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

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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.
 
HuskyWarrior611 said:
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.
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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
 
navery12 said:
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
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I didn’t disagree with any of this you’re saying.
 
Rico444 said:
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.
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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.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
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.
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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!
 
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Husky Alien said:
I would think Solo Ball would start befor Aidan Mahaney. Mahaney comes in for Diarra. That would all change of we get Meleek.
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Why? Mahaney 2 year starter and solo is all potential
 
Fan1978 said:
Why? Mahaney 2 year starter and solo is all potential
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
JustbrewitMan said:
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!
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Yes the absolute worst takes man. Or is it only when it’s not positive?

@BigErnMcCracken still think that first take was laughable?
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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.
 
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Husky Alien said:
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.
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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.
 
Edward Sargent said:
AJax knows where to get a good practice in but I also see him working on his coaching side too. He will be a good coach down the line and he is learning from some of the best
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Could very well be. I think Karaban might make a good coach someday and have always thought Kemba would make a good one but might not have an interest after all the time on the road and the money he has made. Just seems like he would be great with people.
 
UConnSwag11 said:
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.
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No, I'm not saying he got the run because of an injured player. He was good enough to start as the next best guard. Mahaney transfered becacause he is going to a better conference and because we are UConn. Yes, playing time is going to be plenty for him. Hurley does not guarantee automatic starting. You earn it. It's a great problem to have. Let's see how Hurley handles it. In Hurley we trust.
 
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dennismenace said:
Could very well be. I think Karaban might make a good coach someday and have always thought Kemba would make a good one but might not have an interest after all the time on the road and the money he has made. Just seems like he would be great with people.
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Maybe Kemba does have interest in coaching.

www.espn.com

Retired Kemba Walker rejoins Hornets as part of coaching staff

Kemba Walker is returning to the Hornets, joining the coaching staff as a player enhancement coach.
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navery12 said:
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
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The only person on team that should be guaranteed starting spot is Mahaney. He is the new Castle in terms of high grade talent. No one else on team compares. Will be first rounder after year is done. We need him to be stud, and he will be.
 
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Karaban, who gets it all, coach on the floor. Alex, a year older, with a more expanded game this season, driving more, getting to the line for the easy ones, knocking down threes, and bringing leadership and stability to the team. All BIG EAST First Team this year.
 
Husky Alien said:
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.
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Save this for year end, aiden is a serious player. Solo is a big question mark. He has great potential but accomplished little last year.
 
Fan1978 said:
Save this for year end, aiden is a serious player. Solo is a big question mark. He has great potential but accomplished little last year.
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I am not saying Aiden is not a serious player. Ball was stuck behind 2 NBA players, he played the beginning of last season and was comming along until his playing time diminished because of Castle. Aiden is tough but so is Ball. Ball is athletically better than Aiden and he has a 6'10" wingspan. Defensively Ball will disrupt because of his length. YES! Aiden will play alot of minutes, he is that good. I just have a hard time thinking that Hurley talked with Solo and prior to getting Aiden and not playing him. Ball could of gone portal and started on most top tier teams. It's going to be interesting how Hurley handles it.
 
Son of Robert said:
Karaban, who gets it all, coach on the floor. Alex, a year older, with a more expanded game this season, driving more, getting to the line for the easy ones, knocking down threes, and bringing leadership and stability to the team. All BIG EAST First Team this year.
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Taking elbows to the face against Edey and not even flinching as he had to guard him 1 on 1. AK does it all.
 
Fan1978 said:
Save this for year end, aiden is a serious player. Solo is a big question mark. He has great potential but accomplished little last year.
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Hurley said Solo's shooting is for real. So you can remove one question mark.

After Solo started coming off the bench, I thought he played with a little too much "me" in his game. He could have used those minutes more wisely. I suspect he has figured out that his court time will be enhanced by playing a more well rounded floor general role which will be more effective for the team and Solo. He either starts or gets starter minutes off the bench.
 
Palatine said:
After Solo started coming off the bench, I thought he played with a little too much "me" in his game. He could have used those minutes more wisely. I suspect he has figured out that his court time will be enhanced by playing a more well rounded floor general role which will be more effective for the team and Solo. He either starts or gets starter minutes off the bench.
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I saw that too. He was a bit less plug-and-play than the others at the end. But he was a capable starter and integrated well as a young freshman and I expect that experience to pay dividends this year.
 
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