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HuskyWarrior611 said:
I think the only position we aren’t reloading at this year is center and probably PG. Everyone else can be replaced similar to the 2023 to the 2024 group. Even though the bench should be a lot more impactful this year.

Don’t disagree with them on their points about PG, Karaban or who’s the defensive stopper on this roster is either.

Hopefully Diarra makes another big jump this year. And question, if Liam isn’t ready defensively should Stewart get more minutes there and possibly start given his known defensive ability?

I don’t think we can survive on that end of the court against athletic teams with certain lineups. Especially without Clingan back there to help make defending easier for everyone and clean up mistakes.
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Dan Hurley is going to have to find assortments that offer different advantages based on who they play. This may be as matchup based a roster as we’ve seen.

One of the better points made is something I’ve mentioned and that’s whether you can play AM, Liam, AK and Samson on the floor at the same time defensively. That could be a turnstile if spaced out without a great rim protector.

I continue to wonder if Abraham will get run as he’s a very unique tool to have in the toolbox as a long athletic 4, if only for his defensive upside.
 
RuffRuff said:
Dan Hurley is going to have to find assortments that offer different advantages based on who they play. This may be as matchup based a roster as we’ve seen.

One of the better points made is something I’ve mentioned and that’s whether you can play AM, Liam, AK and Samson on the floor at the same time defensively. That could be a turnstile if spaced out without a great rim protector.

I continue to wonder if Abraham will get run as he’s a very unique tool to have in the toolbox as a long athletic 4, if only for his defensive upside.
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I tend to look at other teams trying to stop that, UConn tends to dictate things nowadays.
 
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The average BYer knows way more about the Huskies than either of these two. Way too much focus on Nowell. They think he is a key to the season and he's not. They also talk a lot about Mahaney.

They barely mention Steward or Ball, who are key to our season and will be two of our biggest contributors. They also obviously don't think we will get much out of Reed as they pretty much ignored him as well.

A NOT very knowable take by two guys that don't really understand the Huskies.
 
Danny was talking at his presser after practice Friday about a nine man rotation--with 4 guards that may exclude Abraham and Ross.
 
superjohn said:
I tend to look at other teams trying to stop that, UConn tends to dictate things nowadays.
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Hurley hangs his hat on defense first and foremost. With Clingan, we can get away with that lineup and not hurt as much defensively. Don’t think that will be the case as much this year.
 
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RuffRuff said:
Dan Hurley is going to have to find assortments that offer different advantages based on who they play. This may be as matchup based a roster as we’ve seen.

One of the better points made is something I’ve mentioned and that’s whether you can play AM, Liam, AK and Samson on the floor at the same time defensively. That could be a turnstile if spaced out without a great rim protector.

I continue to wonder if Abraham will get run as he’s a very unique tool to have in the toolbox as a long athletic 4, if only for his defensive upside.
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Yeah that’s the lineup I was hinting at. Even if Solo starts over AM he can’t guard bigger athletic wings. Liam is going to have to show that can be his role or else the only guys on the roster that may be capable would be Stewart, Ross, and Abraham.
 
HuskyWarrior611 said:
It just seems like many people penciled him into a starting role and automatic success because of the success Cam had.
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Is this really a thing that happened? What does Cam Spencer have to do with whether Mahaney starts? I would assume that to the extent people were "penciling him in" anywhere it was because he was an all-conference guard in the WCC and one of the two best players on a very good St. Mary's team. The people that sound silly, in my opinion, are the ones that seem to think he's going to be overwhelmed in the Big East.

I don't see how Cam Spencer figures into an assessment of whether Mahaney will start. It's like saying somebody's going to start because he's standing on that summer workout podium.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
I don't see how Cam Spencer figures into an assessment of whether Mahaney will start. It's like saying somebody's going to start because he's standing on that summer workout podium.
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I hate when this same group does stuff like this. Someone gives you a mountain of evidence that something may be able to happen, then you pick out one part to make it seem silly and ignore the other parts of the mountain.

It’s so disingenuous.

Even when that assessment may turn out to be correct. It’s honestly funny to see how this stuff gets spun. Especially from the guy who laughed at the idea that Cam would be a more consistent player than Hawkins. Do you ever get tired of looking silly from trying to make someone else look stupid?

As Bomani Jones says #BelieveMeNow
 
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Huskyforlife said:
The irony of the Ball vs Mahaney argument, with all due respect to Diarra, is our best lineup might have both starting.
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Diarra is our best floor general now. Nowell will learn a lot from him. Ball and Maheney are our best 2s, but Ball is more combo and Maheney more cerebral and a facilitator. Unlike our front court, our back court has very different styles of play.
 
JerseyAlum said:
Diarra is our best floor general now. Nowell will learn a lot from him. Ball and Maheney are our best 2s, but Ball is more combo and Maheney more cerebral and a facilitator. Unlike our front court, our back court has very different styles of play.
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Doesn't that mean Mahaney is a "floor general"? I'm confused.
 
