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CGarr said:


Hudson Catholic is in Jersey City. Thompson's mother lives in Jersey City. Coincidence the coaches are in Jersey City?
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Maybe only called to see if you wanted to do lunch on his Seton Hall visit
 
gtcam said:
I'm not a hater and I don't think there are a lot out there either.
I think that most who have questions/issues with AB center around the fact that as a frosh he showed glimpses of what promised to be a great 2 0r 3 yr contribution.
Now, entering his senior year, many are waiting for the real center to show up - I think I saw him in the first SMU game this past season
I understand he hasn't played a long time and injuries have played a part, but, the guy just doesn't seem to understand and/or practice the basics of footwork, positioning and rebounding techniques. Just from watching the game he should improve
He has little/no more time to learn - he must play effectively and most importantly - stay in the game.
Can he do it? 40% of me says yes but 60% of me says that's a lot to accomplish over a summer
The clock is winding down
I'm rooting for AB
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AB's history at UConn would certainly support your conclusions. It is also obvious that he will never become a powerhouse on offense, but what if he becomes more consistent so that an 18/8/5 games occurs two or three times per year and 10/8/5 games occur every second or third game or so, with 6/5/2 games on his off nights. Such a season would definitely make a huge difference in the team's outcome.
 
huskyharry said:
AB's history at UConn would certainly support your conclusions. It is also obvious that he will never become a powerhouse on offense, but what if he becomes more consistent so that an 18/8/5 games occurs two or three times per year and 10/8/5 games occur every second or third game or so, with 6/5/2 games on his off nights. Such a season would definitely make a huge difference in the team's outcome.
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9.8/4.6/3.5 his soph year would lead you to believe by now we'd be expecting 14/8/5 right? But we would certainly take something close to his soph year but could use your 10/8/5 for sure as an average. And let's not put all the pressure on him only to improve as depending on minutes, some improved numbers from both Kentan and Steve would be welcome also.
 
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mauconnfan said:
9.8/4.6/3.5 his soph year would lead you to believe by now we'd be expecting 14/8/5 right? But we would certainly take something close to his soph year but could use your 10/8/5 for sure as an average. And let's not put all the pressure on him only to improve as depending on minutes, some improved numbers from both Kentan and Steve would be welcome also.
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I expect his numbers to improve with a couple of solid PGs in the back court next year.
 
intlzncster said:
I expect his numbers to improve with a couple of solid PGs in the back court next year.
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Why because they will throw him the ball (are his hands suddenly going to appear)? They may get worst without DHam's lobs too right because that's his source of offense.

This is a huge summer for him, HUGE. Come back the same guy he better hope the same of others or his minutes will go down his senior year.
 
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mauconnfan said:
Why because they will throw him the ball (are his hands suddenly going to appear)? They may get worst without DHam's lobs too right because that's his source of offense.

This is a huge summer for him, HUGE. Come back the same guy he better hope the same of others or his minutes will go down his senior year.
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Mainly because PGs actually know how to initiate the offense, and get the guy the ball where he can actually do something with it. I realize that particular window is small, but a good PG has a lot better shot of accomplishing that, both skill and mentality wise. Good PGs can break down the D and allow guys to get more uncontested inside attempts; last year, we had so few guys who could actually beat their man to the rim. If nothing else, a smoothly running O would lead to far more open weakside lobs for Brimah.

The offense looked like an unpolished turd most of last season. With two good PGs--one more experienced, the other a natural, I expect that not to be (as much) the case. I've said it before elsewhere, but it's really amazing how much smarter players become when they have a quality PG (who knows what he's doing) running the show.
 
intlzncster said:
Mainly because PGs actually know how to initiate the offense, and get the guy the ball where he can actually do something with it. I realize that particular window is small, but a good PG has a lot better shot of accomplishing that, both skill and mentality wise. Good PGs can break down the D and allow guys to get more uncontested inside attempts; last year, we had so few guys who could actually beat their man to the rim. If nothing else, a smoothly running O would lead to far more open weakside lobs for Brimah.

The offense looked like an unpolished turd most of last season. With two good PGs--one more experienced, the other a natural, I expect that not to be (as much) the case. I've said it before elsewhere, but it's really amazing how much smarter players become when they have a quality PG (who knows what he's doing) running the show.
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Please there is nowhere at this time to give it to him to do something with it. Only lobs are a positive place. Agree 2 PG's are going to end up a very good thing but not for him if he hasn't improved. The offense needs to stay away from going to him unless it's a lob for a positive impact. Lobs and putbacks or else improvement which I guess we can still hold out hope?
 
Back to Taurean Thompson, wonder the Hall is treating him? Maybe Sterling discussed his next visit with him while in Storrs?
 
Just an update I was browsing the Seton Hall board and they seem pretty confident that Thompson committed to them. Take it with a grain of salt but it looks like he may be heading there.
 
reddevilhusky said:
Just an update I was browsing the Seton Hall board and they seem pretty confident that Thompson committed to them. Take it with a grain of salt but it looks like he may be heading there.
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Yeah, never say never but they seem really confident. Oh well.
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
Yeah, never say never but they seem really confident. Oh well.
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I was reading the Rivals board and all this confidence comes from a poster who claims his/her buddies on the UConn board think he is going to Seton Hall. Who knows?
 
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reddevilhusky said:
Just an update I was browsing the Seton Hall board and they seem pretty confident that Thompson committed to them. Take it with a grain of salt but it looks like he may be heading there.
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Picture of him visiting Hall. Looks like it could be them.

 


I'd say that's a very good sign for Cuse.

A lot of players will be there this weekend.
 
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Is that guy in the orange /red sneakers Seton Hall's new recruit? Is he a PG? If so, they're in trouble. :D
 
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