Sid Wilson next year

[imno1]

Wilson was suspended for a game because he wasn’t putting in the work. You don’t reward that with minutes. Sid did himself no favors early on. New coach, chance to prove yourself, and he just didn’t.

what do you hear now?

 

[UofCT]

Judging by last year he is more athlete than basketball player. At times, he looked very lost. But you can see the potential.

Nothing is preventing him from making a big jump. A year in the system should have helped. And almost every area of his game can be improved. However, if his shooting improves, we can live with the rest of it.

False

 

[NJHoops]

Wilson was suspended for a game because he wasn’t putting in the work and then later for stuff that went down the season before. You don’t reward lack of effort with minutes, and he literally couldn’t play him at first. Sid did himself no favors early on. New coach, chance to prove yourself, and he just didn’t.

I should also add that Dan loves coaching guys like this- it’s worth it if it all comes together. He also has a short memory, anything that wasn’t done last season is forgotten. No one wants Sid to succeed more than his coach.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

OMG. Sticks as a true freshman was eight light years ahead of where Wilson was last year as a basketball player.

Cool. So he doesn’t remind you of Sticks. I didn’t say he should. I said he reminds ME of him. That’s not debatable.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

His defensive potential is through the roof. And he’s already had flashes

You read my mind vision

Well, he occasionally hit the three, but I'd take the under if your betting line is 35%.

How does a guy like Stanley with so much talent , not only go undrafted but really never hooks up with a decent paying overseas job.
There is a disconnect somewhere in the boards assessment.
I mean we loved him but as the old adage goes “ Love is Blind”
But let’s talk about Wilson.
Very raw offensively but underneath the mistakes I could visualize his athleticism and length integrated into Hurley’s pressure style. Something we have been lacking.
His defensive upside is huge with his offense coming off mostly our D. Running the floor ,follow up put backs etc.
Is it me or is anyone salivating at the potential huge jump in athleticism with Wilson, and the Freshman added to Gilbert , Vital, Carlton ,and Polley.
That’s going to be the quickest team we’ve had in awhile.

 

[uconnfan68]

Sticks IQ wasn't that bad at all throughout his career. His concentration level as well as his play may have been inconsistent but I always felt he had a nice idea on both ends. I would be happy if Sid comes close.

We all wish sticks was coming through the door.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I can't call him a wing since he has no perimeter skills: he can't dribble, pass, or shoot. He needs to be an undersized hustle/garbage 4-man.

He was so bad last year that he wouldn't have been in the rotation on a decent team.
- He shot .349 from the floor (including .396 inside the arc)
- He shot .229 from three
- In 489 minutes of playing time he had: 7 assists, 8 steals, 20 blocks, 69 rebounds

Seven assists in 489 minutes! Per 40, that was tied for last on the team with Yakwe.

Not encouraging given the lower talent level of our conference. Hurley has his work cut out for him. Hopefully Sid can be a solid contributor his junior or senior year.

What? He’s a pure wing. He should never play another minute at the 4 spot. Way undersized. Totally the wrong skill set. Whaley is an undersized hustle/garbage 4. Sid is smaller than that.

Sid can dribble a bit, but is a horrible shooter. He needs to work on that. A lot. But he’s potentially a very effective slasher taking feeds off of penetration or passes to the middle and posterizing people. He can very disruptive in pressure D, and is a weapon in transition.

 

[LIUCHusky]

You read my mind vision

How does a guy like Stanley with so much talent , not only go undrafted but really never hooks up with a decent paying overseas job.
There is a disconnect somewhere in the boards assessment.
I mean we loved him but as the old adage goes “ Love is Blind”
But let’s talk about Wilson.
Very raw offensively but underneath the mistakes I could visualize his athleticism and length integrated into Hurley’s pressure style. Something we have been lacking.
His defensive upside is huge with his offense coming off mostly our D. Running the floor ,follow up put backs etc.
Is it me or is anyone salivating at the potential huge jump in athleticism with Wilson, and the Freshman added to Gilbert , Vital, Carlton ,and Polley.
That’s going to be the quickest team we’ve had in awhile.

