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Not sure if anyone noticed the similarity of Mullins’ sick turnaround jumper with the one Dybsanta was throwing up on us. It’s an elite level shot and when Dybsanta was doing it against us I felt his talent was something we could only dream of. Turns out Mullins has the same move in his bag. I hope we see a lot more of it.
 
Hoophound said:
Not sure if anyone noticed the similarity of Mullins’ sick turnaround jumper with the one Dybsanta was throwing up on us. It’s an elite level shot and when Dybsanta was doing it against us I felt his talent was something we could only dream of. Turns out Mullins has the same move in his bag. I hope we see a lot more of it.
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That was the shot that got the second "oh-boy!" from Fraschilla.
 
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Sphinx said:
Between his stroke and his non-stop motor, he is as close to Rip Hamilton as we've come in 27 years.
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Better shooter than Rip and thats saying something. This kid is the most natural scorer ive seen as a freshmen at Uconn in 35 years and yes im including Rip and Ray in that conversation and yes only after two games. This kids game is built to put the ball in the basket as soon as he steps on the court. By the time March comes around who knows how good this offense could be with him. You can double him but now you have 3 other guys who can all shoot or go to the basket and oh yeah youll have a 270lbs bear in the post who you wont be able to double. Good luck guarding this offense in a few weeks.
 
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6'4-6'6 Joey California? Since we are throwing out all all comps to past UConn shooters.
 
I was most impressed with his little layup under the basket. The patience and the way he sold it on the left just to easily reverse it. Very savvy play. And his release on his J is buttery soft. The turn around spoke for itself. He’s a Dude… he’s got the “it” factor
 
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I just remember a few questioned whether he would be able to adjust to the speed of better competition and thought it was crazy because you can clearly see he is more of a shooter. He is blessed with a rare combination of physical skills and muscle memory, as well as motor and from what I hear, work ethic.
Hope he stays healthy and can't wait to see where he and Reibe are a few months from now after they've earned their BE battle scars and become even better.
 
His defense and his rebounding are very impressive too. Maybe it’s his foot speed- he seems able to shift body & feet lightning quick which keeps opponent from turning corner and getting past him.
 
I believe the staff knew exactly what they were getting with Reibe and Mullins - particularly on the offensive end - but it’s also pretty clear that Mullins is very capable defensively, and Reibe’s defense is markedly improved from the beginning of the season. I can’t wait for Tarris to get close to 100% because this team is capable of becoming an absolute juggernaut by January.
 
Seamus84 said:
Unfortunately for Stew he’ll get plenty of time to watch how Mullins gets his shot off from the bench.
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Stewart isn't a very good offensive player but he's a damn great defender. We don't really need him to be a high volume scorer from the guard/wing spot. Let that be a job for Solo, Karaban, Mullins, and Silas. Stewart's role is to lock down the other team's alpha on the perimeter, which he does exceptionally well
 
aburks41 said:
Stewart isn't a very good offensive player but he's a damn great defender. We don't really need him to be a high volume scorer from the guard/wing spot. Let that be a job for Solo, Karaban, Mullins, and Silas. Stewart's role is to lock down the other team's alpha on the perimeter, which he does exceptionally well
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Is this true? I know the team's D has been great recently, but didn't notice Stewart as a standout on that end. Are there stats or examples that support those claims? I like Stewart and think he has lots more upside on the offensive end, but minutes are going to become much tougher to come by with Mullins back. It seems that Stewart and Ross are now competing for limited minutes, which should push both of them.
 
Hoophound said:
Not sure if anyone noticed the similarity of Mullins’ sick turnaround jumper with the one Dybsanta was throwing up on us. It’s an elite level shot and when Dybsanta was doing it against us I felt his talent was something we could only dream of. Turns out Mullins has the same move in his bag. I hope we see a lot more of it.
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That turnaround shot can't be defended (other than if some 7 footer is right on him and knows he's gonna shoot it). Hoping to see many more of those swish through the net this year!
 
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aburks41 said:
Stewart isn't a very good offensive player but he's a damn great defender. We don't really need him to be a high volume scorer from the guard/wing spot. Let that be a job for Solo, Karaban, Mullins, and Silas. Stewart's role is to lock down the other team's alpha on the perimeter, which he does exceptionally well
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Interesting................

Are you confusing him with Ross?
 
When the team gets fully healthy there will be a minutes squeeze. Mullins is taking 25+ minutes away. Most of them will come from Stewart/Ross. They will have to figure out what do I need to do to stay on the floor. Over the last couple of games I would give the edge to Ross.
 
QDOG5 said:
When the team gets fully healthy there will be a minutes squeeze. Mullins is taking 25+ minutes away. Most of them will come from Stewart/Ross. They will have to figure out what do I need to do to stay on the floor. Over the last couple of games I would give the edge to Ross.
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It's going to be interesting to see how that 15 minutes is distributed. Could simply be a matchup thing, where a guy like Stew could be a much better option against a team like Florida.
 
I'd be more concerned about Tarris vs Florida than if Ross/Stewart lose minutes to Mullins.

Mullins is a volume scorer at 3 levels and his 3pt shot is anywhere past the half court line. Seen that in multiple HS games.

Anyway, Stewart and Ross are primary defensive guys (Ross 1:1, Stewart lane clogging). Both were admirable on D vs Kansas and while Stewarts numbers were low, his presence helped control Kansas frontline. Very workman like a la Freeman style. Ross was a little better but he is more mobile and better 1:1.

So yes, will come down to matchups like Ross on Fland if Boogie is getting going.
 
Completely off-thread here, reading Tuesday's paper this morning, in an article for the run-up to the Kansas game I discovered that since Bill Self started coaching Kansas 23 years ago, they have only lost at home at Phog Allen Fieldhouse 19 times.

19 losses at home in 23 years, that's a crazy stat. That is how good the Kansas program has been over a substantial stretch of time.
So now it is 20 losses, and we are the big dog in 'The Fieldhouse' now.
 
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