Hurley on Next Year

[HuskyHawk]

First Ive seen of B adams in anyones projections. Seems like everyones overlooking him or his minutes will be taken by a combination of Gaffney and Bouknight

He's going to play. How much? Not sure. I think @JimHurley has it pretty close, but Adams is likely a lot stronger than Bouknight and probably better able to play SF.

There is also another player, whether Diarra or somebody else. This is the deepest team we've had in some time.

I like the ability to throw out a team of several shooters, or several slashers, or a big team with Polley at the 3 and Bouknight or Adams at the 2. We can play a lot of different ways.

 

[lange10]

I would love to see Gaffney+Bouknight in the starting lineup, but will they be ready to go from day 1 like that?
Because we aren’t starting BA either, I’m guessing.

I’d say come March, we should see
Gilbert
Gaffney
Bouknight
Akok
Carlton

Polley could be a huge asset off the bench. People have been quick to annoint Bouk the starting 2 spot over Vital but if he's starting out of the gates I think it should be at the wing for us.

 

[GHSWolverines]

We're just mad. Penny has connections and increasingly these kids like to band together. Penny used his AAU team and Memphis area connections to land two kids, and those kids plus his celebrity status helped lure the others.

Without a doubt. This is what kids today want.

 

[UConnKev]

 

[UConnKev]

 

[BuckleyNerd]

PG: Gilbert, backing him up Gaffney
SG: Vital, backing him up B Adams
SF: Sid, backing him up Bouknight
PF: Akok, backing him up Polley
C: Carlton, backing him up Whaley

Bouknight is not a small forward, at all. He is 6'4", he just has long arms. I think he will get major minutes either as CVs main backup or in 3 guard lineups, which I think Hurley will use a lot of this year.

 

[Son of Robert]

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Love hearing this stuff. I think Akok is going to start just on his defense alone.

 

[JimHurley]

Bouknight is not a small forward, at all. He is 6'4", he just has long arms. I think he will get major minutes either as CVs main backup or in 3 guard lineups, which I think Hurley will use a lot of this year.

Bouknight is not a small forward, at all. He is 6'4", he just has long arms. I think he will get major minutes either as CVs main backup or in 3 guard lineups, which I think Hurley will use a lot of this year.

He is a long guard who will frequently play the 3 since Hurley likes playing 3 guards.

 

[UconnU]

Gilbert 30 minutes, Gaffney 20 half backing up Gilbert and half alongside him, Bouknight 20, CV 20, 20 minutes split between Sid and Polley at SF, 10 more perimeter minutes to whichever guard emerges strongest among CV, Bouk, Gaffney, or Sid.

Akok and Carlton 30 minutes each, Polley backing up Akok 10 minutes and ??? backing up Carlton.

Where is this idea that Polley can play small forward coming from? Most teams in our conference play with 3 guards, Polley had trouble staying in front of 4s last year, I don’t think he even played 1 minute at the 3. I think he battles Akok for time at the 4... in all honestly it’s more likely that he sees time at the 5 next year than the 3.

 

[CL82]

Where is this idea that Polley can play small forward coming from? Most teams in our conference play with 3 guards, Polley had trouble staying in front of 4s last year, I don’t think he even played 1 minute at the 3. I think he battles Akok for time at the 4... in all honestly it’s more likely that he sees time at the 5 next year than the 3.

He lacks the physicality and doesn't seem to particularly like contact.

 

[HooperScooper]

He lacks the physicality and doesn't seem to particularly like contact.

Which is ironic since his father was an NFL linebacker for six years and was an All American at Florida St. before that.

 

[rip7774]

Which is ironic since his father was an NFL linebacker for six years and was an All American at Florida St. before that.

I know i keep thinking he’ll come back tougher and stronger, but it hasnt happened. Maybe mom was a string bean and he got it for her. Dad was awesome at FSU, remember him well.

As weak as he is physically, it’s his weakness mentally that hurts as much or more. If they can get him to buy in to he can actually compete for and get rebounds and help him get an aggressive mindset offensively, he can do some real nice things. He had some surprising drives and obviously can stroke it. A lot to like in his game if he can get his mind tougher.

 

[pj]

Where is this idea that Polley can play small forward coming from? Most teams in our conference play with 3 guards, Polley had trouble staying in front of 4s last year, I don’t think he even played 1 minute at the 3. I think he battles Akok for time at the 4... in all honestly it’s more likely that he sees time at the 5 next year than the 3.

Fair point. I just listed him as competing for time at the 3, didn't say he'd get it. Should have listed B Adams in there too. I do think it's easier to develop an inside game since that is more strength, smarts, and mindset than a perimeter game which needs more innate quickness he may not have. If Polley were to focus on competing with Akok and Whaley for time at 4 and 5, that might be good for the team. But players usually like to work on perimeter skills.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Fair point. I just listed him as competing for time at the 3, didn't say he'd get it. Should have listed B Adams in there too. I do think it's easier to develop an inside game since that is more strength, smarts, and mindset than a perimeter game which needs more innate quickness he may not have. If Polley were to focus on competing with Akok and Whaley for time at 4 and 5, that might be good for the team. But players usually like to work on perimeter skills.

He’s a good 3 point shooter, so it’s possible he could be at the three if Hurley wants to play a big lineup for match-up purposes. I think he’s going to get stronger and work on his inside scoring and rebounding.

I think Sid will see the most minutes at SF. If he can find a shot his length and athleticism in that spot, paired with Akok, makes our defense very formidable. I truly believe our biggest jump this year will be on the defensive end.