Tristen Newton Appreciation Thread Volume IV

[UCLJ0211]

15 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assts today. Another big game from him, which is starting to become the norm. Hitting big shots, running the offense and playing solid D. We are 3-1 in our last 4 and he is a big reason why.

 

[Huskybass]

Very important 3rd scorer. Finds a way to score in traffic. Lots of boards. Playing very well recently.

 

[Kitaman]

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!

 

[3rdbass]

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!

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.

 

[Tenspro2002]

And he does it despite getting an awful whistle on his drives to the rim (not reciprocated at the other end).

 

[Kitaman]

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 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.

 

[willie99]

The difference

 

[WestCoastHusky]

Tristen played awesome today. He looked much more confident going to the hole, and his timely 3 point shots has really changed momentum during critical moments.

We will need him to play well going forward if we want to win against upper echelon of the Big East.

 

[mauconnfan]

Newton found his way just in time for us as of late. Playing more aggressive and kind of selfish which is what he needs to be. He’s been very good the last 3 1/2 games today he was the difference. Keep it coming Tristen!

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

He’s certainly made me look foolish for doubting him

 

[Hi-Low]

I miss Newton already...wish we had him full 4 years.

Hoping he helps provide a memorable March (and April dare I say).

 

[3rdbass]

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.

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.

 

[HungryHuskies]

I think our success in March revolves around him and he's starting to figure it out at the right time.

 

[HooperScooper]

"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 Tristen Newton goes, so goes the UConn men's basketball team: 'He's figuring it out'

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'​

 

[uconnric]

He can handle the ball and shoot the deep 3. May be a sleeper for the NBA.

 

[tcf15]

"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 Tristen Newton goes, so goes the UConn men's basketball team: 'He's figuring it out'

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

Alternate free access:

As Tristen Newton goes, so goes the UConn men's basketball team: 'He's figuring it out'​

Wonder what was going on prior to that St. John’s game…

 

[Umami Zen]

Looks like he's playing with more freedom and instinct.. He is a talented scorer.. And is taking better care of ball when organizing offensive sets.. Is also a valuable rebounder.. Sneaky good.

 

[TheWall]

He's the key to the team's success. They have no other third options at guard. If he plays well, they will win.

 

[Huskybass]

He can handle the ball and shoot the deep 3. May be a sleeper for the NBA.

He splashed one from way downtown yesterday. Reminded me of Christian Vital.

 

[Dogman69]

Sounds like Tristen was hungover for the St John’s game. So was I. Will also take better care of my body from here on out

 

[uconn_jack]

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.

What contact? If there was contact, there would be a lot more fouls called.