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[Jerry1714]

What the hell are you talking about. I said Adams will be special. That's all I've said about him.

What do you not understand, other than basketball of course?

 

[CTBasketball]

He's one of the 5 best defensive rebounders in the country. Not allowing him to rebound on defense would be moronic.

Watch the game. I would argue 50% or more of his rebounds are when no opposing players are under the hoop, or he steals rebounds. he almost killed two of our players going for a rebound that the team had safely secured already.

 

[minidarren]

What do you not understand, other than basketball of course?

What was Hamilton's contribution tonight? Educate me.

 

[imno1]

Hamilton's rebounding numbers are heavily inflated. Instead of running to the wing on a fast break, he crashes for every rebound and more often than not he pilfers rebounds from teammates.

With all due respect, this made me laugh it was so Fukin dumb

 

[johnhuskies95]

Watch the game. I would argue 50% or more of his rebounds are when no opposing players are under the hoop, or he steals rebounds. he almost killed two of our players going for a rebound that the team had safely secured already.

Yeah, I don't think so.

 

[CTBasketball]

With all due respect, this made me laugh it was so Fukin dumb

Yeah, I don't think so.

Next time he runs over Miller or Facey to get a +1 for rebounding, let me know.

 

[Jerry1714]

What was Hamilton's contribution tonight? Educate me.

What was Rodney's or Jalen's? I mean Jalen hit a floater, it is about all he can do at this point, and it prompted you to call him "special". If you do not understand what Hamilton does outside of shooting, and more goes into a player contribution than shooting you should just quit now because you are embarrassing yourself

 

[Stainmaster]

he almost killed two of our players going for a rebound that the team had safely secured already.

This is something I've gradually been seeing more as his career goes on. Not entirely sure what it is - does he not trust his teammates' hands (which given what we've seen from Facey may be a legitimate concern)? Or is he simply looking to pad his stats?

 

[minidarren]

What was Rodney's or Jalen's? I mean Jalen hit a floater, it is about all he can do at this point, and it prompted you to call him "special". If you do not understand what Hamilton does outside of shooting, and more goes into a player contribution than shooting you should just quit now because you are embarrassing yourself

Answer the question toolbag.

 

[BUConn10]

drafted a long complaining post, but eh. Not even worth my energy. Lets just hope this team can win the AAC tournament to save face a little bit.

Save face? The entire country is laughing at us win or lose at that point, as they should be.

 

[ATLDYKA]

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Just where are Hamilton and Purvis going to go pro?

At this point don't care. Europe

 

[CTBasketball]

This is something I've gradually been seeing more as his career goes on. Not entirely sure what it is - does he not trust his teammates' hands (which given what we've seen from Facey may be a legitimate concern)? Or is he simply looking to pad his stats?

So I'm not the only batshit crazy one? He started doing it this year, A LOT.

 

[TerryA88]

KO needs to go Jim Calhoun / Bobby Knight on this roster. Dham is clearly in a slump , but why are teammates over the past several games arguing with him over plays/ execution? YOU NEVER SAW THIS WITH CALHOUN COACHED TEAMS.

I can understand that our 4/5 positions arent our strengths ....but you have a D-1 scholarship and can't catch/ hold a basketball.....dribble it 3-4 times....make a decent pass when help comes?

Can ANYONE on this team developed a mid-range game ?

The nice-nice isn't working

 

[imno1]

This is something I've gradually been seeing more as his career goes on. Not entirely sure what it is - does he not trust his teammates' hands (which given what we've seen from Facey may be a legitimate concern)? Or is he simply looking to pad his stats?

Hey DH has been playing poorly but to dog him for being a better rebounder than the others is ridiculous. I applaud his aggressive rebounding.

 

[Jerry1714]

Answer the question toolbag.

Answer mine, help me understand why Jalen is "special" because he is hitting a floater 1 out of every 3.5 times he takes it?

I do not need to answer how a guy who had 15 rebounds and lead the team in assists yet again is "contributing" while he is on the floor despite a bad shooting night. Anyone with a brain can see that.

 

[BUConn10]

Small ball isn't working. I want classic Calhoum dominating size up front again. I don't want my 3/4 handling the ball and dumping sloppy passes off to our undersized, underskilled bigs anymore.

 

[Stainmaster]

Hey DH has been playing poorly but to dog him for being a better rebounder than the others is ridiculous. I applaud his aggressive rebounding.

No denying he has been aggressive, and I don't think it's really hurting the team that much. It's not like he's been knocking the ball into the opposing team's hands. It's just a bit of a weird dynamic having someone swoop in when a teammate already has a clear path to the ball.

 

[pnow15]

DHam need to stop going coast to coast. He never makes it all the way.

 

[Stainmaster]

Small ball isn't working. I want classic Calhoum dominating size up front again. I don't want my 3/4 handling the ball and dumping sloppy passes off to our undersized, underskilled bigs anymore.

I really, really wish Enoch weren't so behind on defensive concepts. Someone his size needs to be playing major minutes.

 

[BUConn10]

I really, really wish Enoch weren't so behind on defensive concepts. Someone his size needs to be playing major minutes.

But then again, that "Calhoun dominating size up front" I referenced almost never had effective freshman bigs. Our 4/5s often times were very raw and needed development, just like Enoch, unfortunately we don't have much room for error in this garbage conference, as well as Ollie's indecision in regards to what style he wants to play.

 

[ATLDYKA]

DHam need to stop going coast to coast. He never makes it all the way.

I'm okay with the guy going coast to coast, he is great creating his own shot, unfortunately we have an entire team that can't make a short jumper with any regularity if it all.

 

[minidarren]

He had 5 assists, 5. I credit him with the 15 boards. But going 2 for 12 is inexcusable. He also turned the ball over 3 times.

Adams had the same amount of points while running the point. And had turned the ball over a single time. Shot 2 for 7. 5 boards. Adams plays with a spark whereas Hamilton does not. I also said that Adams "will be" special.

 

[UconnFanNVa]

Save face? The entire country is laughing at us win or lose at that point, as they should be.

A little bit! Id bet anything that most of us would be excited about winning the AAC tournament and making it into the tournament as opposed to making it into the NIT tournament.

 

[Stainmaster]

But then again, that "Calhoun dominating size up front" I referenced almost never had effective freshman bigs. Our 4/5s often times were very raw and needed development, just like Enoch, unfortunately we don't have much room for error in this garbage conference, as well as Ollie's indecision in regards to what style he wants to play.

Exactly, he's not ready yet. I'm not sure if this is true, but I remember reading that he actually got cut from varsity at Norwalk HS his sophomore year. Definitely another project. It's tough when you have that alongside international players like Facey and Brimah who have something like 5 years each of experience playing.

 

[Gurleyman]

We are seriously whining that somebody goes after rebounds too hard? I mean, really?

When DHam gets a defensive board we have a chance to ignite a break. When our bigs get it they stand there with the ball until someone can come take a handoff. So if DHam can get a rebound, I want him to go get the bloody thing. If our bigs help clear the path for him, then they are being good role players.

He found a couple guys on hit aheads off his defensive boards (Purvis missed a key one in the corner in the second half that would have put us up 11). He also had the shot blocked once trying to go end to end when I thought he was fouled low. Frustrating thing is he was lowbridged like that twice on the way up, and they called it the second time when he kicked it out to JA who made a 3. Reverse those two calls, and it's a seven point difference.