Samson Invited To The Portsmouth Invitational

[Chief00]

There is no doubt Samson played the hedge better than Reed and actually Tarris shouldn’t be asked to do the same it makes no sense not the same player. But overall defensively depending on matchups they both had their strengths and weaknesses defensively. Space eating was Reeds positive and in turn he is a much better defensive rebounder which should be part of the formula. As far as offensively no doubt Reed was more impactful despite not getting the ball enough in scoring position, our interior passing needs to improve a lot.

Johnson was a great back up 5 we couldn’t ask for much better than what the kid gave us and the resilience he showed. I’m sure he’s going to make a nice living overseas with his talents.

I agree and also believe for posters who love the extreme high hedge fantasy of a center overplaying a quick guard near half court - the reality is that our two starting centers our NC years were traditional paint centers (Adama and Donovan). Something for our wonderful Casual Fans not to lose sight of.

 

[auror]

I agree and also believe for posters who love the extreme high hedge fantasy of a center overplaying a quick guard near half court - the reality is that our two starting centers our NC years were traditional paint centers (Adama and Donovan). Something for our wonderful Casual Fans not to lose sight of.

Adama hedged on defense even if he was a traditional paint center on offense. Each of the champ years we had the 1-2 changeup of hedge guy (Adama, Samson) and drop guy (Clingan).

 

[ctchamps]

Adama hedged on defense even if he was a traditional paint center on offense. Each of the champ years we had the 1-2 changeup of hedge guy (Adama, Samson) and drop guy (Clingan).

On no! One of my favorite posters is about to be relegated to casual fan status.

 

[UconnU]

AI will not give me a straight answer on if Samson Johnson was the most efficient basketball player in college basketball history. There’s no one else I can find that comes close to his career 75 TS%.

 

[REB1094]

AI will not give me a straight answer on if Samson Johnson was the most efficient basketball player in college basketball history. There’s no one else I can find that comes close to his career 75 TS%.

He didn't score enough per game to qualify for this list, but he would have been #1

 

[Chief00]

Adama hedged on defense even if he was a traditional paint center on offense. Each of the champ years we had the 1-2 changeup of hedge guy (Adama, Samson) and drop guy (Clingan).

A Casual take.
Adama played the hedged completely different than Samson and the end result was he was in position to get defensive rebounds. Samson would actually overplay the hedge (play closer to half court than the screener). Donovan when he played it would wisely play under it (closer to the basket than the screener). Adama would play horizontal to it, which still enable him with his quick feet and strength to have post position. Samson’s hedging unfortunately put him in no man’s land and would trigger a chain reaction of everyone getting caught in between.

 

[Chief00]

He didn't score enough per game to qualify for this list, but he would have been #1

Samson’s offensive strength was rolling to the basket for lob dunks. He had an excellent skillset for that and of course dunks lead to high FG %.

 

[aceboon]

A Casual take.
Adama played the hedged completely different than Samson and the end result was he was in position to get defensive rebounds. Samson would actually overplay the hedge (play closer to half court than the screener). Donovan when he played it would wisely play under it (closer to the basket than the screener). Adama would play horizontal to it, which still enable him with his quick feet and strength to have post position. Samson’s hedging unfortunately put him in no man’s land and would trigger a chain reaction of everyone getting caught in between.

You can't label takes as "casual" when you literally don't know that Clingan was deployed in drop coverage and was not instructed to hedge.

 

[Inyatkin]

You can't label takes as "casual" when you literally don't know that Clingan was deployed in drop coverage and was not instructed to hedge.

Especially when the only thing he posts about lately is Samson Johnson and the high hedge.

Also, Andre Drummond's supposed whereabouts.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

This is the up and down environment where Samson can thrive. He has NBA size athleticism and instincts

 

[alphasigko]

This is the up and down environment where Samson can thrive. He has NBA size athleticism and instincts

But not an NBA physique, or skillset.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

But not an NBA physique, or skillset.

Watch him go to Portsmouth and hit 40% from three

 

[Hoophound]

Watch him go to Portsmouth and hit 40% from three

Samson could play coming in. He definitely lost confidence in his perimeter game while at UConn. He will be a far more versatile player in the future than he was while here. Hopefully, we’ll get to see some of it.

 

[auror]

Watch him go to Portsmouth and hit 40% from three

It was a week ago.

 

[Blades]

 

[Huskyforlife]

Taking the Martin route to the nba it seems. Best of luck to him.

 

[aceboon]

Luka needs lob threats

 

[Son of Robert]

This is awesome. There is a lot to be said for conducting yourself like a professional. Just one of the things that Samson brings with his game.

 

[HU5KIES]

Taking the Martin route to the nba it seems. Best of luck to him.

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Looks like he did not make the G League Elite Camp invite, which is where Martin stood out to get the NBA combine invite.

Slightly different path, but awesome to see him getting individual workouts with teams.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Taking the Martin route to the nba it seems. Best of luck to him.

Could certainly be a Jaxon Hayes type player.

 

[gtcam]

You can't label takes as "casual" when you literally don't know that Clingan was deployed in drop coverage and was not instructed to hedge.

Thanks for the insight coach
What did Dan Hurley say to DC when he got caught out too far - I know you must have seen that at least a half dozen times while sitting on the sidelines

 

[aceboon]

Thanks for the insight coach
What did Dan Hurley say to DC when he got caught out too far - I know you must have seen that at least a half dozen times while sitting on the sidelines

Can you stop being corny for one day in your life please? I don't even know why your asking me anything because I asked you awhile back to please post a link to a quote that you completely made up and attributed to me and you never responded. Did you find it yet, it's been months.

 

[Chief00]

And that is why metrics are better than memories.

When Reed came in I always felt like there was potential for us to go on a mini run as people adapted to the change of style. It felt like Reed, would come in and dominate the paint for at least a few possessions.

None of that is a knock against Samson by the way. As I noted in my other post, he made a ton of great plays that got me on my feet yelling. I absolutely wish him well.

The other thing with metrics is it is best to exclude the cupcake games and focus on metrics against good competition.

 

[Chief00]

You can't label takes as "casual" when you literally don't know that Clingan was deployed in drop coverage and was not instructed to hedge.

What I described was drop coverage.

 

[B1GEast]

His athleticism will translate well in the NBA. He's not lazy