Newton AP First-Team All-American

[UConnSwag11]

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Well deserved.

 

[superjohn]

Congrats to Tristen!

This makes the Big East look like even more of clown show naming Devin Carter CPOY.

 

[husky429]

I am absolutely floored that Devin Carter is not on this list. What a con job.

 

[UConnSwag11]

"Coach Hurley, Why should I play for you??"

 

[Tenspro2002]

Congrats to Tristen!

This makes the Big East look like even more of clown show naming Devin Carter CPOY.

Exactly. Somehow the AP understands the assignment, picking the best players on the top teams, but the Big East felt compelled to do mental gymnastics to deny us.

 

[Ubobconn22]

Just looked up Tristen on Wikipedia. It states that Tristen led UConn to its 6th National title. No need to play the games!

 

[superjohn]

Exactly. Somehow the AP understands the assignment, picking the best players on the top teams, but the Big East felt compelled to do mental gymnastics to deny us.

Big East can't get out of it's own way. They have a great product which they fail to market.

I've come to realize Val Ackerman sucks and needs to go.

 

[Rico444]

Just looked up Tristen on Wikipedia. It states that Tristen led UConn to its 6th National title. No need to play the games!

Spoiler alert, I wasn't going to watch that game until next month!

 

[tzznandrew]

Two more to release, and if he's first team on one of them, history shows he'll be Consensus and be added to the list of UConn greats.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Two more to release, and if he's first team on one of them, history shows he'll be Consensus and be added to the list of UConn greats.

This gets him on the Wall already, right?

 

[drayenob]

Purdue's Edey, Tennessee's Knecht, UNC's Davis headline the AP men's college All-America teams

Kolek on 2nd team, Scheierman on 3rd team, Carter an honorable mention

 

[gsmooth]

Well deserved and well earned. Congratulations, Tristen

 

[tzznandrew]

This gets him on the Wall already, right?

I don't know the UConn policy. My guess is he'll at least be named First Team by one of NABC or USBWA, so it's moot. Also, both Sporting News and AP have the exact same list, so it would be difficult for an interloper to get enough points.

 

[Umami Zen]

Looking forward to Tristen doing his magic during March Madness. Has grown his game at UConn-The trust DH has displayed with him has been huge.

IMO- He has really improved his handle and the precision of his passes-on time and on target- since last year. Just adds to his substantial value to the team and his pro future.

Glad to see people outside of the UConn bubble are appreciating his talents in the form of awards/recognition.

 

[aburks41]

Wall.

 

[JT-55]

I have said it before in a different thread but I will say it again here. Tristen deserves to be in the Huskies of Honor when his career is done.

AP First Team All American
All Big East 1st team
Big East Tournament MVP
National Champion
NCAA All-Tournament Team

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Congratulations and put him on the wall!!!

 

[upstater]

I have said it before in a different thread but I will say it again here. Tristen deserves to be in the Huskies of Honor when his career is done.

AP First Team All American
All Big East 1st team
Big East Tournament MVP
National Champion
NCAA All-Tournament Team

The only thing I would add is MVP of the National Championship game in '23. I thought Sanogo was the best of the F4.

 

[UCan3]

For me, this goes into never underestimate what coming back for another year can do for you.

Tristen could have sat on bench in G league this year but chose to come back and frankly, when he goes into the draft/league, he is a finished product. He has cemented his place as one of the UConn all time greats!

The more I see our early departures sit on the bench in the NBA, the more I think staying longer so when you go in, you are in a better place to compete for minutes vs still learning the game. From what I am seeing it is tough to work your way into a rotation no matter the “hype” or ”potential.” You need to be ready to play - well at least most do.

 

[RichCTBB]

Just looked up Tristen on Wikipedia. It states that Tristen led UConn to its 6th National title. No need to play the games!

DOOMED

 

[my2cents]

This well deserved recognition for a player that values winning vs. scoring points. If we win 6, he should be acknowledged as one of the best in UConn history.

 

[Poe]

Another step towards legendary status in 2 years - 6 more games. Congrats Tristen - earned and deserved!!

 

[AllHusky]

Just looked up Tristen on Wikipedia. It states that Tristen led UConn to its 6th National title. No need to play the games!

Love this. Coached for awhile and whenever someone would say oh you’re going to win. I’d respond with OK give me the trophy and we’ll go home now!

 

[Blue Blood]

From the conversations around him last January to where he is now just unbelievable what a warrior. Well earned Tristen!!