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James Bouknight - Ring Of Honor?

If James Bouknight leaves after this year without a NC, should he be in the Ring of Honor?

  • Yes

    Votes: 14 6.7%

  • No

    Votes: 196 94.2%
  • Total voters
    208
Is he bringing back a Natty?
 
Guys have to rise up and sometimes a little bit of luck helps. Granted Bouknight is not 100% right now and has a shortened two year history, but I say, come on back! Make your mark! Win some titles!!

Ray was a no-doubter. Just to offer balance, from the recent posts regarding UConn vs. Georgetown.

"NEW YORK, March 9 -- Ray Allen hit an off-balance, running jumper with 13.6 seconds to play Saturday night, giving No. 3 Connecticut the championship of the Big East Tournament with an improbable 75-74 win over No. 6 Georgetown. Allen took a pass from Ricky Moore to the right of the free-throw line, went up and initially looked as through he was going to pass. But he turned toward the basket in midair and launched a flat shot that found the mark. It was the only basket of the second half for Allen, who had missed his previous 14 field-goal attempts against a smothering Georgetown defense. He finished with 17 points on 5-for-20 shooting."
 
DaveHuskiesFan said:
Second team. Probably close to Bouk what have been this year with a full year
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Ok, cool, but he won't be an All-American. Rudy was also freshman of the year in the conference, not that is means much, but it is better than not being it.

You can debate whether Rudy belongs and I would say he doesn't, but as of right now he is much more deserving than Bouk.
 
ZenConn said:
You are right, it doesn't take a single person to deliver the NC. It's a team game but it's a point of discussion. What about the Elite Eight? Caron didn't deliver, Rudy didn't deliver and neither did Ray. They are on the Ring of Honor. There are many on there without rings. It's objective is it not? James has already made a profound impact on the program by taking it from where it was and where it is in just two years.
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Wow and You people consider Uconn a blue blood? Where is the program now? When he brings them any kind of championship then it’s an accomplishment! Beating the Depauls of the world doesnt impress me! It’s embarassing this conversation is taking place!
 
ZenConn said:
He took us from a very dark place and has some accolades to his name. If he leaves with a NC, he's getting in. If he falls short in the Elite 8 or better, he will have a better chance.

He's not close to 1000 points yet either in between the shutdown and injuries.

Where is his place among the other greats?
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Hes a big talent that unfortunately came to Uconn during a very tough time.
 
Is this for real?
Ben Gordon, T Brown, K Free, J Lamb, Boat not in and Bouk isn't even in the same building as those guys
The kid has potential but hasn't proven much beyond that - I don't understand the "taking UConn out of the Dark Ages" - that honor belongs to the NBE invitation
CV is more deserving based on overall numbers
 
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Of course. Same class as Alex Oriakhi. There were a few guys who got in when there was too much enthusiasm and the standards weren’t exactly enforced. Rudy Gay is example 1. Bouknight is a good player but wasn’t inspriring early last year and missed 8 games this year. But seriously?
 
No. With the way they are playing, it would be hard to put him in without putting Cole in. They are equally valuable at this point. Bouk just isn’t at that level yet.
 
Hoophound said:
No. With the way they are playing, it would be hard to put him in without putting Cole in. They are equally valuable at this point. Bouk just isn’t at that level yet.
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Okay, then I think the question has to be asked: RJ Cole for the Huskies of Honor?
 
The season is not over so maybe this will become more clear with the games yet to be played since James is leaving after this season. If he stayed for another season he most likely would be a lock. He has brought a lot of fun back to being a Husky fan. His teams have won nothing yet. He struggles in close games to hit shots that win the game. He has holes in his game like when he tries to drive but has the ball too far away from his body and falls down on his can. He needs to hit more pullup midrange shots and he needs to really improve on 3's. If we had a wall for potentially great Huskies he is a lock for that one.
 
Just to put it out there, who is more worthy Bouknight or Whaley? Whaley was there for 4 years and worked hard and let himself be coached into becoming a pretty darn good player. I'm not saying I'd put up either. Jerome Dyson still did more in his career than either of them.

