Tarin Smith takes the stairs.

[UconnU]

No, he averaged 4.5 assists per 40 minutes at Duquesne. 3.2 assists per game in 28.5 mpg. A/TO was 1.5.

For comparison, Jalen averaged 4.9 assists per 40 minutes, A/TO 1.6. Antwoine Anderson averaged 2.5 assists per 40 minutes, A/TO 1.27.

So Tarin is a lot closer to Jalen than to Antwoine Anderson.

It becomes even more apparent that he's better than AA when watching film. His teammates couldn't make a layup. He was the only one on his team who bought into the motion offense they were trying to run. He'll be a major contributor next year. He is what we were missing.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Especially since we heard many stories about Ollie not following his expressions with his own work ethic or lack thereof.

Empty cliches.

So great to have a coach with substance and credibility, who doesn't need to use cute phrases as a substitute for leadership.

 

[Stainmaster]

Don't like the way he looks on the three dunks. Poor control of the ball with one hand. He might have small hands or a weak grip. This can cause major problems on drives against teams with a good interior defense. Vital is better, there r reasons why Smith is not a starter man on a A10 team

The Unofficial 6th Man of St. John's Basketball - Index

Why are you here and not there?

 

[pj]

However true or not, what made you think it was overall helpful to add an uncomplimentary comment on CV to your complimentary assessment of Tarin Smith?

I didn't think it was uncomplimentary of CV. To say that the other aspects of his game are strong enough to give him a chance at the NBA is not an insult, but a compliment. To say a person has things he needs to work on to reach his goals is not an insult either, it is an observation.

Tarin Smith is an example of CV's competition for a limited number of NBA slots and the scouts compare them and similar players against one other. Both Tarin and Christian are 6'2", 185 lb -- they are both NBA point guard stature. Who would be drafted first, if the draft were long enough to take both? Probably Tarin.

I'm guessing if I put the Tarin Smith sentence in this thread and the CV sentence in the CV declares for the draft thread, you'd think it was fine. But since I'm comparing the two, as a scout would, the two sentences belong in the same post. In this case, the architecture of a message board may not be compatible with your sense of manners.

 

[mauconnfan]

Empty cliches.

So great to have a coach with substance and credibility, who doesn't need to use cute phrases as a substitute for leadership.

 

[mauconnfan]

Smith is working hard to compete at a high level as a senior Husky. He knew coming in he was a piece of the puzzle and more than likely competing with CV for minutes but also teaming up with him. I am not sure why this needs to even become a Tarin vs CV thing, how about having all the guards on board working hard like Tarin to become a great backcourt this year?

Oh crap I forgot its the BY that's the answer.

 

[navery12]

I can already feel the expectations being set too high for Smith

 

[RichZ]

I don't know about 'unnatural stiffness' on his jumper, but his toes are like 6" from the ground on his jumper. Not much elevation at all.

Also, his dunks remind me of mine from '63/'64. Ain't no way they gonna happen in a game. The combination of limited hand size and barely getting up high enough to rattle the rim is less than ideal. I couldn't quite get high enough to dunk two handed, and couldn't control the ball well enough with one hand to execute a dunk in the real world. I recognize the same limitations - although maybe not to the same extent - in Smith.

 

[evmore]

This kid is Antwoine Anderson 2.0. We need Jalen to take the next step and the team will be fine.

We need a serious talent upgrade.

Adams, CV, Polley, Carlton, Sid and Rique that’s the core we need to step up.

Antwoine ANderson's got a top 10 ugliest jumper in UConn history, that is pretty harsh. Back up PG who can make open shot and has a decent A:TO is all we need since Jalen is going to flourish under Hurley. Truly, I am anticipating Jalen being a top 5 PG nationally this year. Hurley will challenge him and set up an actual offense for him to thrive in.

 

[CL82]

I can already feel the expectations being set too high for Smith

It's what we do.

 

[Palatine]

I can already feel the expectations being set too high for Smith

And it's his job to exceed them.

 

[Rico444]

Especially since we heard many stories about Ollie not following his expressions with his own work ethic or lack thereof.

post/handle

 

[The Funster]

I'm not impressed.

