Phil nolan commits

[3rdbass]

I wonder if they are just going to go with a small lineup to start. Start C-TO, PF-DD, SF-NG, PG-SN and SG-RB. Nolan first big off the bench and Calhoun and EVANs off the bench to replace one of the 3 wing players. We will get killed on the boards but that is a pretty quick lineup with the right combination.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

I wonder if they are just going to go with a small lineup to start. Start C-TO, PF-DD, SF-NG, PG-SN and SG-RB. Nolan first big off the bench and Calhoun and EVANs off the bench to replace one of the 3 wing players. We will get killed on the boards but that is a pretty quick lineup with the right combination.

It will be interesting to see who starts at the start of the year, especially whether JC gives Wolf a chance to play and show what he can do. If he doesn't get time early, then he's not going to get much of a chance later. If Nolan starts or is the first big off the bench, then again there will be get the message that Wolf is not going to be a factor.

As an aside, those who compare Nolan to Hilton seem to be forgetting that Hilton did very little his first 2 years, a little his 3rd year, and had a big jump his last year. If Hilton played a lot of minutes as a freshman, he would not have been a big contributor.

 

[champs99and04]

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Not sure what you saw in those minutes but his offense looked better than 2 of the guys who left as he actually made a move and could shoot it.......so he's slow-footed on defense, so was the guy leaving for Mizzou!!!! He can get 5 rebounds by mistake in 25 minutes too.....Wolfs an improvement if he comes in shape!!

Comeon man...I know you don't like AO's game but to suggest Wolf is an upgrade over Oriakhi is ridiculous. Do you think there might be a reason Wolf didn't play at all last season? If he was a capable big man he obviously would have played. Oriakhi didn't have a great year, but you have to realize he was the third best player on a national champion and an enforcer in the paint. Let's just not compare the two, please.

 

[huskyharry]

not sure if you saw the minute and a half wolf played vs marquette. after that, i think its pretty easy to get excited about anyone 6' 10 who is not named wolf.

At least Wolf played aggressively and attempted to score in the brief period he may have missed three shots but they all rolled off the rim and if he had scored you would be looking at that a lot different. This year, he will put those in and be a contributor.

Also, Hilton actually started several games as a frosh

 

[Dogbreath2U]

At least Wolf played aggressively and attempted to score in the brief period he may have missed three shots but they all rolled off the rim and if he had scored you would be looking at that a lot different. This year, he will put those in and be a contributor.

Also, Hilton actually started several games as a frosh

Yes, Hilton did start some games as a freshman, but if I recall correctly, he didn't play many minutes and was not very effective. I certainly hope Nolan can contribute as a freshman, just not expecting miracles.

 

[huskymagic]

You've been spending too much time with uncle cliffy if you think there is any chance we get pollard. Would you really want Pelle, a kid who couldnt qualify at SJU bc of academics?

Matty Ice, Devonta is still unsigned so there is still hope because guys that know where they want to go committ early but guys that dont committ late. Whether we get him or nto is irrelevant make him an offer and tell him he will be a guaranteed starter over Daniels and Giffey see what happens. Similar to how we were able to get the abysmal DeAndre Daniels.Concerning Norvel Pelle he is good to go academically for this year and has will be cleared by the NCAA according to sources which is why we are after him or else we wouldnt be. Norvele is the more powerful, more explosive, higher motor, higher skilled Phil Nolan. He will be very good for us.

You know by now that I have an eye for spotting talent. I dont need Uncle Cliff's magic powers for that I already have a natural high on life.

 

[Matt (Chicago)]

Matty Ice, Devonta is still unsigned so there is still hope because guys that know where they want to go committ early but guys that dont committ late. Whether we get him or nto is irrelevant make him an offer and tell him he will be a guaranteed starter over Daniels and Giffey see what happens. Similar to how we were able to get the abysmal DeAndre Daniels.Concerning Norvel Pelle he is good to go academically for this year and has will be cleared by the NCAA according to sources which is why we are after him or else we wouldnt be. Norvele is the more powerful, more explosive, higher motor, higher skilled Phil Nolan. He will be very good for us.

You know by now that I have an eye for spotting talent. I dont need Uncle Cliff's magic powers for that I already have a natural high on life.

haha - you're a funny dude, there is no doubt about that, and i enjoy reading your posts. i remember pelle's recruitment from last year, is UConn actually going after him right now?

 

[mauconnfan]

Comeon man...I know you don't like AO's game but to suggest Wolf is an upgrade over Oriakhi is ridiculous. Do you think there might be a reason Wolf didn't play at all last season? If he was a capable big man he obviously would have played. Oriakhi didn't have a great year, but you have to realize he was the third best player on a national champion and an enforcer in the paint. Let's just not compare the two, please.

"Enforcer" That's fn hilarious.......he was UConns best player in about 20 of his 1110 games or whatever......if that make him an enforcer than I don't need you runnin my squad.....he was AT BEST the 4th or 5th best player on this years team...how you feeling about that??

 

[Husk-E]

looks like this kid can ball. I thought we could use a shooting big man. Gonna be a nice addition