PG Alterique Gilbert (McDonald's All-American)

[mauconnfan]

Any confusion shifting?

No shifting was not an issue because I don't have to but the complete turn on the zero turn did create the occasional snap back. Key is I did not spill any beer though.

 

[JimHurley]

The Adams-Gilbert duo could turn out to be one of the best in UConn history.

 

[husky99]

Is this ten toes or stairs?

 

[Rocktheworld]

Is this ten toes or stairs?

Stairs: real grit
Ten toes: doing it 365 days a year for the name on the front of the uniform

So in this case I'd say the former

 

[Leebo]

Once he's here, it'll most likely be just 'rique. Sounds cooler than AG.

I might be able to get into that version of it if I hadn't seen Game of Thrones.

 

[tcf15]

http://www.draftexpress.com/article...all-Junior-Natl-Team-Mini-Camp-Interview-5280

 

[ctchamps]

http://www.draftexpress.com/article...all-Junior-Natl-Team-Mini-Camp-Interview-5280

Love this statement:

"I feel every time I step on the court I'm the best point guard in the country!"

 

[ctchamps]

Love the interviewer's question:

"What does it mean to you to play for a coach like Kevin Ollie who played in the NBA and is so widely respected.."

 

[BearJWS]

http://www.draftexpress.com/article...all-Junior-Natl-Team-Mini-Camp-Interview-5280

Interesting the video is posted today, October 6th, which happens to be his 18th birthday. Very cool timing. Happy Birthday Alterique!

 

[HuskyFich]

" It's just part of my regular routine. I usually try and get in here at 6, but I wasn't sure if the gym was going to be open that early."

Now This is a UConn Kid

 

[Chin Diesel]

Is there a problem that I took 3 of them the first time last night? I mean the good thing was I was able to mow the lawn in my my tractor with a beer in each hand.

My wife told me to give her 12" and make it hurt. So I banged her 3 times and hit her in the head with a brick.

 

[uchusky32]

My wife told me to give her 12" and make it hurt. So I banged her 3 times and hit her in the head with a brick.

Oh boy! Someone didn't think before hitting send?

 

[mauconnfan]

My wife told me to give her 12" and make it hurt. So I banged her 3 times and hit her in the head with a brick.

Think I will put up the "Like" while this is still reply is still posted LOL

 

[Chin Diesel]

My wife told me to give her 12" and make it hurt. So I banged her 3 times and hit her in the head with a brick.

Oh boy! Someone didn't think before hitting send?

???????

Wife? Yes. I have one.

12"/3. Close enough

Hurt? Hit head with brick.

Joke that's 20 years old and still funny? Check.

 

[OkaForPrez]

I love the commitment out of @tcf15 not to be deterred by @mauconnfan and vice versa. Its like they are both in their own thread.

 

[tcf15]

1. De'Aaron Fox (2016 - #5 - 5*)
2. Alterique Gilbert (2016 - #36 - 4*)
3. Trevon Duval (2017 - #2 - 5*)
4. Frank Jackson (2016 - #10 - 5*)
5. Daejon Davis (2017 - #43 - 4*)
6. Darius Garland (2018 - NR - 4*)
7. Javonte Smart (2018 - #3 - 5*)
8. Tre Jones (2018 - NR - 4*)
9. Jalek Felton (2017 - #22 - 5*)
10. Jaylen Hands (2017 - #23 - 5*)

 

[Stainmaster]

Not performance/ranking related, but I thought it'd be prudent to wish Alterique a happy birthday. A great kid and a great player, soon to be a great Husky. Aren't we all lucky that his next birthday will be celebrated in Storrs!

 

[BUConn10]

Not performance/ranking related, but I thought it'd be prudent to wish Alterique a happy birthday. A great kid and a great player, soon to be a great Husky. Aren't we all lucky that his next birthday will be celebrated in Storrs!

Me and chief are chipping in for his present for tonights party if you want in.

 

[Stainmaster]

Me and chief are chipping in for his present for tonights party if you want in.

I was just gonna express ship him some bacon/jalapeño mac and cheese, but sure that works too.

 

[UChusky916]

Me and chief are chipping in for his present for tonights party if you want in.

Andre and #uconnbitches gonna be there?

