Tristen Newton is now a Point God

[REB1094]

In our early season, he had a 20 point triple double
In PK85, he was our lights out FT shooter to keep us in front and ice games
He had another triple double in our best BE win of the season, the blowout of Marquette
He had a great game against Providence to move us forward in the BET
And in the most important game of his life, he dropped 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help win us a national championship

I simply do not care about anything that he did not do this year. He is the starting PG of our championship team, and will go back to Storrs with a trophy in his hand

 

[ucp990411]

Congratulation UConn Fans!

Victorious!

Yes, Tristan Newton had moments of excellence throughout the season & was really fantastic tonight in the championship game.

However, I am glad that UConn will have real point guard talent coming in next season, more of a coach on the floor than Tristen.

Unfortunately, Tristan was a human turnover machine all year long, even today when he absolutely had to take care of the ball.

Tristan's ball-handling skills are shaky. He often gets trapped (by himself) in corners because he doesn't have great court vision or the muscle to dribble out of it like AJAX does.

Tristan's outside shooting is not great. Often his shooting line was 2-8. Paradoxically, he nails his free throws, a must for a point guard.

Newton can drive, but he can't finish well at the rim because he's not a leaper, has no left hand or many moves, & is not strong enough to get a clean shot in off the backboard. He definitely does not have a Big East guard type of body strength.

Tristan often seems to take a whole half to wake up & often wilted under the pressure of trapping defenses.

So Newton often failed as much as he succeeded as the "appointed point guard" of a team whose other guards could not fill the bill for longer than a few minutes. He did a fair job for a guy who had the ball longer than any other Husky & who often killed the clock & timing of plays by over-dribbling too much.

Congratulations to national champion Tristan Newton. But the Huskies can improve with a true point guard who can see the floor AND Shoot. Someone who is stronger.

Great year guys!

Father Demo

You must be kidding. The kid just led us to the National Championship and you come up with this?

 

[HuskyHawk]

Heard of Stephon Castle? Lol

Yes, and he's exactly what I mean. Very far from a traditional PG, but a perfect fit for a motion offense like we run. He's not going to be standing around dribbling. If it wasn't clear before the tournament, it should be now, Jackson is likely the starting PG next year. Castle will probably start at the 2. We will need to see who is at the 3. Stewart? Transfer?

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Yes, and he's exactly what I mean. Very far from a traditional PG, but a perfect fit for a motion offense like we run. He's not going to be standing around dribbling. If it wasn't clear before the tournament, it should be now, Jackson is likely the starting PG next year. Castle will probably start at the 2. We will need to see who is at the 3. Stewart? Transfer?

Jackson will never be a PG. He’s going to play the same playmaking wing role he had this year and Castle is going to slide right in to what Newton was doing at a higher level because he’s more talented. And it’s going to be fun for all of us to watch this run continue.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Jackson will never be a PG. He’s going to play the same playmaking wing role he had this year and Castle is going to slide right in to what Newton was doing at a higher level because he’s more talented. And it’s going to be fun for all of us to watch this run continue.

We're going to see point duties split between Jackson and Castle. Hurley did it with Jackson and Cole, he did it with Jackson and Newton, he'll do it with Jackson and Castle.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Jackson will never be a PG. He’s going to play the same playmaking wing role he had this year and Castle is going to slide right in to what Newton was doing at a higher level because he’s more talented. And it’s going to be fun for all of us to watch this run continue.

If you say so. But in this tournament run, Diarra sat when Newton came out, and Jackson straight up played PG.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

We're going to see point duties split between Jackson and Castle. Hurley did it with Jackson and Cole, he did it with Jackson and Newton, he'll do it with Jackson and Castle.

Basketball is weird nowadays so I guess it’s true.

Cause in that case Lebron is a PG too or Draymond in a lot of cases. It’s valid because they do run the offense and setup guys. It’s just weird in a “this is your position” traditional sense.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

If you say so. But in this tournament run, Diarra sat when Newton came out, and Jackson straight up played PG.

Which was a terrific decision by Hurley btw. Loved seeing Joey C get those minutes. He was huge all tournament.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Basketball is weird nowadays so I guess it’s true.

Cause in that case Lebron is a PG too or Draymond in a lot of cases. It’s valid because they do run the offense and setup guys. It’s just weird in a “this is your position” traditional sense.

