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If Hawkins can actually score 15ppg or better the big east is in a hell of a lot of trouble. It was obvious the kid had star potential at Dematha but just needed a bit of skill and the mindset to take more risks scoring it.

He's unique in that way... he came in pretty polished and effecient at what he does (3s and pull ups), but his scoring package was pretty limited. If he can expand it just a bit, he's going to be a star.
 
kansashusky said:
Based on what? The 5 minutes he played last year?
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He played about 65 minutes or so, and was just as good as Hawkins was in his first 65 minutes (not good). But we had no options at SG, and we had Whaley/Akok (and Springs) at the 4. Had he played almost 400 minutes I think we'd all be very high on him.
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
I stand corrected. I just seem to remember him overextending too much on the perimeter, and seemed like for no reason. I guess the staff told him to guard guys 40ft out, just seemed unnecessary.
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He definitely did overextend a bit too much but as @Kenny11 mentioned, he is just so long and athletic that he was effectively able to recover and play defense too much. I will agree with you that he plays far from the most polished defense, but very effective.
 
WhereistheDove? said:
Andre Jackson and "point" in the same sentence. It's about to go down...

michael jackson mj GIF
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He also called him a utility player. What does he mean?
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
I stand corrected. I just seem to remember him overextending too much on the perimeter, and seemed like for no reason. I guess the staff told him to guard guys 40ft out, just seemed unnecessary.
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His lowlights on defense were more noticeable than anyone else on the team. Guys like Cole and Martin didn’t give up points from letting the offensive player blow by them. But the stats are undeniable about his impact.
 
Huskyforlife said:
His lowlights on defense were more noticeable than anyone else on the team. Guys like Cole and Martin didn’t give up points from letting the offensive player blow by them. But the stats are undeniable about his impact.
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Yeah that must be it. No issue in getting driven past sometimes, it happens. But it just seemed unnecessary a lot of the time due to overextension. I’m sure it’ll be fixed.
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
Yeah that must be it. No issue in getting driven past sometimes, it happens. But it just seemed unnecessary a lot of the time due to overextension. I’m sure it’ll be fixed.
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Hopefully it does get fixed because it would make him a much better player. I almost feel like it's a feature and not a bug in Hurley's defense though. Seemed like he wanted the defense funneling guys into the paint, which may not work as well when Whaley isn't waiting in the paint
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
I stand corrected. I just seem to remember him overextending too much on the perimeter, and seemed like for no reason. I guess the staff told him to guard guys 40ft out, just seemed unnecessary.
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You are forgiven for remembering his less than stellar performance against Teddy Buckets in the tournament. Of course, others will blame Hurley.
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
I stand corrected. I just seem to remember him overextending too much on the perimeter, and seemed like for no reason. I guess the staff told him to guard guys 40ft out, just seemed unnecessary.
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Don't back down so easily. I agree with Jim Boeheim on this. It's nonsense that a computer can measure a player's defensive performance when the computer has no friggin idea what the coach is asking the player to do in terms of staying with his man, leaving to help others or guarding the rim.
 
aburks41 said:
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This is the ideal starting lineup, but I still worry about how raw and lacking in awareness/ strength Samson was on defense last year. If he’s made/making the leap and is a +starter we are in for a damn good run. That lineup is long and athletic: 6’5, 6’6, 6’7, 6’10, 6’9

Alleyne
Calcaterra
Karaban
all providing shooting off the bench

more plus athleticism and experience from Diarra

Rare size and hopefully passing from Clingan

Many have said it here before, but Springs looks game ready and willing to attack when he gets minutes. Hopefully this team will be ready and mature enough to tough out close games. Make veteran savvy plays and keeps it’s composure from the coaching staff down.

Let’s get it. Excited for this team
 
auror said:
Hoping for more Newton talk.
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Yeah kinda strange we haven’t heard really anything about him. I think no news is good news with him…he is probably the most polished player on the team and isn’t expected to have to make a big leap like Jackson, Hawkins, Sanogo, Karaban, Sampson, etc.
 