I wouldn't characterize Carlton or Polley as quick. If they are both starters we are far from the quickest team we've had in a while.

 

[Palatine]

I wouldn't characterize Carlton or Polley as quick. If they are both starters we are far from the quickest team we've had in a while.

Yeah because we have had so many quick centers.

 

[Robertelamin]

Sticks might have been the most athletic player EVER on the Huskies. He could jump out of the gym. He could fly. Yes, I know that Scotty Burrell was an amazing athlete and a much better basketball player. But Sticks was a fast twitch fiber disguised as a human.

This is a good off season topic. You could make the case for a bunch of players I think.

 

[len0322]

He can hit the three, and might be the best finisher we have. Where he is a liability is on defense.

Don't remember many games where I was thinking "Sid should be shooting more threes." He a plus athlete. Right now his best fit on offense is the screener in the pick and role. He should always play within 10 feet of the hoop and look to score off offensive rebounds. We're in trouble if many offensive plays are designed around Sid unfortunately.

 

[Crank]

No one wants Sid to succeed more than his coach.

False.
His mom.

 

[microfich]

For all the schools without a K in their name, freshmen largely show their talent level and sparks of production. Sid starts with a pretty good bag. Given commitment and good coaching his future is quite bright.

 

[freescooter]

This is a guy who couldn’t beat out a very mediocre Tyler Polley. Has lots of athleticism but little basketball skill. If he is a key to next year it will be another disappointing one

 

[UofCT]

This is a guy who couldn’t beat out a very mediocre Tyler Polley. Has lots of athleticism but little basketball skill. If he is a key to next year it will be another disappointing one

You don’t think a guy who can’t dribble, pass, shoot, rebound, or defend will make major strides this summer and contribute to the team?

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is a guy who couldn’t beat out a very mediocre Tyler Polley. Has lots of athleticism but little basketball skill. If he is a key to next year it will be another disappointing one

He wasn’t competing for time with Polley. He couldn’t beat out Vital. Polley was decent, shot over 38% from three. He needs to be more assertive.

Sid will be much better or will be off the team in some fashion in 2020-21. I think he will figure it out and has a chance to be most improved in the conference.

 

[olehead]

False.
His mom.

His mom passed away March of 2015.

 

[Palatine]

There are twelves minute of dunks on this video. The one at 2:06 is very special.

 

[upstater]

I like the Stanley dunk at 9 minutes even better.

If only he were more athletic...

 

[Huskyforlife]

Andre Drummond is the best size adjusted athlete to play at UConn, and one of the best in the NBA.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

You read my mind vision

How does a guy like Stanley with so much talent , not only go undrafted but really never hooks up with a decent paying overseas job.
There is a disconnect somewhere in the boards assessment.
I mean we loved him but as the old adage goes “ Love is Blind”

Sticks was drafted by the Magic in the 2nd round and got screwed. He got cut very late when other rosters had already filled out because the Magic decided to keep Daniel Orton who they drafted in the first round and was on a guaranteed contract. The Magic did not want Sticks to sign elsewhere, also part of the reason they cut him so late. He played well in the D League and got called to join the NBA roster with the Rockets but tore his achilles and that was the end. Tough luck all around.

Wilson has some similarities but really needs to work on his jump shot to keep teams honest. All he was able to do last year was slash, but if he cannot knock down a jumper good teams will be able to neutralize his slashing ability.

 

[zepfan]

Judging by last year he is more athlete than basketball player. At times, he looked very lost. But you can see the potential.

Nothing is preventing him from making a big jump. A year in the system should have helped. And almost every area of his game can be improved. However, if his shooting improves, we can live with the rest of it.