HooperScooper said:
Doe
HooperScooper said:
Doesn't that mean Mahaney is a "floor general"? I'm confused.
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Maheney was counted on as a scorer at St. Mary's and less of a floor general - he is a true combo guard and IMHO a better 2 than a 1 from what I have seen. Diarra, seems similar, an inch shorter, but has become a better 1 than a 2 in terms of handling the ball, distributing, and driving. He can also shoot the 3, but I would rather see Diarra bring the ball up than Maheney.
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HuskyWarrior611 said:
Think we may have something here if he continues to get stronger. I think he’s suppose to be 7’?

Last year he seemed too weak to get above the rim at the time. But he seems to get up a little easier in these videos. If he can be that lob threat and have some strong post moves he could be a valuable contributor down the road.

Also being a big talker as a center is a really really valuable skill! Have to communicate back there.
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NBA Clingan and Reed are great practice mates for development. Can also include SJ as well. If our Centers aren't developing with such talented daily practice matchups then they don't want to get better.

Just saying in 4 years he will be ready to kick everyone's arse.
 
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Kitaman said:
NBA Clingan and Reed are great practice mates for development. Can also include SJ as well. If our Centers aren't developing with such talented daily practice matchups then they don't want to get better.

Just saying in 4 years he will be ready to kick everyone's arse.
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Man I wouldn’t surprised if he was ready as soon as next year. It honestly just depends on when his body is ready. The biggest thing last year was that he looked like a baby deer.

Hoping for a genuinely Hilton-like development for Singare here. I can’t stress how great it is the energy he plays with. A kid like that is going to get better and take everything in coaching wise.
 
aceboon said:
Apparently 2 days ago, IG's timelines are terrible, it appeared at the top when I opened today

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Have Mercy GIFs | Tenor
 
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auror said:
Anyone see said "more on ESPN"?
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www.espn.com

College basketball, 2025 NBA draft buzz: UConn, Duke, more

From top-10 picks to Apple Watch notifications, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reveals what he saw and overheard on his four-school swing to scout practices.
www.espn.com www.espn.com

I'll probably get in trouble if I post snippets because it's long on UConn. But he talks about Diarra, Mahaney, Ball, McNeeley Karaban, Stewart in here
 
Organized chaos might be the best way to describe it, as UConn's staff puts pressure on players to simulate Final Four-level intensity in every drill, thus rendering Big East games seem easy in comparison.

"It looks like you've taken a hard fall," Hurley's Apple Watch informed him after one of his particularly dramatic reactions to a poor closeout.

"Do you want to call for an emergency?" the watch asked. Hurley tapped no.

Hurley then yelled to his team: "You guys are stealing taxpayers' money" after a missed rotation. The quip came in between one of the thousands of F-words unleashed on his players, who are used to Hurley's coaching style.
 
Also this:

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Solomon Ball, with his 6-foot-10 wingspan and outstanding shooting, looks like a candidate to move into the starting lineup after playing 11 minutes per game last season. He had an excellent practice showing dynamic perimeter shooting ability and versatility on both ends of the floor. The evolution of his shot creation, defensive awareness and feel for the game will determine what kind of NBA prospect he can develop into, but he looks poised to make a jump as a sophomore.

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Liam McNeeley is a perfect fit for this Huskies program, and vice versa. UConn staff members have been raving about McNeeley, praising his work ethic, feel for the game and how he approaches film study.

He was their loudest player in practice and seems like he's going to have quite a bit of offense running through him, similar to how Spencer was utilized last season, as he could very well end up being the team's leading scorer. His defense, while not yet a strength, is not poor by any means thanks to his mentality. It's hard to see McNeeley not having a lottery-type campaign, but we'll have to see how the season goes.
 
UConnKev said:
Also this:

Most (or least) surprised by ...

Solomon Ball, with his 6-foot-10 wingspan and outstanding shooting, looks like a candidate to move into the starting lineup after playing 11 minutes per game last season. He had an excellent practice showing dynamic perimeter shooting ability and versatility on both ends of the floor. The evolution of his shot creation, defensive awareness and feel for the game will determine what kind of NBA prospect he can develop into, but he looks poised to make a jump as a sophomore.

The eyeball test says ...

Liam McNeeley is a perfect fit for this Huskies program, and vice versa. UConn staff members have been raving about McNeeley, praising his work ethic, feel for the game and how he approaches film study.

He was their loudest player in practice and seems like he's going to have quite a bit of offense running through him, similar to how Spencer was utilized last season, as he could very well end up being the team's leading scorer. His defense, while not yet a strength, is not poor by any means thanks to his mentality. It's hard to see McNeeley not having a lottery-type campaign, but we'll have to see how the season goes.
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McNeeley is that dude, I can't stress enough what a huge late pickup he was.
 
david said:
Haven't seen this posted yet:
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Great vid. I know it's a practice vid with no defense. But JS's stroke is looking smooth and effortless from all parts of the court. If he can bring that to the games along with his D-Gonna be huge for our (and his) success this year.
 
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