In The Paint, Episode 3, Guard Talk

[NJHoops]

 

[UCLJ0211]

Love these segments! Can’t wait for Monday night!

 

[Deleted at users request]

Really looking forward to seeing how these guards play. Joey looks like a pure shooter/scorer.

 

[navery12]

Have a feeling Hassan Diarra is going to be a fan favorite by the end of the season

 

[Vancat]

At the scrimmage I was very impressed with Hassan. After watching this, I like him even more.

 

[NJHoops]

For those who like their media all in one place, here’s Episode 1 again-

 

[NJHoops]

And Episode 2 again-

 

[Chin Diesel]

Have a feeling Hassan Diarra is going to be a fan favorite by the end of the season

I have a feeling his swagger and toughness will have his fans an his FG% will bring detractors.

I hope with enough talent around him he takes on role of conductor and supporting cast rather than lead solo.

 

[Chin Diesel]

After watching Episode 2 on the wings and this episode Kimani has this look in eyes like the dad of a newborn who has been up all night with crying baby and is absolutely on point with everything he says and does but you can tell he just wants sleep and rest.

 

[Kitaman]

After watching Episode 2 on the wings and this episode Kimani has this look in eyes like the dad of a newborn who has been up all night with crying baby and is absolutely on point with everything he says and does but you can tell he just wants sleep and rest.

Like a parent it gets worse when his players forget all that he's teaching.

 

[UofCT]

Love the french connection with our bigs

 

[8893]

Love the french connection with our bigs

 

[Huskyforlife]

Have a feeling Hassan Diarra is going to be a fan favorite by the end of the season

I actually think he’s more likely to be a scapegoat.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I actually think he’s more likely to be a scapegoat.

It’s not like there isn’t a precedent for the fan base laying blame at the feet of a point guard from queens with an iffy jumper.

Incidentally, and apropos of absolutely nothing, I rewatched the Oklahoma shellacking from ‘04 the other day - one of my favorite blowouts to rewatch - and Taliek could absolutely sling the rock. He had some beautiful assists in that game beyond the no look pass that ends up on all the highlight videos.

 

[pj]

Interesting that they classed Alleyne with the wings rather than the guards. Guess the coaches don't agree with the poster who thought Alleyne might play the point.

Great social media, really nice to see the university working on this.

 

[Umami Zen]

Interesting that they classed Alleyne with the wings rather than the guards. Guess the coaches don't agree with the poster who thought Alleyne might play the point.

Great social media, really nice to see the university working on this.

Alleyne can play wing or guard,, Depends on matchups and game situation

 

[navery12]

I actually think he’s more likely to be a scapegoat.

I considered that possibility, but I think it's more likely the fanbase falls in love with the guy who plays tough and does all the little things. Not comparing the talent level here, but how much the board loved guys like Vital and Brendan Adams and were always calling for more minutes for them

 

[8893]

Interesting that they classed Alleyne with the wings rather than the guards. Guess the coaches don't agree with the poster who thought Alleyne might play the point.

Great social media, really nice to see the university working on this.

Andre isn’t classed with the guards either.

 

[8893]

Alleyne can play wing or guard,, Depends on matchups and game situation

And if you watch Episode 2 on the wings, Kimani starts with Alleyene and talks about what a pleasant surprise it has been that he is more than just a shooter; he noted his ability to create off the dribble, his passing and especially his defense. Alleyene himself said he wants to show that he can be a playmaker. And Andre noted that he is making a case to play a bigger role on this team.

My comment the other night about Alleyene maybe playing some point was merely based on my observation that he seemed to be the most complete guard we have. Again, small sample size and I'm not talking about him running point like a traditional PG; but if we are going with this two or three guard hybrid, having him in the mix really increases our flexibility.

 

[Umami Zen]

And if you watch Episode 2 on the wings, Kimani starts with Alleyene and talks about what a pleasant surprise it has been that he is more than just a shooter; he noted his ability to create off the dribble, his passing and especially his defense. Alleyene himself said he wants to show that he can be a playmaker. And Andre noted that he is making a case to play a bigger role on this team.

My comment the other night about Alleyene maybe playing some point was merely based on my observation that he seemed to be the most complete guard we have. Again, small sample size and I'm not talking about him running point like a traditional PG; but if we are going with this two or three guard hybrid, having him in the mix really increases our flexibility.

We agree.. Think he's going to be one of our glue guys and providing Dan Hurley with rotational flexibility

 

[MJKI]

These videos are great, but with two sleeps to tip off I keep refreshing hoping for a @tcf15 or @Storrs South hype up video for the season

 

[goskis2018]

Great content from the school, I’m impressed by the quality and the idea

 

[imno1]

I like how they split these videos up into 3 quarters