Hurley Post Game On Ross

[HooperScooper]

For some reason Clingan and Edey were listed basically their real barefoot height in college and now the NBA. They always would've been listed as 7'3 and 7'5 in the past for both college and the NBA.

Basically the majority of the new players in the NBA have shrunk according to college listings and now NBA listings. The veteran players in the league all have that built in 1.5 inch height increase.

I noticed that also and was confused. I'm pretty certain that in college the listed heights are with shoes on, although the below doesn't seem to agree with that. In the NBA I'm not sure what they're doing now.

Jordan Hawkins measured 6-4.25 in bare feet at the combine. At UConn he was listed at 6-5 and in the NBA he's listed at 6-5. Adama Sanogo was measured at 6-7.25" at the combine. He was listed at 6-9 at UConn and is listed as 6-9 in the NBA.

Castle was measured at 6-5.5 at the combine. At UConn he was listed at 6-6. In the NBA he's listed as 6-6.

Clingan was measured at 7-1.75 at the combine. At UConn he was listed as 7-2 and in the NBA he is listed as 7-2.

Newton was measured at 6-3.25 and the combine. At UConn he was listed at 6-5 and in the NBA he's listed as 6-5.

Spencer was measured at 6-3 at the combine. At UConn he was listed at 6-4 and in the NBA he's listed at 6-4.

So all over the map. I guess we need to convert all these measurements to Hilton Units and then it might make more sense.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Attitude, approach, preparation, mindset, maturity. Go watch a game from last year that Ross got into. He seems like a spaz. He was immature. Maybe he got it on his own, maybe someone got in his ear and then he got it. But he decided he to dedicate himself to getting better, maybe in the weight room, etc. That's what made MJ the best ever - his competitiveness drove him to work harder than everyone else all the time. If you start with his talent and do that, you end up the GOAT.

NBA camps help players a lot. Being in an environment where you’re trying to showcase yourself amongst some of the best does wonders for your confidence. No sacrificing, no worrying about minutes or anything, just going out to show how good of a player you can be.

Having that “me” period to see what you’re capable of and bringing it back to your team is very helpful. Ross looked completely different and fearless during that scrimmage.

Need all of our stars to find their way to camps or team USA over the summer.

 

[FreeKlaiber]

Attitude, approach, preparation, mindset, maturity. Go watch a game from last year that Ross got into. He seems like a spaz. He was immature. Maybe he got it on his own, maybe someone got in his ear and then he got it. But he decided he to dedicate himself to getting better, maybe in the weight room, etc.

I have seen what you mean. Even in the scrimmage. I wouldn't say a spazz, I would say a rookie QB trying to process everything as the game has sped up. Over thinking perhaps. The Body can't flow state when the brain is stuck in paralysis by analysis. When I coached I had players like that. They weren't immature. They needed time to assimilate the playbook, the rotations, and then get enough court time to reaally feel comfortable out there. To get over the fear of making a mistake. A Different position, but i thought it took Facey along time too. Maybe that's what's clicked with Ross.

or maybe it is all Coach Speak to get Ross to that level of comfort through DH's jedi mind tricks.

 

[J187Money]

I think positional size was definitely an advantage last year, especially at the guard positions. 6'4" Spencer/6'5" Newton/6'6" Castle....very few opponents could match our backcourt size and length, and it definitely caused issues for many opponents.

A 1-3 of Ball (6'4" but 6'9" wingspan), Ross (6'7"), and McNeeley or Stewart (both 6'7") would create similar matchup problems.

We are at the championship game last year and they are doing the starting lineups. Once I realized the size advantage v Purdue I opened up FanDuel and hammered UCONN. I had us anyway but I went big. Quality at size matters. A lot.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Ross may just be an example of a late bloomer. Grew 6 inches in high school. All of a sudden he went from 6’1” to 6’7”. And he probably could do things on the floor that were new to him. Took a couple years to merge the old game with the new game.

What I saw when he got in games was a player who was long, quick and trying to figure out how he was going to make an impact in the little time he had on the floor. So if he looked rushed I think that had a lot to do with it.

I mean NBA scouts were asking questions about him when they were allowed to watch practice. In fact it was not a few scouts it was most scouts. I saw the talent and I have read a few posts that he is not a quick twitch athlete. Those with that opinion I think will be surprised.

If he is playing great d in practice and rebounding, shooting well from distance and getting to the rim he makes us a better team because of his size.

 

[gsmooth]

Ross may just be an example of a late bloomer. Grew 6 inches in high school. All of a sudden he went from 6’1” to 6’7”. And he probably could do things on the floor that were new to him. Took a couple years to merge the old game with the new game.

What I saw when he got in games was a player who was long, quick and trying to figure out how he was going to make an impact in the little time he had on the floor. So if he looked rushed I think that had a lot to do with it.

