Shonn Miller

[Kitaman]

I'm enamored with this kid. I know its early but he appears to be the real deal. I know many of us have our eyes on Hamilton, but Miller could just be our most valuable player.

He is experienced and talented. If he performs like he has in the 'expedition' games and against better talent, he just may be the AA candidate we need. At his position it could be tough to get shots since we are strong at the other positions with good shooters/scorers. Nonetheless I expect him to be our X-Factor and our steady hand on the floor. He to me is the Jeff Adrien we've been waiting for. He is more than blue collar, the kid can ball, and can finish plays down low. When was the last time we've seen that?

With that said he would be my biggest concern if he developed foul trouble, he will be hard to replace even as good as Facey, Nolan, Enoch and Brimah are. I'm so anxious to see him play this year and so glad we have him.

Our team is so under the radar its crazy!

 

[borninansonia]

When was the last time UConn men had a big man that could pass? (I had to add "men" after UConn because the women have had some excellent passing bigs, like Stephanie Dolsen.)

 

[Dove]

Observing him last Saturday I came away knowing that one big strength he has is court awareness. Always looking at where people are. Do not worry about foul trouble.

 

[RichZ]

When was the last time UConn men had a big man that could pass? (I had to add "men" after UConn because the women have had some excellent passing bigs, like Stephanie Dolsen.)

I remember that one time that Johnny Selvie passed the ball. Either that, or he mistook Justin Brown for the basket and was attempting a shot.

But Mek was a pretty good passer, and so was Giffey.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

When was the last time UConn men had a big man that could pass? (I had to add "men" after UConn because the women have had some excellent passing bigs, like Stephanie Dolsen.)

I would go back to Charlie V. as a soph. He was exceptional.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I'm enamored with this kid. I know its early but he appears to be the real deal. I know many of us have our eyes on Hamilton, but Miller could just be our most valuable player.

He is experienced and talented. If he performs like he has in the 'expedition' games and against better talent, he just may be the AA candidate we need. At his position it could be tough to get shots since we are strong at the other positions with good shooters/scorers. Nonetheless I expect him to be our X-Factor and our steady hand on the floor. He to me is the Jeff Adrien we've been waiting for. He is more than blue collar, the kid can ball, and can finish plays down low. When was the last time we've seen that?

With that said he would be my biggest concern if he developed foul trouble, he will be hard to replace even as good as Facey, Nolan, Enoch and Brimah are. I'm so anxious to see him play this year and so glad we have him.

Our team is so under the radar its crazy!

Keep in mind that KO can always move DH to the 4 and run a small-ball lineup for spells when Shonn has to sit. There are options.

 

[David 76]

So glad to have Miller aboard. We know he improves our weakest area. Now we will see how much he improves our team.

 

[intlzncster]

Prolly want to tap the brakes on the AA thing, but I'm really excited to watch this kid.

 

[jibsey]

Prediction, Miller is our most valuable. How many minutes can we play him?

 

[champs99and04]

When was the last time UConn men had a big man that could pass? (I had to add "men" after UConn because the women have had some excellent passing bigs, like Stephanie Dolsen.)

Not trying to start anything, I'm just amused by the fact that you felt you had to clarify that, as if somebody was going to read your question and respond with Stephanie Dolsen.

 

[intlzncster]

Not trying to start anything, I'm just amused by the fact that you felt you had to clarify that, as if somebody was going to read your question and respond with Stephanie Dolsen.

Knowing the folks over there, they're more likely to respond with: "it's spelled Stefanie Dolson".

 

[champs99and04]

Knowing the folks over there, they're more likely to respond with: "it's spelled Stefanie Dolson".

Ha...I thought it was spelled that way. I just went with the way it was spelled in the most I was responding to.

 

[intlzncster]

Ha...I thought it was spelled that way. I just went with the way it was spelled in the most I was responding to.

*post

 

[superjohn]

Wouldn't shock me if some on the men's board think Dolson is better than Brimah.

 

[CTBasketball]

Wouldn't shock me if some on the men's board think Dolson is better than Brimah.

"Rebounding is something you're born with!"

 

[intlzncster]

Wouldn't shock me if some on the men's board think Dolson is better than Brimah.

The most interesting would be mau, who would he dislike more?

 

[cohenzone]

Wouldn't shock me if some on the men's board think Dolson is better than Brimah.

One on one, Brimah would eat Dolson alive. But it isn't crazy to say that when you look at what impact each had on their teams, hers tops his. But of course given the nature of competition they each had to face and who Dolson was lucky enough to play with, it will always be apples and oranges. On the women's team, Brimah would be freakin' amazing - I think. For the men's team, Dolson would be on the dance team.

 

[Walker11]

One on one, Brimah would eat Dolson alive. But it isn't crazy to say that when you look at what impact each had on their teams, hers tops his. But of course given the nature of competition they each had to face and who Dolson was lucky enough to play with, it will always be apples and oranges. On the women's team, Brimah would be freakin' amazing - I think. For the men's team, Dolson would be on the dance team.

What

 

[cohenzone]

What

What what? Did you see what I was responding to? It ain't that hard to see that I was joking.

 

[Walker11]

What what? Did you see what I was responding to? It ain't that hard to see that I was joking.

The combination of jokes and obvious statements presented as unusual takes threw me for a loop.

 

[cohenzone]

The combination of jokes and obvious statements presented as unusual takes threw me for a loop.

I'm too old for reformation. I'll try to be less loopy in the future.

 

[borninansonia]

I think Jake V was the best passing big man (male) ever at UConn, and he also set the best screens.

Dolson was the most "complete" big that UConn has ever had. She could rebound, pass, set screens, and shoot. And she almost always smiled and had fun.

 

[mauconnfan]

I think Jake V was the best passing big man (male) ever at UConn, and he also set the best screens.

Dolson was the most "complete" big that UConn has ever had. She could rebound, pass, set screens, and shoot. And she almost always smiled and had fun.

This was really good until the Dolson thing. Really from Jake to Dolson? credibility ruined in one sentence.

Just to throw something in there, she turned it over a ton too despite the fact the other team couldn't guard anyone on hers. But hey, you thought she was the "best C ever" at UConn.

 

[Danzz]

Jo

I remember that one time that Johnny Selvie passed the ball. Either that, or he mistook Justin Brown for the basket and was attempting a shot.

But Mek was a pretty good passer, and so was Giffey.

Johnny had the flue that day. He just wasn't himself.

 

[borninansonia]

Just to throw something in there, she turned it over a ton too despite the fact the other team couldn't guard anyone on hers. But hey, you thought she was the "best C ever" at UConn.

No Mau, I did not say "best C ever." I said most complete, she could do everything. Dolson isn't even the best women's bball center, Tina Charles would eat her alive. But Tina was not a good passer, and set okay screens.

Another example, I think Bill Walton at his best was the most "complete" center ever. Great passer, set great screens, rebound, shoot... But he was not the best center ever.