Kwintin Williams Highlights

[husky429]

It's funny, but you're right about "modern". A lot of these guys I see and I think, "why is their release point so low?" But you look at Curry and that guy flicks some from his chin, it seems, so . . . .

Ya, the three point shot has changed alot. Ray Allen style shooting with a really really high jump and release point is out of fashion. Players are not taught to shoot like ray at all any more.

Basically because in an old style shot you get less of your momentum going into the ball because at the top of the jump parabola (high release point) the is no upward movement left. It requires more arm movement.

With a modern shot with legs moving into the ball on the way up (but released lower), players can shoot with more power from farther away accurately. They dont need to use the arms much different to shoot from 28 ft away, just use a little more jump.

The disadvatage is that mid-range shooting that requires a very high release, players must learn almost a completely different form. The 3 point shot wont work, its too low. But in an NBA that doesnt value long 2s, this form is perfect.

IMO korver and klay are the two to look at for close to perfect perfect shooting.

Theres a really good youtube series that breaks down modern shotmaking.

 

[Bonehead]

As a casual fan, I demand free throw highlights.

I would double like this if I could.

 

[TRest]

The kid might prevent us from getting killed down low by the Wagner's on the schedule.

 

[Matrim55]

But putbacks, backdoor lobs, and 3s will be MORE than enough to see the floor if he can pick up on ollies defense quickly and rebound.

That's it, man. I just hope he can get on the Niels career-path – unselfish defense and rebounding, and eventually knockdown 3s. Throw in some viral dunks and we'll all be justifiably thrilled.

 

[Hurleyman216]

The real question is can he dunk with a jersey on? He seems to be shirtless in every video I've seen. Think the NCAA will grant him a waiver to play with no jersey on?

 

[formerlurker]

If my 47yo dad body can still f^k with my shirt on, I'm thinking he'll be OK.

 

[MadDogRevival]

If my 47yo dad body can still f^k with my shirt on, I'm thinking he'll be OK.

What does this even mean?

 

[formerlurker]

If my 47yo dad body can still f^k with my shirt on, I'm thinking he'll be OK.

What does this even mean?

Give it 20-25 years.

It will creep up on you like nothing you've ever experienced.

And one day, even though you think you still look like you did at 21, you'll realize what you've been looking at in the mirror and calling your "abs" are really the reason you haven't been able to look down and see your balls in 15 years.

Stay thirsty my friend.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Don't understand why many have said he'll be nothing more than a practice player this season. He is going to play and probably going to play a lot.

I said this kid reminds me of Stevie Thompson
Of The he Cuse mid to late 80's
YouTube might have some old clips
Leapers need to be paired with a great guard which we just happen to have.
because they really can't create themselves.
Besides hops he needs good hands.
Their job is two fold if the defender fears you the guard fininishes himself if he bites on the pentratration than you finish with a slam.
This kid along with Adams is going to give coaches nightmares.

 

[champs99and04]

This thread really took a turn. Seems like a good place for me to bury my skepticism about whether this kid can actually play - I'm not sure what this video is supposed to demonstrate that we didn't already know, but I appreciate it nonetheless and there is definitely a part of me hoping that he's somehow the next Aaron Gordon, even if I'm fighting the idea that this kid on a basketball court is going to go like Conor McGregor in a boxing ring. OK now continue @formerlurker

 

[formerlurker]

This thread really took a turn. Seems like a good place for me to bury my skepticism about whether this kid can actually play - I'm not sure what this video is supposed to demonstrate that we didn't already know, but I appreciate it nonetheless and there is definitely a part of me hoping that he's somehow the next Aaron Gordon, even if I'm fighting the idea that this kid on a basketball court is going to go like Conor McGregor in a boxing ring. OK now continue @formerlurker

You're the first person to "mention" me in their post, thank you.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Rebound, finish the opportunities created for you, and don't be a liability on defense. There's an opportunity for immediate playing time, gotta earn it though.

A couple earth shattering posters wouldn't hurt either...

 

[mauconnfan]

Because he only has a year of JUCO experience. The other power forwards have high school experience. Way better!

