Kansas

[Travelman6]

C

Kansas has opened up some breathing room, but only up 8 against Eastern Illinois.

Classic trap game IMO.

 

[UConnSwag11]

He was much more aggressive at getting post position when it got close in the second half. Through most of the rest of the game, he seemed pretty uninterested in fighting for that deep position. In very curious to see what Self does with Dickinson offensively on Friday.

Maybe keep him by three point line to drag our bigs away from the basket and allow the rest to post up or drive?

 

[UConnSwag11]

I'm guessing he has him going right at DC to try to put him in foul trouble right from the get go. And that can mean inside as well as drawing him out to defend the three. DC has to stay composed and not try to make a name for himself with hero plays on defense.

Yup

 

[UCLJ0211]

Too bad they don’t have Dick on the team anymore. Was looking forward to the ‘ol Dick vs. Ball matchup.

 

[Poe]

Haven’t watched Dickinson, how does he compare to Timme?

 

[stickybuddy]

Haven’t watched Dickinson, how does he compare to Timme?

Bigger and better at basketball

 

[Ricker]

Dickinson has Zach Eddy sloth speed, shoots from 3 well even in high school, but doesn't fight as hard as he should at the rim. (I think he is 'soft' because fouls get called on bigs like him when they put their bodies into people - now that lack of aggressiveness has become a habit from the times I see him play) Timme is smaller, more a shot maker, and plays with finesse rather than power. To see how Donovan might play Dickinson at the 3 point line, it would be worthwhile to see how Donovan was used defensively vs Timme outside last year if they were in the game together much. I won't have time to check myself.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Maybe keep him by three point line to drag our bigs away from the basket and allow the rest to post up or drive?

That’s what I’m thinking and then try to get Adams to be the post presence. He’s not a great back to the basket big and I think Clingan’s length will bother him on those little face-up 8-10 footers. It wouldn’t get Clingan in foul trouble but for a team that shoots like KU, they really need Clingan out of the paint.

 

[HuskyHawk]

That’s what I’m thinking and then try to get Adams to be the post presence. He’s not a great back to the basket big and I think Clingan’s length will bother him on those little face-up 8-10 footers. It wouldn’t get Clingan in foul trouble but for a team that shoots like KU, they really need Clingan out of the paint.

Yes, I think so too. But Dickinson has torched Edey every time they have played. The guy has pretty advanced offensive skills inside or out. He's also a really good passer.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Haven’t watched Dickinson, how does he compare to Timme?

Bigger, much better shooter, better passer, not nearly the back to the basket game or athletic ability. Both pretty mediocre defenders. His shooting is my biggest concern because UConn will absolutely have to respect his willingness to take and ability to hit the outside shot.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

As far as defensive matchups go, it doesn't really matter as we pretty much switch everything on the perimeter anyways. But college offenses aren't usually savvy enough to take advantage anyways, unless it is big v small in the post, and even that is rare.

 

[UConnSwag11]

How’s Kansas in transition? Can we run on them?

If we’re hitting our threes….

 

[UConnSwag11]

I know they’ve played in a final four and a NC just last year, but I think this environment will be different. I hope I’m wrong.

 

[UConnSwag11]

I know they’ve played in a final four and a NC just last year, but I think this environment will be different. I hope I’m wrong.

Also, a good sign that they’re fanbase aren’t taking us lightly. Are we back???

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[auror]

Also, a good sign that they’re fanbase aren’t taking us lightly. Are we back???

It appears we are back. (The Championship last year was a bit of a giveaway).

 

[Marat]

If we are hitting 3s on Friday, then that will silence the crowd.

 

[Austin316]

2022 Champions
vs
2023 Champions

 

[Mike Honcho]

What does camping inside Allen Fieldhouse even mean?

 

[JohnnyJr]

Do they open the concessions 2 days early lol?

 

[CP76]

What does camping inside Allen Fieldhouse even mean?

https://x.com/uconn6thborough/status/1729871580833234983?s=46 saw this from storrs south they have a really confusing ticket process

 

[UConnSwag11]

Worried that Timberlake has his best game if the season and breaks out

 

[Greg]

I have a feeling Hurley will be extra emotional knowing the college basketball world is watching. He needs to be strategic with his screaming at the refs and avoid any meltdown.

Yeah, good luck with that.

 

[UconnU]

Worried that Timberlake has his best game if the season and breaks out

KU friend of mine says he doesn’t think he even understands the playbook, looks lost.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Clingan getting pulled away from the basket by Dickinson is going to be a big thing to watch. Dickinson is a lot more mobile on the perimeter than Donovan. This might be more of a Samson game than a Clingan game for the perimeter defense. Going to need the guards to keep the KU guards out of the lane when our bigs are pulled outside.

If Dickinson is going to be on perimeter let Karaban cover him. Keep Donovan off ball as a helper on defense protecting the rim on KJ. There are things you can do. You don’t need to expose Clingan on the perimeter chasing around a perimeter shooter.