Lay Off Hurley

[CTBasketball]

Seriously. He’s in a very difficult position. James is getting information from his own personal surgeon and advisors - not connected to the university at all. They don’t talk to Hurley. They communicate through James and his people.

Hurley cannot publicly say “James went against University advice, got his own surgeon and advisors, and is now paying for that with either:
A) a faulty unsuccessful surgery
B) a successful surgery, but he is not playing because he or his party doesn’t want to hurt his draft stock

Option B, which is more than likely at least partially true, would be a team killer. Bouknight is toying with the coaching staff, and Hurley can’t throw his player under the bus. He’s giving the information just as he gets it.

If James and his people truly wanted to be out there he would be. The initial 2-4 week timeline was estimated by team doctors because they know how minor of an injury this really is.

 

[uconngb]

Seriously. He’s in a very difficult position. James is getting information from his own personal surgeon and advisors - not connected to the university at all. They don’t talk to Hurley. They communicate through James and his people.

Hurley cannot publicly say “James went against University advice, got his own surgeon and advisors, and is now paying for that with either:
A) a faulty unsuccessful surgery
B) a successful surgery, but he is not playing because he or his party doesn’t want to hurt his draft stock

Option B, which is more than likely at least partially true, would be a team killer. Bouknight is toying with the coaching staff, and Hurley can’t throw his player under the bus. He’s giving the information just as he gets it.

If James and his people truly wanted to be out there he would be. The initial 2-4 week timeline was estimated by team doctors because they know how minor of an injury this really is.

Says who? He threw Polley and Cole under the bus a couple games ago. He needs to manage this situation better, I think everyone agrees. And he needs to manage this losing better to the public. But none of that even bothers me all that much. What bothers me is how bad he is getting out-coached and out- maneuvered recently. It is a VERY disturbing trend. His in-game coaching is leaving a LOT to be desired and needs to get better in a hurry.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

 

[bendm]

just wanna make sure i'm still following...bouk hyperextended his elbow and then had an unrelated surgery to remove some bone spurs, which carries virtually no risk of long term injury, yet he's sitting out. do i have that right?

 

[superjohn]

just wanna make sure i'm still following...bouk hyperextended his elbow and then had an unrelated surgery to remove some bone spurs, which carries virtually no risk of long term injury, yet he's sitting out. do i have that right?

Yes.

 

[6xChamps]

I don’t have a problem with what he’s saying about Bouknight. I do have a problem with him blaming the crappy offense on the PG play and lack of confidence from the players. Anyone with two eyes can see that the offensive sets are abysmal and that starts with the coaching staff.

 

[polycom]

just wanna make sure i'm still following...bouk hyperextended his elbow and then had an unrelated surgery to remove some bone spurs, which carries virtually no risk of long term injury, yet he's sitting out. do i have that right?

had surgery with a surgeon not connected to the university...that the boneyard thinks isn’t speaking to Hurley or the medical team

 

[kansashusky]

I said this in a couple of other threads. Tough spot for sure, but I don't feel bad for a coach making 3 mill and you have one scorer on a roster in three years.

 

[CTBasketball]

Says who? He threw Polley and Cole under the bus a couple games ago. He needs to manage this situation better, I think everyone agrees. And he needs to manage this losing better to the public. But none of that even bothers me all that much. What bothers me is how bad he is getting out-coached and out- maneuvered recently. It is a VERY disturbing trend. His in-game coaching is leaving a LOT to be desired and needs to get better in a hurry.

I don’t have a problem with what he’s saying about Bouknight. I do have a problem with him blaming the crappy offense on the PG play and lack of confidence from the players. Anyone with two eyes can see that the offensive sets are abysmal and that starts with the coaching staff.

This team is built around James. When you remove him things get difficult and you need to adapt. It’s easier said than done.

 

[scotty0330]

Plus he recruited said point guards so either way buck stops with him.

 

[uchusky32]

We have enough talent to play better. Whaley has regressed. He is no longer aggressive on the offiesive end. What happen to the baseline jumper? Mid range game? Aggressive rebounding dunks? Gaff makes s shot disappears. Cole, plays hard. Scores some. Misses to many free throws. Doesn't hit enough 3s to be small guy. Martin, like his game misses to many bunnies. Sanago beast soon.

Adams played better last year. Not a threat to hit the 3 anymore.

Jackson is a great distributor who has no one to distribute to.

Not impressed with the coaching right now. Could be better. Definitely expected bite from these dogs paying now. But coach has dealt with a lot of stoppage. Looks like Alpha Husky getting NBA advice. JMHO.

For nelson can't wait for our recruits to get here and take over from day one. Their mix tapes are banging.

 

[Vuce]

I don’t have a problem with what he’s saying about Bouknight. I do have a problem with him blaming the crappy offense on the PG play and lack of confidence from the players. Anyone with two eyes can see that the offensive sets are abysmal and that starts with the coaching staff.

Also when your supposed “best shooter” goes 2-12 or whatever he was including a three to tie with like 2 min left, your offense is going to look bad. Got shots, didn’t make them. Those shots drop, different ball game. Wide open.

 

[CTBasketball]

How would the BY feel if Emeka Okafor sat out the rest of the 2003/2004 season with back spasms to secure a draft spot?

 

[Bobol]

At this point in time Coach Hurley gets the grade of “Incomplete” at best.

 

[NJHusky]

This team is built around James. When you remove him things get difficult and you need to adapt. It’s easier said than done.

But what good coaches do

 

[bendm]

But what good coaches do

it's not even just bouk it's akok too. what team would survive losing it's 2 best players?

 

[polycom]

How would the BY feel if Emeka Okafor sat out the rest of the 2003/2004 season with back spasms to secure a draft spot?

Didn't realize 2003=2021. I missed when they played covid seasons during 2003. I missed the culture change of securing the bag in 2003?

 

[UConnDad]

Any post game gems yet from Danny or the team?

 

[uchusky32]

Any post game gems yet from Danny or the team?

Hipe he doesn't start talking like Diaco.

 

[HungryHuskies]

Need a better thread title...was expecting something different.

Maybe “back off”?

 

[Fairfield_1st]

I do have a problem with him blaming the crappy offense on the PG play and lack of confidence from the players.

I think the PG play is a big part of it. They need to break their man down, get into the paint and either score or dish. I don't know their assist numbers, but I bet they're really low. There are a number of issues with just about all the players, but no sense running them down.

 

[UCFan1513]

Yes.

Wait the bone spurs didn’t come from the impact on the play?

 

[CTBasketball]

But what good coaches do

If 2011 lost Kemba we were dead in the water.
If 2014 lost Shabazz we were dead in the water.

You can’t lose your best player and expect to still win every game. Sure we should have looked better, but we’re depending on one-dimensional players.

 

[NJHusky]

it's not even just bouk it's akok too. what team would survive losing it's 2 best players?

Akoks been out for a year. He’s had plenty of time to plan around that. It’s not that we’re loosing. It’s how bad we look doing it. The offense is a shinty show. And Akoks absence impacts the D more than the O

 

[bendm]

And Akoks absence impacts the D more than the O

i disagree. whaley is a great defender at the PF spot but his O has been a liability

EDIT- we got so lucky with martin. he's our leading rebounder. he should be playing PF.