Larrier: Jalen and I feel lethargic at the start of games

[8893]

Did I hear that right?

What the hell is up with that?

What can be done to fix it?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Walk to the court/bus to get the blood pumping leave the moped at home

 

[tcf15]

Yep. For those at the game or watching at a bar, Taylor Rooks reported that this is what Larrier told her. Even Tim Welsh was shocked to hear that and said they need to figure that out fast.

I think Larrier even said that he and Adams usually need the first 10 minutes of the game to snap out of it.

 

[MexicoHusky]

"We ain't chicken dinners, we're winners" - Caron Butler

I don't put a lot of stock in what college kids say

 

[James]

Just so strange, why would this be the case? You can’t take ten minutes to snap out of it vs good teams.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Kemba took the rankings his junior year and showed the team that they weren’t even a tourney team. He was pissed. Shabazz didn’t watch a tourney game and worked hard in the offseason. Our two best players are tired at the beginning of the game coming off of the worst season in uconn history

 

[JimHurley]

This is pathetic if true. Great players don't start games lethargic.

 

[Matrim55]

Put the ball in Jalen's hands right from the start, please.

 

[ctchamps]

And Welsh questioned that observing Jalen started with a lot of energy. Just leadership statement taking blame for slow start.

 

[tcf15]

And Welsh questioned that observing Jalen started with a lot of energy. Just leadership statement taking blame for slow start.

Could be. Larrier came out on fire against Colgate first game of the season too.

 

[mauconnfan]

Jalen needs to get a fire up his a**. Celebrating that 3 late in the game and after the game with Vital, doesn't he know he actually didn't play well, should be a bit more humble to me.

 

[ctchamps]

Jalen needs to get a fire up his a**. Celebrating that 3 late in the game and after the game with Vital, doesn't he know he actually didn't play well, should be a bit more humble to me.

His first five shots were all hustle imo. Kid is only holding back to let less experienced players get some development.

 

[jibsey]

I have a solution. Skip the warmup drills and have a full on scrimmage for 10 minutes before the game, get some sweat going. I was there and believe me it was ugly and uncomfortable to watch.

 

[Chief00]

Just so strange, why would this be the case? You can’t take ten minutes to snap out of it vs good teams.

It would be strange if it wasn’t so true. I agree, this needs to be figured out quickly. First problem is selfish play, guys start the game just jacking up shots. Only when they fall behind do they start playing team ball out of necessity.

 

[mauconnfan]

His first five shots were all hustle imo. Kid is only holding back to let less experienced players get some development.

Sure they were related to hustle I guess, but a couple were not very smart. One was pure double pump cut the mustard instead of a straight lay in and maybe a foul. His defense is lax at best watch him he is the worst defensive player of the 4 guards by a wide margin and that's because of not all in, not 100% committed. He can be a much better defender with better concentration and less laying off to make a play. They don't need him to hold back or admit to slow starts, they need him to be the player he can be and actually thinks he is.

Sorry for me lot to prove and improve still not a good start for him minus a 10-12 minute high effort run against Stony Brook.

 

[husky429]

Need a more deliberate dynamic warm up, maybe.

 

[Matrim55]

His first five shots were all hustle imo. Kid is only holding back to let less experienced players get some development.

That's what it looked like to me as well – he definitely wanted to give Alterique time to run the game.

 

[ctchamps]

That's what it looked like to me as well – he definitely wanted to give Alterique time to run the game.

The statement was to take heat off Rique. The slow start imo is Gilbert still not up to par. I know I’m in the minority but KO is running offense with intent on developing him. It takes away from the games start but could be the difference in the future.

Team would have quicker starts if CV started with Jalen. It will be interesting to see how KO plays it in Oregon. If he starts AG I doubt he keeps him in for long stretches if his play isn’t sharper.

With that said some of AG’s play in the second half has me salivating.

 

[superjohn]

Have Taylor Rooks whisper sweet nothings into their ears before the game.

 

[WlfdHusky]

I was at the game. I don't think that was it. And I don't think Alterique should be given anything. He needs to earn it - take it away from Jalen. AG looks really out of sync still. I hope he snaps out of it soon.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Guarantee it wouldn’t be an issue if we were still playing a Big East schedule

Hate to bring conference back in to it again but it is what it is

Dudes better be up for their next game

Ridiculous one would even think to say something like that out loud

Only to Taylor Rooks apparently (who is a stunner no doubt, but can we cool it a little bit?)

 

[willie99]

that changes Thursday night, their blood better be flowing at the tip off

 

[husky429]

Was sitting behind Jalen’s family at the game. Several times during the game they weren’t please with his body language

He seems to only get into it after he scores once. Then he'll try hard.

And his mistake response could be better.

It's a maturity thing, imo. Same with the mopeds

 

[shizzle787]

Even if true, this is not something you admit.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

Guarantee it wouldn’t be an issue if we were still playing a Big East schedule

Hate to bring conference back in to it again but it is what it is

Dudes better be up for their next game

Ridiculous one would even think to say something like that out loud

Only to Taylor Rooks apparently (who is a stunner no doubt, but can we cool it a little bit?)

You realize that wasn't a conference game, right?