Samson's back!!!

[Hey Adrien!]

Glad he's back and healthy!!!

 

[HooperScooper]

Interesting that Hurley didn't mention at all that he was ready to return. Maybe nobody asked.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

I think I see a Pterodactyl!

 

[Travelman6]

Hopefully it's the spark plug this team needs as they head into February and, after this game, the second half of the big east season. Would love to see a nice 8 of 10 wins, after Butler win, to end the regular season. We can still be wishful right?

 

[navery12]

This was a good game to get the rust out before Xavier, we're going to need him on defense against Freemantle

 

[Huskyforlife]

This was a good game to get the rust out before Xavier, we're going to need him on defense against Freemantle

Based on how he was used today, I don’t expect him to get burn vs X.

 

[navery12]

Based on how he was used today, I don’t expect him to get burn vs X.

It's possible. Hurley said he was available pregame but wasn't sure if he'd play. So I just took the limited minutes as them preferring to wait but once it got out of hand they just threw him out there

 

[bendm]

A pretty active 7 minutes. 2-2-1 on four shots

 

[MTBingNinja]

Other than the W, seeing him out there was my favorite part of the game. He looked comfortable. That three shot attempt was nice but him diving to the floor was worth 5 points to me in his path to a full recovery

 

[BigFanCT]

Happy he’s healthy but some of you guys here are thinking he’s the missing piece and that’s it….NC #5 back on.

I’m not sure it’s gonna go that way.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Interesting that Hurley didn't mention at all that he was ready to return. Maybe nobody asked.

He did, but just before the game evidently. Borges showed him out there in pregame warmups.

 

[SouleMan]

I'm with Hurley, an 8 min minute restriction sounds pretty silly to me.

But it got Samson on the court today. Welcome back.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The dive on the floor is an instinct play and it made me happy he wasn't hesitating or thinking. Gives off vibes of being comfortable on the floor.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

Other than the W, seeing him out there was my favorite part of the game. He looked comfortable. That three shot attempt was nice but him diving to the floor was worth 5 points to me in his path to a full recovery

I loved seeing how happy Karaban was for him when he was checking in. Despite the fact that SJ will eat into his minutes, you could tell AK was genuinely psyched for him to get the applause.

Ive seen quite a few examples of that this season. Despite the recent rough stretch, this is a very likeable team.

 

[jdb50]

Even if Samson was able to do cardio in all his recovery time it is different running up and down the court. If he can help at the 4 for 8 minutes a game it would be huge. He has a good ability to finish around the rim and can set up for the 3. It was great to hear the ovation the fans gave him on the TV broadcast when he entered the game. Well done fans.

 

[Kenny11]

He looked 6’11 with a 17 ft wingspan. Got me a little excited lol

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Around 10 minutes a game for Samson this season is just fine. Excited to have him as a contributor while Karaban is getting a breather.

 

[HooperScooper]

I loved seeing how happy Karaban was for him when he was checking in. Despite the fact that SJ will eat into his minutes, you could tell AK was genuinely psyched for him to get the applause.

Ive seen quite a few examples of that this season. Despite the recent rough stretch, this is a very likeable team.

"I'm excited for when he comes back," Karaban said. "I think before the break, I was experiencing fatigue. I was tired at times. So I think him coming in and giving us a different look, offensively and defensively, will really elevate us to a different level. I'm excited for him to come back. It'll really help me out."

What will Samson Johnson bring to the team when he returns?

It was, but it was also said that him and Hawkins was the two that stood out the most. I don't think you're understanding exactly what happens in those secret scrimmages. They're probably less of a "scrimmage" than half of our practices. Coaches are taking a dozen timeouts, trying 35 different...

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[Huskyforlife]

He looked 6’11 with a 17 ft wingspan. Got me a little excited lol

Huge frame, needs to add muscle for next season. Hard time believing he won’t be swatting shots once he gets his feet wet. That 3pt attempt looked clean too.

 

[jake14mw]

Hopefully he can get back into game shape quickly and provide some valuable minutes here and there. I don't expect much. I hope I'm wrong.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

I loved seeing how happy Karaban was for him when he was checking in. Despite the fact that SJ will eat into his minutes, you could tell AK was genuinely psyched for him to get the applause.

Ive seen quite a few examples of that this season. Despite the recent rough stretch, this is a very likeable team.

Another moment like that just occurred to me.
In the Nova game, Ajax hit a 3 from the corner to basically seal the game. When it goes through the net, if you look near the basket, Hawkins is there doing the same "strongman" celebration that he normally does when he dunks the ball or makes a great play.
It's cool that they are so happy for each others successes.

 

[Spaceman213J]

Johnson should help Karaban along the way. There were times when you could see Karaban was trying to stay on the floor because it was the one position they didn't have a lot of depth with Samson out. He would be exhausted and his defense, which is a work in progress that is getting better, suffered at times. Johnson gives them 5 more fouls. He's capable of hitting 3's and his length should help on defense at times.

 

[bigknight3]

Interesting that Hurley didn't mention at all that he was ready to return. Maybe nobody asked.

We knew he was dressed to play and day to day from the game on Wednesday.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Johnson should help Karaban along the way. There were times when you could see Karaban was trying to stay on the floor because it was the one position they didn't have a lot of depth with Samson out. He would be exhausted and his defense, which is a work in progress that is getting better, suffered at times. Johnson gives them 5 more fouls. He's capable of hitting 3's and his length should help on defense at times.

If he could play Brimah 15-20 minutes a game the team D makes an exponentially jump.