Samson Johnson update

[navery12]

 

[UconnU]

 

[Chief00]

He’s been playing well. Fluid and long with soft hands.

 

[OldBosd]

He’s been playing well. Fluid and long with soft hands.

An underrated talent is the ability to watch a 15 or 16 year old kid and be able to project what kind of player he will become.

Calhoun was one of the best at this.

Hurley seems to be able to ID players who have a big upside.

Maybe it comes from growing up in a HS gym with a HOF Dad?

 

[Chin Diesel]

An underrated talent is the ability to watch a 15 or 16 year old kid and be able to project what kind of player he will become.

Calhoun was one of the best at this.

Hurley seems to be able to ID players who have a big upside.

Maybe it comes from growing up in a HS gym with a HOF Dad?

Some would say there are some posters on this board as good if not better than Calhoun at seeing a player's skill and growth potential from mid-teens through their early 20's. They've even suggested they're willing to give their opinion to coaches unsolicited.

 

[ucawn]

If I’m remembering correctly he’s only been playing basketball for a few year right? His improvement is so rapid.

 

[MDHuskFan]

That drive to the lane & turn around are 2 things not in the vids from last year

 

[Ts5034]

An underrated talent is the ability to watch a 15 or 16 year old kid and be able to project what kind of player he will become.

Calhoun was one of the best at this.

Hurley seems to be able to ID players who have a big upside.

Maybe it comes from growing up in a HS gym with a HOF Dad?

This kid is going to be an absolute steal. Calhoun had a great eye for talent, and I agree with you that it seems like Hurley has this as well.

 

[UconnU]

He’s been playing well. Fluid and long with soft hands.

My only issue right now is that he’s a little contact hesitant, often is in poor position to grab boards. He prefers to use his length to reach over players In better position. Would like to see him put on a little more muscle and mix it up a little more in the paint, box out harder.

I do like his soft touch around the rim though. When he gets the ball in good position it’s going in the basket. Saw some weekend highlights on Instagram looks like he added a mid range shot to his game as well which is nice.

 

[Magruber]

My only issue right now is that he’s a little contact hesitant, often is in poor position to grab boards. He prefers to use his length to reach over players In better position. Would like to see him put on a little more muscle and mix it up a little more in the paint, box out harder.

I do like his soft touch around the rim though. When he gets the ball in good position it’s going in the basket. Saw some weekend highlights on Instagram looks like he added a mid range shot to his game as well which is nice.

Your points are valid no doubt. Im certain that Uconn coaches will put a big emphasis on muscle building and strength conditioning as soon as they can get their mits on Samson.
IMO, S&C results with other current players proves this.
With added size and strength, Samson will be a true warrior and force.
KFree will also teach the art of the rebound.

 

[Chief00]

My only issue right now is that he’s a little contact hesitant, often is in poor position to grab boards. He prefers to use his length to reach over players In better position. Would like to see him put on a little more muscle and mix it up a little more in the paint, box out harder.

I do like his soft touch around the rim though. When he gets the ball in good position it’s going in the basket. Saw some weekend highlights on Instagram looks like he added a mid range shot to his game as well which is nice.

He will get hit by an even stronger Sonago again in practice. So that will make him hit the weighroom. Not unusual for a Big to grow tall real fast and then need some time to muscle up. We finally have a strength coach that Chief loves. We are the team doing the pushing now, not the team being push around.

 

[UCSouth]

Some would say there are some posters on this board as good if not better than Calhoun at seeing a player's skill and growth potential from mid-teens through their early 20's. They've even suggested they're willing to give their opinion to coaches unsolicited.

Sort of like a see all, know all type poster?

 

[Horatio]

That name is Manly greatness

 

[Umami Zen]

He will get hit by an even stronger Sonago again in practice. So that will make him hit the weighroom. Not unusual for a Big to grow tall real fast and then need some time to muscle up. We finally have a strength coach that Chief loves. We are the team doing the pushing now, not the team being push around.

Can impose our will (physical presence) on opponents vs reacting to their aggression on us.. We're looking like a BE BB team instead of a Cross Country track team.. Coach Mike bringing the Alpha mentality out of the Good Guys..

 

[ju6381]

Just seems to be getting better every time we see him on video. Could be one of the top players in his class, if, he continues on this progression path by the time he's finished as a college player.