If you could pick one past UConn player…who would you add to this team?

[KembaMan15]

You take Ray/Kemba/Shabazz and this team instantly becomes a national championship favorite.

If I had to pick a non-super star to add to the team, I would have to go with someone like Niels Giffey. Perimeter shooting would really make this team amazing.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

You take Ray/Kemba/Shabazz and this team instantly becomes a national championship favorite.

If I had to pick a non-super star to add to the team, I would have to go with someone like Niels Giffey. Perimeter shooting would really make this team amazing.

I love Giffey and he will always be a fan favorite because of his role on 2 national championship teams (and because he seemed like a guy who was all about the team) but his role as a sniper is wildly overrated in my estimation.

Did he make a single three off the dribble or running off a screen in his UConn career? It seemed like every three he made was a wide open, feet planted, set shot.

 

[KembaMan15]

Absolutely he has. He was a great shooter off the pick and roll. People forget how good he was because that team had some serious talent.

 

[ucp990411]

I know he's from another time zone and so am I, but Spider Hesford for is tenacity and guts. You just don't see too many like him nowadays.

Loved Spider, one of my all time favorites

 

[RedDog]

Nadav. Could be the greatest defensive team ever

 

[boog204]

I love Giffey and he will always be a fan favorite because of his role on 2 national championship teams (and because he seemed like a guy who was all about the team) but his role as a sniper is wildly overrated in my estimation.

Did he make a single three off the dribble or running off a screen in his UConn career? It seemed like every three he made was a wide open, feet planted, set shot.

I agree. He was the beneficiary of having the two best guards on the court at all times. Tons of WIDE OPEN looks. Even then, he was 5-19 during the tourney run and I seem to remember him (and Daniels) missing a few wide-open daggers that would have iced games. Loved Giffey but if we're looking for a "sniper," I'd go with a few guys before him regardless of what is % was his senior year.

 

[Husky Alien]

 

[Spaceman213J]

R-A-Y

If Allen's off the table than RIP.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Are we talking about NBA Ray or UConn Ray? UConn Ray was defense optional at times.

Hamilton was a better college player than Ray.

 

[8893]

Are we talking about NBA Ray or UConn Ray? UConn Ray was defense optional at times.

Hamilton was a better college player than Ray.

I don’t disagree, but his team is not lacking defense. We are lacking outside shooting.

 

[Husky Alien]

I don’t disagree, but his team is not lacking defense. We are lacking outside shooting.

RIP was tough curling from the screens offensively he was better IMO he was always moving and losing his man that was defending him. Can't argue against Ray though. both gifted offensively.

 

[8893]

RIP was tough curling from the screens offensively he was better IMO he was always moving and losing his man that was defending him. Can't argue against Ray though. both gifted offensively.

No argument. Rip was tougher.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I know Ray is the "right" answer but im going to have to go with Caron. This is the type of team i believe Caron can carry to the next level. He could do everything on the court. A frontline of Sanogo, Whaley and Caron? Sign me up!

 

[Huskyforlife]

Shabazz has to be up there.

 

[HooperScooper]

How about Donny Marshall's top 5 UConn players (or was it starting 5?)? Awful.

 

[jdb50]

Who would fit in best with this team? IMO we need a guard. CV would be a great addition as he rebounded and played D and hit his free throws. Rip was great at hitting all shots so he would be second choice.

 

[Hoophound]

this question just made me realize how much better the 2011 team was than this one, and it wasn't even ranked in the preseason. two imminent nba draft picks in kemba and lamb, another pro in giffey. a former all american recruit in alex O. this year's team has a quantity of good players but not the quality.

Just wait. Too early to say for sure what we have. We tend to get taken by surprise sometimes. Neither Kemba or Lamb was anywhere near the level they turned out to be going into 2010-11.

 

[Sky ball]

El Amin: A confidant and fiery PG would do wonders.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Going way back here but a pure 3point threat I would say Brian Fair.

If you have a chance to add the 11th-best shooting guard UConn has had in the last 30 years, you have to do it.

Some of you are trying way too hard to be interesting and coming up with some pretty weird suggestions.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Kemba or Donyell Marshall (except to shoot free-throws in the NCAA Tournament).

 

[The Frog]

Might be a fun discussion before the season begins. If you could pick 1 player in UConn history to add to this team, who are you taking?

I’m going with Ben Gordon. His 3pt shooting, ball handling, and clutch in every huge spot.

Rashad Anderson would be my 2nd choice…most lethal 3pt shooter in UConn history. Maybe the only person who could take a huge shot and you knew it was 100% going in

Rashad Anderson is your 2nd..... My God!!!

 

[TerryBoyz]

If you have a chance to add the 11th-best shooting guard UConn has had in the last 30 years, you have to do it.

Some of you are trying way too hard to be interesting and coming up with some pretty weird suggestions.

Guilty of being nostalgic rather than being interesting. I thought his stats held up better so your point has merit.

 

[TRest]

Not going to read back through it but besides the obvious, Ray Allen, how about Bazz? He was a great leader, terror on D, and shot daggers all year long.

 

[Stinger92860]

Not going to read back through it but besides the obvious, Ray Allen, how about Bazz? He was a great leader, terror on D, and shot daggers all year long.

Bazz is the guy or El-Amin or Chris Smith or Earl Kelly or Boat Or Marcus Williams or Price.

 

[Waquoit]

Rashad Anderson is your 2nd..... My God!!!

I know! He should be first! How many rings does Ray have? Shad won that Duke game. Would have won the Mason game if Denham got him the rock.

 

[Umami Zen]

Best two way player in recent history would be Scott B.. Best one way break down offensive player. Chris Smith

 

[uconnever]

Yep, Kemba second because we could also use a point guard. My thinking is Rip first because Cole is good enough add Rip and we going all the way.

 

[Jre2000]

Yep, Kemba second because we could also use a point guard. My thinking is Rip first because Cole is good enough add Rip and we going all the way.

I think I would take Ben Gordon over rip. Not quite as much of a scorer. But better shooter and better playmaker, I think he would allow for Cole to have less playmaking duties and let him be off ball more

 

[AdamaNation]

Might be a fun discussion before the season begins. If you could pick 1 player in UConn history to add to this team, who are you taking?

I’m going with Ben Gordon. His 3pt shooting, ball handling, and clutch in every huge spot.

Rashad Anderson would be my 2nd choice…most lethal 3pt shooter in UConn history. Maybe the only person who could take a huge shot and you knew it was 100% going in

Depends on what at kind of team we want. I thought shad too. I’m on making Burrell and Andre pressing together. Or thabeet guarding the rim. Lamb as the 2. Honestly anyone including Gavin from the 09 team. Dyson would be crazy.

 

[wheelerdog]

Ray Allen. Because he's Ray Allen