James Bouknight

[pj]

Disagree. The weakest position currently is power forward. We even have a wing, Polley and another wing, Sid getting minutes there. Why? Because SF is the strongest position on the team. B. Adams is 6’5” and can play it as well. We need a real power forward who can defend in the paint and post up.

The weakest position has been power forward because Diarra and Whaley have been injured and Akok hasn't yet joined the team. Add those three and the center spot becomes the top hole -- especially with Cobb graduating.

Wahab looks like a very good player at the Jake Voskuhl level of contributor. We can go a long way with that. Tre Mitchell provides more offense and versatility but I would love to get a good defensive center.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The weakest position has been power forward because Diarra and Whaley have been injured and Akok hasn't yet joined the team. Add those three and the center spot becomes the top hole -- especially with Cobb graduating.

Wahab looks like a very good player at the Jake Voskohl level of contributor. We can go a long way with that. Tre Mitchell provides more offense and versatility but I would love to get a good defensive center.

I agree with that. The strongest position is truly PG on the current roster, which is why we are playing Jalen at the SG position and our SGs, CV and Smith at SF, and our SF at PF. It's a cascading effect.

In any event, I think it's more likely that Akok starts than Bouknight does. If we can land Kofi, I think he has a good chance to start over Carlton, but would play major minutes in any case. Not only do we lose Cobb, but Yawke as well. Diarra has the strength but not the height.

 

[intlzncster]

Disagree. The weakest position currently is power forward. We even have a wing, Polley and another wing, Sid getting minutes there. Why? Because SF is the strongest position on the team. B. Adams is 6’5” and can play it as well. We need a real power forward who can defend in the paint and post up.

Everybody always forgets B Adams when talking about next year's combo guard depth. Kid could be pretty solid.

 

[intlzncster]

Not only do we lose Cobb, but Yawke as well. Diarra has the strength but not the height.

Diarra is a writeoff until he shows he can stay on the court.

 

[superjohn]

Disagree. The weakest position currently is power forward. We even have a wing, Polley and another wing, Sid getting minutes there. Why? Because SF is the strongest position on the team. B. Adams is 6’5” and can play it as well. We need a real power forward who can defend in the paint and post up.

The weakest position by far is center.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The weakest position by far is center.

Right now? Carlton and Cobb have been effective and Yawke has moments. Polly is a small forward playing out of position because we have zero healthy power forwards. Next year, yeah, Center is a major problem.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Right now? Carlton and Cobb have been effective and Yawke has moments. Polly is a small forward playing out of position because we have zero healthy power forwards. Next year, yeah, Center is a major problem.

Polley isn't playing out of position. That's what power forwards look like now.

 

[pj]

Polley isn't playing out of position. That's what power forwards look like now.

Agree, if Polley wants minutes that's his spot, he just has to get better at it, and a lot stronger.

 

[Mr. French]

Is he Boo-Knight or Book-night?

I always read it the first way. Baba Booey.

 

[Candyman]

Just an FYI Bouknight might have hurt his knee tonight. Could be nothing but he went down after a dunk. Before dunk he came out and was limping a bit. Came back in and after dunk fell right to the ground. Came out limping and iced it. Never came back in.

Could be nothing but wanted to let you BY know.

 

[Stainmaster]

Just an FYI Bouknight might have hurt his knee tonight. Could be nothing but he went down after a dunk. Before dunk he came out and was limping a bit. Came back in and after dunk fell right to the ground. Came out limping and iced it. Never came back in.

Could be nothing but wanted to let you BY know.

Looking forward to 4 years of grumbling about "recruiting injured players."

 

[UconnU]

Just an FYI Bouknight might have hurt his knee tonight. Could be nothing but he went down after a dunk. Before dunk he came out and was limping a bit. Came back in and after dunk fell right to the ground. Came out limping and iced it. Never came back in.

Could be nothing but wanted to let you BY know.

Oh god.

 

[Walker11]

Looking forward to 4 years of grumbling about "recruiting injured players."

Good call. This is one million percent going to happen if JB isn't a stud out of the gate. Didn't he tear an ACL last year or am I mistaken?

 

[Stainmaster]

Good call. This is one million percent going to happen if JB isn't a stud out of the gate. Didn't he tear an ACL last year or am I mistaken?

Torn meniscus. I'm already dreading the first rube who'll claim that Hurley should've pulled his scholly.

 

[3rdbass]

Hopefully nothing serious but at least we have guard depth for next year if Vital Stays.

 

[Hi-Low]

UConn men winning 4 titles upset the balance in the universe now the gods have come to collect...seems that way lately anyway.

 

[Storrs South]

 

[bazz&boujee]

Hopefully nothing serious but at least we have guard depth for next year if Vital Stays.

i keep seeing this, where is vital going???? italy?? lithuania??

 

[Mr. French]

Looks healthy to me.

 

[Huskyforlife]

i keep seeing this, where is vital going???? italy?? lithuania??

If he wants too. Some guys just wanna play ball for money.

 

[Chief00]

So skilled, you can tell he’s been working with basketball trainers/coaches probably his entire life. Catches ball immediately goes into triple threat position. Defenders hands down giving him any space he’ll take the shot, defender playing tight he’ll use a jab step to create space or blow by them looking for contact at the rim for an and 1. His use of the pump fake is also near perfect. He also follows up every shot looking for the rebound to put back. This is a kid with an extremely high basketball IQ.

One thing I noticed about James at a recent game he attended, is that he is a very respectful kid toward his elders. That translates to being very coachable IMO. In particular, he showed a lot of respect to Dee Rowe. These are the little things Chief looks for that separates great ballers from just guys with only physical ability. Kemba had that same kind of respect and Chief thinks so much of that comes from how their parents brought them up. Kemba’s mom will always be one of Chief’s all time favorite Husky parents.
#Chief24/7AfterHours

 

[Chief00]

The weakest position by far is center.

Can Chief say both positions? Chief likes to have both a center and power forward who can do the trench warfare thing both offensively and defensively. I understand how it’s nice to have guys who stretch the floor too at those positions but to me that’s a nice to have. Kicking butt down low is a requirement.

 

[intlzncster]

Just an FYI Bouknight might have hurt his knee tonight. Could be nothing but he went down after a dunk. Before dunk he came out and was limping a bit. Came back in and after dunk fell right to the ground. Came out limping and iced it. Never came back in.

Could be nothing but wanted to let you BY know.

That's definitely not 'nothing', but hopefully it's not serious.

Sounds 'meniscus-y'. Not trying to accurately diagnose, just surmising based on your description.

 

[intlzncster]

Torn meniscus. I'm already dreading the first rube who'll claim that Hurley should've pulled his scholly.

That's what this particular injury sounds like as well. Hopefully not.

Kid probably needs to get stronger in his legs and core. That will help.

 

[UconnU]

Can Chief say both positions? Chief likes to have both a center and power forward who can do the trench warfare thing both offensively and defensively. I understand how it’s nice to have guys who stretch the floor too at those positions but to me that’s a nice to have. Kicking butt down low is a requirement.

Precious is an important piece because he gives us what we lack athleticism, rebounding, defense, versatility. He can guard 1-5 in the American, we can just put him on the opposing teams best player. In addition to fitting well in our up tempo open floor offense. Would instantly make a national contender imo.