James Bouknight

[dannyHAM]

Don’t even know what I witnessed tonight for that tear he went on. Just special. Bouknight might be the cure for the virus(losing culture) that has infected our team over the last few years. Appreciate Hurley playing him and risking him being a one and done

 

[HuskyBoi]

We witnessed a freshman playing like a man

 

[UconnU]

He needs 15 shots per MINIMUM.

 

[calluke]

Still gets called on the craziest fouls.

 

[Kitaman]

Next train stop for him is consistency, which is the 'back to back' station.

 

[UconnU]

Still gets called on the craziest fouls.

What was that tech they called on him? His momentum carried him over that Tulsa player that tripped him.

 

[HooperScooper]

We've seen the future and thy name is James Bouknight.

I was waiting for one of these type of games. Most of UConn's previous stars have had some freshman breakout games and then they do it more often near the end of the season. Hopefully he can do this more. I expect he'll still put up some stinkers but just less often.

 

[uchusky32]

Breakout game for him. Needs to carry that confidence thru rest of season. Build on during off season.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

I hope Christian is able to pass the torch. Let James be the focal point, draw the defense, and Christian will have much better looks.

 

[Rico444]

The dude is special, it's as simple as that.

He had that killer look in his eye in that one stretch, and nobody could guard him. If we see that come out of him here and there down the stretch, we're going to be a much more difficult team.

 

[huskyfan224]

I laughed out loud at the technical.

 

[HooperScooper]

What was that tech they called on him? His momentum carried him over that Tulsa player that tripped him.

That call was insane. Did it look in any way that he did that on purpose? I was screaming again how crappy AAC refs are. I've said that a lot this season.

 

[HuskyHawk]

He needs 15 shots per MINIMUM.

It’s up to him to take them. There is no lack of shots available. AG ends up taking shots because these other guys won’t. Bouk finally realized he’s the man and played like it.

 

[WestHartHusk]

I think during that run he had to be thinking: "If we lose again, this time it will be my fault."

 

[superjohn]

He's close, that's the type of game where a great talent has the lightbulb come on that he can pretty much always be better than everyone on the court. If he locks himself in the gym and tightens up some things he'll be the player to bring us back to what UConn was.

 

[uconngb]

Don’t even know what I witnessed tonight for that tear he went on. Just special. Bouknight might be the cure for the virus(losing culture) that has infected our team over the last few years. Appreciate Hurley playing him and risking him being a one and done

There’s no chance he’s one and done. Too many holes in his game. But if he makes the leap next year and learns how to play ANY D, he’s gonna be special, no doubt.

 

[husky429]

He's the only player on our team that is capable of being unstoppable when he's hot. Best individual stretch of bball on this team in 6 years

 

[Jay-Bone]

 

[FatHank]

This kid is gonna blow it up for us. He's got game for sure. If he shows us boards, threes, and putbacks like we saw tonight on the regular we'll be a tough team. I'm not sure what got into the kid but he went on a TEAR!

 

[nomar]

That was fun to watch. I love his game.

 

[Palatine]

It's called a personal run. Bouk on a tear. What was it 13 straight UConn points?

Hamilton used to have 8 or 10 point personal runs all the time. Bouk will have a lot in his time in Storrs.

Did that feel great or what!!!!!!

 

[awfuldan]

That was awesome. Bouk looked like a pro. One of the best performances we've seen from a Husky in a while. Al was great as well.

 

[Kitaman]

He's close, that's the type of game where a great talent has the lightbulb come on that he can pretty much always be better than everyone on the court. If he locks himself in the gym and tightens up some things he'll be the player to bring us back to what UConn was.

That's called having the 'Mamba' mentality. Not for everyone but those who do . . . . . . . . . . .

 

[RipCity]

That 11 point streak was the happiest I’ve been during a game since the Jalen heave

 

[Conndog]

He has a little bit of everything (outside shot, inside adeptness, smooth quickness and a nose for the ball)- maybe he has the potential to be another #32 RH.
I also thought Whaley had an outstanding game, I really hope he turns it on some more.