Take a look at the 2011 team

[NEforceUConn]

Lot of people are bitching and thinking our team is in trouble.

The 2011 team got whacked by Louisville 71-58 (at Louisville) and proceeded to lose three of the last four regular season games. We all know how that ended up.

Have faith!

 

[Huskybass]

Ok. I'll play.

Who is going to step up and be this season's Kemba?

 

[CardiacAndre7]

That team had Kemba Walker. One of the best college players of the last 25 seasons. Not remotely comparable.

 

[Orc]

Do we have anyone on this team that can create their own shot? Im hoping thats Samson Johnson when he comes back

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Do we have anyone on this team that can create their own shot? Im hoping thats Samson Johnson when he comes back

He’s not gonna be that player. But he is athletic, can shoot a little, and showed in the first game and the blue/white game that he has a nose for follow up buckets. Hopefully he gets back soon, wish there was a bit more clarity with that.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Then where was Kemba in the last 5 games (including UL)

Kemba’s run to the naty promoted him as an all time legend, which he is.

 

[Marat]

One thing is that we didn't know Kemba would become Kemba 1st week of Jan 2011. He was great in Maui but still ... so maybe if someone can step up ....we can hope. But more likely it would have to be a sum of the parts and not an individual here

 

[BGesus4]

kemba was kemba that whole season but I do see the parallels in the seasons.

Preseason unranked. Dominant in OOC. Tough time in conference…

Hopefully the parallels continue

 

[NEforceUConn]

One thing is that we didn't know Kemba would become Kemba 1st week of Jan 2011. He was great in Maui but still ... so maybe if someone can step up ....we can hope. But more likely it would have to be a sum of the parts and not an individual here

Cough, cough Hawkins

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Then where was Kemba in the last 5 games (including UL)

Kemba’s run to the naty promoted him as an all time legend, which he is.

That was a far better Big East.
and somewhat like this year Kemba got mugged big time in conference. and we had little secondary options until Lamb matured.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

One thing is that we didn't know Kemba would become Kemba 1st week of Jan 2011. He was great in Maui but still ... so maybe if someone can step up ....we can hope. But more likely it would have to be a sum of the parts and not an individual here

Kemba was Kemba the entire season. He had a slight slump, as did the whole team. But he won NPOTY for a reason.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

This team doesn't have two time champion Tyler Olander

 

[Leebo]

But he won NPOTY for a reason.

Didn't Jimmer sweep that year?

Edit: And Ben Hansbrough won BEPOY. Kemba was tournament MOP though.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Didn't Jimmer sweep that year?

Oh shoot, I forgot he did. We know who the actual best player was. Just like Ben Friggin Hansborough winning BE POTY. Joke.

 

[gsmooth]

Oh shoot, I forgot he did. We know who the actual best player was. Just like Ben Friggin Hansborough winning BE POTY. Joke.

I have no way to prove this per se, but I am glad Fredette and Ben Hanborough got their player of the year awards. I think it turned Kemba into a demon which is why he went on the 11-game postseason success.

 

[Ratso]

I thought what casey jacobson said was interesting that no one on the roster has had a deep ncaa run & could be problematic. kemba made a final 4 in 09 & bazz won a title before their championship runs. outside of jackson, I don’t see the fire to get that chip.

 

[UconnFanDC]

You do know 2011 had different players and a different coach right? Carry on.....

 

[AdamaNation]

kemba was kemba that whole season but I do see the parallels in the seasons.

Preseason unranked. Dominant in OOC. Tough time in conference…

Hopefully the parallels continue

Been saying this since Xavier. We got rather highly ranked as well in 11 before league play

 

[Ratso]

Been saying this since Xavier. We got rather highly ranked as well in 11 before league play

definitely got overhyped. that’s what sports media does.

 

[XLCenterFan]

Then where was Kemba in the last 5 games (including UL)

Kemba’s run to the naty promoted him as an all time legend, which he is.

All-time, instant legend. Never seen anything like it.

 

[jdb50]

We won the Big East Tourney in 2011 as well. Lost our last home game at Gampel to Notre dame in a close loss. That team had toughness and some had experience. They also got to the foul ne and made them.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

One thing is that we didn't know Kemba would become Kemba 1st week of Jan 2011. He was great in Maui but still ... so maybe if someone can step up ....we can hope. But more likely it would have to be a sum of the parts and not an individual here

Kemba was dropping 40 out the gate. Carrying us to the Maui championship. We pretty much knew who he was by the time Big East play rolled around. Lol

I’m hoping Andre Jackson can eventually realize that if he wants to be a true leader for this team, he needs to do it in the points column. He’s the only player talented enough to get any shot he wants and beat guys off the dribble.

 

[jibsey]

kemba was kemba that whole season but I do see the parallels in the seasons.

Preseason unranked. Dominant in OOC. Tough time in conference…

Hopefully the parallels continue

Actually, Kemba used to drive into the trees, get stripped and lose possession at times. We screamed at him. He was good at times and sometimes even better but no doubt but he became Kemba during that run. He could get his own shot. I don’t think Hawkins has the strength to do that for us, wish he did. I actually think we could have Hawkins another year, he needs it.

 

[CL82]

This team doesn't have two time champion Tyler Olander

True, but neither did the 2011 team.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

One thing is that we didn't know Kemba would become Kemba 1st week of Jan 2011. He was great in Maui but still ... so maybe if someone can step up ....we can hope. But more likely it would have to be a sum of the parts and not an individual herem

There is only one Kemba
But a team has to grow during a season If they want post season success. There are a number of ways that can happen. Whether it does or not depends on th3 coach.