Spencer for hire?

[HailUConn]

Cam is in the house…this guy is the embodiment of winning basketball!!!

 

[Rocktheworld]

I absolutely love the idea of him being involved with the staff once his professional playing career is over. Hopefully Hurley is around long enough to make that happen. Before anyone freaks out at that, I mean that Cam very well may have a solid 8+ year career as a valuable piece to teams; and boy do we hope Hurley keeps things rolling here that long.

 

[husky99]

absolutely in my top 10 favorite players. Played with a chip on his shoulder. Reminds me of Dyson that way..

 

[Huskybass]

absolutely in my top 10 favorite players. Played with a chip on his shoulder. Reminds me of Dyson that way..

But so much more of a winning player than Dyson, and I was a big fan of Dyson.

 

[TerryBoyz]

Top ten thread titles.well done

 

[Kitaman]

Dude always seems to have a basketball in his hands. He'll probably have to marry a cheerleader with his addiction.

 

[BGesus4]

Dude always seems to have a basketball in his hands. He'll probably have to marry a cheerleader with his addiction.

Huh?

 

[JakeTheDog]

If Spencer wasn’t hobbled for the KU game our 23-24 team would have had one more win. His one year impact was monumental.

 

[QDOG5]

Dude always seems to have a basketball in his hands. He'll probably have to marry a cheerleader with his addiction.

Looks like he’s holding James Naismith’s ball.

 

[alexd]

Just the kind of guy you love to have on your team but would hate if he was playing against you. 😉

 

[6in25]

I don't know that we've seen this same intensity since he left.

 

[Spaceman213J]

absolutely in my top 10 favorite players. Played with a chip on his shoulder. Reminds me of Dyson that way..

What I liked is that while he was fiery, most of that fire was really directed in a positive way to his teammates.

Also, loved how he went from a guy who was criticized by some, including on this board, for being a guy that couldn't be out there for most of the game because of his defense. Then, he really seemed to learned in Danny's system and embraced the challenge and his defense the last third+ of the season was pretty darn good, including the championship game.

Finally, I love seeing him out on the floor because he is not the most gifted athlete, but he drives better athletes insane because he knows how to get a shot off, how to get into position for rebounds and will do every little thing he can to simply win. I like the Dyson comparison because the first world I think about with both is... TOUGH!

 

[NewBlood]

All time Husky in my mind. Cam played like that old pro in the gym in a pick up game with a bunch of kids. Just smart, right positioning, great passer, great mid-range game. Bro has hopefully 10 years as a NBA player, then he comes to be a AHC at UCONN in 2035

 

[CL82]

absolutely in my top 10 favorite players. Played with a chip on his shoulder. Reminds me of Dyson that way..

Part of that for me was the fact that he was a surprise. I expected him to be a decent player for us, but I had no idea he would be like throwing a hand grenade at the other team.

I don't think I've ever seen another Husky be quite that consistently intense and angry on every single play no matter the score. I absolutely love the fact that he carried that with him when he got a shot in the NBA and it is a big part of him having a career there. I would love to see him on the coaching staff eventually.

 

[HailUConn]

Rewatched last year's NC game vs Purdue, he was a warrior on the boards and savant in toying w/ Edey and scoring/passing in the paint....
He will outlast most of far more physically gifted dudes in the league with his smarts.

 

[NJHusky]

Rewatched last year's NC game vs Purdue, he was a warrior on the boards and savant in toying w/ Edey and scoring/passing in the paint....
He will outlast most of far more physically gifted dudes in the league with his smarts.

Could you imagine him with even average NBA athleticism?

 

[Spaceman213J]

Gotta think that when you mention the name Cam Spencer around a Purdue fan it elicits a similar reaction as mentioning Bucky Dent to a Red Sox fan like myself.
Aside from the championship game, wasn't it Cam that hit a clutch 3 in the last 30 seconds to take out a then #1 Purdue while he was with Rutgers?

 

[HCCForever]

Whenever I see Cam I am reminded of DC telling Cam that he could stop dribbling now since they won the Natty.. He deserves all the good fortune coming his way.

 

[HooperScooper]

Gotta think that when you mention the name Cam Spencer around a Purdue fan it elicits a similar reaction as mentioning Bucky Dent to a Red Sox fan like myself.
Aside from the championship game, wasn't it Cam that hit a clutch 3 in the last 30 seconds to take out a then #1 Purdue while he was with Rutgers?

 

[thekollieman]

Rewatched last year's NC game vs Purdue, he was a warrior on the boards and savant in toying w/ Edey and scoring/passing in the paint....
He will outlast most of far more physically gifted dudes in the league with his smarts.

I also love thinking about how now that he’s on a team with Edey there’s not doubt that he’d go to war for him. That’s just Cam’s team-first mentality.

 

[CL82]

Sort of off topic, but this just felt right to post here:

What a complete victory.

 

[UKemba15]

What a strange last play Purdue ran there. I don’t think Painter wanted Newman taking that shot..

 

[ahmed69]

My mind was blown when I found out cam has a brother in the NBA

 

[AZHuskiePop]

My mind was blown when I found out cam has a brother in the NBA

i don’t think his brother even played College Basketball
He played in Europe to get a shot at the NBA
He was a superstar Lacrosse player
There is a great interview with both brothers ,its an incredible story for both that would be a great screen play.

 

[LetsGoUC]

everytime he shoots the ball, you think its going in. He was that good.