Liam got some swagger!

[HailUConn]

Don’t expect him to shy away from big moments! I love the confidence he exudes when he speaks about this team. In some ways, his confidence level as a freshman reminds me of our last year’s freshman phenom Castle - quiet.

 

[Jaydumo20]

This team is gonna be good really good. Every game will be a huge improvement and the top 3 in the BE (us, Marquette and Creighton) will be good all year.

 

[Kolumbo]

Confidence. Liam has it. I said in another thread this was a critical game and he looks very serious about winning. I like it.

 

[willie99]

He gave out a Cam scream tonight, I love it

 

[TheChamps990411]

Its the beginning of our turnaround. I have no doubt. Its laughable the doom and gloom that has surrounded this team the past week.

 

[AllHusky]

Not everybody quit

 

[Blakeon18]

Impression: in these quick team [only] meetings on the court Liam has a lot to
say...especially for a frosh. Love the 'tude.

 

[August_West]

I’m all about that pull up three on the break. Big shot in a big spot, but it’s more about what it implies. Kid has some big stones. Love watching young players play with that much confidence. It makes all the difference in their development. He doesn’t get shook. Basketball is best played with instinct and without conscience or memory . Liam does that. My favorite player this year. He came here to win. He reminds me of a frosh Karaban in the way he comports himself, and that’s a high compliment. He has a more refined tool set at this point too. He will have some monster games this year, and we are going to need them.

 

[Huskybass]

Love this kid, too bad we won't have him as a Soph. Truly one of the best freshman to put on a Husky uniform. I felt like he was our go to guy in Karaban's absence.

 

[djct1999]

It’s simple…..Liam has the total package. Kid is a stud.

Guess you have to be to play on the Montverde team last year. Take a look, Liam isn’t the only one.

 

[JerseyAlum]

Yeah for me that dribble to the 3 pt line then stop and shoot swish was awesome! He definitely wanted to show out vs a home state school.

 

[UCTitleTown]

He's very mature for a freshmen. I said earlier this year how when you watch him talking and directing guys in games, he's like a coach on the court. That's rare for a freshmen. Most freshmen are like deer in headlights.

 

[husky429]

I’m all about that pull up three on the break. Big shot in a big spot, but it’s more about what it implies. Kid has some big stones. Love watching young players play with that much confidence. It makes all the difference in their development. He doesn’t get shook. Basketball is best played with instinct and without conscience or memory . Liam does that. My favorite player this year. He came here to win. He reminds me of a frosh Karaban in the way he comports himself, and that’s a high compliment. He has a more refined tool set at this point too. He will have some monster games this year, and we are going to need them.

He was our leader yesterday, particularly in the first half when we got down and in crunch time. He's got a lot of tools on the mental side of the game that separate him from other freshman

The cajones to take that transition three were HUGE

 

[JerseyAlum]

He's very mature for a freshmen. I said earlier this year how when you watch him talking and directing guys in games, he's like a coach on the court. That's rare for a freshmen. Most freshmen are like deer in headlights.

Montverde is quasi college level.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Montverde is quasi college level.

Yep. I've also said that program should be a real focus for our staff. The competition at practice prepares them for the college game much better than a star player on a team that plays cupcakes.

 

[InKembaITrust]

Zombie assassin.

 

[HuskyHawk]

He's hyper competitive. He's like a taller, more skilled Dan Hurley. I think he's here to win. I think he's pissed at our recent losses. I think he was really pissed that he went 0-9 against Dayton and was ice cold at the start of this one. So he started working hard on the boards, on D, attacking the basket until it paid off.

Refuse to lose.

 

[August_West]

Yep. I've also said that program should be a real focus for our staff. The competition at practice prepares them for the college game much better than a star player on a team that plays cupcakes.

Robert O. Wright was fantastic last night for Baylor too. 22 and 4 assists. Kid is a jet. Then you had Cooper with a huge (usual) Cooper game filling every line of the stat sheet 22pts ,11Reb ,4 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks - ridiculous) taking down the best team in the country last night. Oh and Derrick Queen went for 17 and 11 in a win against Ohio state. The Monteverde kids, ALL OF THEM, are appointment viewing for me. Got to see those 4 last night flipping around channels, they never disappoint . Only Newell didnt play last night. On Tuesday he had 20 and 11 for Georgia burying another ACC team.

A fun thought wouldve been to take those 5 and keep them together as a college team this year and fill it out with some portal players. They would be a ranked team for sure. The pieces fit too.

 

[Deepster]

He was our leader yesterday, particularly in the first half when we got down and in crunch time. He's got a lot of tools on the mental side of the game that separate him from other freshman

The cajones to take that transition three were HUGE

I’m gonna say it.

I think he needs to take more charge and be our floor leader this year. I think he’s an alphas alpha and exudes that confidence. I love Alex and he’s one of my all time favorite Huskies but it’s just not in his DNA to be the guy.

 

[Vancat]

I’m gonna say it.

I think he needs to take more charge and be our floor leader this year. I think he’s an alphas alpha and exudes that confidence. I love Alex and he’s one of my all time favorite Huskies but it’s just not in his DNA to be the guy.

The few times I looked at the bench to see what Alex was doing, he was sitting & clapping calmly. I would have expected more cheerleading...but maybe he's not allowed to get excited yet. Then again, I may have missed stuff since I was more focused on the game.

 

[Umami Zen]

In addition to an expanded and vocal leadership role (without AK). I thought Liam's D/rebounding in traffic were a vast improvement from Maui last night. Transition three from top of the key looked like money as soon as it left his hand. Going home to Texas on the weekend for a big game in Austin. You know he'll be ready for that.

 

[Blakeon18]

I thought Karaban did a great job of involving himself in the game....from the bench.
Countless times he was pulling players aside when they came to the bench...clearly
offering support and tips on their play.

 

[J187Money]

I’m all about that pull up three on the break. Big shot in a big spot, but it’s more about what it implies. Kid has some big stones. Love watching young players play with that much confidence. It makes all the difference in their development. He doesn’t get shook. Basketball is best played with instinct and without conscience or memory . Liam does that. My favorite player this year. He came here to win. He reminds me of a frosh Karaban in the way he comports himself, and that’s a high compliment. He has a more refined tool set at this point too. He will have some monster games this year, and we are going to need them.

That one was Bazz level ONIONS!!

 

[Inyatkin]

The few times I looked at the bench to see what Alex was doing, he was sitting & clapping calmly. I would have expected more cheerleading...but maybe he's not allowed to get excited yet. Then again, I may have missed stuff since I was more focused on the game.

They made a point of showing him being a de facto assistant coach during timeouts, so not sure what you were seeing

 

[J187Money]

I’m gonna say it.

I think he needs to take more charge and be our floor leader this year. I think he’s an alphas alpha and exudes that confidence. I love Alex and he’s one of my all time favorite Huskies but it’s just not in his DNA to be the guy.

I agree - I think the momentum changed when he started forcing contact in the lane and getting to the line.