SI Article: Replacing Napier

[CL82]

I think that there's a pretty good argument that, without 2011 Kemba, 2014 Bazz might not have existed. Don't under estimate the value of Kemba as a leadership role model. I know Bazz doesn't.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I guess we'll find out if Glenn Miller's Steve Nash drill really works or it was just a one time deal with a specific group of players. I think our uncanny foul shooting percentage -- especially late game foul shots -- was at least as important, and maybe more so, as our three point shooting.

Our FT shooting was a big big reason we won it all last season. Look at how it completely killed UK as it took away late game following completely and forced them to put up a bunch of desperate shots. If we defend and hit our foul shots like we did in march and april we will be fine because the rest will take care of itself.

 

[Kembacity]

I feel like, "Kemba or Bazz?" is a question that you could ask any group of Husky fans in the world and start an endless conversation.

Kemba is by far the better natural athlete, but in a way that makes what Shabazz did and does even more impressive because he isn't as gifted athletically, but still had the drive and the smarts to manufacture wins

 

[Chief00]

I respect Boat staying 4 years and his significant improvement in certain areas. I will you will also see TSam coming off the bench and leading the team. Still trying to get a read on Sam Jr - he is very mature for a Freshman.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

I respect Boat staying 4 years and his significant improvement in certain areas. I will you will also see TSam coming off the bench and leading the team. Still trying to get a read on Sam Jr - he is very mature for a Freshman.

Probably because he's not a freshman.

 

[chapwilvaug72]

bazz,kemba,oakgarden, ripaamin led to this:

blue bloody buddies1)UCONN, navy blue & white 358mil endow
2)dook prussian blue 6bil
3)ky blue and white 915mil
4)ncarolina; carolina blue and white 2.4bil
5)ks blue and crimson 1.23bil
6)ucla true blue and gold 2.8bil
7)yale blue and white $23.9 billion!!! doze guyz dont need hoop w's to qualify

 

[UconnU]

bazz,kemba,oakgarden, ripaamin led to this:

blue bloody buddies1)UCONN, navy blue & white 358mil endow
2)dook prussian blue 6bil
3)ky blue and white 915mil
4)ncarolina; carolina blue and white 2.4bil
5)ks blue and crimson 1.23bil
6)ucla true blue and gold 2.8bil
7)yale blue and white $23.9 billion!!! doze guyz dont need hoop w's to qualify

 

[chapwilvaug72]

be sure not to sleep on dee lubin rockski

 

[chapwilvaug72]

impressions?

 

[Fishy]

impressions?

 

[nycscooby]

http://www.si.com/college-basketbal...ies-shabazz-napier-ryan-boatright-kevin-ollie

Good piece on replacing our fearless leader...it's not about one person stepping up but a team effort all way down from our coaches to the last player on our bench.

I'm not as worried about everybody stepping up their on court production to compensate for the losses of Bazz, DD & Niels as I am about the leadership and accountability carrying over.

Everybody is looking to Boat to be that guy and I think he certainly is in great position to take advantage of this great opportunity to show us how good he can be, but KO will need to continue to find a way to draw the best out of his team which has a new makeup

Huge huge void no doubt but I think this team is more athletic and deeper than last year's. It looks like Brimah will be improved, hopefully Nolan and Calhoun too. We'll see what Facey and Hamilton can do? I think we will be a better rebounding team which will make us a better running team and translate to easier baskets. This would lessen the dependency on someone having to bail us out at end of shot clock situations. Napier was the best pick and roll player in the country last year so concerns are valid as to how Boatright will handle that and who will step in to make the 3s that Giffey and Daniels did on the pick and pop. I thnk KO pushes the tempo with this team and I really hope Boat does not become a TO machine. IMO this could be the most athletic team we have ever had, we have some freakish athletes in Boatright, Brimah, Purvis and Hamilton maybe Facey too.

 

[pnow15]

I don't know if UConn has lost anything yet. They haven't played yet. Nolan may be able to make a lay up and rebound better. Brimah may stay out of foul trouble and hit the jumper.
Tsam and Omar may have consistent jumpers. Cassell can be the guy who always gets his own shot like his dad. Hamilton may be like Rip. Can't see all of these guys having bad years. Can't see UConn not getting a bid in the NCAA, not getting to the conference final. Even if Boat faulters, TSam, Cassell and the Ferrari may still be one of the bet backcourts in the country. UConn's true ace is Ollie.
He gets guys do things that are needed to win. He will find five to seven guys who will play winning basketball especially in league play. Pro scout thinks three kids are NBA prospects. This means he expects UConn to be around on the 2nd weekend of tourney.