Roster make-up and recruiting for 2017 and beyond

[Danzz]

Larrier will be no where near as good as Shonn Miller. Two things about next year, I've said this on other threads but ease the expectations on Larrier before he actually steps on the court for us. And second, Miller will be missed tremendously. He is the best all around player on this team and I think people are really underestimating the loss of him next season.

Miller missed for sure and the hardest position to fill. Best player on the team: Hamilton and it isn't close.

 

[ASweet3781]

Missed tremendously? He will be missed but tremendously? I love Miller but come on. Players like that are replaced every year in college basketball. Kemba was missed tremendously. Shabazz was missed tremendously. Ray was missed tremendously. Rip was missed tremendously.

I just don't get any negative thoughts about next years roster if Hamilton is back. That is a team good enough to get to Glendale, AZ. We return our best point guard, our best wing forward, and our best defensive shot blocker and 4 starters off an NCAA team. And there is no way Adams and Hamilton aren't better and more consistent next year.

 

[Matrim55]

Daddyball, not the only culprit since UCLA doesn't play a lick of defense, but Alford has pretty much let his son have free reign to launch whatever and play the most minutes out of anyone. Gonna be really interesting to see how things shake out once Lonzo Ball arrives next year, the ball should be in his hands from Day 1.

Just had lunch with a friend who works at FoxSports, and is a UCLA grad. He's the most positive person I know, and he's absolutely miserable about that team and Alford specifically (the old man, not the kid). He's very plugged into the program, and says his point of view is the most common one.

The feeling in the fanbase is that the coach is not a coach. There's definitely enough talent there to be a top 15 team, but nobody has any confidence that it'll be deployed properly.

 

[Giddyup5]

I actually am optimistic on Facey. Maybe a Hilton-lite jump into his senior year? Perhaps 1/2 Hilton unit (Mojo?!)

Hilton as a Junior had this per game stat line.
12 minutes, 3.8 pts, 3.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, 51% FG%, 2.6 attempts a game

As a senior

27.7 minutes, 9.7 pts, 6.6 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 3.1 blocks, 61% FG%, 5.7 attempts a game

Facey this year

12.9 minutes, 3.2 pts, 3.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.9 blocks, 59% FG%, on 2.3 attempts a game

I dunno. I occasionally see flashes from him that makes me think he would do well playing 25-28 minutes a game. Sometimes I think its a confidence issue with him.

 

[UConnSwag11]

40 bucks.

When we make it to second weekend expect a gofundme page

Shut up and eat the Mojo Sandwich, Commie!!!!

 

[Inyatkin]

Just had lunch with a friend who works at FoxSports, and is a UCLA grad. He's the most positive person I know, and he's absolutely miserable about that team and Alford specifically (the old man, not the kid). He's very plugged into the program, and says his point of view is the most common one.

The feeling in the fanbase is that the coach is not a coach. There's definitely enough talent there to be a top 15 team, but nobody has any confidence that it'll be deployed properly.

That was a terrible hire. And it was clear from the start that it was a terrible hire. It's UCLA, can't you get it right?

 

[tzznandrew]

That was a terrible hire. And it was clear from the start that it was a terrible hire. It's UCLA, can't you get it right?

They thought they'd get Stevens or Smart, and when neither bit, they freaked.

 

[Matrim55]

That was a terrible hire. And it was clear from the start that it was a terrible hire. It's UCLA, can't you get it right?

They thought they'd get Stevens or Smart, and when neither bit, they freaked.

Yup. And consensus among the fanbase is that they're stuck with him at least until 2018, and possibly longer.

No idea who they'd turn to at that point, but it's pretty grim in Westwood. Watching that program unravel should be a "counter your blessings" moment for UConn fans.