Pummel the Pirates Game Thread

[UConnDan97]

Larier dribbling is horrible.

That's the area I was referring to that he could use an extra year on (and defensive discipline). He has already shown that he can rebound, shoot the 3, shoot the mid range, and even swat some shots like a minute ago...

 

[BlueDogs]

I assume they win this game, but there is nothing good coming out of it. Every bad habit and poor execution tendency is reinforced. KO should be ashamed to have a UConn team play like this.

 

[WestHartHusk]

Vital needs to quit yapping at the other bench after a score and playing to the crowd, you and your team aren’t good enough for that behavior. Looks bad

Yeah, if only there was someone responsible for the players while they're on the court.

 

[crazyUCfan23]

Yes, I meant to say if he stayed it would be five.

Oh gotcha. Either way, you make a fair point about larrier wanting to move on from college or dare I say transfer as a grad student...

 

[Kemba429]

Someone may want to tell Vital he's not Steph Curry...

Once someone tells Terry hes not Kobe

 

[RayRay34]

I know Mau, you and I have both criticized KO and deservingly so BUT as you and I understand - there's more to the whole picture than KO sucks - fire him

Agreed, there is more to the whole picture then just firing Ollie. Hopefully AD David Benedict is working to identify the biggest contributing factor... and a resolution to fix it.
If he finds that it is Ollie, then he needs to go.
If it's something else, then that needs to be taken care of.

 

[Kitaman]

We pass like the basketball is worthless.

 

[Showballot]

Thanks

You are welcome

 

[CTBballfan243]

First of all, they will both get paid to play basketball somewhere. There's no doubt about that. Second, Larrier I believe is on record as saying he wasn't planning on coming back but Adams hasn't said anything in either direction.

Having said that, I think both could improve their stock by coming back next year, and it would make us better too...

I hope Larrier leaves, along with a few others, KO must just shake his head and wonder how supposed basketball players can be just plain dumb. It embarrassing how clueless some of the players are. You wonder how they will survive in the real world without someone holding their hand.

 

[jorge34]

That's the area I was referring to that he could use an extra year on (and defensive discipline). He has already shown that he can rebound, shoot the 3, shoot the mid range, and even swat some shots like a minute ago...

Not sure why another year in college will make the difference in correcting the deficits he should be addressing this year , but hasn't.

 

[BlueDogs]

Yeah, if only there was someone responsible for the players while they're on the court.

Lol!

 

[UConnJim]

After the Tulsa game, I was hopeful, but this is as bad as they have played against a weak opponent. It's almost like they saw they were favored by 16 and decided they didn't need to show up. Plus, the subs in the first half killed the positive momentum.

 

[my2cents]

The announcers are laughing at how bad the play is. Pathetic.
I feel bad for the people who braved the weather, and paid "hard earned" money to see this crap.

 

[housekeys]

If Jalen makes those shots he'd be hogging all of ESPN's top plays.

Isn't that the objective? It sure ain't teamwork.

 

[mauconnfan]

Yeah, if only there was someone responsible for the players while they're on the court.

So Jalen is responsible for last week alone not KO because he played well but this week it’s all KO for a real crappy performance? Yeah you’re brilliant lol

 

[tentoes4rings]

I assume they win this game, but there is nothing good coming out of it. Every bad habit and poor execution tendency is reinforced. KO should be ashamed to have a UConn team play like this.

The only thing that says UCONN under this leadership is the jersey. Otherwise, this product is completely unrecognizable.

 

[UConnDan97]

Not sure why another year in college will make the difference in correcting the deficits he should be addressing this year , but hasn't.

Another year to work on your handle is another year to work on your handle. Imagine him with his length and shooting but being able to take it to the rim?

 

[mauconnfan]

Nice effort to cut Barkley off wow

 

[BugsyCT]

How many uncontested breakaway hoops have we given up today? SMH

 

[UConnJim]

This has to be one of Adams worst games ever

 

[UConnDan97]

I love how Whaley plays. The future is bright for this kid...

 

[HuskyHawk]

Luck bailed out another bad decision

 

[KodiacKemba]

Exactly! It is these "bad habits" from our "best players" that is so disappointing. Showboating, playing to the crowd, valuing flashy play over fundamentals, carrying the ball, lazy play without any urgency, not sharing the ball, ball watching on defense, low basketball IQ and no communications. Did I leave out anything?

What crowd lol

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Whaley is a keeper. And I say again, will Vital ever learn to find the open guy instead of driving into oblivion?

 

[Kitaman]

No need to foul him.

 

[Dibbie]

Was gonna say, that was good D by 5

 

[BlueDogs]

So Jalen is responsible for last week alone not KO because he played well but this week it’s all KO for a real crappy performance? Yeah you’re brilliant lol

Need to read more carefully... the sarcasm is "if there was only a coach to organize them"

 

[Showballot]

If I'm either one of them, I'm thinking about an extra year to work on my game, get big stats, and make myself a first rounder...

@gtcam

 

[UConnDan97]

@gtcam

Yes, meaning he isn't one now, you friggin dope!

 

[mauconnfan]

I love how Whaley plays. The future is bright for this kid...

Yep he bailed Jalen out on that one