Top transfer splashes; jackpot or buyer's remorse, fallout for UConn, Florida, Michigan

[HooperScooper]

A little early for this but they go through their offseason ranking of the transfers and see who is doing better than expected, what they expected, or less than they expected. Demary is labeled as expected.

13. G Silas Demary Jr.​

Transferred from: Georgia | To: UConn

The numbers: 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists

The scoop: Demary has evolved into a set-the-table, floor general in Storrs. He's always made good decisions with the ball, but this year, he's being rewarded for it on the stat sheet because of all this offensive talent. This UConn club has loads of snipers, and Demary is already up to a career-high 36.1 assist rate. Demary's playmaking, defense and rebounding has been just what the doctor ordered, but Dan Hurley needs and demands more. There are times when UConn goes five or six possessions in a row without attempting a layup. That rim-pressure from Demary will loom large to help this offense go from great to spectacular. The verdict: All good here.

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[NHUConnfan]

Demary is fine. I think he's still working on some chemistry of how he fits into the larger offense and that will come with time and reps.

Malachi Smith seems to have a bit more natural flow so he's a bit further along...and folks have compared the two since they're the new PGs. But I suspect come March, we will be very happy with Demary and will see him as a key piece to our championship run.

 

[willie99]

I love all our transfers, freshmen and returning players

They all bring something to the table
Collectively, they make one of the best TEAMS in the country

 

[Mr. French]

a 36:1 assist to turnover ratio sure is impressive

or...did I read that wrong?

 

[bendm]

I’d like Demary to put his head down attack the rim and draw some fouls

 

[Spaceman213J]

I’d like Demary to put his head down attack the rim and draw some fouls

He's done that at times and isn't getting the calls. I'd like to see the little jumper in the lane when the center/help sits back. It seems like he can get into the paint when he wants.

 

[3rdbass]

He's done that at times and isn't getting the calls. I'd like to see the little jumper in the lane when the center/help sits back. It seems like he can get into the paint when he wants.

I like to see him shoot the ball more from 3 and also be more decisive with the ball. I am sure it will come in time.

 

[bendm]

He's done that at times and isn't getting the calls. I'd like to see the little jumper in the lane when the center/help sits back. It seems like he can get into the paint when he wants.

Silas ball and Mullins can all hit the pull up J. Probably my favorite shot.