James Bouknight

[CTBasketball]

Refresh my memory, what was the Lamb game?

Not a game, but resemblant of his freshman year. Lamb was inconsistent, had the talent and scoring ability, but Calhoun struggled to get him going for the first half of the year. He picked it up in the second half with more consistency and less mistakes, and then when the BET started with DePaul he was absolutely lights out.

The rest is history.

 

[Mooch82]

Time for him to look for an agent

Shut up

 

[HuskyHawk]

I didn't know there was at 15 and 50% rule. Wow, I thought there was more to it that that!

Ha, if there was Vital could be in the NBA.

Bouk reads the game so well. I think other guys are finally catching on to what he’s doing. Even now I see him get frustrated when he sees something moves where he needs to, and then the ball goes the other way. He will be an NBA guy but needs quite a bit of strength and consistency.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I'll probably catch some flack for this, but that 3 minute stretch is something we haven't seen since Shabazz. He took over the game outside and driving to the paint. This kid has special talent. I hope Hurley can bring it out.

To be fair, Jalen Adams did that quite a bit. Unfortunately his supporting cast was usually much worse than this one.

 

[Huskybass]

Bouk is the most talented freshman we have had in a long time. Glad to see him getting more shots and taking over a game against a good team. An important step in his growth process.

His putback that made it 44-41 was very important. It ended an 8-0 or 10-0 run by Tulsa and set Bouk up to go on an 11 point run of his own. The kid is special. All American potential if he can learn to stay out of foul trouble and become a focal point, a major piece of UConn becoming a contender on the national landscape again.

Also, Igbanu was a joy to watch. He reminds me of a tougher, more assertive Shonn Miller, and I really liked Miller.

 

[andy34]

Aside from 3P% to this point, it's scary how similar their freshman year statistics compare.

It's been confusing to watch him miss 3s this season. His stroke is really nice, just hasn't gone down. I don't think it'll take a big change for him to start knocking them down at a much better clip - hopefully yesterday was the start of that.

 

[jibsey]

As good as his 3 point shooting was yesterday what he has is touch inside the arc, around the rim plus hang time to readjust when he goes up. We have a much better chance whenever a shot comes off his hand in general.

 

[UCLJ0211]

Refresh my memory, what was the Lamb game?

I think he’s just referring to Bouknight becoming similar to the player that Jeremy Lamb was.

 

[Excalibur]

My only criticism of Bouknight is that he can be a bit of a ball stopper at times, which sticks out when he's not playing well. However, on this team, I'd rather have the ball stopping with him than with anyone else.

 

[Lancer550]

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

Want to preface my comment by saying I am a fan of his talent and believe that he is one of the keys to a better future UCONN team. Watch the video again though, and you'll see that he stepped over the Tulsa player's head(player on his back on the floor) and then as he stepped back over him to walk away, dragged his foot against the player's head. The tech was deserved and he seems to be a little edgy in the behavior department. I'm expecting (hoping)this will improve with maturity

 

[ucp990411]

Still needs to not let his man beat him on the baseline.
Good game see if you can do it every nite.

And then foul when the guy that beats him gets his own rebound and scores for a three point play.

 

[sdglast]

He has the makings of a tremendous player. He has enough height/atheticism, ball handling ability, shooting, and scoring to become the main late game option. He just needs to develop consistency and the good kind of selfishness, where he understands when he has to take over a game. Guys like Rip, Caron, Kemba, Napier all had that uncanny feel of when their team needed a basket. TSaw it last night from Bouknight and hope it continues.

 

[ucp990411]

Bouk is the most talented freshman we have had in a long time. Glad to see him getting more shots and taking over a game against a good team. An important step in his growth process.

His putback that made it 44-41 was very important. It ended an 8-0 or 10-0 run by Tulsa and set Bouk up to go on an 11 point run of his own. The kid is special. All American potential if he can learn to stay out of foul trouble and become a focal point, a major piece of UConn becoming a contender on the national landscape again.

Also, Igbanu was a joy to watch. He reminds me of a tougher, more assertive Shonn Miller, and I really liked Miller.

We sure could use Igbanu

 

[sdglast]

And then foul when the guy that beats him gets his own rebound and scores for a three point play.

And needs to stay out of foul trouble.

 

[my2cents]

Bouk had a fantastic game tonight. However, hold your horses. Needs work on handle, passing and defense. Long way to go. He'll be back next year to get stronger and address those issues.

You do know he is just a freshman?

 

[my2cents]

We sure could use Igbanu

How could a guy torching us be a joy to watch? Enjoy his skills when he is torching someone else.

 

[Caronimo]

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

While I agree, I still think he lacks the killer mentality and toughness on defense to be the true leader and guy. I think it will come. Cinci will be locked in on him Sunday so other guys will have to step up

 

[imno1]

While he might not shoot 80% from 3 I think the torch was passed last night. Our best chance to win is if Bouk is the main cog in our offense. If he’s doubled others will need to step up and make shots. Before last night who did our opponents really have to game plan for. James needs to rev his motor every minute he’s out there because on most nights he could be the best player on the court.

 

[RichCTBB]

While I agree, I still think he lacks the killer mentality and toughness on defense to be the true leader and guy. I think it will come. Cinci will be locked in on him Sunday so other guys will have to step up

Ryan Boatright played horrible defense early on...he turned out alright

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Korita for Tulsa is just terrible, and we went right at him during that run. I have no idea why Haith isolated that stiff on Bouk, but he was basically throwing the game when he did.

 

[Caronimo]

Ryan Boatright played horrible defense early on...he turned out alright

I said I think it will come. But thanks for the attack.

 

[tower1]

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.

I hate to hear idiots that bring up the one and done.

 

[Kembacity]

The worse part was that they made that technical call AFTER looking at the review monitor. So bad

to me thats the second time he's been given a technical because of something someone did after he did anything. I don't know what he can do to ensure that never happens, but I wish the calls would punish the person who took things too far rather than punishing a kid for being attacked.

But that double T was beyond insane, because it should've been an and1 to begin with. The guy tried to draw a charge and it clearly wasn't, but when contact like that happens you HAVE to call something. CALL THE BLOCK!

 

[444JR]

I can’t wait to see Bouknight and Andre Jackson running the wings together next season. I have a feeling James wants to experience that as well.

I hope he keeps taking confident shots and his usage continues to rise. He should want to be in first round conversations this year and plan to come back knowing he can be firmly in the lottery conversation if he gives it another year in the Big East alongside guys like Jackson, Akok and RJ.

Who else will Hurley bring the the Big East Party in 2020

 

[AZHuskiePop]

We’d be lucky if he’s another lamb. He brought us a championship as a freshman

Seriously Lamb made some shots but he was playing next to Kemba.
James has better all round skills than Lamb.
In 2011-12
Even with a backcourt of Lamb , Bazz ,and RB without Kemba their team went nowhere.