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businesslawyer said:
Purvis is going to start next year as a starter. So are Brimah, Hamilton and Adams. If Gilbert pushes someone to the bench as the season prgresses more power to him, but that will have as much to do with team chemistry as individual talent.

The single key to next year will be the same single key to this year -- can Brimah be a beast for 32 minutes a game staying healthy and staying out of foul trouble. We know he can change games on D at his best, and we've seen more rebounding lately. I still think there is a huge upside that needs nothing more than consistency and avoiding fouls.

I expect Hamilton to be back, but I'm not shocked if he leaves either. We all know that the reality of one's NBA prospects is often less than the picture of the prospects being painted by one's hanger ons.
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Eh, its alot more to this team and next year's team being succesful than Brimah. Our guard and wingplay from Gibbs/Purvis/DHam, 3 guys that we were hoping to push this team to elite on the perimeter has been erratic and spotty throughout the season. If the latter two return and then you insert Adams for Gibbs and then Gilbert for Adams its the same thing. They need to be alot more consistent with their play, Purvis and DHam's shooting and lack of offense has been the difference in alot of these close losses the past two seasons. The guys with the ball in their hands and that are counted on for scoring need to put the ball in the basket and limit the dumb mistakes with the ball.
 
aceboon said:
Something to keep in mind regarding DHam is his brother. I don't think DHam or Isaac Hamilton are all that good as wing prospects for the NBA but Isaac did put up some strong numbers on a mediocre team, if he declares for the draft it wouldn't surprise me if DHam joins him.
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Isaac Hamilton? He wouldn't get drafted if there was three rounds.
 
superjohn said:
Isaac Hamilton? He wouldn't get drafted if there was three rounds.
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Maybe, but that would be a mistake from somebody. He averaged 16/4/3 on 47/38/81 shooting splits in a good conference, and is 6-foot-5 with a 6-foot-6 wingspan. Alford's a terrible coach, but Ike's a good player who could fit at the end of somebody's rotation as a 3-point specialist and secondary ball-handler.

Alford had to try to make that UCLA team bad, btw. He's worse than Crean.
 
Whether we add another shooter or not, if Hamilton returns, that is our most experienced and talented roster since 2009. That is why that Adams shot against Cincy is so huge. They go from letting another game slip away to learning how to close out a game and go on to win a championship. Huge trait to learn this year. They will also get invaluable NCAA experience. This is all huge heading into next year where they are really set up nicely to have a special season.
 
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Matrim55 said:
Maybe, but that would be a mistake from somebody. He averaged 16/4/3 on 47/38/81 shooting splits in a good conference, and is 6-foot-5 with a 6-foot-6 wingspan. Alford's a terrible coach, but Ike's a good player who could fit at the end of somebody's rotation as a 3-point specialist and secondary ball-handler.

Alford had to try to make that UCLA team bad, btw. He's worse than Crean.
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Wonder if Prince Ali is gonna transfer: http://www.bruinsnation.com/2016/3/...l-is-another-athletic-guard-going-to-transfer
 
superjohn said:
Isaac Hamilton? He wouldn't get drafted if there was three rounds.
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I don't think either DHam or Isaac are great prospects(Jordan Hamilton wasn't either), but there have been worse players than him with lesser stats who have gone pro. Plus I don't think everything is kosher in UCLA land right now under Alford.
 
ASweet3781 said:
Whether we add another shooter or not, if Hamilton returns, that is our most experienced and talented roster since 2009. That is why that Adams shot against Cincy is so huge. They go from letting another game slip away to learning how to close out a game and go on to win a championship. Huge trait to learn this year. They will also get invaluable NCAA experience. This is all huge heading into next year where they are really set up nicely to have a special season.
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Really? Over 2011? That was a talented roster. Three future NBA in Kemba, Jeremy and Napier. Oriakhi is in Italy, Okwandu was a 7 foot body that was passable, Roscoe Smith a top 20 recruit. There was some talent on that team, no?
 
Matrim55 said:
I'm honestly surprised he hasn't announced it yet. What I wonder is if we'll jump back in -- though somehow I doubt it.
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I wouldn't mind having Ali transfer to UConn. Would be a nice option at the wing for 2017. But, I'm not sure a player has ever de-committed from school, committed elsewhere, then transferred to the school they de-committed from the following year.
 
Matrim55 said:
I'm honestly surprised he hasn't announced it yet. What I wonder is if we'll jump back in -- though somehow I doubt it.
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Yeah he did back out of a commitment. Purvis never commited, though he was close.
 
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upstater said:
UConn needs a 3 point shooter for next year.

