Providence Post Game Thread

[RuffRuff]

Yes, Liam is suffering the nearly worst case scenario of his draft declaration: guaranteed $5.67 million at signing, over $14 million if he doesn’t play his way out of the league before the end of his contract. What a drag.

I understand there’s an alternate timeline wherein he came back, had an awesome sophomore year and improved his draft stock and got even more/a lot more, but this outcome (which is largely undefined at this point given he’s just a few months into his rookie year) is still fantastic.

He wasn't doing himself a favor coming back for this draft. He'd likely have fallen out of the first.

 

[Conndog]

Did Floyd push off Mullins to free himself at end of regulation for 10-ft baseline shot that he fortunately missed? Mullins was with him defensively one moment and then was sprawling on the floor

 

[KingAG]

He wasn't doing himself a favor coming back for this draft. He'd likely have fallen out of the first.

Sophomore McNeeley would’ve be pretty good imo. At least a late first round pick.

 

[Devland]

Just an FYI on the assists. The NCAA started recording assists permanently in the 83-84 season (they recorded them for a season in the 50s also). So it is possible someone had more than 16. Like the sack record in football, people claim Deacon Jones had the most but they were not recorded in his time.

 

[Deepster]

I didn’t realize that UConn gave doctorates in being wrong. Did they make the program just for you? He had 2 all freshman members last year and will have 2 this year. The talent is much better than the record. To argue that is silly, but it’s you so…

You throw a little hissy fit, disappear and then come back over after a loss expecting a red carpet or cordial greeting?

How about you take whatever comments we give you and the gag job loss you just had and live with it over on your weird little Scout board?

 

[Donyell 360]

I think everyone likes Donny in general, as a player and person, but his commentary is just off a lot. Another game I watched with him this week, end of game possession, a team missed the game winning shot but managed to foul the team that was ahead to extend the game. And he says "..everything went right on that possession". He was talking about making a quick foul, neglecting the fact that they missed the game winning shot. Last night when Mullins stepped out of bounds he laughed and said "Mullins high school gym must have been too small". Its a tense moment and that doesnt make sense. His high school gym would be too large if hes stepping out of bounds here.

I hadn't thought about that gym too small comment being reversed but you are right. If I was a Duke fan, I would be all over Donny for that, but I am biased so I forgive him. When you love someone you are quick to give them grace and say, "I know what they meant." Maybe he is not the best color commentator in the business, but Donny is like family so we are good. I am still getting used to the idea that Mike Nardi is now a Husky. I guess in this transfer portal era I should be more inclusive but its hard to root for a Nova alum. Just being honest. Go Huskies!

 

[HCCForever]

I hadn't thought about that gym too small comment being reversed but you are right. If I was a Duke fan, I would be all over Donny for that, but I am biased so I forgive him. When you love someone you are quick to give them grace and say, "I know what they meant." Maybe he is not the best color commentator in the business, but Donny is like family so we are good. I am still getting used to the idea that Mike Nardi is now a Husky. I guess in this transfer portal era I should be more inclusive but its hard to root for a Nova alum. Just being honest. Go Huskies!

I always liked Donny as a player. He sometimes talks too much as an announcer but I’ll give him some rope on that. His court comment seemed to be in reverse but I understood what he was conveying. He also used the word intentionality which I had never heard before. But his usage was correct so that one was on me.

Supporting Nardi is not an issue for me. If he is good enough for Hurley then he’s good enough for me. I did notice that he seemed to be a calming influence on Dan when Dan was reacting to a controversial call.

 

[Palatine]

Having Donnie as a full time NCAA basketball announcer is good for the Huskies. That is the most important thing.

 

[Excalibur]

Did Floyd push off Mullins to free himself at end of regulation for 10-ft baseline shot that he fortunately missed? Mullins was with him defensively one moment and then was sprawling on the floor

I thought he dipped the shoulder a bit but not enough to warrant a call.

 

[DRBackup]

That’s taking the accomplishment away from our guys

Not close to unexpected

 

[3rdbass]

Gotta be honest, I found him annoying as a player and disliked him from moment one as a broadcaster. While he was obviously a good player, the Sheffer to Marshall outlet was tremendous; he was also incredibly annoying to root for, imo. Deep in the recesses of my mind, he's still pump-faking at the three-point line before trying to drive into three people. You know how you have those players who you only like if they are on your team? Like, if Cam was on Creighton, we would've hated him. I feel like Donny is that guy who other teams obviously disliked, but that our own fanbase was also annoyed by his whole "thing."

I met him in person after at an after party for one of your Championships and he is annoying as he seems at times on tv. So full of himself. I love UConn but not a huge Donny fan. Well at least he acknowledged me. Ray Allen didn't who I already knew was not the nicest guy in the world from being on Campus when he was there.

 

[Husky25]

I am questioning the validity of this post, to say the least.

Related, is that all that has to be done? A blue checkmark just has to say something far-fetched (yet with merely a hint of plausibility) to trigger an avalanche of monetized responses and watch the coinage roll in?