If you don't blow by chairs, you got nothin'.

 

[CL82]

I'm not impressed.

If you don't blow by chairs, you got nothin'.

But he blew by a ball. A ball is much more mobile than a chair. This is really second level stuff.

 

[mauconnfan]

I'm not impressed.

If you don't blow by chairs, you got nothin'.

His trainer was playing defense like Larrier, what's wrong with that?

 

[Huskymagic]

Antwoine ANderson's got a top 10 ugliest jumper in UConn history, that is pretty harsh. Back up PG who can make open shot and has a decent A:TO is all we need since Jalen is going to flourish under Hurley. Truly, I am anticipating Jalen being a top 5 PG nationally this year. Hurley will challenge him and set up an actual offense for him to thrive in.

That’s what he is Anderson 2.0. Same ugly shot and all. People expecting this guy to be a starter are crazy.

I expect Jalen to be much better and CV as well. Polley and Carlton should also be much better this year.

PS: No question that Hurley needs to hit a homerun with 2019 recruiting. We need a huge talent infusion.

 

[tentoes4rings]

post/handle

Ha, I created it 4 years ago, don’t feel like changing.

 

[Chief00]

Nice handle. Looks great. If CV had a handle like that, he might actually have a chance at the NBA.

I like his work ethic. While a good dribbler, he tends to be real right hand dominant on dribble during scoring moves.

 

[Mano]

Ha, I created it 4 years ago, don’t feel like changing.

Hopefully in the coming years you’ll have to change it for other reasons.

 

[Rico444]

Hopefully in the coming years you’ll have to change it for other reasons.

Are you saying you hope he loses a toe? Not cool, man.

 

[formerlurker]

Reminds me a bit of a football card I saw recently.

They deleted that for some reason! I thought it was pretty clever on my part

 

[Danzz]

Jalen Adams is our point guard.

We need to ask Jalen to do fewer things better and less often.

 

[mauconnfan]

We need to ask Jalen to do fewer things better and less often.

I have no doubt Jalen will react to DH and the new staff in a positive manner both for the good of the team and his own good post-UConn. You are correct to be truly a great PG as I believe he can he will need to make better decisions consistently, lead by example on both ends of the court. If all the guards are healthy and that spot is deep he will have no reason not to be the defender he can be every second of every game. I think he could be close to a lock down defender with a little will to be just that, good lateral quickness and long arms to get in the passing lanes.

I think this staff gets the best out of Jalen and they will make him work harder to be the best he can be, just a hunch.

 

[Husky68]

Wanted to see minutes per game for Kemba and Bazz their '11 and '14 vs. Adams last year. Kemba 37.6, Bazz 35.1 and Adams 38.1. So in championship years the coaches really rode the star point guards re lot of minutes per game. Gave them "rest while playing" by bringing in Bazz to run with Kemba and take some of the offensive pg responsibilities off him, same with Boat giving Bazz a break from pg duties on offense.
Expect lot of minutes for Adams with periods where offense is run by another guard and he stays out there as a "threat". Also, he will need to pick and chose when to "ramp up" defensive effort.
A good strategy (as used in '11 and '14) is attacking other team sometimes with Adams on the ball and penetrating and other times off ball running his guy through all kinds of picks or decoying away from basket to keep other teams best defender (assuming best defender will be on Adams) away for the action.
Can really invent a scenario where this team with a Gilbert and the red shirt kid stepping up help make 2019 a team a lot like the 2014 team which won a championship but was also one offensive rebound, put back and foul shot (by a guy who just never did this) away from a one and done.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Smith is working hard to compete at a high level as a senior Husky. He knew coming in he was a piece of the puzzle and more than likely competing with CV for minutes but also teaming up with him. I am not sure why this needs to even become a Tarin vs CV thing, how about having all the guards on board working hard like Tarin to become a great backcourt this year?

Oh crap I forgot its the BY that's the answer.

The BY Man: someone who could be told he just won the lottery, whisked to suite at a five star hotel, where he is plied with his favorite food and beverages, and then multiple Victoria's Secret models escort him to the bedroom for some "entertainment". His response upon entering the room: "man that painting is ugly". No negative can ever go without comment, even in a sea of positives.