Open Practice

[superjohn]

Andre with a decent 3 point shot has CPOY potential. Especially if he dials in on defense. Maybe not this year considering how disjointed his first year was... but junior season--look out.

It sounds crazy when you look at his nonexistent stats but his athleticism and vision is uncommon. Once the shooting/scoring clicks for him everyone is going to have to watch out. It's really cool when you see it happen for a talented player where it clicks/the light bulb turns on. Hoping it happens this year and earlier rather than later, he has the talent to change the entire outlook for this team.

 

[tentoes4rings]

It's going to be really hard to keep him off the court with all the things he can do, if he's hitting threes it's going to be impossible to keep him off the court.

I think the only thing that keeps him off the floor is his propensity to foul. If he plays better D with his feet this year, his talent and size are so impressive that he’ll greatly impact the game, whether he’s draining jumpers or not.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Any word on AJ’s 3 PT% in the scrimmages? Looks like he’s knocking them down. I’m wondering at what rate.

I wasn’t tallying, so just a guesstimate here.

Over the course of entire practice (some 5v5 live, the rest during various drills), I would estimate he hit something like 30-35% on maybe ~15 shots.

 

[jdb50]

When you run your offense through your big and he hits 7-15 while the other team is making 3's you lose. Sanogo should not be the main offensive feature.

 

[UconnU]

pterodactyl is a phenomenal nickname.

Hope this team isn’t so deep and balanced that it makes figuring out roles and a rotation impossible ala 2011.

 

[tomtom80]

Did I miss it? Anything about Akok?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Vuce]

Some other general takeaways:

-I really liked how Gaffney pushed the pace off of defensive rebounds, looking for fast break opportunities
-Diggins looked really good especially considering he’s apparently missed a bunch of time with a bum knee. Looked comfy and in control running offense most of the time and also played pretty good tight 3/4 court D
-Whaley looked strong on D (no surprise) but was very quiet on offense
-AJ was a beast on D, pushed pace well, made some really great dishes in the paint that were mishandled by the receiver at times
-Sanogo is gonna be a handful for opponents

I agree but with Diggins both Hurley and Moore were really coaching him hard on defense. He missed a few rotations and it led to an open shot. Also he gambled a few times an was called for fouls. It’s understandable from the time he has missed. Almost every timeout Moore was in his ear

 

[wheelerdog]

I was very impressed with Floyd's ability to get to rim and finish

 

[CTMike]

Practice was intense
AJ is an athletic freak
Samson’s frame reminds me of a young Akok
Akok is still wiry but has added muscle
Agree with post above about Floyd’s ability to get to the rim

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Chin Diesel]

If I can count, 18-21 from FT line combined.

That is excellent.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Total dick comment by RJ saying blue team should he beating white team.

"That's the depth that we have on our team," said Cole when asked about the White team winning. "That goes to show we're a very talented team and it's not always going to be the Blue team beating the White team, as much as we should be beating them. They're talented as well. It's not going to be a cakewalk."

 

[NJHoops]

All in all, pretty much what you want to see, imo. We know what the veterans are, for better and worse. The potential of the younger guys is so apparent. They’re fearless and talented, and the recruiting is establishing itself in exactly the way you want in this process. The underclassmen are showing up, competing, and forcing everyone to earn their minutes. Most importantly, everyone was healthy enough to go.

Enjoy the season!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[navery12]

Total dick comment by RJ saying blue team should he beating white team.

"That's the depth that we have on our team," said Cole when asked about the White team winning. "That goes to show we're a very talented team and it's not always going to be the Blue team beating the White team, as much as we should be beating them. They're talented as well. It's not going to be a cakewalk."

So do you no longer like Cole's confidence? I love seeing that comment, I want the starters to think they're the best players on the team and I want the backups to think they're better and fight for a spot too

Need ball handling and shooting. I'm stuck with no way Cole or Sanogo are not in starting line up. I'm not the biggest Cole fan due to his lack of athleticism and size but he can shoot, and has Hurley's confidence. I wish there was a better known solution at the PG but there isn't someone who is a bit bigger and faster, so I can live with Cole.

