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FlaHusky said:
Yes, a dude named Hyperthink was in love with Kromah and predicted he'd average 16 ppg. Can we change scrappy2.0's handle to hyperthink2.0?
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The funny thing is Hyperthink was correct about how good Kromah was as a player (he was really good), he just had no concept of how much playing time it would take for Kromah to put up the stats he was predicting, and no grasp of the fact that we had many other talented players that would prevent him from ever playing the minutes necessary to put up those predicted stats.
 
7774 said:
The funny thing is Hyperthink was correct about how good Kromah was as a player (he was really good), he just had no concept of how much playing time it would take for Kromah to put up the stats he was predicting, and no grasp of the fact that we had many other talented players that would prevent him from ever playing the minutes necessary to put up those predicted stats.
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I don't disagree. If Lasan was the go to guy on a mediocre team he could have averaged 16 ppg. With Bazz, Boat and Deandre there was no way he'd get the touches and minutes to average that. He also was pretty inconsistent with his shooting. A great glue guy though and a very valuable member of a championship squad. If the Rock contributes to the level of Kromah I think we'd all be very happy.
 
FlaHusky said:
Yes, a dude named Hyperthink was in love with Kromah and predicted he'd average 16 ppg. Can we change scrappy2.0's handle to hyperthink2.0?
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hyperthink was very close to being right and I think we can all agree Lasan was better and had more impact than we can all imagine. For that reason I am hoping scrappy is hyper think II

;)
 
Chap seems to be pretty big on The Rock as well. Yesterday he made a post about how Rock was a "HUGE Get" and then went on to talk about how overrated burger boys were as he always does.
 
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mauconnfan said:
hyperthink was very close to being right and I think we can all agree Lasan was better and had more impact than we can all imagine. For that reason I am hoping scrappy is hyper think II

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Sure, he was very close. That is if you want to overlook the 10 points per game he was off when he predicted 16 :)
 
walker11 said:
So the 3 people highest on Rock right now are Chap, Scrappy, and Chief. Yikes
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Yea... My thinking was always that we're brining this kid in to bang around our bigs in practice, toughen them up a little, force them to learn to box out. Then maybe down the line he's a contributor. People need to temper their expectations a little, he was a 2 star prospect without any other d1 offers.
 
UcannUconn said:
Yea... My thinking was always that we're brining this kid in to bang around our bigs in practice, toughen them up a little, force them to learn to box out. Then maybe down the line he's a contributor. People need to temper their expectations a little, he was a 2 star prospect without any other d1 offers.
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Lubin was a 3 Star prospect, but he missed 2013 AAU summer season because of a back injury. I believe he was a 4 Star at some point prior. Basically it's Lubin & Facey @ PF this season, with a few minutes scattered in Nolan & maybe Hamilton. I can see Facey & Lubin both getting 15 or so minutes a game. Time is available.
 
UcannUconn said:
Yea... My thinking was always that we're brining this kid in to bang around our bigs in practice, toughen them up a little, force them to learn to box out. Then maybe down the line he's a contributor. People need to temper their expectations a little, he was a 2 star prospect without any other d1 offers.
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I didn't mean what I said in a negative way. I trust KO and the staff and Rock seems like he has an awesome work ethic. I just thought those 3 were an interesting combination.
 
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BigErnMcCracken said:
You can basically plug Ed Nelson's name in that paragraph, except Nelson had more of a track record when he got to UConn. It's really, really silly to watch a kid play a high school game, look at his dimensions, and say it's all going to translate to a much, much higher level of basketball. You keep talking about this kid like he's Lebron James with his overwhelming size, skill, and athleticism.
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No I don't--I talk about him being a type of Dejuan Blair type(as in double double with 1.5 blocks) when he is a finished product--a guy that at an athletic 6-7 265 will be able to put his will on the game. I think people who keep saying 2 star player/wasnt recruited are much farther of than me. It sounds like Lubin is ALREADY our best potential rebounder and he has not played one game. He's going to play and contribute right away-- and hes the type of player other teams will come to fear. It's hard to match up with a guy at that size--thats what made Blair so tough. In a year or two he will be one of the top players on this team and will help contribute this year right away.
 
scrappy2.0 said:
No I don't--I talk about him being a type of Dejuan Blair type(as in double double with 1.5 blocks) when he is a finished product--a guy that at an athletic 6-7 265 will be able to put his will on the game. I think people who keep saying 2 star player/wasnt recruited are much farther of than me. It sounds like Lubin is ALREADY our best potential rebounder and he has not played one game. He's going to play and contribute right away-- and hes the type of player other teams will come to fear. It's hard to match up with a guy at that size--thats what made Blair so tough. In a year or two he will be one of the top players on this team and will help contribute this year right away.
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Dejuan Blair had the reach of a 7 footer though. I think Glen Davis is a better comparison.
 
Kromah, for a small stretch, was the 2nd best player on the team and everybody was apologizing to hyperthink. People forget because Kromah pretty much shrank in the tourney
 
FlaHusky said:
Sure, he was very close. That is if you want to overlook the 10 points per game he was off when he predicted 16 :)
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I'm pretty sure he said he could average 16 points a game and heck, he could have if he played 30-35 minutes right? If he was a focal point he could have right?

