Josh Carlton our go-to guy appreciation thread

[imno1]

He's never going to be explosive or really strong but he can certainly gain in those areas in the offseason. I was really down on him early in the year when he was getting tossed around but his improvement has been dramatic. This is what good coaching and willing to be coached can do.

I respectfully disagree about the strength comment. He is already a lot stronger than even the start of the season. I believe he will be beastly by year 4. I hope Josh can develop a little jumper to add to his game.

 

[3rdbass]

He needs strength.

We are at our best when he’s getting those lobs bear the basket and can just go up.

That requires strength to hold your ground and maybe move the defender out just a bit.

Him catching those passes is a nice change of pace.

He is fundamentally sound defensively and uses great timing and positioning to make up for his lack of athleticism

Also, had really good length. That is another reason he gets those rebounds without jumping high.

 

[the Q]

Also, had really good length. That is another reason he gets those rebounds without jumping high.

True.

I thought the officials let him get a little extra physical today too. He had a few potential over the backs that they let go.

 

[Chin Diesel]

True.

I thought the officials let him get a little extra physical today too. He had a few potential over the backs that they let go.

Officials have been giving him more respect because he's earned it.

 

[Waquoit]

Looking like Josh is the great and singular silver lining to this (another) lost season

I think a lost season is one with no growth and no hope, like last season. This season has both.

 

[uconnphil2016]

I wasn't able to watch today, but Carlton had some dominant post moves against Temple. He was the best player on our team for much of that game.