The next to go in the rafters should be Vital. He stuck with the program when many bailed and the main part of bridge from the disaster of Ollie's final years and Hurley starting the rebuild. Hated that his career came to such an abrupt end (stupid covid. JA is in the mix for me, too. I bet Calhoun would loved have the late SR up there.

I agree Ben should be up there, but he has other things he needs to overcome which in the grand scheme of things make the ring of honor something that really isn't important for him. I hope he gets right and stays right for a while. It could make joining the ring of honor someday even more special.
 
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Spaceman213J said:
Just to put it out there, who is more worthy Bouknight or Whaley? Whaley was there for 4 years and worked hard and let himself be coached into becoming a pretty darn good player. I'm not saying I'd put up either. Jerome Dyson still did more in his career than either of them.

The next to go in the rafters should be Vital. He stuck with the program when many bailed and the main part of bridge from the disaster of Ollie's final years and Hurley starting the rebuild. Hated that his career came to such an abrupt end (stupid covid. JA is in the mix for me, too. I bet Calhoun would loved have the late SR up there.

I agree Ben should be up there, but he has other things he needs to overcome which in the grand scheme of things make the ring of honor something that really isn't important for him. I hope he gets right and stays right for a while. It could make joining the ring of honor someday even more special.
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Yes on Ben. His battle is way more important than award.
 
TRest said:
This isn't serious, correct? Olander would get one first.
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Well oleander got two “rings of honor” if I remember correctly. How many did Jim Boeheim get again?
 
CL82 said:
Well oleander got two “rings of honor” if I remember correctly. How many did Jim Boeheim get again?
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digging gunner kiel GIF
 
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Right now he’s somewhere in between Daniel Hamilton and andre Drummond in terms of memorable careers. Even tho they were both here for 1 season they prob played in close to the same number of games at this point. Reserve the right to change my answer of course.
 
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Love Bouk, but let's have a little perspective, please:

Doron Sheffer: 13.0 PPG, 5.5 APG, 4.4 RPG, .442 FG%, .397 3P%, .804 FT%

Bouknight: 15.0 PPG, 1.5 APG, 4.6 RPG, .458, .326, .818

One of them made the Sweet 16 or better every year he played, the other is James Bouknight
 
Umami Zen said:
Ring of Honor recognizes players who delivered results. Not on their potential. Big difference.

Lets revisit the question after this year's Tournament.
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How is Rudy Gay in then?
 
bendm said:
Right now he’s somewhere in between Daniel Hamilton and andre Drummond in terms of memorable careers. Even tho they were both here for 1 season they prob played in close to the same number of games at this point. Reserve the right to change my answer of course.
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Daniel Hamilton comparison is fair. I’ve thought that myself.

He’s an example of leaving too early
 
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metsfan2323 said:
Yes many douches on the board, not just you. It's not James Bouknight's job to deliver you a NC. You know how freaking hard that is? you know its a team game right?
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Tell that to Carmello Anthony.....
 
ZenConn said:
You are right, it doesn't take a single person to deliver the NC. It's a team game but it's a point of discussion. What about the Elite Eight? Caron didn't deliver, Rudy didn't deliver and neither did Ray. They are on the Ring of Honor. There are many on there without rings. It's objective is it not? James has already made a profound impact on the program by taking it from where it was and where it is in just two years.
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Caron carried the team in the tournament that year and almost got us to the FF on his own efforts. Rudy and Ray had nice stats but didn't often make the kind of big plays to carry the team like Caron did.
 
I'm convinced you people don't deserve Bouk after reading this board the last couple days. Get him, Ben, Lamb, and even Boatright on the wall. Gatekeeping a list of players is some real goofy energy.
 
If we flame out In the NCAA tourney Boukright is a great player who played
on forgettable teams. But his career isn’t over yet.
So to quote the Kenny Rodgers
“You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table.
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealing's done”

We’re still sittin at the table folks.
 
Probably a better pro prospect than Luke Garza but didn't play long enough. We have yet to pull a Carmelo Anthony.
 
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