Jalen Adams (Committed to UConn)

[HuskyWarrior611]

Let me start by saying that I sincerely hope you are right. I pray to God that you are right. But I have to agree that I don't know what you saw at NCSU that made you think this. I watched him alot that year because I was mad we didn't him out of high school. And I have to say, I remember coming away from that season feeling ok we'd missed. I am excited about him and hope it's the Rodney Purvis KO speaks so highly of. But if it's the one who played at NCSU I don't think any of us will be all to thrilled.

Honestly if you think we're going to see the same Rodney that we saw at NCSU you must not have faith in Ollie's ability to develop guards and must not understand how players develop in college from their freshman to junior seasons. For comparisons sake let's compare Rodney's freshman numbers in a system that didn't fit him that had a great lead guard compared to Shabazz freshman numbers where he was maximized as much as he could be playing with Kemba.

Shabazz:
7.8 ppg
2.4 rpg
3 apg
1.6 stlpg
37% FG
33% 3FG

Rodney:
8.3 ppg
2.4 rpg
1.3 apg
.8 stlpg
44% FG
38% 3FG

Like I said I have no doubt we see a different rodney purvis this year than the one we saw at NCSU.

 

[Calhoun's Court]

On the other hand, you had a very raw James Young go #16 in a very deep draft.

True.

But more times than not kids are on the outside looking in.

A good percentage of the US kids would be better served coming back for one more year. To be totally ready to give it their best shot.

That being said I realize the players have different situations (family, money issues etc.). KEA for example I always felt wasn't going to improve his draft status by staying for his senior year and he had a young family to support.


They should be allowed to go after their dream to play in the NBA. Just numbers wise it's difficult to start with in a 2 round draft with so many players already making guaranteed money on the rosters to make a roster let alone when their are a bunch of foreign kids that can be "stashed" overseas until the team and player are ready.

I realize playing overseas is a great option for a lot of the players so there is money to be made even if they don't make the NBA -

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

[QUOTE="HuskyWarrior611, post: 1003667 the sense of talent Rodney is more talented than any PGs we've had in the past. He's not lacking on many skills either. I've said before that we have watched Ollie develop 3 PGs who used to be out of control bad decision makers into heady guys who seem to always make the right play. Purvis is the most talented out the bunch and I'm sure he will do the same with him and we are going to see something even better.

After ajou Deng was called the best player in the floor in practice a few years ago, that particular argument is a tough sell here.[/QUOTE]
I completely understand that. But there is also the fact that we never saw guys like Deng and Majok play before where as we have plenty of film on Purvis.

 

[James]

Not that I disagree with your assessment of Purvis (he does stuff as a two guard that you just never see), but calling him the best athlete since Rudy is a big statement when we've had guys like Stanley and Drummond play here.

You're right completely whiffed on drummond. stix too.

 

[Rocktheworld]

KO looking for him to come right in and lead? 2015 is going to be a special year. Can't lie my expectations just went up a little, and they were already up there

 

[aceboon]

good job 3

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Goes without saying, but you the man 3.

 

[BNich]

[QUOTE="HuskyWarrior611, post: 1003667 the sense of talent Rodney is more talented than any PGs we've had in the past. He's not lacking on many skills either. I've said before that we have watched Ollie develop 3 PGs who used to be out of control bad decision makers into heady guys who seem to always make the right play. Purvis is the most talented out the bunch and I'm sure he will do the same with him and we are going to see something even better.

After ajou Deng was called the best player in the floor in practice a few years ago, that particular argument is a tough sell here.[/QUOTE]

Purvis has a proven year in the ACC. Deng hadn't played college ball yet.

 

[BNich]

You're right completely whiffed on drummond. stix too.

Gay was a better athlete for his size and weight. Drummond was/is a totally different animal. I don't think you can compare him with Robinson or Gay.

 

[Husky Dynasty]

Hey, @3uconn, I definitely agree that, "Coach Ollie has been without a doubt the top guy on UConn’s wish list." Good thing he signed that contract extension!

Excellent work as always!

 

[otp85]

Honestly if you think we're going to see the same Rodney that we saw at NCSU you must not have faith in Ollie's ability to develop guards and must not understand how players develop in college from their freshman to junior seasons. For comparisons sake let's compare Rodney's freshman numbers in a system that didn't fit him that had a great lead guard compared to Shabazz freshman numbers where he was maximized as much as he could be playing with Kemba.

Shabazz:
7.8 ppg
2.4 rpg
3 apg
1.6 stlpg
37% FG
33% 3FG

Rodney:
8.3 ppg
2.4 rpg
1.3 apg
.8 stlpg
44% FG
38% 3FG

Like I said I have no doubt we see a different rodney purvis this year than the one we saw at NCSU.

Shabazz won a National Championship, you left that out.

I have plenty of faith in Ollie and this staff's ability and I think we will indeed see a far better player than we saw 2 years ago.

