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This has to be the most offensively inept team we had in awhile. Hurley was kind of forced to play experienced guys that couldn’t play well together because of fit. I’m excited to see what his defense can do with guys who can actually score the ball like Hawkins and hopefully Jackson can step up this off-season.

Cole, Tyrese, and Polley we’re good for what they did. But too many limitations. Whaley was just playing out of position.

 

[Giddyup5]

Whaley playing out of position points to a bigger picture of stubbornness of our coach. It was clear as day from day 1 that Whaley and Sanogo are both 5s. He forced a round peg through a square hole. If he recognized it earlier and developed better chemistry with our lineups he would put them in a better position to succeed.

 

[Ratso]

better effort than last year

don't expect calhoun for a while

 

[GHSWolverines]

Start recruiting plauers who know how to shoot,

 

[PAHusky]

This has to be the most offensively inept team we had in awhile. Hurley was kind of forced to play experienced guys that couldn’t play well together because of fit. I’m excited to see what his defense can do with guys who can actually score the ball like Hawkins and hopefully Jackson can step up this off-season.

Cole, Tyrese, and Polley we’re good for what they did. But too many limitations. Whaley was just playing out of position.

Love the optimism but Hawkins averaged under 6 a game and Jackson can’t shoot. Tough to avoid hot takes right now but Hurley has had plenty of time to construct a roster that isn’t heinously offensively inept and we’ve yet to see one. Hopefully they figure things out but I’m not holding my breath

 

[UconnFanDC]

Cole was the best offense we had. No Cole, no tournament appearance. Martin was a great addition to a team where he added offense and defense. And you all wanted Whaley to transfer at one point. I'm glad he stayed

 

[uconnfan68]

better effort than last year

don't expect calhoun for a while

Better effort in the last 15 minutes.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Next year will be like this year, only probably less talented.

 

[metsfan2323]

There is plenty to look forward to next year. Potential for a great team led by Hawkins.

Be careful what you wish for Boneyard. Lets not wish away the great foundation we have with this young team.

Remember when Virginia lost to a 16 seed a few years ago and came back and won the whole thing the next year, that should be our goal.

Our starting 5 next year. Hawkins, Sanogo, Jackson, Akok or Martin, and either Cole or a transfer. Not bad.

 

[uconnfan68]

Love the optimism but Hawkins averaged under 6 a game and Jackson can’t shoot. Tough to avoid hot takes right now but Hurley has had plenty of time to construct a roster that isn’t heinously offensively inept and we’ve yet to see one. Hopefully they figure things out but I’m not holding my breath

Needs to change his philosophy. He’s not getting the type of players he needs.

 

[metsfan2323]

Needs to change his philosophy. He’s not getting the type of players he needs.

I'm a big fan of Dan Hurley the coach.

Dan Hurley the GM of this team needs to recruit a more balanced roster. He has acknowledged this and I am confident he will do better. More guards please.

 

[GHSWolverines]

I'm a big fan of Dan Hurley the coach.

Dan Hurley the GM of this team needs to recruit a more balanced roster. He has acknowledged this and I am confident he will do better.

Let's hope so.

 

[Ratso]

go st. peter's

 

[Giddyup5]

Let's hope so.

I’m genuinely concerned for the first time.

Ok so he gets better players. And they fit his scheme better. Great.

But at some point you will need to win games when your team is not playing their best. He is just too stubborn currently to adjust and adapt.

It’s a Greek tragedy. His biggest strength leads to his biggest failure.

 

[UCTitleTown]

So what are chances Clingan can take Sanogo's minutes? At 7'2" he seems to be able to finish at the rim. I see a lot of dunks, rather than missed one foot put backs.

 

[That Guy]

Next year will be like this year, only probably less talented.

Agreed. No Cole and we're supposed to expect Gaffney or Diggins to run the point? No thanks. Need a big time transfer at PG. Next year's team is going to be even more offensively deficient than this year's. Kill me.

 

[tuvent08]

I genuinely love Dan and believe he will get there, but he needs to pipe down about “the brand” for a bit and win a tournament game.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Didnt develop the bench at all. Polley hit some big shots but was more or less the same. Not sure what the deal was with Akok the last handful of games. Outside of Gaffney, he didnt bother with anyone else.

 

[August_West]

Whaley playing out of position points to a bigger picture of stubbornness of our coach. It was clear as day from day 1 that Whaley and Sanogo are both 5s. He forced a round peg through a square hole. If he recognized it earlier and developed better chemistry with our lineups he would put them in a better position to succeed.

This times 1000

 

[uconntoatl]

Start recruiting plauers who know how to shoot,

Unbelievable that so many players on this team can’t shoot

 

[Milo65]

Whaley playing out of position points to a bigger picture of stubbornness of our coach. It was clear as day from day 1 that Whaley and Sanogo are both 5s. He forced a round peg through a square hole. If he recognized it earlier and developed better chemistry with our lineups he would put them in a better position to succeed.

agree, nailed it.

 

[Kenny11]

The offense would have been more than fine in a different system. The motion offense we try to run needs to be thrown in the garbage

 

[6xChamps]

As it stands right now, I don’t see how next years team is better than this years

 

[Ratso]

next yr , we got shooters, scorers

sweet 16

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Next year's roster, of those who'll compete for minutes looks probably like this:

Two of Cole/Diggins/Gaffney
Floyd

Two of Martin/Akok/Samson
Jackson
Karaban
Hawkins

Sanogo
Clingan

 

[Giddyup5]

next yr , we got shooters, scorers

sweet 16

Lol

 

[uconntoatl]

Excited that Floyd and Karaban have glimpses of flexible offensive games. My goodness what a relief they could be. My eyes are tired of bleeding watching missed layups and 3s

 

[Orc]

Unbelievable that so many players on this team can’t shoot

The number of layups this team missed this season is astronomical. Need better players at the 2 and 3 spots to go anywhere in this tourney tbh

 

[Marat]

AJ must develop some scoring and finishing in the off season.

 

[kansashusky]

Cupboard is pretty bare next year. We will have work to do in the portal.