This team is loaded

[superjohn]

I watch a lot of basketball and have seen most of the highly ranked teams. I haven't seen a team as athletic and deep as us. This could be a special year.

 

[HuskyinWRNY]

Some of you need to pump the brakes. Not saying we aren't better than last year, but we haven't played ANYONE yet. We'll know the potential of this team after Battle 4 Atlantis.

Agree 100%

 

[QuickDraw]

What I see different in this years team from last years is better team chemistry and less watching and waiting for the star to take over. They seem to genuinely enjoy playing & supporting each other.

 

[Waquoit]

What I see different in this years team from last years is better team chemistry and less watching and waiting for the star to take over. They seem to genuinely enjoy playing & supporting each other.

The Ewing Theory was born from UConn's season after Donyell. And you know what they call UConn's season after Cliff? The Dream Season.

 

[NJHoops]

Has anyone weighed in on the level of competition so far this season? I was just wondering about that and didn’t see it mentioned anywhere.

 

[Waquoit]

Ill add this. We are definitely better than we were at this time last year. But we should be. We are a very veteran squad.

And you know something? We will be a veteran squad next year, too. And the year after that...

 

[MexicoHusky]

@NDakotaHusky Very veteran. In fact, in terms of “minutes returning,” we are 7th in the country, with 78.6% of our minutes from last year retuning.

That's one of my points. We are ready to go on day one. A veteran squad from a major conf rolling a small school who is also inexperienced isn't that big of a deal. The blowouts are fun, but I'm largely unmoved. We were supposed to roll them.

 

[MexicoHusky]

And you know something? We will be a veteran squad next year, too. And the year after that...

Good to know. We will have no issues with the Coppin States and the LIUs of the world.

 

[HuskyHawk]

While acknowledging the obvious that we haven't played a good team, and won't until Auburn, there are some facts that provide ample reason for hope.
1. Attitude and intensity, especially on defense. This team is nasty and intimidating. They want to demolish you with blocks, steals and dunks.
2. Pace. I'm sure these teams wanted to slow down, but after years of promises, we finally have a squad that looks to run and push the pace. We definitely have the athletes and depth to do it.
3. Shooting. The question marks: Martin, Akok have shown so far they can hit 3s. Jackson got on the board as well last night. Hawkins is a further weapon.

Most teams, even good teams, don't look like they are firing on all cylinders to start the season. No matter who they play.

 

[Brochacho]

I get why some people are being more cautious; but this team is long, deep, athletic and plays defense with a purpose. That translates to any of our opponents, whether it is LIU or Gonzaga - that's what gets me excited.

 

[Waquoit]

The earlier on the bandwagon the better the ride!

 

[dennismenace]

Along with defensive adjustments, those constant fresh legs wore down Kante big time in the second half.

Yes, and he also admitted he loved his mom's cooking and he transferred to LIU so he could be near her cooking! Dan Hurley figured that one out. If he got in shape he would be an even bigger beast. He had some pretty good moves for a guy that size. Tremendous upper body strength.

 

[temery]

He was there. I guess he has retired his thing.

Or just got tired of being asked about the boneyard.

 

[August_West]

Or just got tired of being asked about the boneyard.

Its good to see you at the games, Big Red.

 

[NowInStorrs]

I didn't want to make a new thread for this so I'll just stick it here. Torvik has UConn 12th in the latest t-rankings. Obviously the best rankings.

 

[husky429]

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I didn't want to make a new thread for this so I'll just stick it here. Torvik has UConn 12th in the latest t-rankings. Obviously the best rankings.

Us over 'Nova seems a stretch right now, but I ain't complaining.

Also exciting to see Seton Hall at #18, Xavier at #30

Providence @ 50
SJU @ 56
Creighton 82
Butler 95
Marquette 98
Depaul 99

Georgetown currently the dumpster of the conference at 143.

So far, this seems like a decent year for the big east, though maybe not great. Good shot at 4 tourney teams, and everything else ranked 100 or better except for Georgetown. Can't complain about that, though elevating the middle of the conference to the 30s and 40s would obviously be ideal and good for the health of the conference overall.

 

[superjohn]

Us over 'Nova seems a stretch right now, but I ain't complaining.

Also exciting to see Seton Hall at #18, Xavier at #30

Providence @ 50
SJU @ 56
Creighton 82
Butler 95
Marquette 98
Depaul 99

Georgetown currently the dumpster of the conference at 143.

So far, this seems like a decent year for the big east, though maybe not great. Good shot at 4 tourney teams, and everything else ranked 100 or better except for Georgetown. Can't complain about that, though elevating the middle of the conference to the 30s and 40s would obviously be ideal and good for the health of the conference overall.

4 is a given, that's the lowest number of bids the league has ever had and most years they had more even without UConn.

Last season everything worked against the Big East but they still got that 4th bid with Georgetown winning the Big East tournament. 2020 the Big East would've had 7 bids had there been a tournament. I expect 5 or 6 bids.

 

[temery]

Its good to see you at the games, Big Red.

I too believe it's good to see big red at the games.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Some of you need to pump the brakes. Not saying we aren't better than last year, but we haven't played ANYONE yet. We'll know the potential of this team after Battle 4 Atlantis.

Post/handle

 

[uconngb]

I too believe it's good to see big red at the games.

There you have it folks, mystery finally solved. Tom is Chief.....it's right there in his 3rd person tense response

 

[Get a Job]

Its good to see you at the games, Big Red.

I did more detective work than I care to admit, and I've come to believe that our @temery is not, in fact, our Big Red.

 

[tzznandrew]

post/handle

Post/handle

You even liked the earlier one. lol

 

[Deadrody]

I have some scars from previous years. Years where we were lights out against below avg competition. But hit a wall against any legit tournament team.

But maybe you all are correct. We'll see

Not like this we weren't

 

[Deadrody]

I did more detective work than I care to admit, and I've come to believe that our @temery is not, in fact, our Big Red.

Same name, different people

 

[Deadrody]

Just home from game . He has a smoothness to his movements that scream special

Indeed. He moves like Ray Allen and Rudy Gay. Reminded me a lot of how Ray looked early in his freshman season. That's not to say HaHawkins IS the next Ray, or even Rudy, but it looks like the potential is there

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

You even liked the earlier one. lol

YEP - I did the post/handle instantly, and then saw it 2 posts later, laughed at myself for imagining it would survive several pages without someone else taking note, dutifully Liked the original, intended to delete or make fun of myself for jumping the gun, got distracted by a phone call...and here we are.

Everybody plays the fool...sometimes.

 

[August_West]

I did more detective work than I care to admit, and I've come to believe that our @temery is not, in fact, our Big Red.

you are looking in the wrong places it's a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. The truth is out there. Go get it.

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[TheChamps990411]

Anyone worried about how slow we've been starting games. It'll put us in a hole fast against better teams.

No.

 

[Ewekon]

Hawkins looked like the best athlete on the court (quick, fluid, fast, leaper), is reportedly a knockdown shooter off movement, and I'm not sure he can crack the starting lineup.

IF big IF
If it gets to Cole, Hawk, Jax, Wrench and Sanogo to start.. with virtual starter minutes for Akok and Martin..assist from Gaff....be afraid. Be very afraid.