Thoughts on Kwintin Williams

[Fan4ever]

Unsure why KO would call him out. It's not like the rest of the team is infallible. Everyone admires his boundless energy, sets excellent picks, back in play immediately, and he seems to play under control (sans the dumb foul against Tulsa out of frustration). If we are now playing kids based on fewest mistakes/40 minutes, then KW deserves more burn.

 

[tentoes4rings]

That lineup would possibly be capable of about 2 points, don't worry I'm sure Ollie will trot it out.

Compared to 3 or 4 with Carlton, Anderson, DO or Cobb in their place?

 

[Son of Robert]

I saw Kwintin make a play down low on the right side of the post where he either rebounded or received a pass, and the second he received the ball he just spun to the hoop so fast, so quick, so immediate, that I was like "whoa", and I think he was fouled on the play. Showed really good footwork and aggressiveness combined with quickness. It was a strong, tight move.

 

[husky429]

Someone should teach him how to block shots. With his ability to elevate, we could have a rim protector.

He will not be a good shot blocker on the interior. He will have to leave hos feet too much--too many fouls.

I could see him getting some good blocks on closeouts occasionally with his speed though

Edit: play that stuck out to me was when he got the ball maybe a foot inside the foul line. He took off tp tomahawk slam the ball and ended up getting fpuled intentionally. So another teams game plan is to foul kwintin if he takes off anywhere within 8 feet of the hoop... talk about hops

 

[Huskyfan4evr]

I'd like to see them run the oop play Brimah ran. He likes to dunk as we have seen.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Remember when our biggest problem was Thabeet always dribbling after an offensive rebound?

 

[Huskybass]

That lineup would possibly be capable of about 2 points, don't worry I'm sure Ollie will trot it out.

They wouldn't score much, but wow it could be fun to watch all the energy.

 

[gtcam]

Remember when our biggest problem was Thabeet always dribbling after an offensive rebound?

I remember when folks would tremble when Wes B received his 3rd foul

 

[sledog]

Sets a good screen. But looks spastic on the floor. Also, for a leaper, haven't seen his feet leave the floor for a board - poor positioning.

 

[Huskyforlife]

He's already gotten better since day 1, seems to me someone IS coaching him. Imagine that?

He's averaging 2 points and 2 rebounds. He had three points and 3 rebounds last game. Guess that's impressive for Ollie now?

 

[RichZ]

Sets a good screen. But looks spastic on the floor. Also, for a leaper, haven't seen his feet leave the floor for a board - poor positioning.

He's averaging a board every 2.5 minutes. His positioning is better than anyone on this team.

 

[UofCT]

He's averaging a board every 2.5 minutes. His positioning is better than anyone on this team.

Probably our next Husky of Honor

 

[uconnbill]

Can't hurt to play him more considering how poorly the frontcourt has played this year.

 

[mauconnfan]

He's averaging 2 points and 2 rebounds. He had three points and 3 rebounds last game. Guess that's impressive for Ollie now?

Watch the game Hfl, if you know anything you see what I am saying. If you don't then you'll answer like this. Like I said baby steps but maybe there's things you don't understand I am sorry for that.

 

[Coach J]

At this point just play the guy

 

[Austin316]

He’ll be here for a couple years. I say let all the bigs split time. We may not be great down the stretch but we will be pretty decent come AAC tournament time with reps.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Unsure why KO would call him out.

Because he's the coach and he thinks that pointing out mistakes will help him be a better player?

 

[Austin316]

Because he's the coach and he thinks that pointing out mistakes will help him be a better player?

I think he knows his players... calling KW out will make him a better player. You can tell he’s hungry and wants minutes just like the rest of them. Some people thrive on the constructive criticism... Some don’t. Take Cobb for example.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

Honestly, with our starting TE Tommy Myers graduating this year there's going to be a competition for his spot next year. Try him out there Randy.

Doesn't matter, UConn doesn't throw to its TEs.

 

[Fan4ever]

Because he's the coach and he thinks that pointing out mistakes will help him be a better player?

Thanks for quoting me, but please do it in full context next time. If KO's Psychology degree and advanced analytics know that singularly calling out KW for mistakes will motivate him, why does he wait until the 15th game of an unaccomplished season to do so? That being the case, KO obviously does not feel his job is on the line. There were plenty of opportunities to play KW and make him a "better" player earlier in the season. Also, perhaps KO should start issuing motivating tactics on the players who frequent the floor, perhaps that will produce a better team.

 

[QDOG5]

I think KW has earned 7-15 minutes a game. In the pantheon of UConn bball players he rests solidly in the "not very good" column but he sets good picks and is a willing rebounder and on this team that's a plus.

 

[Candyman]

He gets offensive rebounds and should play more. It def can't hurt. We have bigs like DO, Cobb and Carlton who have all air balled jump hooks so I'm down with Williams stealing minutes.

 

[Austin316]

Yes room for improvement for sure... but the willingness to improve can be seen in his play. Clearly his little contributions are important to us little Boneyardians.

Keep progressing kid!

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

I would like to see Kwintin play until he is 40 and make history as one of the oldest players in the history of college hoops.

Preferably at Mississippi Valley State.

Wish that kid all the luck in the world. Rooting like heck him. The kid is special in his own right.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Watch the game Hfl, if you know anything you see what I am saying. If you don't then you'll answer like this. Like I said baby steps but maybe there's things you don't understand I am sorry for that.

He's gone from nothing to worthy of 9 minutes on a terrible team. He's putting up pedestrian numbers. This isn't vast improvement.

 

[mauconnfan]

He's gone from nothing to worthy of 9 minutes on a terrible team. He's putting up pedestrian numbers. This isn't vast improvement.

Did someone say VAST improvement? Can you read?

He's improved, a kid who hadn't played anything but a year of JC in 3 years what were your expectations after seeing him early on? But I'm sure you think some coach would've made him into Jayson Tatum by now right? Hilarious yet again.

 

[krinklecut]

I don't know how it looked on TV, but when Kwintin was in for the Auburn game I can confidently say he was the hardest working player on either side of the court.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Did someone say VAST improvement? Can you read?

He's improved, a kid who hadn't played anything but a year of JC in 3 years what were your expectations after seeing him early on? But I'm sure you think some coach would've made him into Jayson Tatum by now right? Hilarious yet again.

Okay so he's improved from 0 points and 0 rebounds, now he's averaging 2 points and 2 rebounds, guess that technically counts as improvement?

 

[metsfan2323]

I don't mean to be rude, but this is clearly a scholarship that would have been better spent on a guard. Another head coaching screw-up IMO (not blaming the player), but hey he sets picks.

 

[mauconnfan]

Okay so he's improved from 0 points and 0 rebounds, now he's averaging 2 points and 2 rebounds, guess that technically counts as improvement?

Forget it you know little obviously but I tried! Go hang with the cronies LOL