They could - but will they ? Wong is a Jr and could jump into the draft. Miller is a senior and could do the same unless he takes his extra Covid year. Its possible, but that's a long time from now...
Very true. Miami never gave up or capitulated when the lead got to 20, even though at the moment I wished they had. This might actually help UConn in that they had to deal with game pressure in the 2nd half.
It's their dribble handoff/PnR defense. Omier is helping, but #4 (Joseph) is trying to recover so Omier can rotate back to Clingan. But due to good play design and execution, Newton had way too much head of steam. Omier couldn't slow him down enough to let Joseph recover. So 2 guys are on Newton but he still has a passing window. 2 guys rotate to Clingan because otherwise he's wide open for a lob. Leaving our 3 shooters covered by 1 guy.
Unsung game hero IMO. He never let’s what happens on the offensive end affect his effort and focus on the defense
Katie Sharp has us covered:
Yeah, they definitely could. Starters, anyhow
Yeah I give Newton a lot of credit for putting up with and persevering through that nonsense. Expect more of that BS from SDSU. Did you see their game vs Creighton? They were absolutely mugging Creighton. They remind me of the Pittsburgh teams that UConn in the early 2000s had to deal with.
Correc. UConn has to remain focused and not get full of themselves. SDSU is very good or else they never would have made it this far.
Like 2004? I hope you are correct, bruh. SDSU will be a tough game but I believe in this UConn team being up to the task
Interesting you say that. That Duke team was damn good, really good. But I never understood the big point spread or the narrative that this is the Duke Inavigational. UConn spent more weeks at #1 than Duke. Anyways, UConn has a diametrically opposite opponent of Miami whose defense is elite. It is almost like the contrast between Iona and then Going to St. Mary’s in terms of pace and style. UConn needs to be ready and not overconfident. Respect all, fear none
He looked sick as hell. That was gut check stuff, he hit a few threes and a friggin dagger.
It really is. Let us not test it again. here is hoping AJax doesn’t get into foul trouble and Hawk is back to full health
That final three of his was absolutely well defended, just deflated Miami.
After time out
This the question everyone across the country is asking, fans, reporters, fortune tellers, etc. The answer given in public, while proper and somewhat accurate is how great the BE is and the familiarity factor. Privately and IMHO, it had a lot to do with the way the games were called. I know, I know, it is like a broken record, and who cares, at this point. Let's just enjoy! We good.
I have thoughts about this. And have had thoughts about this since after Iona. But I cannot say them until after the game on Monday. can't mess with the mojo.
That's it right there. Sorry to a few other first team AA (we are blessed), but that's the rushmore,
Absolutely love the way hes playing. Dont undersell his defense either. Hes been good. Loving his confidence right now. Happy for him.