 

[Dooooooomed]

Total dick comment by RJ saying blue team should he beating white team.

"That's the depth that we have on our team," said Cole when asked about the White team winning. "That goes to show we're a very talented team and it's not always going to be the Blue team beating the White team, as much as we should be beating them. They're talented as well. It's not going to be a cakewalk."

Seemed honest to me. Starters should typically beat the bench.

 

[superjohn]

It will be interesting to see what happens with Floyd this season. If he can contribute to winning this season it will be really difficult to redshirt him.

 

[businesslawyer]

In a very predictable way, and without reading too much into it, it’s not a good sign. We knew we had a roster full of good, Big East players, but the fear was we didn’t have players who would step up and lead us to the second weekend. And what we saw tonight is that what look to be the starters were no better than the bench.

The roll players and the depth are all there. Who wants to be the Huskies one or two alpha dogs?

 

[Chin Diesel]

In a very predictable way, and without reading too much into it, it’s not a good sign. We knew we had a roster full of good, Big East players, but the fear was we didn’t have players who would step up and lead us to the second weekend. And what we saw tonight is that what look to be the starters were no better than the bench.

The roll players and the depth are all there. Who wants to be the Huskies one or two alpha dogs?

Sounds like Jackson is closest to taking that step and good news is he has room and time to hone that skill.
Out of the five blue players Sanogo is really only player whose ceiling we don't have a solid track record - Cole, Pulley. Martin and Whaley are all near their full abilities. Shouldn't 3xoect big leaps from any of them.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Seemed honest to me. Starters should typically beat the bench.

Sure, but they didn't. Didn't come close and there's a strong probability at least one if those white shirt players will be starting by years end.

Sounds like sour grapes.

 

[Huskyforlife]

In a very predictable way, and without reading too much into it, it’s not a good sign. We knew we had a roster full of good, Big East players, but the fear was we didn’t have players who would step up and lead us to the second weekend. And what we saw tonight is that what look to be the starters were no better than the bench.

The roll players and the depth are all there. Who wants to be the Huskies one or two alpha dogs?

I think it's pretty obvious those leaders will be Jackson and Sanogo. Sanogo just didn't shoot well today.

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

Borges selling Springs a big short here

He looked solid. Good anticipation on defense, good fight for rebounds, a couple of nice passes in the paint. Hoping he gets some legit burn this year.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Overall disappointing night for starters in blue. Dan Hurley at one point said it best "Blue you're old and stale like a gross stale bagel." Cole was a non factor throughout and didn't attempt anything outside.............

Andre Jackson looked outstanding, great facilitator and looks improved from outside. Based Off scrimmage I'd much rather him with the ball than Cole facilitating offense. .................

Some other general takeaways:

-I really liked how Gaffney pushed the pace off of defensive rebounds, looking for fast break opportunities
-Diggins looked really good especially considering he’s apparently missed a bunch of time with a bum knee. Looked comfy and in control running offense most of the time and also played pretty good tight 3/4 court D
-Whaley looked strong on D (no surprise) but was very quiet on offense
-AJ was a beast on D, pushed pace well, made some really great dishes in the paint that were mishandled by the receiver at times

This is bummer feedback for @navery12 , @husky429 , @Psolo12 and a few others who prefer slower point guards with average vision and passing ability.

 

[8893]

This is bummer feedback for @navery12 , @husky429 , @Psolo12 and a few others who prefer slower point guards with average vision and passing ability.

You’re trying too hard.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Looks like Hawkins is going to get every opportunity to play through mistakes and get minutes.

From Borges write up: “He makes mistakes on the backboard, some defensive mistakes,” Hurley said. “But he is in attack mode ... we’re gonna need a lot from him.”

 

[Chin Diesel]

You’re trying too hard.

Not really. They were a group chirping last week that a PG who pushes the pace and looks to attack in transition isn't desirable.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Also liked reading it seemed like Martin was efficient around the rim finishing. If he is more confident and can finish better around the rim, that's 4-5 ppg which was missing last year.