 

[navery12]

I am questioning the validity of this post, to say the least.

Related, is that all that has to be done? A blue checkmark just has to say something far-fetched (yet with merely a hint of plausibility) to trigger an avalanche of monetized responses and watch the coinage roll in?

That is not a real reporter, it's a troll account

 

[superjohn]

I am questioning the validity of this post, to say the least.

Related, is that all that has to be done? A blue checkmark just has to say something far-fetched (yet with merely a hint of plausibility) to trigger an avalanche of monetized responses and watch the coinage roll in?

I don't have a problem with what Hurley said but I prefer the softer side of him...

 

[superjohn]

 

[Khal Drogo]

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I would the dog with fur not the bald one

 

[slepers]

I met him in person after at an after party for one of your Championships and he is annoying as he seems at times on tv. So full of himself. I love UConn but not a huge Donny fan. Well at least he acknowledged me. Ray Allen didn't who I already knew was not the nicest guy in the world from being on Campus when he was there.

I’ve met him numerous times with his kids, he a nice guy

 

[ucp990411]

I always liked Donny as a player. He sometimes talks too much as an announcer but I’ll give him some rope on that. His court comment seemed to be in reverse but I understood what he was conveying. He also used the word intentionality which I had never heard before. But his usage was correct so that one was on me.

Supporting Nardi is not an issue for me. If he is good enough for Hurley then he’s good enough for me. I did notice that he seemed to be a calming influence on Dan when Dan was reacting to a controversial call.

Nardi appears to getting more vocally involved as the season goes on

 

[auror]

 

[Inyatkin]

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Thought for sure this would end with AI Dan Hurley personally putting down all 39 dogs

 

[BGesus4]

That is our 3rd or 4th overtime loss and we lead the country in 1 possession losses, and last night wasn’t even one. That’s coaching. It’s a shame too as the guy really can recruit. We are in the final 4 for Caleb Holt even with our terrible record.

He can def recruit but that matters less now than ever. You either have money or you don’t and you guys do. I think the next coach will be able to get the same caliber players KE has been able to get.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Thought for sure this would end with AI Dan Hurley personally putting down all 39 dogs

That's where I thought it was headed too.

 

[Lafayette]

I didn’t realize that UConn gave doctorates in being wrong. Did they make the program just for you? He had 2 all freshman members last year and will have 2 this year. The talent is much better than the record. To argue that is silly, but it’s you so…

Someone sure is used to posting on reddit. Geez that level of sarcasm is barfight territory.

 

[FriarJ]

You throw a little hissy fit, disappear and then come back over after a loss expecting a red carpet or cordial greeting?

How about you take whatever comments we give you and the gag job loss you just had and live with it over on your weird little Scout board?

I’m not expecting anything, just challenging freescooters knowledge on PC and the BE. It’s limited so it doesn’t take much effort. Stay out of this one Flounder.

 

[FriarJ]

Someone sure is used to posting on reddit. Geez that level of sarcasm is barfight territory.

Every post from this guy is crapping on the BE and the level of talent in the BE and in this case PC in particular. I’ve challenged him before with actual facts as have many others, and he has nothing. It’s all emotion and never any facts with him. The definition of a nitwit.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Not worth its own thread, but got curious and thought it was interesting. Braylon up to 38.6% from three on the season. If you adjust to only include 3s inside of 25 feet, he’s at 43.2%. Kid is just an absolute stud from deep.

 

[Lafayette]

Every post from this guy is crapping on the BE and the level of talent in the BE and in this case PC in particular. I’ve challenged him before with actual facts as have many others, and he has nothing. It’s all emotion and never any facts with him. The definition of a nitwit.

nitwit or adolescent.

Either way PC’s Big East history is NIT/NCAA almost 50/50. 2 final fours ever.

At least Cooley is long gone!

 

[ucp990411]

That is our 3rd or 4th overtime loss and we lead the country in 1 possession losses, and last night wasn’t even one. That’s coaching. It’s a shame too as the guy really can recruit. We are in the final 4 for Caleb Holt even with our terrible record.

I had watched PC earlier in the year and had no clue what they were trying to do on offense. Couldn't really get a sense of it in this game as well. They just like to run and utilize their athleticsm in one on one stuations and hope they make shots, It sure worked against us. They are very athletic. Seems to me a little inside game, better defense and more discipline on offense would go a long way. Yes, better coaching would really help. I am not a Friar hater and would like to see you guys do some damage - just not against us.

 

[AllHusky]

I refuse to go over to the PC board(I only troll Rutgers). I am curious though what kind of stuff this Friar J clown posts on his own site.

 

[Peacefrog]

I refuse to go over to the PC board(I only troll Rutgers). I am curious though what kind of stuff this Friar J clown posts on his own site.

If nothing else, I believe he has provided us with the meme-worthy "Providence has as good a chance as anybody"...