My original point, if you read back, was that there was no evidence at NCSU that Purvis was anything special. I believe that was because of that staff and that system. Never said he didn't have what it takes, just that he was nothing special at NCSU.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Now when I say talent I'm not talking about skills. Skills are shooting, passing, dribbling, etc. Guys like Stanley Robinson, Rudy Gay, Andre Drummond were tremendously talented guys. But had no skills. In the sense of talent Rodney is more talented than any PGs we've had in the past. He's not lacking on many skills either. I've said before that we have watched Ollie develop 3 PGs who used to be out of control bad decision makers into heady guys who seem to always make the right play. Purvis is the most talented out the bunch and I'm sure he will do the same with him and we are going to see something even better.

I think the problem you're having is that you're using the word "talent" as a proxy for athleticism. I don't think a lot of people see it that way.

But just generally speaking when you're talking about a kid who had a good but unspectacular freshman season, who hasn't played in a live game for more than a year, and you're putting him in the pantheon of all time UConn greats (he's "a more athletic Ben Gordon" - ), you're bound to get some push-back. Because, honestly, we do that all the freaking time around here and it works out that way basically never. And then all you've done is created a mountain of hype for the kid to be judged against.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Shabazz won a National Championship, you left that out.

I have plenty of faith in Ollie and this staff's ability and I think we will indeed see a far better player than we saw 2 years ago.

My original point, if you read back, was that there was no evidence at NCSU that Purvis was anything special. I believe that was because of that staff and that system. Never said he didn't have what it takes, just that he was nothing special at NCSU.

Did Shabazz win it or did Kemba win it? But I see. Then again if he was special his freshman year he probably wouldn't have left or would've been drafted.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I think the problem you're having is that you're using the word "talent" as a proxy for athleticism. I don't think a lot of people see it that way.

But just generally speaking when you're talking about a kid who had a good but unspectacular freshman season, who hasn't played in a live game for more than a year, and you're putting him in the pantheon of all time UConn greats (he's "a more athletic Ben Gordon" - ), you're bound to get some push-back. Because, honestly, we do that all the freaking time around here and it works out that way basically never. And then all you've done is created a mountain of hype for the kid to be judged against.

I mean usually people equate talent to size and athleticism. That's why a Russell Westbrook is very talented compared to Chris Paul being highly skilled at this point in his career. Same way you'd say Dwight Howard is a very talented big why a guy like Pau in his prime was just considered the most skilled big in the game. Same with Tim Duncan. And I understand I'm used to it. But I just call it how I see it. I don't temper my expectations or raise them based on other people. I mean we've had guys get hyped and bust like Majok and Deng, then other guys who aren't hyped and exceed expectations like Shabazz and Kemba. Purvis on this board is more like the latter. So I expect him to exceed everyone's expectations. Lol

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

But Jalen is going to be an amazing 2 to 3 year talent for us either way. I love his size athleticism and length at the point guard position. He could be a terror on the defensive end.

 

[aceboon]

pretty high praise from his HS coach considering he just had Kaleb Joseph in the same backcourt

http://instorrsnow.wordpress.com/

– CUSHING COACH Barry Connors gushed a bit when talking about Adams.
“He’s like nobody I’ve ever seen,” Connors said.
Cushing then repeated a phrase he told the esteemed Dave Borges about Adams a few months ago.
“I’m not going to tell you he’s the best player I’ve ever seen but the game does come easier to him than to anyone I’ve ever seen,” Connors said. “He has the incredible ability to make a play whenever it’s needed.”

 

[otp85]

Connors is a very good coach almost of out nowhere, done a very good job at Cushing when no one really expected him to. It started with the Presseys and the talent just keep flooding it. Nice little pipeline I'd we can hold it. Makai Ashton-Langford?

 

[DonaldDraper]

I appreciate the content, but the sentence structure makes it pretty difficult to read.


GO JALEN!

 

[Rocktheworld]

I appreciate the content, but the sentence structure makes it pretty difficult to read.


GO JALEN!

Chill son the kid's in high school

 

[CAHUSKY]

I appreciate the content, but the sentence structure makes it pretty difficult to read.


GO JALEN!

You could offer to edit his content. Would be a nice way to help a high school kid who does an amazing job covering Uconn recruiting.

 

[Jay-Bone]

Take a look at 1:03. Bazz never showed us any of that!

I love how in this video it starts out with a layup, then a 10 footer, then a 14 footer, then an 18 footer with dunks and dimes to follow. I'm sure it was setup this way, but I hope and think it exemplifies his versatility.

 

[David 76]

3 is a kid?? Wow! Even more respect and kudos!

 

[Rocktheworld]

You could offer to edit his content. Would be a nice way to help a high school kid who does an amazing job covering Uconn recruiting.

Actually as someone whose job revolves around spoken and written language (and swallowing), I'll gladly give @3uconn pointers on his style. Hit me up if you're up for it, man.

 

[uchusky32]

Actually as someone whose job revolves around spoken and written language (and swallowing), I'll gladly give @3uconn pointers on his style. Hit me up if you're up for it, man.

Swallowing ?! 3 stay far away. Far!

 

[BNich]

I love how in this video it starts out with a layup, then a 10 footer, then a 14 footer, then an 18 footer with dunks and dimes to follow. I'm sure it was setup this way, but I hope and think it exemplifies his versatility.

After all it is a highlight tape. I'd say it was set up that way or could have just been the natural flow of the game.