Miler & Gibbs....whoa

[Sandeman]

That was the best opener I can remember. The team just gelled. Miller looked like an NBA prospect and Gibbs was cool, calm, and collective. The entire team was looking great. But our transfers may just be the difference between a great season and #5.

 

[Dooley]

Really impressed with these two. I'm a fan of the small lineup with Miller at the 5 and Hamilton at the 4. Something tells me that lineup will do damage this postseason.

 

[Huskyforlife]

The big three of Hamilton, Gibbs, and Miller has serious potential and will be overlooked. All three have a composure out there, comes with the territory of being as gifted as Hamilton, and the experience the 5th years have. Plus supporting players like Brimah, purvis, Adams, and facey are nothing to laugh at.

 

[superjohn]

I knew Miller would be good but holy hell. He looks like he's shot out of a cannon, his body looks like an NBA body cut with long arse arms, great hands, rebounding etc. kid is a stud. Anyone who watched Seton Hall knows Gibbs is a great scorer/shooter but his floor game was impressive. Throw Adams and Enoch into the mix and I seriously doubt I would want any other group of newcomers more. It's Maine but I loved what I saw.

 

[fatlucy]

Awesome team work! Who do you guard? This is going to be a great season of UCONN basketball, post season will be icing.

 

[Jay-Bone]

This will be the caveat when we take #5. I can see coach K crying about grad transfers now. While he turns over a #1 recruiting class.

 

[Rico444]

This team is the most talented we've had 1-5 since 2009.

 

[Dooley]

This team is the most talented we've had 1-5 since 2009.

No doubt about it. The two things I worry about (because I'm a New Englander...worrying comes naturally): 1) health and 2) remaining interested in our conference schedule. If those two things remain positive, we have a serious shot at #5.

 

[fatlucy]

And they both have excellent post game interviews. Love these additions.

 

[JimHurley]

This team is the most talented we've had 1-5 since 2009.

Better than 2009.

 

[RichZ]

That was the best opener I can remember.

Uhm... Mich State in Germany? Ollie's debut as head coach? Hello, it wasn't that long ago.

 

[Danzz]

Say goodbye to Hamilton after this season. Obviously he worked hard on his ball handling over the past year.
Damn this team is quick.

 

[Jimdish255]

Fun fun, fun watching this team.

 

[uconNYC]

Totally in love with this team. Feels like 98-99.

 

[Rico444]

Better than 2009.

Those are big shoes to fill. Let's watch this team against some higher level competition before throwing the gauntlet down.

 

[superjohn]

Those are big shoes to fill. Let's watch this team against some higher level competition before throwing the gauntlet down.

Season started tonight so too early for bold predictions but this team clearly has more offensive options and versatility than '09.

 

[Bryan Lord]

Miller and gibs, the best new addition tandem to the program since emeka and Ben.

 

[Bryan Lord]

Miller looks like one of those players you see on other teams and think to yourself "why can't we have someone that athletic, long AND jacked.

 

[Rico444]

Season started tonight so too early for bold predictions but this team clearly has more offensive options and versatility than '09.

Probably fair to say more versatility , but I'm gonna wait on the other stuff. That '09 team was easily at least the 2nd best team in the country if Dyson stays healthy, so I'm a bit apprehensive to say this team is on that level. But to be honest, I think this team has the talent to get there by season's end.

 

[tcf15]

Those are big shoes to fill. Let's watch this team against some higher level competition before throwing the gauntlet down.

Seriously. That 09 team went on the road against top 5 (and eventual overall #1 seed) Louisville and beat them by 17 without hitting a single 3. This team just beat a team that went 3-27 last year. Pump the brakes people.

 

[TRest]

I find it unbelievable Miller was in the Ivy League. Just a man out there, great hands and timing. It was nice just to roll a lesser team with no worries.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Better than 2009.

Wait. What?

 

[djct1999]

I knew Gibbs could score and I expected nothing different here. But, Miller............my god. There is literally nothing to not like about his game. We have been able to witness incredible talent at UConn, but I walked away impressed with Miller as anyone I can remember. The game comes natural to him, he plays within himself, and that follow up dunk reeked of athleticism. Who the hell does he remind you of? #veryimpressed

 

[superjohn]

Seriously. That 09 team went on the road against top 5 (and eventual overall #1 seed) Louisville and beat them by 17 without hitting a single 3. This team just beat a team that went 3-27 last year. Pump the brakes people.

That team was great because they played together a long time and were beastly down low with Hasheem, Jeff and Stanley but they simply didn't have as many offensive players who could handle, pass and score as this group. Of course it's too early to say we will be as good as them just pointing out how the two teams are comprised of different type players and from looking at this roster I think they can be more versatile offensively than 09.

 

[superjohn]

I knew Gibbs could score and I expected nothing different here. But, Miller..my god. There is literally nothing to not like about his game. We have been able to witness incredible talent at UConn, but I walked away impressed with Miller as anyone I can remember. The game comes natural to him, he plays within himself, and that follow up dunk reeked of athleticism. Who the hell does he remind you of? #veryimpressed

Can't remember us having that type of player, as pointed out by a previous poster I've seen other teams with that type of player and it makes me jealous but we never seem to have that guy.