Practice today was open to the media. Tons of good quotes.

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“... We didn’t have that back in the early years where if somebody took like four messed up shots in a row, nobody would hold them accountable. Nobody would say anything. Now we’ve got a team where we’re all close and call each other out.”

Mood surrounding the UConn men is one of unity

Isaiah Whaley remembers the mood around the UConn men's basketball program during his freshman season. It was nothing like it is now as Whaley along with Josh Carlton and Tyler Polley prepare for the...

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There were some things I liked about AG both as a person and as a player, but one thing was clear he couldn’t look at his game objectively and was stubborn about that denial.
The most understated thing that happened last season was the insertion of Gaffney. True, the Casual Fans may not have seen it in his box score line or the highlight videos they love to watch. But, the idea that other guys would get more than just bailout passes and would no longer need to watch a teammate take bad shots when they were better shooters - really changed the team’s mindset around.

 

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Dayum that is not cool. KO was obviously not focused. He had something going on in his life that was affecting his job and we will never know exactly what happened. Who knows, maybe someday there will be a documentary about KO when he is like 70 years old and he will break the silence ‍♂

He got divorced - it messed with him bad.

 

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I think Carlton’s quote illustrates another bonus of our new frontcourt depth. Players will be challenged in practice more, which should presumably help them improve as individuals and better prepare them for tough competition.

Isaiah Whaley won’t be ‘sneaking up’ on opponents of UConn men, newcomers making an impression and more preseason updates

Isaiah Whaley, after playing little as a freshman and even less as a sophomore, stayed the course at UConn and when he got the opportunity to play as a junior he made the most of it. Whaley average…

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Another article on Whaley. From That Guy.

Jeff Jacobs: UConn senior Isaiah Whaley is determined to step up this season

“Pork Chop” is looking forward to an increased leadership role and new chemistry on...

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For those without Register access: UConn senior Isaiah Whaley is determined to step up this season

 

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Didn’t know where to post this but we should be watching UConn basketball right now. UGH!