I mean NBA scouts were asking questions about him when they were allowed to watch practice. In fact it was not a few scouts it was most scouts. I saw the talent and I have read a few posts that he is not a quick twitch athlete. Those with that opinion I think will be surprised.

If he is playing great d in practice and rebounding, shooting well from distance and getting to the rim he makes us a better team because of his size.

Interesting. Now I am very eager to watch him play.

 

[lateralous]

Do we know if Ross is able to go tonight?

 

[navery12]

Do we know if Ross is able to go tonight?

Yes he's in

 

[GoConn]

Ross looks massive out there

 

[HuskyFich]

Jayden Ross potentially looks like the best NBA prospect on our team, like right now.

He is doing whatever he wants and his athleticism is so far above everyone else…ajax like.

 

[Rico444]

Yeah I'm really interested to see how he looks when he's back. I'm not saying Dan is exaggerating, but Ross didn't even see the court for the majority of the season last year, and now he's starting? It's possible, but Hurley also said that Samson had wall potential, so there is a history of coach speak from him.

He wasn't exaggerating.

 

[Orc]

I think he is better than ball and should be starting. He actually drives to the basket unlike ball who most of the time just sits in the corner waiting to shoot 3s

 

[Huskyforlife]

I'm starting the 4 wings vs Ley Moyne, what's the worst that can happen?

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I'm starting the 4 wings vs Ley Moyne, what's the worst that can happen?

One possibility is that they could spell Le Moyne incorrectly.

 

[Hunt for 7]

I kind of knew that some would be surprised by his athleticism. He went from not being a quick twitch top athlete to be compared with Andre.

I was hoping we would see this break out. Our best defensive unit is Johnson/Reed, Karaban, McNeeley, Ross and Diarra.

Ross can play three positions for us.

Getting a little more concerned about Mahaney defensively. Clearly he is a great shooter.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Jayden Ross potentially looks like the best NBA prospect on our team, like right now.

He is doing whatever he wants and his athleticism is so far above everyone else…ajax like.

Exactly this. Ive been waiting to see Ross and he surpassed my expectation. He looks like the best athlete not only on the floor but that ive seen at Uconn ever. Yes im including Ajax. I have never seen a Uconn player at his size so quick off that first step. He may force his way into the starting lineup at some point as he gets more comfortable on the court. Defensively with his speed and length is an absolute nightmare to deal with and he should only get better as the season goes on. He can shoot, drive, defend and is an elite level athlete he can be as good as he wants to be and do so this season. What i saw on the floor tonight unless it was some sort of illusion is a special talent who has no business being in a uconn uniform next season. He should be a top 10 pick easily. He should be an explosive scorer at the next level. Ok overreaction criticisms are welcome.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Interesting. Now I am very eager to watch him play.

We got our answer on the athleticism!

 

[uconngb]

Jayden Ross potentially looks like the best NBA prospect on our team, like right now.

He is doing whatever he wants and his athleticism is so far above everyone else…ajax like.

Slow your roll….

 

[Huskyforlife]

One possibility is that they could spell Le Moyne incorrectly.

 

[HuskyFich]

Exactly this. Ive been waiting to see Ross and he surpassed my expectation. He looks like the best athlete not only on the floor but that ive seen at Uconn ever. Yes im including Ajax. I have never seen a Uconn player at his size so quick off that first step. He may force his way into the starting lineup at some point as he gets more comfortable on the court. Defensively with his speed and length is an absolute nightmare to deal with and he should only get better as the season goes on. He can shoot, drive, defend and is an elite level athlete he can be as good as he wants to be and do so this season. What i saw on the floor tonight unless it was some sort of illusion is a special talent who has no business being in a uconn uniform next season. He should be a top 10 pick easily. He should be an explosive scorer at the next level. Ok overreaction criticisms are welcome.

A top 10 pick is a pretty large overreaction unless his ball handling exponentially increases. He just needs to slow down mentally, but every tool is on his work belt.

The drives with his left hand on the baseline were more violent than most guys I see with their dominant hand…scary.

 

[Mr. French]

he looks great. Everyone relax.

 

[HuskyFich]

Slow your roll….

Give me an argument to support this vagueness. It was overtly obvious he was the most disruptive player on the court today.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Ross, Ball, Liam, Karaban, Reed

If Ross doesn’t start, he’s the first off the bench.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I kind of knew that some would be surprised by his athleticism. He went from not being a quick twitch top athlete to be compared with Andre.

Honestly i didnt see much from him last season in what little i got to see so i was a bit skeptical hearing about him being so impressive but i am sold because that is not at all the kid i saw last season. He looks insanely quick, strong and much more coordinated as if hes grown into his body. I read earlier someone said he had a growth spurt and he could just be blossoming a little late but wow he is impressive.

 

[Kenny11]

He looks great and also it looks like he grew!