Husky commit on ESPN 2 tomorrow

[mauconnfan]

All of that is stuff you learn in college. I'm sure college coaches are looking more at the physical traits when they are scouting high school players. How fast can you move your feet? Do you have lateral quickness? How long are your arms? Give me that stuff and Hurley can teach you how to play defense very well.

Remember what Castle said recently? He said he didn't know he could play defense like this because no coach ever asked him to play like he does now. But I'm sure Hurley saw the potential in him when he was in high school from his physical abilities.

I was thinking the same thing Scoop….. and this kid has all tools and physicality like Steph who easily became a top 3-5 man defender ever in Husky lore as a freshman. Wish we had them both next year but we know otherwise.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I feel the same way about Abraham that I did Ross. If he can shoot, he'll play, but just being athletic isn't enough as a freshman. He's gonna have good comp for that backend rotation spot you'd think as well.

 

[husky429]

Well, from what I saw he "wandered" from his assignment from time to time, and missed some help rotations from too much focus on Flagg. But yes, he did a good job when Flagg had the ball. Defense isn't all about what you do with your man, it's what you do in the team concept, which is why some talented guys don't get as much PT as they think they deserve in our system.

I am aware defense isn't just on-ball. I've watched him play a dozen games.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

All of that is stuff you learn in college. I'm sure college coaches are looking more at the physical traits when they are scouting high school players. How fast can you move your feet? Do you have lateral quickness? How long are your arms? Give me that stuff and Hurley can teach you how to play defense very well.

Remember what Castle said recently? He said he didn't know he could play defense like this because no coach ever asked him to play like he does now. But I'm sure Hurley saw the potential in him when he was in high school from his physical abilities.

Exactly my point. He has all the capability to do it, just needs the mindset and coaching.

 

[mauconnfan]

I feel the same way about Abraham that I did Ross. If he can shoot, he'll play, but just being athletic isn't enough as a freshman. He's gonna have good comp for that backend rotation spot you'd think as well.

Abraham is ahead of Ross at this point he will get time. How much time will depend on his ability to learn the system and become a defender.

 

[Tenspro2002]

He'll play the 4 and spot at the 3.

Defensive will earn him minutes day 1. High potential down the line as his offense continues to improve with solod coaching.

I said elsewhere I think he'll occupy the Jaylin Stewart role, spelling Karaban at the 4, while also capable of playing the 3 in a bigger lineup though I don't expect we'll use that too much.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Abraham is ahead of Ross at this point he will get time. How much time will depend on his ability to learn the system and become a defender.

It's impossible to say that. Ross has a year in our system, that's a huge advantage.

 

[UCfor3]

It's impossible to say that. Ross has a year in our system, that's a huge advantage.

Which means another year of our strength and conditioning program which is going to be very important for him playing in the Big East. Getting stronger will be huge for his development.

 

[mauconnfan]

It's impossible to say that. Ross has a year in our system, that's a huge advantage.

It’s not impossible did you see the body on Abraham? Ross needs a summer to catch up. I’m not denying the fact Ross can jump up with work especially knowing the system. But from what I saw the last couple games with this kid he’s a level better coming in than Ross was last year.

Doesn’t mean I’m right I just think the kid can get some minutes immediately.

 

[Huskyforlife]

It’s not impossible did you see the body on Abraham? Ross needs a summer to catch up. I’m not denying the fact Ross can jump up with work especially knowing the system. But from what I saw the last couple games with this kid he’s a level better coming in than Ross was last year.

Doesn’t mean I’m right I just think the kid can get some minutes immediately.

You should go re read the things we were saying about Ross before this season started.

 

[rip7774]

Was sorta ambivalent seeing him 1-2x over summer & reading the analysis on here by guys I trust that weren’t that excited as well.

He’s clearly improved a ton offensively & gotten stronger. He’s an absolute dawg (wish I could do it justice in words) & connector like Andre was. Outside shot is simple & effective, & loving his mid range game. He’s a true Husky, dripping Husky Blue out there!

 

[Drame]

I feel the same way about Abraham that I did Ross. If he can shoot, he'll play, but just being athletic isn't enough as a freshman. He's gonna have good comp for that backend rotation spot you'd think as well.

Ross can shoot. He has a great looking shot.

 

[Drame]

Abraham is ahead of Ross at this point he will get time. How much time will depend on his ability to learn the system and become a defender.

Abraham is not ahead of Ross. Thats ridiculous. You say this after watching this one game.

 

[Palatine]

From the limited amount of time I have watched Abraham. He has made threes, handled the ball, made accurate passes, played inside and dunked, played defense on the other teams top player, rebounded and got out on the break.

In short, the kid has all around game and he looks like a man child. I think he will get minutes next year. His ceiling is high.

 

[mauconnfan]

Abraham is not ahead of Ross. Thats ridiculous. You say this after watching this one game.

2 games and yes he is. He’s ahead of the Ross that came in this year, not sure about the Ross that will return after a summer of working on his game. But this kid coming in Day 1 will be ahead of where Ross was Day 1 this year. It’s not ridiculous it’s reality!

 

[cp176]

All of that is stuff you learn in college. I'm sure college coaches are looking more at the physical traits when they are scouting high school players. How fast can you move your feet? Do you have lateral quickness? How long are your arms? Give me that stuff and Hurley can teach you how to play defense very well.

Remember what Castle said recently? He said he didn't know he could play defense like this because no coach ever asked him to play like he does now. But I'm sure Hurley saw the potential in him when he was in high school from his physical abilities.

That doesn't say much for the coaches Castle has had. Hurley knows that some of the very best coaches in the country are at the high school level. Not your average AAU coach - your good old demanding high school coach.

 

[cp176]

Don't understand the Flagg comments. He's incredible defensively and totally unselfish. It's something you rarely see in the best prospects.

The kid should be a junior in high school. From all accounts he is the real deal - a wonderful kid. I truly wish that he had chosen UCONN over Duke even for just the one year. The entire state of Maine would have been traveling to CT to see him play for Hurley.