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businesslawyer said:
Don't back down so easily. I agree with Jim Boeheim on this. It's nonsense that a computer can measure a player's defensive performance when the computer has no friggin idea what the coach is asking the player to do in terms of staying with his man, leaving to help others or guarding the rim.
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If Jim Boehiem could work his computer, his team wouldn’t be stuck in mediocrity.
 
Kinda random and couldn’t find when I briefly googled. Does anyone know when the last time UConn did a foreign basketball tour? We have to be due.. I thought it was allowed every four years
 
sdrouin said:
Kinda random and couldn’t find when I briefly googled. Does anyone know when the last time UConn did a foreign basketball tour? We have to be due.. I thought it was allowed every four years
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Was wondering about this after seeing Auburn play the Israeli National team a few days ago
 
sdrouin said:
Kinda random and couldn’t find when I briefly googled. Does anyone know when the last time UConn did a foreign basketball tour? We have to be due.. I thought it was allowed every four years
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They were supposed to take one in 2020 to Italy and Greece. It’s definitely on their radar to do. Hurley’s Rhode Island teams took two when he was there.
 
Tiamat7 said:
You are forgiven for remembering his less than stellar performance against Teddy Buckets in the tournament. Of course, others will blame Hurley.
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Holy Christ you people can’t be serious


When Jackson went out w/ 2 bogus fouls the NMst lead ballooned up to double digits.


You “basketball fans” really don’t know ball. Jackson is unequivocally our most valuable player.
 
businesslawyer said:
Don't back down so easily. I agree with Jim Boeheim on this. It's nonsense that a computer can measure a player's defensive performance when the computer has no friggin idea what the coach is asking the player to do in terms of staying with his man, leaving to help others or guarding the rim.
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Fans generally don't know the answer to this either.

Hurley's teams usually want to take away the 3 by playing up, but none of us know the individual matchup adjustments from scouting on a game by game basis.
 
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Palatine said:
It means Swiss Army Knife.
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Let’s hope so. I am not a fan of his shot technique as is, it limits his game. Great kid, but I not sure how much he can command his will on the floor. I hope I am wrong.
 
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Slick said:
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@Slick, it was a joke.

Most reports and BY posters mention Karaban being 6'8". Some ecen get cray cray and put him down for 6'9".

Rothstein said he is 6'7", hence he must be shrinking.

For reference Rothstein said Hawkins is all of 6'6" which means Karaban and Hawkins should be within an inch of each other.
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
I stand corrected. I just seem to remember him overextending too much on the perimeter, and seemed like for no reason. I guess the staff told him to guard guys 40ft out, just seemed unnecessary.
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He over extended, but he’s so quick and long it rarely cost him, and that aggression was disruptive as hell for the other team. As I said last year he’s a goshdarn menace for the other team.
 
Candyman34 said:
He's not wrong tho. We have scorers and shooters but lost defense and rebounding. We lost one of the best defensive players in College, plus Martin and Cole who both played hard nosed D. We also lost Martin and Whaley's offensive rebounding. With the 4 Out offense you have to concern yourself with offensive rebounding.

Truth is we don't know how Samson/Karaban are going to be on the boards. Yes I know Newton and Jackson are very good rebounders but it is fine to be concerned which big will help Sanogo on the boards.
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If we have to use gang rebounding as we often did in the past so be it. No way will this team change into something other than a hard nosed defense. Thats a Hurley trademark. I think with better offensive options this will keep the opposition defense from overplaying us.
 
ucawn said:
Holy Christ you people can’t be serious


When Jackson went out w/ 2 bogus fouls the NMst lead ballooned up to double digits.


You “basketball fans” really don’t know ball. Jackson is unequivocally our most valuable player.
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He could be but from watching last year no one is wrong here. On defense he lacked consistency in staying with his guy often looking to make plays off the ball. He showed signs of being a lock down in doubt but fell short. Hoping he finds the consistency there as well as when being the point man on breaks. Better decisions all around he could be our MVP yet to be seen.
 
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