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Name the 6 most unique players in a UConn uniform

dogpause said:
Here's mine:
1. Andre Jackson
2. Khalid El Amin
3. Nadav Henefeld
4. Scott Burrell
5. Caron Butler
6. Kemba Walker
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That’s a pretty good list. I would insert Richard Hamilton because 1) He was somewhat unique, or at least the best, at the midrange jumper. 2) He moved constantly without the ball more than any other I can think of and 3) related to #2, he seemed to have unique endurance.

Not sure who I would omit, though Burrell, Butler and Jackson have the most overlap in their “uniqueness.” Henefeld stands alone in his uniqueness, in my opinion.
 
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Hasheem Thabeet is my #1, definitely a unique player
Tim Coles, at 6'5", one of our best rebounders
Khalid El-Amin, hard to describe how he got his body into spaces
Scott Burrell & Andre Jackson, great athletes
Shabazz Napier, limited in many ways, no one got more out of his body
 
Andre Jackson
Stanley Robinson
Donyell Marshall
Khalid El-Amin
Adama Sanogo (can't think of anyone else with his combination of size, power and footwork)
Must be someone from past- Wes B?
 
Phil Nolan in that he was better than the box score made it seem.

Donnell Beverly because he was hugely important despite not playing much and averaging under 2 ppg in all 4 of his seasons.
 
The giants: Clingan and Thabeet
The little giant: Boatright
The second best shooter of all time: Ray
The most athletic pound for pound big man since Shaq: Drummond
More championships than a HOF coach: Orlander
The best pure athlete: Andre Jackson

Different sports, but thought I’d include;

The best female college player I’ve ever seen: Beuckers
The best female shooter I’ve ever seen: Fudd
Hope they’re both healthy for a season together before they’re gone.

Dan O shoutout for being the only NFL qb we’ve ever had to my knowledge.

Reggie Crawford throwing 100mph and being a great hitting prospect is also super different and special. Still wish he never announced that Tennessee transfer, still stings.
 
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dogpause said:
Here's mine:
1. Andre Jackson
2. Khalid El Amin
3. Nadav Henefeld
4. Scott Burrell
5. Caron Butler
6. Kemba Walker
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AJax & KEA would've been my 1-2 as well. KEA just did ridiculous stuff for someone with his physique. Can't argue with 3 or 4 either. Both unique skillsets. I'd probably add Lamb for his wingspan and playing significantly taller than he was.
And I'll add CV for the simple reason of being the greatest UConn player to never see a postseason tourney.

Honorable mention to Josh Boone's immovable butt.
 

Wes Bialosuknia​


Wesley John Bialosuknia (June 8, 1945 – October 23, 2013) was an American basketball player. He was a 6'2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) guard, and played collegiately for the University of Connecticut Huskies. An accurate and prolific medium- and long-range jump shooter, Bialosuknia still holds the University of Connecticut season and career scoring average records: his 1966–67 average of 28.0 PPG ranked 5th in the nation. He also holds the UConn records for career scoring average of 23.6 pts per game and consecutive foul shots made (43). In 1967, he was the MVP of the annual North–South College All-Star Game.

He was selected by the St. Louis Hawks in the 4th round (37th pick overall) of the 1967 NBA draft and by the Oakland Oaks in the 1967 ABA Draft.

He played for the Oakland Oaks (1967–68) for 70 games and was variously nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" or "The Typographical Terror"; Bialosuknia finished 2nd in the league in 3-point shooting percentage, and his 9 consecutive 3-pointers made is tied for the most in ABA history.

Bialosuknia died at the age of 68 on October 23, 2013.[1]
 
nobody’s more unique than andre jr

bazz and boat were a strange combination (quirky in their styles) boatright was college iverson and bazz became the big shot maker. throw in deandre and the rest of the motley crew - 2014 in the rafters.
 
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william shea said:

Wes Bialosuknia​


Wesley John Bialosuknia (June 8, 1945 – October 23, 2013) was an American basketball player. He was a 6'2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) guard, and played collegiately for the University of Connecticut Huskies. An accurate and prolific medium- and long-range jump shooter, Bialosuknia still holds the University of Connecticut season and career scoring average records: his 1966–67 average of 28.0 PPG ranked 5th in the nation. He also holds the UConn records for career scoring average of 23.6 pts per game and consecutive foul shots made (43). In 1967, he was the MVP of the annual North–South College All-Star Game.

He was selected by the St. Louis Hawks in the 4th round (37th pick overall) of the 1967 NBA draft and by the Oakland Oaks in the 1967 ABA Draft.

He played for the Oakland Oaks (1967–68) for 70 games and was variously nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" or "The Typographical Terror"; Bialosuknia finished 2nd in the league in 3-point shooting percentage, and his 9 consecutive 3-pointers made is tied for the most in ABA history.

Bialosuknia died at the age of 68 on October 23, 2013.[1]
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He could shoot. If only they had a 3pt line then. Bob Staak was another good long range shooter from a couple years later.
 
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Jeremy Lamb was pretty unique… guard with 6’11” wingspan and one of the best floaters I’ve ever seen in college.


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we talking unique as in technique or physique?

Most have been said. Uncle Cliffy always stood out. Donyell came on the scene tall and lanky and then I'm reminded of Jeff King. Toraino Walker looked like he should have been a linebacker.

Technique, the great ones always stand out.

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Butler
Kemba
Bazz
Meka
RIP
Cling Cong (up and coning)

I could have added 25 more, but I stuck with 6 game changers
 
willie99 said:
Butler
Kemba
Bazz
Meka
RIP
Cling Cong (up and coning)

I could have added 25 more, but I stuck with 6 game changers
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Agree with Clingan being on the list. A 7’2” guy who is this well polished as a Freshman is pretty unique!
 
Big-blu said:
Jeremy Lamb was pretty unique… guard with 6’11” wingspan and one of the best floaters I’ve ever seen in college.


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i didn't understand what "wingspan" or "length" meant in a basketball context until i saw jeremy lamb in the student union. his hands were down to his knees. he looked like a space alien. definitely a unique player archetype at the 2-guard spot.
 
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Big-blu said:
Jeremy Lamb was pretty unique… guard with 6’11” wingspan and one of the best floaters I’ve ever seen in college.


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He was the most stealth/under the radar player just because of his low-key demeanor and lanky easy athleticism. At the end of the game I would look at the box, score and see how many points he put up and be low-key surprised. He snuck up on you.
 
RedStickHusky said:
Tony Hanson -- just to get his name in here...
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Well, if we’re doing that, I’ll throw in Walt Dropo.

Somebody in here referenced some woman’s players, certainly Paige Bueckers is one, but the one that I think of is Gabby Williams. She came in as a guard, but had such freaking athleticism that they played her as a power forward or center. I can’t even tell you how many times a game my draw would drop just seeing the things that she did. She was “Jackson – like” in many respects.
 
CL82 said:
He was the most stealth/under the radar player just because of his low-key demeanor and lanky easy athleticism. At the end of the game I would look at the box, score and see how many points he put up and be low-key surprised. He snuck up on you.
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He made some plays ensconced in Huskie lore.
 
upstater said:
Hasheem Thabeet is my #1, definitely a unique player
Tim Coles, at 6'5", one of our best rebounders
Khalid El-Amin, hard to describe how he got his body into spaces
Scott Burrell & Andre Jackson, great athletes
Shabazz Napier, limited in many ways, no one got more out of his body
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As to KEA, I remember thinking "what the h_ll" when it was announced we had signed a 5'11", 220 lb., Point Guard........
 
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