Not "overlooking 10 pts a game" but I believe you are overlooking the fact hyper think said he would make an impact and tell me he was wrong? And please, don;t let the numbers get in your way of answering!
 
David 76 said:
Kromah, for a small stretch, was the 2nd best player on the team and everybody was apologizing to hyperthink. People forget because Kromah pretty much shrank in the tourney
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He did have a couple of clutch free throws, if I recall.
If only James Young could defend every play.
 
scrappy2.0 said:
No I don't--I talk about him being a type of Dejuan Blair type(as in double double with 1.5 blocks) when he is a finished product--a guy that at an athletic 6-7 265 will be able to put his will on the game. I think people who keep saying 2 star player/wasnt recruited are much farther of than me. It sounds like Lubin is ALREADY our best potential rebounder and he has not played one game. He's going to play and contribute right away-- and hes the type of player other teams will come to fear. It's hard to match up with a guy at that size--thats what made Blair so tough. In a year or two he will be one of the top players on this team and will help contribute this year right away.
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Your enthusiasm is awesome but there are just a few things that are off putting about your constant praise of Roc. Firs, let's just shelve putting Dejuan Blair anywhere in the conversation when discussing Lubin right now, the kid hasn't played a single minute of college bball. So far we're going on nothing but reports from a few sources on practice, one of which said he's doing well at rebounding and missing wide open lay ups. I think he's got the size and it seems like he has the right attitude, but we really don't know anything beyond that. Saying he'll contribute right away, that other teams will fear him, or that he's the best potential rebounder on a team with a probable future NBA center is stretching it at this point, and I think forecasting such lofty expectations is what's brought on some of the backlash from the board. Let's wait and see how things shake out and shelve the hyperbole for a bit.
 
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I have heard a lot of talk about Cassell's game being an "old man's game" and I think that is spot on. He is a point guard version of Paul Pierce, he is able to lull defender's with his dribbling then knock down a three. Another thing that surprised me was Facey's athletic ability, he has very good body control for a player his size and does have a nice shooting stroke. Also, Brimah seems to be developing a good mid range game which should be a scary thing for opponents. Hamilton impressed me a lot, he really lives up to the top tier recruit label. I did find something interest was that in Calhoun's place was who I'm almost positive is Dan Guest who I've heard associated with UConn numerous times. He actually held his own, except for when he turned down an open jump shot and got reamed by Ollie. Overall, this team has the pieces to be special.
 
4xChamps said:
My biggest takeaway from the practice is that Amida Brimah is not human. (Yes, he blocked that shot)
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Crimeny he looks like he'd still be blocking shots if they raised the hoop a foot and half.
 
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4xChamps said:
My biggest takeaway from the practice is that Amida Brimah is not human. (Yes, he blocked that shot)
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That's just insane.
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7774 said:
The funny thing is Hyperthink was correct about how good Kromah was as a player (he was really good), he just had no concept of how much playing time it would take for Kromah to put up the stats he was predicting, and no grasp of the fact that we had many other talented players that would prevent him from ever playing the minutes necessary to put up those predicted stats.
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This! But Hyperthink was closer with his prediction about Lasan than 99% of this forum who thought he would be a bench warmer. There was a lot of crow eating!
 
any of you dudes play serious organized hoops?

if so then your opinion takes on more value

i was shooting guard; i have seen playas in game action close up and personal

rockski has IT

instincts are excellent, good passer; he does not think game b/c he does not have to
check his nonverbal cues the next practice
he has supreme confidence and is humble (he knowz he good; he does not need anyone to tell him that)
when you take a long drive: who gets behind wheel; wifey or youz

only the dude with big game takes wheel if you want desired outcome

rockski will take the wheel b/c he dee veri reel deel
 
scrappy2.0 said:
I watched him play a full game against tough competition and he was by far the best player on the court. You can say a few times where he takes the ball from the three pt line and makes moves into the basket. He's got game beyond being a really big dude. He physically is overwhelming--hes simply going to overwhelm guys because he's 6-7 265. When you are an athletic 6-7 265 and you can play--just do the math--you have few peers of your own size. I'm not being a rocket scientist or going out on a limb saying a guy that big and athletic will be good.
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Ya but, you are comparing him to a consensus First Team All American.
 
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chapwilvaug72 said:
any of you dudes play serious organized hoops?

if so then your opinion takes on more value
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That's nonsense. Former NBA players do not necessarily make better analysts (despite what TV Execs think). If you are smart, observant, understand the game, and most importantly, watch a lot of CBB, your opinion is worth listening to. Oh and it also helps if you aren't a total wet blanket.
 
Undersized PF with beef.......Check
A straight athlete.....Check
A bully on the boards........Check
Born & raised in Alabama.....Check

Ya guys didn't know?
Rock is our very own Round Mound of Rebound.... Charles Barkley:eek:
 
rockski will toy with pseudo conf frontlines

employ you serious powers of observation if you gotz any

its obvious you dudettes do not no whats to looks for

scrap geronimo, day nose
 
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