will be a catalyst for better play moving forward. You can't have Koroma out there beyond 2-3 minutes in an emergency. He's just not that good. Plus getting Mullins back reduces minutes for Steward and Ross to what they should be playing...Steward 18 or so and Ross 10. Mullins also gives you a much better scorer on the floor. This team should really shine as the season goes on.
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MS had 8 assists, but can't score at this level. Needed a lot more from AK to pull out that game.
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We respectable backups at each position especially when Mullins comes back healthy and Reed stays healthy.
I agree that AK is a good college player.
I agree that AK is a good college player.
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By outclassed do you mean outplayed? Peat was a matchup nightmare for him. Peat is more athletic and stronger. AZ successfully limited his chances and allowed other players to try and beat them. It almost happened. Glad you still want him on the team though. We have not even seen anything yet from Mullins so impossible to say he would have made a difference. I will wait to see Mullins prove himself before calling him a major piece. I know not many share my opinion on this. He should be good by April, but now??? I won’t believe it until I see it. Yes, I agree the sum of all their parts will be much better than just good. It is going to be fun to see them get better and take this all the way, if they can stay healthy.
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I no longer get made when he has nights like last night.
That’s Alex playing at his best - I truly believe that. He runs into bad matchups once inawhile - just a solid all around player that puts it all out there.
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Yea Peat is arguably the best PF in college basketball right now, and agree that he's a nightmare matchup for AK. That guy comes from a family of NFL players. AK might have "bulked up" but his game is still all finesse. He's a 5 rpg guy for his career.
That said, he can't disappear like he did yesterday. There are still ways to impact the game, especially on the offensive end. Too many times last year he became invisible during the big moments. He looked incredible against BYU. Hopefully this is just a minor setback.
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Tough to judge Karaban on last night. He had a difficult match up which he made more difficult by committing two early (and not very smart) fouls. It is way, way past time for him to have learned this lesson.
I still think this team needs a guy who can go off for 30 --like Liam did against Creighton last year-- for this team to reach an elite level.
I still think this team needs a guy who can go off for 30 --like Liam did against Creighton last year-- for this team to reach an elite level.
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He's going to get his 12-15 minutes like Hurley said, but he's not playing more. Leaving aside that there's not enough minutes already for Karaban and Stewart at the 4 (and a result Mullins and Ross at the 3), Reibe is getting destroyed on the perimeter at the 5 spot. The thought of him trying to guard a 4 is terrifying
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How many minutes were they on the court together? Or are you being sarcastic? I don't remember them playing together much. I remember one game they did but that's the only one I can think of.
Found this. That's probably the game I'm thinking about. 6 minutes total together in 2 other games.
Why UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley paired Donovan Clingan, Adama Sanogo vs. Providence
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The most important fact we have learned so far is that Demary is the real deal. And that Tarris has made the leap. Reibe is already better than I expected. Smith is as advertised. Defense looks like it can be elite. If Mullins is 80% as advertised, the team should look like a juggernaut come March.
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I never get tired of this. legendary.
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