Why do people have to knock Cole to praise Newton? They are different players and Cole was a more reliable scorer than Newton has been. He used his quickness and his left savy to get his shots off. I'm very happy Newton has stepped up and been great but Cole was a first team Big East conference player for a reason.I noticed he stopped deferring and started looking for his shot. No more ifs and when, he's figured things out and is doing his thing. Big difference (size wise) watching him attack the basket vs smaller Cole last season. His height is so advantageous running the point!
I was referring only to Cole's size vs Newton. Not knocking him at all, I just recall Cole getting his shot blocked a lot at the rim. Newton's size significantly reduces his chances of getting his shot blocked, plus his size also seems to help him finish through contact.Why do people have to knock Cole to praise Newton? They are different players and Cole was a more reliable scorer than Newton has been. He used his quickness and his left savy to get his shots off. I'm very happy Newton has stepped up and been great but Cole was a first team Big East conference player for a reason.
Cole might of got blocked but so does Newton even with his size because he isn't an explosive jumper. He is very strong and can finish through contact which is invaluable.I was referring only to Cole's size vs Newton. Not knocking him at all, I just recall Cole getting his shot blocked a lot at the rim. Newton's size significantly reduces his chances of getting his shot blocked, plus his size also seems to help him finish through contact.
Wonder what was going on prior to that St. John’s game…"Trying to be more aggressive," Newton said. "I've been in a lot more ball-screen situations. Coming off ball screens, I've got Adama down low, I've got shooters everywhere."
"Tristen," Hurley added, "is figuring it out."
As Triston Newton goes, so goes UConn
UConn's senior guard has been hot lately, scoring in double figures the last five games to go with a team-best 11 charges.www.nhregister.com
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As Tristen Newton goes, so goes the UConn men's basketball team: 'He's figuring it out'
He splashed one from way downtown yesterday. Reminded me of Christian Vital.He can handle the ball and shoot the deep 3. May be a sleeper for the NBA.
What contact? If there was contact, there would be a lot more fouls called.Cole might of got blocked but so does Newton even with his size because he isn't an explosive jumper. He is very strong and can finish through contact which is invaluable.