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I don't want to hear one bad word about Shabazz

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put the team on his back down the stretch, very vocal throughout the game. Bazz was the man and maybe finally will get some credit from some yarders, can't overstate how big of a win this was. Might be the first game all season we made the winning plays down the stretch we made last year, great win!
 
His performance today made me a believer. Kid grew by leaps and bounds.
 
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Really, you mean I don't have to defend his decision making...ever again;)
 
at the pitt game last saturday in the student section, the dudes behind me kept talking shit about shabazz everytime he had the ball. they'd say he sucked, was the worst player on uconn, bench him etc. pissin me off.
 
Not ONE bad word...Okay, how bout four:

1) TO with 40 seconds left
2) Highly sub-optimal shot selection with that long three in the closing seconds of regulation
3) Out of control charge with a wide open AO
4) Dumb reach to foul out in OT

Just kidding. He took us on his back today. But the ebb and tide of the game after The Steals and everything else made me experience the closing minutes like a collective Boneyard debate on his q-rating, with the two sides shouting: "Less Filling, Tastes Great! Less Filling, Tastes Great!" Instead it was "Warrior Onions, Bad Decisions! Warrior Onions, Bad Decisions!"

"Doomed, Winning! Doomed, Winning!"

At the end of today: "Just Winning"

(If that makes any sense. Which I'm sure it doesn't. He was great today. Very proud and happy for the team.)
 
phillionaire said:
at the pitt game last saturday in the student section, the dudes behind me kept talking **** about shabazz everytime he had the ball. they'd say he sucked, was the worst player on uconn, bench him etc. pissin me off.
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Sounds like me at the Marquette game, lol - at least with every shot he took (even the ones he made) as the O stalled.
 
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Ryan was taking notes! Bazz learned something from last year, and his willingness to take the shots and the lead was fantastic. I will add that i didn't realize that Calhoun's return was something Bazz desperately needed. He seems to thrive on pleasing the 'head' coach. Nice relationship that may keep JC coming back for a couple more years at least.
 
Rico444 said:
He is the leader. No question any more.
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No doubt, he was the player of the game. But if you notice, today it was Bazz, yesterday Roscoe, tomorrow ???. In my opinion, the one constant I see is the emergence of Alex as the leader. His play is not always reflected in the box score, but he as much as anyone, inspires and gets others to play a notch higher. Not surprising that our leader is also our only junior. Having said that, I agree that it is time we put the question of leadership to rest. Just go out have fun, play with heart, and win.
 
He was huge today. He started off sloppy, but then he carried us down the stretch. A great performance by Shabazz.
 
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UCONNFanInNC said:
He's the type of player who makes me yell "WHY DID YOU SHOO...OK...it went in...let's not do that again"
My wife saw me do that the other day against Pitt, laughed and walked out of the room. I did it a few times today.
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I do this with Shabazz atleast three times a game. It seems like he makes more of those "wtf" shots than he does layups sometimes.
 
The fact that people actually questioned this kid's heart throughout the season just makes me laugh.

Shabazz has been playing his ass off all season - today his level of play just matched his effort.

Great game Shabazz.
 
ConnHuskBask said:
The fact that people actually questioned this kid's heart throughout the season just makes me laugh.

Shabazz has been playing his ass off all season - today his level of play just matched his effort.

Great game Shabazz.
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i never questioned his heart but i did and still do question his decision making. i though he was great today but still did some bonehead things late that could have cost us the game. i thought boat was absolutely terrible today. he needs to play better because he took some bad shots, had some poor turnovers and the free throws! dear god the free throws! smdh still!
 
TheChamps990411 said:
i never questioned his heart but i did and still do question his decision making. i though he was great today but still did some bonehead things late that could have cost us the game. i thought boat was absolutely terrible today. he needs to play better because he took some bad shots, had some poor turnovers and the free throws! dear god the free throws! smdh still!
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Agreed. Shabazz was playing pretty poorly at points during the season. He played great today, but still did make some questionable decisions. Probably a by product of trying to do too much on the court. If he can play even a little more in control in the future I think he can be an 1st team Big East point guard.
 
Awesome game by Shabazz. I just have to shake my head at some of the wtf moments with him, but he is the leader and really the "go to" player on the team. He had some down times (with a bad foot) and I still can't believe the way he was thrown under the bus by so many Boneyarders. But, he brought the team back nearly single-handedly. Those 2 steals in a row....just amazing. He's pretty damn good for a sophomore and better than Kemba was overall his sophomore year. Not really comparable, but Bazz is a better floor leader than Kemba was as a sophomore.

I also give Bazz a lot of credit for encouraging Boatright and not creating a rift there during the difficult times. We need both of them to play well, but it is clear that Bazz is the leader of the team and Boat is a freshman with a lot of talent (but still a freshman).
 
Catsailor said:
Really, you mean I don't have to defend his decision making...ever again;)
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Kid played as well as, or better than he's played all year.

But even Calhoun still questions his decision making. Did you see the look on his face after Napier chucked the three with the clock winding down? Yes, we're still allowed to question decisions like that, but plays like that make him who he is. It's a double edged sword. You're going to love some of the stuff, and hate some of it, but all totaled, we're lucky to have him.
 
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Rico444 said:
He is the leader. No question any more.
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Shabazz is awesome, no bad words, but my prediction has been (and still is) is that Boatright within the next couple years will overtake Shabazz as the leader/go to guy in close game situations and end up averaging more points. He seems to get to the basket at will, and his quickness/handles reminds me of Kemba. I could be wrong, but that's what I see happening. But for now, it's Shabazz due to his maturity.
 
I'm pretty sure the lackluster play by Bazz mid season was due to his foot injury. He'll never say it -- nor does any athlete remark on their injuries, but in a game as quick as bball, that little bit of speed can make epic differences. Now, he's clearly different in the last few games (e.g. 360 spins, quick steals); even those deep 3s are falling.

It's the foot man! It's the foot! Welcome back Bazz! If it was easy to give the middle toe salute to all the naysayers, I'd do it for you!
 
He shot us out of the game today.

Sorry, that's 8.
 
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