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[navery12]

I was debating it also. I am not saying that Mahaney is not worthy of starting. I'm thinking Hurley would give Solo the go at the beginning of the season.

There is a 0% chance Mahaney doesn't start. There's lots of position battles to happen so whether it's on or off the ball is TBD. But he is here to start and be one of our best players

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

There is a 0% chance Mahaney doesn't start. There's lots of position battles to happen so whether it's on or off the ball is TBD. But he is here to start and be one of our best players

If Mahaney is our best player this year I’m not too confident about a repeat.

I don’t think he has the ceiling to be one of the best players in any game we’re in. Only guys on the team capable of that are Liam, Solo, and Stewart.

 

[Husky Alien]

There is a 0% chance Mahaney doesn't start. There's lots of position battles to happen so whether it's on or off the ball is TBD. But he is here to start and be one of our best players

I think the same goes with Ball. He could have transfered out. Alot is being said of his progress this off season. We will see.

 

[Husky Alien]

 

[navery12]

I think the same goes with Ball. He could have transfered out. Alot is being said of his progress this off season. We will see.

There's a good chance he starts too, my guess is he does. But Karaban and Mahaney are locked in as starters, full stop.

 

[dannyHAM]

PG - Stewie/McNeeley/AK - C will be our most dynamic lineup...

 

[HooperScooper]

If Mahaney is our best player this year I’m not too confident about a repeat.

I don’t think he has the ceiling to be one of the best players in any game we’re in. Only guys on the team capable of that are Liam, Solo, and Stewart.

Who was UConn's best player last season? How about 2022-2023?

 

[HooperScooper]

If Mahaney is our best player this year I’m not too confident about a repeat.

I don’t think he has the ceiling to be one of the best players in any game we’re in. Only guys on the team capable of that are Liam, Solo, and Stewart.

Aidan Mahaney, from Saint Mary's

Expected role: Starting guard

Mahaney is the only player on this UConn roster who has been the No. 1 option on the scouting report in college. That'll be invaluable.

The 6-foot-3 junior guard has all the qualities that Hurley wants. He's tough. He's a winner. He's reliable. He's smart. Oh, and he can shoot it. Mahaney shot 38% on his catch-and-shoot 3-pointers as a sophomore and 46% as a freshman. Per Synergy, no high-major team generated a higher percentage of open catch-and-shoot 3-pointers last season than … UConn. Conveniently, the Huskies were just barely ahead of Saint Mary's.

So yeah, this is probably going to work out really, really well for both sides.

Mahaney should fit like a glove in this UConn backcourt as a scorer who can handle it and create. He's unselfish and makes good decisions. Mahaney's lack of tip-top athleticism shows up on his shot chart. He doesn't have a high free throw rate. He doesn't get to the rim a lot and he's shot under 50% at the rim in each of the past two seasons. But, UConn's sets-oriented schemes should help cover up some of those small warts in his game and Mahaney will get better at 'em as he gets stronger.

Mahaney also has numerous examples of late-clock brilliance. When the shot clock is dwindling, he'll be comfortable with the ball in his hands. There's All-Big East potential here.

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[Waquoit]

If Mahaney is our best player this year I’m not too confident about a repeat.

Wasn't it last preseason when someone said "If Newton is our best player this year I’m not too confident about a repeat?"

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

If Mahaney is our best player this year I’m not too confident about a repeat.

I don’t think he has the ceiling to be one of the best players in any game we’re in. Only guys on the team capable of that are Liam, Solo, and Stewart.

You're trolling at this point. He doesn't have the ceiling to be "one of the best players in any game we're in." Just say you never heard of him before this summer.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Who was UConn's best player last season? How about 2022-2023?

Donovan Clingan was our most impactful player that gave us an advantage in every game we went into. He was the most important.

2022-2023 it was a mix of Hawkins, Andre, and Sanogo. All were guys who were the best on the floor in just about any game they went into at what they did.

I know Tristen was an AA, but him playing at a high level wasn’t necessary to us winning a game. Donovan was the difference maker.

