Omar Calhoun?

[intlzncster]

We failed in 2012 because Jim Calhoun was not healthy.

The chemistry was bad because Jim Calhoun was not healthy. Because of this he was unable to mold his team. If JC wasn't missing games because he was in and out of the hospital in 2012 (and throw in a suspension) it's a whole different outcome.

Shabazz was too young. The leader wasn't ready. He, JC and KO have admitted as much.

 

[aceboon]

great quotes from Omar

http://blog.ctnews.com/uconnbasketball/2014/04/08/omar-calhoun-were-going-to-do-it-again/

 

[superjohn]

He's a National Champion and bleeds blue, we will see big things from Omar in the next couple of years.

 

[Jluc]

I honestly expect Omar to start next year with a lineup of Boat, Purvis, Omar, Deandre, Brimah. That is if Boat and Deandre return

 

[BNich]

Or he could work hard and make it tough for the other guys to get minutes.

Exactly. All others are unknown commodities, aside from Purvis. But he sat outa year, who knows how that will affect his play.

 

[TheChamps990411]

He loved Uconn since he was a kid coming up in NYC. But its going to be tough for him to get minutes with Hamilton, Purvis and Cassell Jr. coming in next year. He might want to transfer if he has plans on the NBA.

I disagree. Omar had a tough year but he should remain a Husky.

 

[rip7774]

Omar will b back, every time I saw him on bench he was smiling, he was a terrific frosh & big-time recruit. How many kids in his shoes would have been ten toes in?

He has outstanding character. That is a huge part of being successful.

Plenty of mins at the 3, even with DHam being a monster from day one.

 

[DMW88]

Lets hope and pray he's healthy, works hard like he stated and comes back with more confidence. I see him being a Giffey / Kromah combo guard off the bench. If he can knock down open 3s he can be a valuable guy in the rotation.

 

[Dmike]

He loved Uconn since he was a kid coming up in NYC. But its going to be tough for him to get minutes with Hamilton, Purvis and Cassell Jr. coming in next year. He might want to transfer if he has plans on the NBA.

That's a foolish statement if I ever heard one. Casey Prather at FL this year averaged 3.3 pts. until his senior year. Now he's a legitimate draft pick. Have you forgotten about HILTON ARMSTRONG for goodness sakes. This team is all about not transferring because times get tough. I believe in Calhoun and if he wants minutes, they're there for the taking, but they won't be given, they have to be earned.

When you watch the bench, my images of Omar over this tournament isn't of a forgotten player sulking at the end of the bench, its of a teammate accepting his role, cheering, and celebrating. He earned this championship as much as any player on this team and I hope he wears his ring with pride.

I also hope he's motivated for next year and comes back to achieve his goals. I believe in him and he can count me as one of his fans.

 

[stickyrice]

Omar Calhoun stuck with Uconn and Coach when others didn't . He could have easily decide to commit to another school but Uconn needed him and he came. He might not produce like you want but he remained positive all season and was never a cancer to the team. I hope he remains a Husky