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Damn. I wud love that score. Hope yer right and I’m 100% wrong.
 
If we can run baby run while limiting our turnovers and shoot well we have a shot. If we played them 10 times right now we would win probably 3.
 
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The problem that UConn faces is that FSU is men among men. I don’t feel as optimistic. If Cofer plays (FSU tops scorer who has missed every game) I think UConn can keep it close bc working in a rusty player even if good plays to UConn’s advantage. However, I don’t see UConn fixing over aggressive and turnover plays.
FSU-88
UConn-72
UConn is still ahead of schedule even if they lose this game.
 
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I was talking about Dove’s prediction. Not the 88-72 scraping.
 
We cant guard bigger teams still and we are highly turnover prone. I suppose if we shoot 40% or higher from 3 we can win. But it looks like a loss to me.

In going to give Hurley a few recruiting classes to build better low post defense. But the turnover issue is fixable now. Id like to see less turnovers. 10 or under would be awesome, but maybe a reach. Under 13 would be acceptable.
 
NDakotaHusky said:
We cant guard bigger teams still and we are highly turnover prone. I suppose if we shoot 40% or higher from 3 we can win. But it looks like a loss to me.

In going to give Hurley a few recruiting classes to build better low post defense. But the turnover issue is fixable now. Id like to see less turnovers. 10 or under would be awesome, but maybe a reach. Under 13 would be acceptable.
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If Alterique plays as controlled as he did against Lafayette I think we have a good chance of pulling the upset.
 
InKembaITrust said:
If Alterique plays as controlled as he did against Lafayette I think we have a good chance of pulling the upset.
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Huge “if” but I agree. His over aggressiveness cost UConn a lot. Another key is Vital not having 9 turnovers
 
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dannyHAM said:
I think if we shoot the 3 well, and stay reasonably close to them on the rebounding end we will win this game. Their bigs will provide a big challenge for us. Interested to see how it plays out.
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These are the keys: don't get killed on the boards and keep turnovers reasonable. If we do those 2 things we'll make our share of shots and win the game.
 
I was just reading the Noles scouting report and had no clue UConn was 18th in rebounding percentage. That’s staggering, I thought rebounding was going to be our worst stat this year. Also said UConn shot terribly from three in our 2 big time losses so maybe if we shoot hot from three we have a chance
 
Their best player is Terrance Mann who is 6 foot 7 with guard skills, not sure who will be defending him. We have a shot if Hurley can neutralize Mann to some extent and not let their bigs eat down low. From a talent perspective I think our guys are on par but again the length is a huge difference at literally every position[/QUOTE]

Terrance was also terrific in Field of Dreams...

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If Carlton gets early fouls it’s curtains. They’ll smell blood in the water. Even if he doesn’t score much, if he can at least play interior D without fouling and rebound to key the break and eliminate second shots there’s a chance. And if Cobb can draw some fouls inside too ...

Tough game, hoping for the best
 
auror said:
People don't realize how important drawing fouls is.

Jalen has had an amazing season finishing in the paint so far this year, but he's Xavier Laflamme from Goon. He's so not physical that he hurts his own efficiency. Hanging in the air, euro-stepping, etc. He makes a lot of tough shots, but he TAKES a lot of tough shots because he doesn't draw fouls when in a slight advantage or neutral situation. He's a career 48% 2 point shooter, which is good for a PG. But Shabazz in his senior year drew fouls at a rate roughly 3x the rate Jalen is currently. And Napier hit 88% of them.

So yes, Jalen would also need to up his 3 point game, but the FT attempts is also a big part of it, especially in the tournament. Shabazz went to the line at least 4 times every game in the NCAA tournament (including 8 and 9 attempt games) until the title game he only went twice. Jalen has been to the line 4 times twice in 9 games this year, and only about 1/3 of the games since the start of last year.
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Good points. Bazz is my favorite Husky of all time. One other thing is that Jalen does not quite have the same talent around him.
 
Ajs120102 said:
I was just reading the Noles scouting report and had no clue UConn was 18th in rebounding percentage. That’s staggering, I thought rebounding was going to be our worst stat this year. Also said UConn shot terribly from three in our 2 big time losses so maybe if we shoot hot from three we have a chance
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6/9 games have been against super cupcakes . More cupcakey than usual. And Arizona doesn't go after o-boards.

3 top 50 teams and 6 below 225 teams.

But we're hitting the offensive boards pretty hard compared to previous recent seasons.
 
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Comes down to Hurley and AG. If someone’s struggling like Gilbert was against Zona #brickcity, yank him out. We really need him to distribute the ball for us. IMO Any guard can be our x-factor. Polley has been playing solid the last couple games. I wouldn’t be surprised if Cobb got the start as he steps up in big games. Keep Yakwe further down the bench (sorry man). Let’s not forget Sid. He has yet to breakout. If we gel, make shots, limit turn overs and fouls we win.

JA - 20pts
CV - 17
Polley - 10
SW - 9
Cobb - 8
AG - 8 but w/ dimes!
TS - 5
BA - 4
JC - 4

85-77 good guys.
 
Prior to season, I was hoping to somehow win 2 of our 5 ooc games v the P5 teams & I would be happy based on where we are; somehow need to get either this one or 'nova for that. Now that season is underway, seems like the 'nova game might be more realistic than this one. Let's get to the 4 minute mark in 2nd half close & take our chances - we are due to get one of these down to the buzzer games..
 
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I would love to see a strong defensive performance in this one and hold them under 40 percent from the field, I think if they can do that they will a shot. Uconn is really going to struggle to score in this one, FSU typically smothers teams that penetrate a lot.
 
Huskyfan4evr said:
Villanova held the to 60 points. If we can control mental breakdowns we win. Villanova doesn’t have a ton of size either. FSU turns it over a fair amount.
UConn 74
Fsu 71
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I agree that Nova did a great job in that game of staying nearly even on the boards, and being quicker than Florida State. That is our hope tomorrow.
 
UConn is +8 for tmrow which is what we all probably expected. I think it’s winnable but it wouldn’t be the worst loss
 
HooperScooper said:
Really? When? Not to kill Jalen but how many games has he led UConn to a big upset win? Syracuse and I can't think of another.
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you're right ja has been a disappointment. He has done squat. Every sophomore has gone to Hawaii and dominated Every marginal player has been 1st team all league and 2nd all league his junior year. And Uconn has no upsets in last 3 seasons that's all on JA
 
They turn the ball over more than us so I think we’ll get out on the break and get easy buckets. That’s a given. The game comes down to 3 pointers and ball security. Will be a blow out if we contain their bigs. But that would literally be the best day ever.
FSU 80 UConn 72
 
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