That magical 30-0 run against Illinois? Newton literally didn’t have a FG that game. But Clingan was the whole reason for that 0.

 

[navery12]

If Mahaney is our best player this year I’m not too confident about a repeat.

I don’t think he has the ceiling to be one of the best players in any game we’re in. Only guys on the team capable of that are Liam, Solo, and Stewart.

You not being confident about a transfer on our team is like saying water is wet. It goes without saying and is wrong.

Anyone who watches college basketball outside of UConn is familiar with Aidan Mahaney and knows he's good. He will have games where he's the best player just like all the guys you mentioned

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

You not being confident about a transfer on our team is like saying water is wet. It goes without saying and is wrong.

Anyone who watches college basketball outside of UConn is familiar with Aidan Mahaney and knows he's good. He will have games where he's the best player just like all the guys you mentioned

I didn’t disagree with any of this you’re saying.

 

[Rico444]

We are going to be so loaded. Won't be as top heavy as last year, or probably as good, but our 4-9 in the rotation are going to be ridiculously good.

 

[HooperScooper]

We are going to be so loaded. Won't be as top heavy as last year, or probably as good, but our 4-9 in the rotation are going to be ridiculously good.

Hurley has already said the team won't be as good as last year's team. But he also said they don't have to be.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

You're trolling at this point. He doesn't have the ceiling to be "one of the best players in any game we're in." Just say you never heard of him before this summer.

He’s not trolling. He’s proven himself on many occasions to have some of the worst takes here on a yard full of bad takes. Respect!

 

[Fan1978]

I would think Solo Ball would start befor Aidan Mahaney. Mahaney comes in for Diarra. That would all change of we get Meleek.

Why? Mahaney 2 year starter and solo is all potential

 

[Fan1978]

If Mahaney is our best player this year I’m not too confident about a repeat.

I don’t think he has the ceiling to be one of the best players in any game we’re in. Only guys on the team capable of that are Liam, Solo, and Stewart.

Alex is the best player period

 

[Husky Alien]

Why? Mahaney 2 year starter and solo is all potential

Solo is more athletic and he started last year until Castle came back from his injury. Solo is a scary player. This is not to down play Mahaney. But both are fighting for a starting position. I just think that Solo has a more athletic/defensive game and knows exactly what Hurley expects from him. Ball did not come back to sit either.... Both are going to get plenty of minutes depending on game situations. Mahaney is NO slouch, we are very fortunate to have him. I just think that Hurley will give Ball the edge. Ball is a better defender.

 

[Umami Zen]

Think Aidan and Solo will be major contributors this year. Obvious to me.. As Danny recently said. We'll go as far this year as our guards can take us. Hass/Nowell will be junk yard dogs and kick butt as well.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Mahaney/McNeeley/Karaban are written in sharpie, Johnson is written in pencil, and we’re still figuring out who the 5th starter should be in practice. Mahaney being capable of handling the ball could open an opportunity for Solo or Stewart to make their way into the lineup, especially if they can handle.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

He’s not trolling. He’s proven himself on many occasions to have some of the worst takes here on a yard full of bad takes. Respect!

Yes the absolute worst takes man. Or is it only when it’s not positive?

@BigErnMcCracken still think that first take was laughable?

The take on Cam goes the same for Aidan and Aidan isn’t the player Cam was and won’t have a Clingan drawing the attention he did.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Solo is more athletic and he started last year until Castle came back from his injury. Solo is a scary player. This is not to down play Mahaney. But both are fighting for a starting position. I just think that Solo has a more athletic/defensive game and knows exactly what Hurley expects from him. Ball did not come back to sit either.... Both are going to get plenty of minutes depending on game situations. Mahaney is NO slouch, we are very fortunate to have him. I just think that Hurley will give Ball the edge. Ball is a better defender.

So you’re saying Solo only got run at the beginning because he had to fill in for an injured player? As the year went on Stewart got the run and Ball went to the bench.

Mahaney is starting. The only question is, is he’s playing the 1 or 2?

Some fans think that because players don’t transfer out they automatically get the starting spot. If you’re good enough for the system, you’ll play.

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[HuskyWarrior611]