I couldn't agree more. And would add that he must improve his offensive game (becoming a slasher and a shooter) or he will be a role player. There are many guys in college with his size and athleticism, but without providing some offensive firepower at his position, he can easily be replaced by a 6' 3" to 6'5" shooting guard (Bouknight?) who will put points up. Maybe on a team with a lot of offensive skills in the post and from the guards you could live with an athletic, low-scoring small forward, but not on a typical UConn team. I hope he puts the work in because his upside is huge.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Sticks was drafted by the Magic in the 2nd round and got screwed. He got cut very late when other rosters had already filled out because the Magic decided to keep Daniel Orton who they drafted in the first round and was on a guaranteed contract. The Magic did not want Sticks to sign elsewhere, also part of the reason they cut him so late. He played well in the D League and got called to join the NBA roster with the Rockets but tore his achilles and that was the end. Tough luck all around.

Wilson has some similarities but really needs to work on his jump shot to keep teams honest. All he was able to do last year was slash, but if he cannot knock down a jumper good teams will be able to neutralize his slashing ability.

I remember watching that draft and at my age I should have looked I up.
He was the 59th pick out of 60.
He was one of the last kids to be taken with guys ahead of him who the board considered stiffs . I do remember waiting and waiting for his name and to be called with disbelief at the guys who got picked ahead of him.

 

[Kenny11]

Wilson was suspended for a game because he wasn’t putting in the work and then later for stuff that went down the season before. You don’t reward lack of effort with minutes, and he literally couldn’t play him at first. Sid did himself no favors early on. New coach, chance to prove yourself, and he just didn’t.

I didn’t say otherwise.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

I didn’t say otherwise.

He was technically a first year player and he missed those less challenging games that are essential for first year players to acclimatize to the college game.
That hurt his growth but hopefully he learned from that experience.
I see his contributions defensively at first particularly in our pressure mode, but a three has to knock down shots to get minutes. I would not teach that low line drive shot but what I think is irrelevant , if it goes in the hoop.
AZ’s first law of shooting:
“The only ugly shot is one that doesn’t go in”

 

[UconnU]

He was technically a first year player and he missed those less challenging games that are essential for first year players to acclimatize to the college game.
That hurt his growth but hopefully he learned from that experience.
I see his contributions defensively at first particularly in our pressure mode, but a three has to knock down shots to get minutes. I would not teach that low line drive shot but what I think is irrelevant , if it goes in the hoop.
AZ’s first law of shooting:
“The only ugly shot is one that doesn’t go in”

He just needs to become serviceable at making shots. Quentin Rose can’t shoot either but he’s one of the best wings in the conference. His attitude/work ethic is what’s killing him. He just doesn’t have that dare I say “no escalators” attitude. Carlton for example has done a 180 and is now one of the hardest workers on the team under Hurley. Wish Sid would follow his lead.

 

[freescooter]

Some of you guys fall in love with guys based on AAU rep or something. I think Sid is one. Remember when some folks couldn’t wait for Omar Calhoun? There was dancing in .the street when he committed. I suspect Sid is destined for a similar career. Love to be proven wrong.

 

[Husky68]

Some of you guys fall in love with guys based on AAU rep or something. I think Sid is one. Remember when some folks couldn’t wait for Omar Calhoun? There was dancing in .the street when he committed. I suspect Sid is destined for a similar career. Love to be proven wrong.

Think part of it was over rating the kid, but a big part was bad luck physically. Hip problems are no joke. If he built on his freshman stats would have been quite the player as a senior rather than mostly watching Bazz and the rest make their run.

 

[tcf15]

Some of you guys fall in love with guys based on AAU rep or something. I think Sid is one. Remember when some folks couldn’t wait for Omar Calhoun? There was dancing in .the street when he committed. I suspect Sid is destined for a similar career. Love to be proven wrong.

Wait, so you're saying people shouldn't be excited when a top-40 recruit commits? Plus, Calhoun validated his ranking by averaging 11 points his freshman year as the fourth option behind Bazz, Boat and DD and making the Big East all-rookie team. Calhoun's problem throughout his career was he couldn't stay healthy. Poor comparison.

 

[Hoophound]

Omar lost his explosiveness and no longer had the speed or leaping ability he came in with. Sid has the physical tools, for him it is about playing the game better.