News and Notes from today's first practice

[HooperScooper]

Freshmen receive a lesson on 1st day of UConn practice

“It was the hardest practice of my life,” said Samuel, who figures to enhance an already deep backcourt this season. “I’ve never been so winded.”

 

[James]

I like how he refers to the upperclassmen as vets. Interested to see this new uptempo look offense.

 

[HooperScooper]

With Experience, Ollie Has A Chance To Take Huskies To Another Level

Lot of emphasis, no surprise, on rebounding. Ollie has no goals in mind, he just wants to see improvement. “I’m not going to put a number on it, I just want us to make it happen,” he said. “I want us to put up a number that allows us to win.”

 

[HooperScooper]

Ollie Puts On 'Mean Face, ' Works Freshmen Hard As Huskies Open Practice

"Ugh, that's my comment," Facey said. "Ugh. … At one point, I just found myself on the ground. I didn't know what was going on."​

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