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Kemba was a good deal quicker than Jalen. The biggest difference between them at this stage is Jalen has never shown he can take contact and finish, Kemba was a master at this. Jalen desperately needs to figure out how to seek out contact instead of avoiding it, his game will go to a different level if this is corrected.
 
The one thing I love both about Kemba and Jalen.... They got that DOG in them... They want the big moment... Kemba already made it...It's Jalen's turn... If this kid James Akinjo comes to Storrs too, he'll get his shot to be like those 2 as well....
 
DonaldDraper said:
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I know, I'm judging the kid by a youtube video, but he definitely has a 'craftiness' or 'savviness' to his game that we haven't seen here since Shabazz. Just a smart player who is always a step ahead of his man on the floor. May not be the most gifted, but it doesn't matter to players like him because he's playing chess while everyone is playing checkers.

Stoked to have Akinjo... if things come to fruition.
 
superjohn said:
Kemba was a good deal quicker than Jalen. The biggest difference between them at this stage is Jalen has never shown he can take contact and finish, Kemba was a master at this. Jalen desperately needs to figure out how to seek out contact instead of avoiding it, his game will go to a different level if this is corrected.
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Was gonna say kemba had unreal body control and his ability to play through contact was unreal.
 
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DonaldDraper said:
His game looks a little Bazz-like as well. The video below from the Peach Jam is pretty good. He's not Kemba or AG quick, but he's got a good handle and enough shake and bake to find space for a shot. He doesn't look 6 ft tall so he's gonna need that floater coming down main street.

The one thing that stuck out in the video is that he is not afraid to shoot it from a couple of feet beyond the arc. During Shabazz's freshman year, I was shocked he had the manlihood to pull up 24ish footers early in the shot clock. Calhoun did not take kindly to a freshman hoisting those and I was impressed that Bazz had the stones to take the shot, knowing that he was going to ride the pine if it didn't fall.

Everyone is looking for a big splash/top 15ish kid, and I think putting together a good class helps create gravity for the top recruits to come our way. I hope Akinjo plays for UCONN and I hope he helps our plans for attracting more talent.

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You can win a lot of games stringing hits together, without a big fly. This would be a double or triple. Get 'er done!

As for the video, a lot to like there. Pull ups and floaters, dump-downs after drawing the defense, able to finish in the lane among the trees, smooth looking jump shot out to deep, drives under control, can continue or pull up as needed. Not unlike Napier.
 
superjohn said:
Kemba was a good deal quicker than Jalen. The biggest difference between them at this stage is Jalen has never shown he can take contact and finish, Kemba was a master at this. Jalen desperately needs to figure out how to seek out contact instead of avoiding it, his game will go to a different level if this is corrected.
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That extra 3-4 points per game that kemba and bazz were able to get at the line were huge. Can't stress enough how much that was a key to so many of our wins in 11 and 14. Drives me nuts watching Adams completely avoid contact. He has to embrace it and learn to get free points at the charity stripe. Not to mention the value of getting opposing team in foul trouble.
 
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He looks like he makes shots well beyond the arc with relative ease. One question though, at his size and a true point guard he is basically the same player as Gilbert? Not that it would be a bad thing but at that size can they be out there at the same time? Especially if you have a 6'5" guard going against one of them.
 
Wasnt Shabazz 6 feet tall? and Boat was around 6 feet too right? So basically both of them were under 6 feet tall. I def think these 2 could play stretches together. They can be terrors on defense and very hard to stop on offense for a taller guard going against them.
 
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jibsey said:
He looks like he makes shots well beyond the arc with relative ease. One question though, at his size and a true point guard he is basically the same player as Gilbert? Not that it would be a bad thing but at that size can they be out there at the same time? Especially if you have a 6'5" guard going against one of them.
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It all depends on the matchup. Some 6'5 guards cant handle the pressure from a little guy, others can. Thats why we need one more 6'3+ guard before we close the 2018 recruiting train. Its important we have some height and length for certain matchups, particlalrly against higher level teams in the tourney.
 
James Akinjo reminds me of bazz big time. Similar kind if shooter who is smooth and sees the floor well. Will be a big pick up for the Huskies.
 
husky429 said:
It all depends on the matchup. Some 6'5 guards cant handle the pressure from a little guy, others can. Thats why we need one more 6'3+ guard before we close the 2018 recruiting train. Its important we have some height and length for certain matchups, particlalrly against higher level teams in the tourney.
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You're right, Bazz and Boat didn't do too bad huh, and at this point in our AAC world we would be lucky to get him.
 
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scoobydoo said:
I feel really good about 4:20
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Guys - please unlike this.

I only said 4:20 because I am traveling in the midwest. I don't want my username associated with this kind of shenanigans.

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AntG168 said:
When I think of athletic ability stamina doesn't come into play.
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Confirmed. I was referencing Q's post (made earlier) with my post.

To put into @Chief00 terms Kemba could attend back to back to back * 5 Bunky shindigs while Jalen would stop at 3.
 
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Kauffmak10 said:
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It might be overlooked by many, but it could be said the amount of time/energy that Jalen gave us last year when we decimated by injury could be considered Herculean as well. (unfortunately the team just didn't have the same results)
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I would never under value Jalen's gutting out the final part of last season given the condition of his ankle and the record. He showed up every game even as some fans quit on the team. I'll always admire the six guys who pushed themselves at the end. Wish the outcome would have been better. But nothing compares to how Kemba carried the team to win six games in six days.
 
UconnFanNVa said:
Wasnt Shabazz 6 feet tall? and Boat was around 6 feet too right? So basically both of them were under 6 feet tall. I def think these 2 could play stretches together. They can be terrors on defense and very hard to stop on offense for a taller guard going against them.
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Neither one of them ever smelled six feet.
 
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