Italian point guard visiting

[HungryHuskies]

Finally, a UConn presence again over seas. Thank you Chills.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Take him to dinner at Carbones.

Goodfellas

 

[sledog]

Something is wrong here. He was reported to have made 61 out of 162 3's (38%), but shot 100% on the video. Is this fake news? Nice pure shooter. Listed at 6'3", but also listed at 1.88 meters = 6'1". Slender, may have trouble with stronger defenders. Nice floater and pretty good vision/passer. Listed as both an SG and a PG. Looks like he could be a contributor if he has the physical tools to play at this level.

1.88 m x 39.3701 = 74.0157 in = 6-2

 

[UConnSwag11]

There will be no Italians or anything that resembles Italian food outside of the uconn and the northeast

 

[BaZZnBOAT]

Not sure how much of a role this will play, but UConn's the only Nike school among the four (Indiana is Adidas and Texas Tech, Utah are Under Armour). Only caught my eye because he calls himself a Nike athlete on both his Twitter and Instagram.

Would have to think it has some bearing. I wonder how that works that he considers himself a "Nike" athlete.

 

[husky429]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KLGOIfrsbkQ&ved=0ahUKEwib3ZeKzJXUAhUk34MKHZ4cDt8Qt9IBCGcwEQ&usg=AFQjCNHdokjJ1MuKKjYPQelgZxn30267RQ&sig2=GfhwqTsrPWSQL-bFYF9svw

Looking at this from a year ago, it seems like he's put on some good weight recently. I think he's already 19.. would be an old freshman

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...u9BP13ViwoxmpLcgA&sig2=HDam-BGpKLkj3D-4U9Xjmg

Looks like he played a bit more point in the u20 games. Only 16 mins a game, but 2 assists and steals per game looks ok. I loved that split in the pick and roll to start the video. It was sloppy but that's really hard to do. You can also see his shooting stretch the floor. Also allows his pump fake to open up for his floater. I like him.

 

[SouthBayHusky]

There will be no Italians or anything that resembles Italian food outside of the UConn and the northeast

Good point. The kid would totally starve in Utah and Indiana

 

[UConnSwag11]

Good point. The kid would totally starve in Utah and Indiana

He needs to take that into consideration!!

 

[6xChamps]

Looks to me like Chill is the one guy on the staff that follows him on twitter, guessing he's taking the lead on this one.

 

[junglehusky]

Careful... you guys will draw the ire of Italians Mad At Food

 

[FlakeyFoont]

I love how he drives PAST A defender.

Yeah, but can he drive pasta fazool?

 

[Hankster]

When he comes and sits down to talk, make sure a couple of Pepes pizza's are on the table. I agree with Fishy on this one. Geno does need to get involved. Bring in his family also. Get that home cooking thing going. Actually I think his family is in Jersey.

 

[CL82]

I'm shaking my head at all the pizza comments. I do think that a strategic walk by Geno, who as an Italian native is a fluent speaker couldn't hurt.

"Se hai bisogno di qualcosa si senta libero di chiedere."​

 

[Hurleyman216]

He looks like he's got a little Doron Sheffer in his game, but seems to have some more quickness off the dribble. Not saying he will be another Doron, but he's got that kind of craftiness to his game. Needs to add some muscle to his frame!

 

[SaeHusky]

I would take this kid over MAL every day of the week and twice on Sunday

 

[methodology]

If it comes down to the best Italian food UConn has the lead by a mile over the over schools

 

[KingAG]

He'd fit REALLY well with next years team

 

[JMick]

can we please stop talking about food like it's some sort of advantage? american italian and native italian food have a minor overlap.

 

[FartMan69]

I would take this kid over MAL every day of the week and twice on Sunday

...

 

[husky429]

I would take this kid over MAL every day of the week and twice on Sunday

I would cool it. MAL lead an undefeated team in the best hs basketball division in the world.

Both players have great potential, but the Italian is clearly more of an unknown. With 3 strong guards in the roster and 1 backup in Anderson, I think taking a high risk high reward player is worth it.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

There will be no Italians or anything that resembles Italian food outside of the UConn and the northeast

"Egg noodles and ketchup."

 

[David 76]

Davide 76 says get him here, I'll bring the braciole.

 

[UConnDan97]

I'll offer my translation services for road games if they can get me a seat on the bench. I've got your back, Geno...

 

[King Husky]

I've barely watched any tape on this guy yet, but I already like him more than that french PG Ayayi. Maybe not as game-ready tough, but his shot is much smoother. Need a shooter in that 5th guard spot. Someone who can be a threat to hit deep open 3's against the 2-3 zone.

 

[Dove]

Chingety ching
Hee haw...hee haw!
Davide the Husky.

Chingety ching...

 

[8893]

Goodfellas

Lord no.

 

[Danzz]

I was thinking the same thing. We have the #1 Italian in Connecticut on campus. If there was ever a time to use Geno , Frank Pepe's pizza and our pizza thread , it's now.

Doubtful an Italian would be impressed with American pizza.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

We need this guy. Solid 3 pointer strokes. He seems to know how to play PG or SG. We need a combo guard and he would be a good fit. We really gonna need good outside shooting touch.

 

[Horatio]

Doubtful an Italian would be impressed with American pizza.

Especially if it's not New Haven style American pizza.

 

[Ts5034]

Lord no.

Pretty sure hes talking about the restaurant Goodfellas in New Haven. That restaurant can sell anybody whether they are Italian or not.