Too generic to think HS is better. I mean more than likely better coaching for Josh Carlton than he got at Puma but that's only assumption. Having played JC many moons ago I played against much better talent there than in HS although at times much less fundamental from some teams and coaching. But it's no different in HS as many kids just aren't taught the game there either. I wouldn't underestimate his 18/9 in JC all that much he will bring something to the table and his maturity/age helps.

 

[Walker11]

This thread really took a turn. Seems like a good place for me to bury my skepticism about whether this kid can actually play - I'm not sure what this video is supposed to demonstrate that we didn't already know, but I appreciate it nonetheless and there is definitely a part of me hoping that he's somehow the next Aaron Gordon, even if I'm fighting the idea that this kid on a basketball court is going to go like Conor McGregor in a boxing ring. OK now continue @formerlurker

Hard to disagree. We knew he could dunk uncontested versus Juco players and now we know he can dunk uncontested versus college players.

He is undeniably a world class athlete. We have a great blank slate for the staff to mold. My concern with the earlier tapes was his hand eye coordination. If there are 5 bricked bunnies in a 3 minute highlight, what does his game film look like? We should all have very high hopes but low expectations.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Hard to disagree. We knew he could dunk uncontested versus Juco players and now we know he can dunk uncontested versus college players.

He is undeniably a world class athlete. We have a great blank slate for the staff to mold. My concern with the earlier tapes was his hand eye coordination. If there are 5 bricked bunnies in a 3 minute highlight, what does his game film look like? We should all have very high hopes but low expectations.

You and 9904 are acting like we expect him to put up 20 and 10, which no ones said. It's preseason, so need to be a downer yet

 

[pj]

Too generic to think HS is better. I mean more than likely better coaching for Josh Carlton than he got at Puma but that's only assumption. Having played JC many moons ago I played against much better talent there than in HS although at times much less fundamental from some teams and coaching. But it's no different in HS as many kids just aren't taught the game there either. I wouldn't underestimate his 18/9 in JC all that much he will bring something to the table and his maturity/age helps.

I was being sarcastic. Kwintin is way more mature, mentally, physically, and probably basketball-wise too, then our incoming freshmen.

 

[Walker11]

You and 9904 are acting like we expect him to put up 20 and 10, which no ones said. It's preseason, so need to be a downer yet

I am actually acting like I think it's bizarre for anyone's expectations to have changed after watching this video

 

[mauconnfan]

I was being sarcastic. Kwintin is way more mature, mentally, physically, and probably basketball-wise too, then our incoming freshmen.

Over this old mans head, well played. Or I'm just a dope? LOL

 

[superjohn]

I am actually acting like I think it's bizarre for anyone's expectations to have changed after watching this video

Expectations shouldn't change but do you and champs think he is the last player on the bench and will be nothing more than a practice player? I find it strange that many on the board have been saying that.

 

[MSGSeven]

I am actually acting like I think it's bizarre for anyone's expectations to have changed after watching this video

These highlights are better than his JUCO highlights I saw and it's nice to see him in an actual game setting dunking so explosively and attacking the rim. My expectations have changed in the sense that I thought there was a chance he could start at the 4 but now I think he can be penciled in as the starting 4 after watching that clip. Or 5 if Ollie goes small.

 

[noeynox]

Expectations shouldn't change but do you and champs think he is the last player on the bench and will be nothing more than a practice player? I find it strange that many on the board have been saying that.

You see that level of athleticism and think there has to be a way for this guy to contribute. We've been too unathletic in the frontcourt lately. It was why a kid from the IVY, could come in and seem like a glass of water in the desert.

I'm hoping he could box out, rebound and pickup garbage points around the bucket, also pick up some shotblocks from the weakside help.

 

[superjohn]

You see that level of athleticism and think there has to be a way for this guy to contribute. We've been too unathletic in the frontcourt lately. It was why a kid from the IVY, could come in and seem like a glass of water in the desert.

I'm hoping he could box out, rebound and pickup garbage points around the bucket, also pick up some shotblocks from the weakside help.

