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Kwint not going anywhere

wheelerdog said:
Why was this not a problem in 99, 04, 11 and 14?
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Because the players were better? What kind of question is this... Do you think Kemba needs to practice in a gym before he plays there?
 
JMick said:
Don't teams typically shoot worse in the final four compared to their season average? I'm pretty sure I've seen it brought up basically every year and it's blamed on the arenas
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Agree with that. I really meant to specifically reference the XL.
 
wheelerdog said:
Agree with that. I really meant to specifically reference the XL.
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Well it's definitely possible that we just aren't practicing there enough and Hurley seems to believe that's a component. I don't know how often we practiced there 20 years ago.
 
polycom said:
Because the players were better? What kind of question is this... Do you think Kemba needs to practice in a gym before he plays there?
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You just answered the question. Thank you.
 
polycom said:
Because the players were better? What kind of question is this... Do you think Kemba needs to practice in a gym before he plays there?
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Yes, I am sure he does.

Are you guys not familiar with what Ray Allen did in the NBA. He spent hours shooting from a few designated spots in ever single arena in the NBA, precisely so that he'd be familiar with the sigh lines and the way the rim reacted. That's what it takes to be a great shooter. I have no doubt, that if it affects Ray, it affects lesser shooters.
 
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wheelerdog said:
Why was this not a problem in 99, 04, 11 and 14, or any other year we had a powerhouse team. All this is doing is putting it in the players heads that there is a problem shooting in this arena.
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"All"?

We'll see, but I'm inclined to think this is both a misreading of the article and a wrong-headed post. Such posts invite a critical response.
 
polycom said:
Because the players were better? What kind of question is this... Do you think Kemba needs to practice in a gym before he plays there?
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Larry Bird shot for two hours before every game in every arena. and He never once ran to pick up the basketball he always had a ball boy or two there to feed him. He just shot every shot in the book countless times. all the 3's and spin shot of the backboard. So yeah, Kemba needs to practice in every arena.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Yes, I am sure he does.

Are you guys not familiar with what Ray Allen did in the NBA. He spent hours shooting from a few designated spots in ever single arena in the NBA, precisely so that he'd be familiar with the sigh lines and the way the rim reacted. That's what it takes to be a great shooter. I have no doubt, that if it affects Ray, it affects lesser shooters.
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That isn't the point the OP question I was responding to was a loaded one and I gave back a tongue and cheek response. Obviously, all players at an elite level to maintain that elite level will do whatever it takes to gain an advantage 1 of which would be practicing for hours on end in whatever gym they would be playing in.
 
Those XL rims seemed pretty soft when I was at the women's game last week.
 
wheelerdog said:
Why was this not a problem in 99, 04, 11 and 14, or any other year we had a powerhouse team. All this is doing is putting it in the players heads that there is a problem shooting in this arena.
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Calhoun got his XL shooting practice in. LOL
 
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The shooting in arenas thing is mental more than anything. But if it helps, it helps.
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
I'm glad I read the article in order to conclude that you inferred "blame," which isn't necessarily the case.

There's value in getting to know your home court, and it's perfectly reasonable for a first year coach to draw the conclusion that more familiarity is needed early in the experience of it. It fits with Hurley being thorough toward preparation and restless toward improvement. Those are admirable qualities.

In proper context "blame" is a lazy & negative charge.
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Sound logic is not necessary here. Its never long lasting (i.e. remembered), and certainly not seen thread to thread.

The Boneyard is like the Twilight Zone for keyboards.

Just saying ironically, for a college message board, being smart here is never rewarded or appreciated.
 
Kwintin was the best part of the game tonight, his energy was off the charts. Highlights were Kwintin, Mark Adams, and Hurley headbutts.
 
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tcf15 said:
For the people who thought he was leaving...where would he go? Makes no sense for Kwint, a 24 year old senior, to leave mid semester.
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Agreed. I think he should stay. He is not a very good basketball player so I don't think schools are going to be knocking down his door and that's ok. He's our guy and he should stay here and enjoy the experience.
 
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TheChamps990411 said:
Agreed. I think he should stay. He is not a very good basketball player so I don't think schools are going to be knocking down his door and that's ok. He's our guy and he should stay here and enjoy the experience.
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go to st joes and be da man on campus
 
LIuconn said:
Was that his 'kobe Bryant's last game's Gunner moment?
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Everyone in the arena (except for the opponent) , and especially his teammates, wanted Kobe to shoot every time he touched the ball.
 
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HuskeyinSC said:
Larry Bird shot for two hours before every game in every arena. and He never once ran to pick up the basketball he always had a ball boy or two there to feed him. He just shot every shot in the book countless times. all the 3's and spin shot of the backboard. So yeah, Kemba needs to practice in every arena.
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So that's how he did it!
 
With 7 minutes left KW should not be jacking up 3 pointers. He cant even make a layup, let alone shoot a 3. If he wants to be viewed as scholarship player start acting like one, instead of a walk-on trying to score. Run the dam offence ,this is not a pick up game at the park.
 
My best guess on the KW situation is Hurley and the staff asked him to start looking into transferring for the next season. His tweets came near the same time as Akok's commitment which would suggest the coaching staff realizes Akok (and hopefully Kofi) will eat up any front court minutes KW would hope to see. He's only getting garbage minutes with this years team even with Diarra out, and next year he would simply be a waste of a scholarship. I think Hurley notified him about this now so he doesn't get his hopes up for a future at UConn and has enough time to find a good fit elsewhere.
 
Madmannsucks said:
Let's look at this. Last year they needed bodies due to the defections. While many for arguing for more PT, some saw the reality, great athletic ability...not a lot of BB skill. I do not think he is leaving.
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He comes into the game last night and jacks a 3, well short to the point he can scoop up his own rebound... only to drive recklessly to the hoop and throw up a brick. Then, next poss (or two) he loses the ball right next to him & throws a pity party turning his back on the play that leads to a fast break layup. Granted, up by 30 vs Lfyte but that just doesn't happen. I can't imagine Hurley would be cool with that.... unless he told the kid this is your last time on a floor with refs and a score clock, do as you wish.
 
Yeah, the aggressive mistakes are one thing, but giving up on that play is a no-go.
 
Broski said:
My best guess on the KW situation is Hurley and the staff asked him to start looking into transferring for the next season. His tweets came near the same time as Akok's commitment which would suggest the coaching staff realizes Akok (and hopefully Kofi) will eat up any front court minutes KW would hope to see. He's only getting garbage minutes with this years team even with Diarra out, and next year he would simply be a waste of a scholarship. I think Hurley notified him about this now so he doesn't get his hopes up for a future at UConn and has enough time to find a good fit elsewhere.
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He's a senior.
 
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