 

[James]

1. De'Aaron Fox (2016 - #5 - 5*)
2. Alterique Gilbert (2016 - #36 - 4*)
3. Trevon Duval (2017 - #2 - 5*)
4. Frank Jackson (2016 - #10 - 5*)
5. Daejon Davis (2017 - #43 - 4*)
6. Darius Garland (2018 - NR - 4*)
7. Javonte Smart (2018 - #3 - 5*)
8. Tre Jones (2018 - NR - 4*)
9. Jalek Felton (2017 - #22 - 5*)
10. Jaylen Hands (2017 - #23 - 5*)

Wow see ya frank jackson with all that duke hype .

 

[HooperScooper]

1. De'Aaron Fox (2016 - #5 - 5*)
2. Alterique Gilbert (2016 - #36 - 4*)
3. Trevon Duval (2017 - #2 - 5*)
4. Frank Jackson (2016 - #10 - 5*)
5. Daejon Davis (2017 - #43 - 4*)
6. Darius Garland (2018 - NR - 4*)
7. Javonte Smart (2018 - #3 - 5*)
8. Tre Jones (2018 - NR - 4*)
9. Jalek Felton (2017 - #22 - 5*)
10. Jaylen Hands (2017 - #23 - 5*)

So wouldn't that mean he's going to get a bump in the next ranking update? I keep reading all this great stuff about him and wonder if he's ranked too low. This is a very deep class of point guards so even where he is currently ranked is pretty good.

 

[uchusky32]

So wouldn't that mean he's going to get a bump in the next ranking update? I keep reading all this great stuff about him and wonder if he's ranked too low. This is a very deep class of point guards so even where he is currently ranked is pretty good.

He committed to us. You know what's going to happen with his ranking.

 

[ctchamps]

So wouldn't that mean he's going to get a bump in the next ranking update? I keep reading all this great stuff about him and wonder if he's ranked too low. This is a very deep class of point guards so even where he is currently ranked is pretty good.

I would think you are correct.

 

[tcf15]

Alterique Gilbert, 5-11, PG, Norcross, GA, Class of 2016

Mike Schmitz

Strengths

• Strong build (181 pounds) despite not possessing great size
• Very good athlete who can play above the rim at times despite his size
• Polished ball handler. Able to find a nice blend between scoring and playmaking.
• Good vision and creativity out of pick and roll. Able to hit the weak side shooter, hesitate and find the roll man in stride, or get into the teeth of the defense and drop it off to a big at the rim. Delivers passes from different angles.
• Streaky but is a shot maker with considerable range (2.2 made 3s per-40). Best pulling up off the bounce. Loves the quick jumper in transition. Gets great elevation.
• Uses his quickness, handle, and ability to play at different speeds to get in the lane. Nice touch on his floater. Doesn't shy away from contact in the lane. Gets to the free throw line at a tremendous rate (career 7.5 per-40 in 44 DX database games)
• Can be a very pesky defender when he wants to be thanks to his strength and quickness. Plays with toughness. 2.3 steals per-40.

Weaknesses

• Really lacks great size or length at 5'10 1/2” in shoes, with a 6' 0.5” wingspan
• Very capable playmaker but doesn't always want to make the simple play.
• Size limits his vision at times. Has a tendency to kill his dribble too quickly versus pressure. Picks it up and waits a split second for something to develop.
• Good not great shooter. Holds onto the ball for too long at times. Career 33% 3-point shooter
• Made a conscious effort to get others involved but isn't afraid to start getting jumpers up if he sees one go down.
• Explosiveness and build help him around the rim but he still struggles versus length given his size. 46.5% career 2-point shooter already in high school

Outlook

The UConn commit didn't quite fill it up like he did the last time we saw him at Nike Global Challenge (27.5 points per 40 pace), but he proved his merit as a distributor while still putting enough pressure on the defense as a scorer. Although undersized, Gilbert is a tough competitor who provides a nice balance between scoring and playmaking while harassing opposing point guards on the defensive end. Gilbert's upside is a bit limited at 5' 11” but he'll most certainly turn in a productive career as a Husky, especially playing next to 2015 guard Jalen Adams. He was lauded by USA Basketball staff members for his work ethic and insistence on getting in early every morning to get extra work in.

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