Sanogo's the star, but Clingan's paint protection changed the game

[tcf15]

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Sanogo and Hawkins will both have decisions to make.

I don’t really know if Adama has a serious decision. He should go pro, wherever. His outside game will develop better at the next level than it will here.

 

[navery12]

Teams getting to the rim at will when sanogo in is a bit of a problem. I get he’s not a rim protector but it was like a layup line.

Clingan played great in the 2nd half and we extended the lead, but Sanogo checked in with 7:35 to go and St Mary's made 1 FG the rest of the game. After that rough 3 minute stretch to start the 2nd half both bigs played great defense

 

[gsmooth]

His help defense lacks, but 1on 1 in the paint no one can back him down. That’s a valuable asset as well.

That's why he matched up so well with Mitchell Saxon. Saxon is a good player, trust me. But he doesn't shoot far away from the basket and he uses muscle and strength to make his impact and, well, he ain't moving Sanogo.

 

[jayteeman]

Adama wants a piece of every center the rest of the way

 

[auror]

I don’t really know if Adama has a serious decision. He should go pro, wherever. His outside game will develop better at the next level than it will here.

Sanogo's decision is "Will I make more money overseas/g league or NIL at UConn and does Hurley want me back or did he promise Clingan 25-30 min and wants to keep our current offensive philosophy"

 

[Hoophound]

He’s going to need Hawk to help him a bit more. Great game by Newton today though. Super steady.

 

[gsmooth]

His help defense lacks, but 1on 1 in the paint no one can back him down. That’s a valuable asset as well.

his 1 v 1 defense is excellent. He and Dixon are immovable once they get to their spots.

 

[Hoophound]

very much so. Sanogo keeps UConn in the game in the first half. Clingan turns the tide and the Sanogo comes back in to deliver the kill.

This has been the Hurley formula lately. When the opponent gets used to Sanogo, put in Clingan. A little later put Adama back in and finish them. They are just too much to handle. I can’t see not playing both at once here and there just to confuse everyone.

 

[BarkingDog]

That’s very good company

 

[giddyup]

Teams getting to the rim at will when sanogo in is a bit of a problem. I get he’s not a rim protector but it was like a layup line.

It’s a conundrum. We can’t ride Adama and trade layups, but you need Adama’s O presence. DC is a game changer that just takes teams out of their game.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

Adama Sanogo has been the best player in the tournament. 28 and 13. Followed by 24 and 8.

Just two dominating performances.

This team just needs a few players to step up in a few key spots — like Jordan hitting those second half threes — and this team can beat anyone in the field.

We have that player that is the difference maker in every game.

Look, I’m wearing the glasses too, but Oscar T had a nice little tourney. I’ll still take where we are compared to them!

 

[Rocktheworld]

He’s definitely putting up a TMVP resume so far

Anyone who isn’t in the BE doesn’t know how to play him and I feel like that bodes extremely well going forward

 

[auror]

Adama wants a piece of every center the rest of the way

The potential Timme matchup down the road would be awesome.

For us.

 

[UConnSwag11]

It’s a conundrum. We can’t ride Adama and trade layups, but you need Adama’s O presence. DC is a game changer that just takes teams out of their game.

Agreed but you can’t just play Clingan 3/4 minutes in the first half when we’re struggling at defending the rim.

 

[Bomber36]

The killer run didn't happen until we started getting stops, and man did we string together some stops in the middle of the second half as soon as Clingan came on. Kid's got unreal defensive awareness.

Let's go win 4 more.

Couldn't agree more. DC is a game changer.

 

[Mike Honcho]

Sanogo's decision is "Will I make more money overseas/g league or NIL at UConn and does Hurley want me back or did he promise Clingan 25-30 min and wants to keep our current offensive philosophy"

I thought Sanogo wasn't eligible for direct NIL contracts. Only indirect $.

 

[auror]

I thought Sanogo wasn't eligible for direct NIL contracts. Only indirect $.

Sure, wink.

 

[EastConn'er]

Play our best players. Positions don't matter this time of year. Clingan makes the other team miss, a lot. Sanogo has been automatic in the paint and expanded his offense to the 3 and now off the drive... Clingan can step outside on offense and let Sanogo work. It's not that difficult.

 

[giddyup]

Agreed but you can’t just play Clingan 3/4 minutes in the first half when we’re struggling at defending the rim.

I think Danny uses DC in the first half to give Adama a rest, and saves him up to use in the middle minutes of the second to wear down teams that are wearing out. It’s smart, but it kind of deleverages our efficiency. We are keeping teams in the game the first half with loose interior D.

 

[Palatine]

When you add Clingan's four points and five rebounds . Our centers were 28 and 13. Plus four blocks, three by DC.

 

[tzznandrew]

The killer run didn't happen until we started getting stops, and man did we string together some stops in the middle of the second half as soon as Clingan came on. Kid's got unreal defensive awareness.

Let's go win 4 more.

It's a fastball-changeup thing.

Clingan is great, but even better by contrast to Sanogo.

 

[BarkingDog]

Look, I’m wearing the glasses too, but Oscar T had a nice little tourney. I’ll still take where we are compared to them!

Oscar T is not in the tournament.

 

[InKembaITrust]

Couldn't be happier for a player. He's well deserving of this type of recognition on a national stage.

No BE player of the year? OK. No All-American? Fine. National Champion?.....jury's still out!

 

[Fore!]

Sanogo's decision is "Will I make more money overseas/g league or NIL at UConn and does Hurley want me back or did he promise Clingan 25-30 min and wants to keep our current offensive philosophy"

As a foreign player here on a student visa he is not allowed to participate in NIL. Geno explained it very well in yesterday’s post game press conference. It’s a government thing, not an NCAA prohibition.