I could understand their thinking if we had a stacked frontcourt but we don't have a single player with frontcourt experience and Williams is the most athletic guy on the team, he's going to play.

 

[selles]

These highlights are better than his JUCO highlights I saw and it's nice to see him in an actual game setting dunking so explosively and attacking the rim. My expectations have changed in the sense that I thought there was a chance he could start at the 4 but now I think he can be penciled in as the starting 4 after watching that clip. Or 5 if Ollie goes small.

We haven't seen him play defense, we don't know how he is as a defensive rebounder, and we have no idea whether he can play within a structured offense.

Those are the things that will determine who starts in the frontcourt.

I'm excited about Kwintin and enjoyed the video. I'm excited to see all of the new guys. It will be fun to see what we have.

But at this point none of us has a clue how the frontcourt will shake out.

 

[Huskymagic]

Kwin is a player. A guy that athletic with size and with our frontcourt options. I said it from the beginning that Kwin should be our starting 4 man. Kwin is going to bring hammer time back to Storrs.

#KWINFORTHEHAMMER
#PICKANDROLLADAMS

 

[Walker11]

Expectations shouldn't change but do you and champs think he is the last player on the bench and will be nothing more than a practice player? I find it strange that many on the board have been saying that.

I wouldn't be surprised if he is a solid role player or if he is glued to the bench. I am retiring from this thread, my only point was that there were a lot of stupid posts in this thread.

 

[MSGSeven]

We haven't seen him play defense, we don't know how he is as a defensive rebounder, and we have no idea whether he can play within a structured offense.

Those are the things that will determine who starts in the frontcourt.

I'm excited about Kwintin and enjoyed the video. I'm excited to see all of the new guys. It will be fun to see what we have.

But at this point none of us has a clue how the frontcourt will shake out.

I'm talking about my personal expectations. Your points are valid but based on this kid's size, athleticism and aggressiveness he would have to be very deficient on defense and bball IQ along with guys like Diarra, Cobb, Whalley, etc being better than expected in order for Williams not to start. Last I checked they're not making any preseason highlight videos for anyone else in our front court.

 

[KingAG]

I know who not to invite to a party. Some ppl are just wet blankets. Let us be fans

 

[ctchamps]

We haven't seen him play defense, we don't know how he is as a defensive rebounder, and we have no idea whether he can play within a structured offense.

Those are the things that will determine who starts in the frontcourt.

I'm excited about Kwintin and enjoyed the video. I'm excited to see all of the new guys. It will be fun to see what we have.

But at this point none of us has a clue how the frontcourt will shake out.

This is the pragmatic reality of the situation.

Kentan had several games early his freshman season where he was an offensive rebounding machine and garbage points maker. He started several games initially. People were high on the kid. But he was lost on offense and worse on defense. He soon became a bench player. Not until his senior year did he put things relatively well together. So athleticism is only part of the equation.

I have a good feeling about Kwintin. Let me the first to say that there is no Kwit in Kwintin.
At the very least I predict he will energize the team. Watch his face and demeanor relative to others on the court. He loves to play.

I also like that he made highlight plays and did not grandstand. Quick to get back on defense. Maybe in front of a crowd that will change but I doubt it. This kid is a Hungry Husky.

 

[MSGSeven]

I stand corrected AntG just posted a preseason highlight video of Larrier in the Larrier thread...he looks great btw

 

[champs99and04]

Expectations shouldn't change but do you and champs think he is the last player on the bench and will be nothing more than a practice player? I find it strange that many on the board have been saying that.

I don't know, honestly. That's what makes him fascinating. I'm not being sarcastic when I say maybe he's Tyrus Thomas - even without knowing if he can play, being tall and a freak of nature can take you a hell of a long way in basketball. The fact that he appears to have a great motor is perhaps the most encouraging thing of all. That he is already 23 is a great sign as well.

I just don't think it's crazy to envision a scenario in which he doesn't get off the bench when the rotation is cut, and I can say that about virtually everybody on the roster aside from Adams, Gilbert, Vital, Anderson, and Larrier.