But who is the 3 point shooter? Hamilton improves? Purvis becomes even better? Adams improves?
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Yes, yes, and yes.
 
upstater said:
Really? Over 2011? That was a talented roster. Three future NBA in Kemba, Jeremy and Napier. Oriakhi is in Italy, Okwandu was a 7 foot body that was passable, Roscoe Smith a top 20 recruit. There was some talent on that team, no?
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The key word, though, is EXPERIENCE. Of all the players you mention, three of them - as good as they were - were still freshmen. So maybe the 2011 team had more talent, but definitely less experience than next year's team, provided Hamilton returns.
 
tcf15 said:
It'll be interesting to see if Alford continues to put Bryce at the 1 with Lonzo Ball coming in next year. Lonzo should be the starter from day 1.
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That would be just be insane. Lonzo, a top ten prospect and future NBA player, must have some sort of agreement in place .

Having said that lavine was sitting behind little alford, and arguably would still be sitting behind him right now as a junior . Instead he is starting in the NBA while playing pg a ton.
 
In terms of immediately eligible guys isn't the youngest Barry supposedly transferring? Think he's a three though.
 
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caw said:
In terms of immediately eligible guys isn't the youngest Barry supposedly transferring? Think he's a three though.
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Canyon Barry was in the link, but I didn't separate him out.

He's been a volume scorer for Charleston without great percentages. I think @upstater is right: if we pick up a grad transfer, we're looking for a utility guy who can 3 and d.
 
caw said:
In terms of immediately eligible guys isn't the youngest Barry supposedly transferring? Think he's a three though.
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Yeah, he's transferring. Only seen him a few times, but it looks like he can toggle between SG and SF pretty readily.

Doesn't seem to have the vision that his brothers did, going by his raw assists and APG totals, and doesn't seem to be a dead-eye shooter. I doubt he would start, and I doubt he wants to go to a place where he wouldn't start, so...
 
Matrim55 said:
Yeah, he's transferring. Only seen him a few times, but it looks like he can toggle between SG and SF pretty readily.

Doesn't seem to have the vision that his brothers did, going by his raw assists and APG totals, and doesn't seem to be a dead-eye shooter. I doubt he would start, and I doubt he wants to go to a place where he wouldn't start, so...
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those underhand fts tho...
 
businesslawyer said:
Purvis is going to start next year as a starter. So are Brimah, Hamilton and Adams. If Gilbert pushes someone to the bench as the season prgresses more power to him, but that will have as much to do with team chemistry as individual talent.

The single key to next year will be the same single key to this year -- can Brimah be a beast for 32 minutes a game staying healthy and staying out of foul trouble. We know he can change games on D at his best, and we've seen more rebounding lately. I still think there is a huge upside that needs nothing more than consistency and avoiding fouls.

I expect Hamilton to be back, but I'm not shocked if he leaves either. We all know that the reality of one's NBA prospects is often less than the picture of the prospects being painted by one's hanger ons.
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Purvis is going to start because he is the best defensive player on the team.
 
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tykurez said:
I agree with you, and it became somewhat evident that maybe another year for DeAndre would have been better for him, but I don't think it's a forgone conclusion that DHam will absolutely be back next year
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Lmfaooo your avi. So good
 
Chief00 said:
To play the 2 guard Adams needs to work on his shot all summer. Let's see if he devotes that level of commitment - it would be great if he did.
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Or how about you 2 throw the breaks on and acknowledge that JA should probably continue what he's already proven he's good at, which is playing PG.
 
upstater said:
While I do like the fact that our recruiting class is ranked so high, almost everyone coming in except for Alterique is going to be glued to the bench. They will not provide immediate support to next year's team. In other words, I don't expect Vance and Diarra to play much at all. Durham will probably redshirt. Next year's team is essentially this year's team + Alterique + Larrier and - (Shonn + Sterling) with a lot of improvement from Adams.
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How are people constantly wrong yet still think they can predict how the future will play out? Weird.
 
7774 said:
How are people constantly wrong yet still think they can predict how the future will play out? Weird.
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I would say your expectations are wildly out of line if you believe Diarra and Vance Jackson are going to be key contributors next year. Crazy.
 
upstater said:
I would say your expectations are wildly out of line if you believe Diarra and Vance Jackson are going to be key contributors next year. Crazy.
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A lot will depend on lineups, how players improve and how players are positioned but UConn will probably need one of the two to at least get regular spot minutes bc of foul trouble. Without them I think the minutes go something like:

Adams 28 MPG
Purvis 28 MPG
Hamilton 30 MPG
Facey 26 MPG
Brimah 26 MPG

Larrier 28 MPG
Gilbert 20 MPG
Enoch 14 MPG

But any foul trouble and one of Jackson or Diarra will be forced to play. My guess is they play similar minutes to what Enoch did this year. Jackson could be a wild card if his shooting is a) as good as people say and b) it is needed. Diarra similarly if bulk is needed. Assuming Durham red shirts and Cassell gets spot minutes again. All bets are off when UConn wins it all again this year.
 
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