Jayden Ross is Back

[navery12]

Starting C?

Making a joke that we have 1 confirmed player back

 

[FightOnCT]

I do appreciate that as a UConn fan, I can still watch players grow, develop and continue to stay with the program in an era that’s headlined by constant player movement and a lack of retention. It really speaks volumes to Hurley and co. and the culture they’ve established.

Would love to see what Ross can do with a starter role

 

[DW1361]

I think if he puts in the work ideally he could start at the 3 spot. Doubt he resigned to be the 6th man. His versatility to fill in at the 2 or 4 is valuable as well. He has the skills, but he has to work on confidence and slowing down the game. He was much improved near the end of the season, but still leaves doubt whether he can reach his ceiling. Hurley must believe he can make the next step. Glad he returned.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I think if he puts in the work ideally he could start at the 3 spot. Doubt he resigned to be the 6th man. His versatility to fill in at the 2 or 4 is valuable as well. He has the skills, but he has to work on confidence and slowing down the game. He was much improved near the end of the season, but still leaves doubt whether he can reach his ceiling. I Hurley must believe he can make the next step. Glad he returned.

The “it’s just confidence” take is a bit underselling it. He’s got a lot of skills development to do with his handle and ability to create offense. He just hasn’t really showed that ability much (vs. someone like Stew that has shown more of that creation but just struggles to consistently tap into it). That said, he’s got a really strong floor even if he doesn’t take big steps in those areas. His trajectory has me hopefully he comes back with a much more complete offense game. He could be a load this year.

 

[XLCenterFan]

Our bench literally got us to the final. This kid was a big part of it. Without him and Malachi we could have lost to Furnan.