Jordan Hawkins Update??

[Chin Diesel]

I would personally like to see Jalen Gaffney, Rashool Diggins and Samson Johnson get playing time to see what they can do in tough situations now that Tyler Polley and Jordan Hawkins are out.

The ship has sailed for Diggins this year. 100% not ready.

Johnson's ship has almost left port as well.

Gaffney has been a major disappointment all season but has almost shown signs of aspirating and almost breathing.

 

[Dutch Boyd]

I would personally like to see Jalen Gaffney, Rashool Diggins and Samson Johnson get playing time to see what they can do in tough situations now that Tyler Polley and Jordan Hawkins are out.

This is a joke, right?

 

[HuskyHawk]

He showed signs last game, looked a little more confident while out there. But playing well aside from shooting much prior, didn’t see that all that much I must admit. Maybe I need to squint less when watching? Lol

People focus too much on his mistakes like passing into the hands of a defender. They seem to miss that overall his ball handling is better. He is moving the ball more quickly not dribbling in place. He is dealing out assists effectively and remains good attacking the rim. His defense is much better than in the past. You don't see teams targeting him for ISO as you did before.

It's weird, because previously defense, ball handling, TOs and slowing down the offense were his deficiencies, but at least he could shoot. Now it's flipped. Look at the stats. His TOs can still be better, but mostly it's shooting. 2021-22 UConn Huskies Roster and Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I would personally like to see Jalen Gaffney, Rashool Diggins and Samson Johnson get playing time to see what they can do in tough situations now that Tyler Polley and Jordan Hawkins are out.

Let's not get personal here.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

If Polley and Hawkins are both out tomorrow, we will need some shooting from the bench. I would expect Gaffney and Akok to exceed their offensive stat averages.

But most of the slack will have to get picked up by RJ and Tyrese. Anything outside from Whaley or Ajax is bonus

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

If Polley and Hawkins are both out tomorrow, we will need some shooting from the bench. I would expect Gaffney and Akok to exceed their offensive stat averages.

But most of the slack will have to get picked up by RJ and Tyrese. Anything outside from Whaley or Ajax is bonus

How about a double-double out of AJax?

 

[mauconnfan]

People focus too much on his mistakes like passing into the hands of a defender. They seem to miss that overall his ball handling is better. He is moving the ball more quickly not dribbling in place. He is dealing out assists effectively and remains good attacking the rim. His defense is much better than in the past. You don't see teams targeting him for ISO as you did before.

It's weird, because previously defense, ball handling, TOs and slowing down the offense were his deficiencies, but at least he could shoot. Now it's flipped. Look at the stats. His TOs can still be better, but mostly it's shooting. 2021-22 UConn Huskies Roster and Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

I honestly don’t focus on anything in particular he’s just not playing well on either end all that often since the BE schedule. And add to it he suddenly can’t shoot, rarely finishes lay ins and gets beat off the dribble a lot I’m still waiting for that potential to sneak out. He’s frustrating for me.

Rooting for that game soon so Hawk can throw Crow at me lol

 

[Tyler2Rings]

How about a double-double out of AJax?

Sure. I’m talking specifically of filling the 3pt shooting we potentially lose without Polley/Hawkins. If Ajax can go even 1-3 with all 3 being open looks I am happy

 

[UCLJ0211]

IIRC Gaffney played some of his best basketball towards the end of last season and in the tourney game vs. Maryland. Let’s hope he can turn it up another notch this postseason as well.

 

[AdamaNation]

IIRC Gaffney played some of his best basketball towards the end of last season and in the tourney game vs. Maryland. Let’s hope he can turn it up another notch this postseason as well.

Sure. I’m talking specifically of filling the 3pt shooting we potentially lose without Polley/Hawkins. If Ajax can go even 1-3 with all 3 being open looks I am happy

How about no 3s and a dunk fest instead!?!?

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

How about no 3s and a dunk fest instead!?!?

To me, points are points and I don't care where they come from. If we can finally create turnovers and get out on the break then hallelujah!! We don't score enough easy buckets.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Gaff has looked better lately. All y’all are going to eat crow when he makes AAC First Team one day

 

[Palatine]

If Polley and Hawkins are both out tomorrow, we will need some shooting from the bench.

The bench is out of bounds. If you shoot from the bench, it doesn't count even if you make the shot.

 

[Improviser]

Gaff has looked better lately. All y’all are going to eat crow when he makes AAC First Team one day

Well, if Gaff was playing in the AAC, he might be First Team now, just as Carlton is.

 

[HooperScooper]

Gaff has looked better lately. All y’all are going to eat crow when he makes AAC First Team one day

All y'all? Is that a new southern phrase? For extra emphasis?

 

[willie99]

I guess Cole & Martin and maybe Akok will have to shoot the 3's

Sanogo & AJax own the paint

UConn wins

 

[HooperScooper]

Post game tomorrow?

 

[gtcam]

Well, if Gaff was playing in the AAC, he might be First Team now, just as Carlton is.

thats a bad slap at Josh

 

[gtcam]

in the locker room when he gets tossed?
Im sure someone will catch up to him before 9:30 tomorrow night

 

[Chin Diesel]

All y'all? Is that a new southern phrase? For extra emphasis?

Good lawd.
Yes, there is a major difference between "y'all" and "all y'all".
Next week we will discuss doing something vs fixin' to do something.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Good lawd.
Yes, there is a major difference between "y'all" and "all y'all".
Next week we will discuss doing something vs fixin' to do something.

Chin, I think you've eaten at one too many waffle houses.

 

[UconnU]

Omg potentially no Hawk or Polley!? Our spacing is going to be atrocious!

 

[connVA]

In 20 minutes

 

[Kwfan111]

Was told no Hawkins for BET…