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Hypothetical- If you could add any one Former Uconn Player to this Teams Roster who would you Pick?

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Gringo said:
Rashad was a great player, but not sure how you can say we need a consistent 3-point threat and not choose Ray.
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Agreed. Rashad didn't have that great of a handle either
 
If you don't pick Shabazz or Kemba, you have not watched UCONN basketball since year 2011 and yes, I am a huge fan of Okafor.

I would give a leg and an arm to see what Shabazz can do with Facey, DHam, RP and AB.
 
1. Rayray
2. Kemba/Bazz toss-up
3. Kevin Freeman/Jeff Adrien

honestly though I think its the beast with a heart of gold PF that we need on this team. Facey is looking solid early, but he doesnt really bring what Adrien and Freeman brought, true warriors on the glass and in the paint.
 
Kembacity said:
1. Rayray
2. Kemba/Bazz toss-up
3. Kevin Freeman/Jeff Adrien

honestly though I think its the beast with a heart of gold PF that we need on this team. Facey is looking solid early, but he doesnt really bring what Adrien and Freeman brought, true warriors on the glass and in the paint.
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I 100% agree with this statement.
Jeff Adrien, a calm collected senior with a true beast mode mentality would make a huge difference here. Open up the fast break and can play at the line against zone D.

He was the first player that came to my mind.
 
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@Kembacity @HuskyFich We need better production out of our 3 before we need it out of the 4 though. Facey has been a straight beast on the boards in his last two games and against a sizeable texas frontcourt. In Ollie's offense the 4 is supposed to be a banger/glass man. I think we've got a really nice fit there.

With the quicks that we have and the threat of Brimah to finish on the lob if we penetrate and the 2nd level of defense steps up we need a shooter who can also put the ball down and get to the midrange. I'm changing my answer to Bazz.
 
Not only do we need someone who can shoot and hit big shots, but we also need someone who can handle the ball, and run the offense (besides boat). Bazz fills all those needs. Ray is a great choice, but Bazz fills more needs.

Okafor fills a lot of needs as well. Post scoring, shot blocking, rebounding, and post defense. I think I might take Bazz just ahead of Mek. Very tough call though.
 
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Okafor, get a legit low block player. Not better than Ray, BG, Caron, Rip, but more what this team needs desperately. Brimah has been awful and Facey can't create his own shot and can't defend legit 4s.
 
HuskyFich said:
I 100% agree with this statement.
Jeff Adrien, a calm collected senior with a true beast mode mentality would make a huge difference here. Open up the fast break and can play at the line against zone D.

He was the first player that came to my mind.
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You can't want a 4 and not pick Donyell. He averaged a 25 and 9 with 3 blocks for god's sakes wth 3-point range. Aka exactly what this team needs.
 
Would have to think shooter, right? That's our huge weak spot so far. Rebounding hasn't been bad.
The fact that so many want a center doesn't speak well for the guy we thought had that spot nailed down.
 
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I'll throw out Donny Marshall into this debate. Plays the 3 and his ability to get out on the break and score easy buckets would also make our offense work better. I'm not sure he'd be my choice, but it's a good name for discussion. I think I'd need a few more games to decide. Maybe Calhoun can give us 3 point shooting and then I look at the 4 or 5 positions. Not sure yet.
 
Jim Calhoun!


How about Charlie V?....help our rebounding/post/and 3 point shooting
 
RayRay19 said:
Jim Calhoun!


How about Charlie V?....help our rebounding/post/and 3 point shooting
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Not bad, but if I'm picking between him and Donyell I go Donyell.
 
I'm torn between Caron and Rip. Could really use Rip's ability to score at will, especially in key situations as well as his ballhandling skills, but at the same time could use the guy who can bang bodies down low and also provide offense like Caron.
 
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Fairfield_1st said:
I'll throw out Donny Marshall into this debate. Plays the 3 and his ability to get out on the break and score easy buckets would also make our offense work better. I'm not sure he'd be my choice, but it's a good name for discussion. I think I'd need a few more games to decide. Maybe Calhoun can give us 3 point shooting and then I look at the 4 or 5 positions. Not sure yet.
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Wouldn't adding one of the many players who are staggeringly better than Donny Marshall improve the offense more?
 
Emeka. Our defense would be impenetrable with the quickness of our guards and shot blocking ability of Brimah/Okafor. Maybe play Okafor at the 4, Brimah at 5, then you have a UCONN-customary 3 in D-Ham with solid guard play. Rebounding would be dominant. Facey is the 6th man and Calhoun is the first guard sub to give Boat and Purvis a blow.

Holy , this is a good question. I feel nauseous for not picking Ray, Kemba, Bazz, Donyell, Rip, Rashad (I agree that we need 3's), Rudy or Gordon. Would love any of those guys!
 
Mwill ( passing, we are currently a terrible passing team with no pure point guard...) or ADRIEN no doubt. i would most likely go with adrien though, he could add some next level toughness up front. and leadership
 
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