Maybe best to use Purvis as a sixth man type player to take pressure off?

[scrappy2.0]

I understand 1 game.
But
he has not played in 18 months. He played pretty well for NC state off the bench. Why not let him get comfortable in a role where his slashing game would be most useful--4-5 minutes in when the other team starts getting winded. He'll start making his jumpshots and it will take pressure off of his game.

I think chemistry wise--from what I watched--playing Cassell with Ryan and Hamilton might just be a good fit. Cassell and *hopefully* Facey will give us the jump-shooting teams need to space the floor.
Then we come in with energy players--Purvis Samuels Nolan

 

[upstater]

I understand 1 game.
But
he has not played in 18 months. He played pretty well for NC state off the bench. Why not let him get comfortable in a role where his slashing game would be most useful--4-5 minutes in when the other team starts getting winded. He'll start making his jumpshots and it will take pressure off of his game.

I think chemistry wise--from what I watched--playing Cassell with Ryan and Hamilton might just be a good fit. Cassell and *hopefully* Facey will give us the jump-shooting teams need to space the floor.
Then we come in with energy players--Purvis Samuels Nolan

It was 1 game.

Purvis has been practicing with this team for 18 months. He's not a newbie. He shot 39% from 3 (78 shots) at NCSU.

Ollie has a vision of what he wants from this team, and if he's anything like he was with Calhoun last year, he's patient. It will come. We've groused over a lot of players the last several years, including Kemba and Daniels and even Shabazz. Some players develop well with patience. Some never panned out despite getting ample opportunity.

 

[Walker11]

You have already had this discussion in the chat and in multiple threads and have been shot down repeatedly. Please stop. Persistence isn't always a good thing.

 

[amory]

I understand 1 game.

I don't think you do.

Purvis will be fine.

 

[Palatine]

Purvis needs to let the game come to him. He is a such a good athlete he can force the action and produce a positive result. But he will not be able to do that consistently at this level. He needs to do a much better job of picking his spots and recognizing his opportunities.

If he relaxes and lets the game come to him he will be more effective.

 

[Huskybass]

Purvis will be just fine. Within a month he will have shaken off the rust and look like the player he really is.

 

[Scot-e]

You have already had this discussion in the chat and in multiple threads and have been shot down repeatedly. Please stop. Persistence isn't always a good thing.

I agree- herpes is persistent for example.
Dude has not played a game in over a year- had to be so excited- give him time. Relax. Enjoy.

 

[UChusky916]

Oh . Was there really a need to start another thread on this when it's been mentioned by 3 of idiots? 1 game in and my head already hurts from boneyard overreaction.

You said it youself... 'I understand 1 game' .... clearly you don't understand.
Purvis will be fine.

 

[8893]

I'm not drawing any conclusions until Diamond Stone retweets someone about it.

 

[nomar]

Having not watched the game, I think I may have a better perspective on this year's team than many of those who did.

It's one pre-season game.

 

[Husky25]

Purvis hasn't played in a game that matters yet. Last night was a step above practice and they were short handed. There are two more games that don't count where he can get wet up to the waist. Stay calm.

 

[CTBasketball]

This was SCSU's National Championship game. UConn had everything to lose in this game - we didn't play well because it was an exhibition game and rust must be shaken off.

Purvis will be fine. It takes time.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I think this thread conclusively proves it. UConn basketball season is back.

 

[Husky25]

This was SCSU's National Championship game. UConn had everything to lose in this game - we didn't play well because it was an exhibition game and rust must be shaken off.

Purvis will be fine. It takes time.

UConn had nothing to lose in this game (maybe embarrassment, but that's it). It doesn't count against their record.

 

[CTBasketball]

UConn had nothing to lose in this game (maybe embarrassment, but that's it). It doesn't count against their record.

Although this is true - we certainly didn't have anything to gain.

 

[Husky25]

Although this is true - we certainly didn't have anything to gain.

I think they gained valuable knowledge of where they stand as a team. A lot needs to be done before they board that plane to San Juan.

 

[CallMeBruce]

I'm not drawing any conclusions until Diamond Stone retweets someone about it.

This is a good joke, but I expect it to be beaten into the ground shortly.

 

[boog204]

had pizza at first and last over the weekend... very, very solid.

 

[Husky25]

This is a good joke, but I expect it to be beaten into the ground shortly.

You mean like in 20 minutes?

That one is like cat claws on a chalk board...

 

[UCweCONN]

I choose to draw my conclusions based on the two First Night scrimmages I saw him dominate rather than the one scrimmage yesterday. Larger sample size......

 

[uchuskies14]

Is anyone else not kind of glad this happened last night? This was nothing more than a wake-up call and a reason for KO to push them harder in the gym

 

[Danzz]

Purvis hasn't played in a game that matters yet. Last night was a step above practice and they were short handed. There are two more games that don't count where he can get wet up to the waist. Stay calm.

That game mattered for a lot of reasons just as the Assumption game will matter. These games are important to the coaching staff as they test combinations and strategies. What doesn't matter yet is a poor performance by one player or another; better to get the bugs out now.

 

[Marat]

Is anyone else not kind of glad this happened last night? This was nothing more than a wake-up call and a reason for KO to push them harder in the gym

Wearing UConn on their uniforms will not bring Bazz/Kemba magic back. Its all about work effort and team play. This performance will definately push them harder going forward.

 

[imno1]

Is anyone else not kind of glad this happened last night? This was nothing more than a wake-up call and a reason for KO to push them harder in the gym

Rust, nerves, new teammates are reasons the team wasn't clicking on all cylinders. I have my suspicions that Coach is pushing them real hard already and the team knows it has work to do. No wake up call needed.

 

[Husky25]

That game mattered for a lot of reasons just as the Assumption game will matter. These games are important to the coaching staff as they test combinations and strategies. What doesn't matter yet is a poor performance by one player or another; better to get the bugs out now.

What's UConn's record? Will the game vs. SCSU be included when calculating RPI? KenPom? SoS? No, No, and No.

That was post #11. In context with post #14 and #16, I actually agree with you...

 

[Jay-Bone]

[QUOTE="If he relaxes and lets the game come to him he will be more effective.[/QUOTE]

We used to say the exact same thing about Boatright, and look what that has led to. If anyone can help Purvis get there, it's Ollie. Purvis will be fine, and it's not like we need him to be 1st or 2nd in scoring and possibly not even 3rd based on the flashes of brilliance I saw out of D-Ham last night. Or even 4th if Cassell can shoot hot.

 

[TheChamps990411]

We return one starter and add in 4 newcomers and we`re supposed to not skip a beat? This team is going to struggle early but will get better and better as the season wears on. I dont worry before February.