People get way too hung up on the G in PG. Jackson runs the point a lot. Whether it's a guard, wing, or forward, is just semantics and kind of irrelevant. We've also seen that giving your more traditional PG the ability to slide off ball at points is hugely helpful in managing workload throughout the year.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

People get way too hung up on the G in PG. Jackson runs the point a lot. Whether it's a guard, wing, or forward, is just semantics and kind of irrelevant. We've also seen that giving your more traditional PG the ability to slide off ball at points is hugely helpful in managing workload throughout the year.

For sure, especially if they’re a scorer. Helps free them up offensively which we will see a lot from Castle next year just like we saw from Bazz, Kemba, and AJ before him.

I personally see Andre as more of a point forward than a point guard in that Draymond, Iguodala, etc sense rather than the PGs we’re used to seeing.

 

[BJ_Toscano]

Newton turned the ball over a few times last night (which frustrated the hell out of me) but he responded by making that CLUTCH layup in traffic and sinking his free throws. That response to adversity is what I'll remember.

 

[MyDorona]

If it wasn't clear before the tournament, it should be now, Jackson is likely the starting PG next year. Castle will probably start at the 2.

"A five-star prospect ranked the No. 2 combo guard in his class per 247, Castle expects to play a lead guard role next season. With his height, he will be able to see over the defense most, if not all, of the time."

UConn commit Stephon Castle excited for Final Four, eyeing big role next season | Zagsblog

By ADAM ZAGORIA It doesn’t get much […]

www.zagsblog.com

 

[Ripper32]

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

'Because a 1/2 dozen twits kept logging in every morning, picking a person, and down voted a months worth of posts.

That's awesome.

 

[Huskyforlife]

So badly want a year 2. We could return 4 starters for the title defense. Hope he’s thinking about it!

 

[Sick Puppy]

The ricky moore performance, unexpected but a welcome sight.

Exactly. His testicles are so massive he wears a hoodie upside down for trousers.

 

[ForThEad]

 

[auror]

Congratulation UConn Fans!

Victorious!

Yes, Tristan Newton had moments of excellence throughout the season & was really fantastic tonight in the championship game.

However, I am glad that UConn will have real point guard talent coming in next season, more of a coach on the floor than Tristen.

Unfortunately, Tristan was a human turnover machine all year long, even today when he absolutely had to take care of the ball.

Tristan's ball-handling skills are shaky. He often gets trapped (by himself) in corners because he doesn't have great court vision or the muscle to dribble out of it like AJAX does.

Tristan's outside shooting is not great. Often his shooting line was 2-8. Paradoxically, he nails his free throws, a must for a point guard.

Newton can drive, but he can't finish well at the rim because he's not a leaper, has no left hand or many moves, & is not strong enough to get a clean shot in off the backboard. He definitely does not have a Big East guard type of body strength.

Tristan often seems to take a whole half to wake up & often wilted under the pressure of trapping defenses.

So Newton often failed as much as he succeeded as the "appointed point guard" of a team whose other guards could not fill the bill for longer than a few minutes. He did a fair job for a guy who had the ball longer than any other Husky & who often killed the clock & timing of plays by over-dribbling too much.

Congratulations to national champion Tristan Newton. But the Huskies can improve with a true point guard who can see the floor AND Shoot. Someone who is stronger.

Great year guys!

Father Demo

*Tristen

 

[bendm]

Still doubting? UConn's Tristen Newton quiets skeptics with title game performance

The point guard, whose midseason struggles mirrored that of his team, dazzled on Monday night with 19 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.

theathletic.com

 

[hayman522]

We are way too hard on guards. Same thing with Cole last year. Not everyone is Kemba or Bazz.

Kid just sealed hit the biggest shots of his life with ice in his veins and we have fans claiming he is "being exposed" in the chat.

Tristen is one HELL of a point guard.

I thought Tristan did so much for us this year because of his size he is a match up nightmare and can see over smaller guards. He has been driving to the basket more and he is 3bpoint threat. Plays good defense. I thoughtvhexwas exceptional in the national championship game let's face it he was being pressured by their guards he had a tough job.

 

[AdamaNation]

Congratulation UConn Fans!

Victorious!

Yes, Tristan Newton had moments of excellence throughout the season & was really fantastic tonight in the championship game.

However, I am glad that UConn will have real point guard talent coming in next season, more of a coach on the floor than Tristen.

Unfortunately, Tristan was a human turnover machine all year long, even today when he absolutely had to take care of the ball.

Tristan's ball-handling skills are shaky. He often gets trapped (by himself) in corners because he doesn't have great court vision or the muscle to dribble out of it like AJAX does.

Tristan's outside shooting is not great. Often his shooting line was 2-8. Paradoxically, he nails his free throws, a must for a point guard.

Newton can drive, but he can't finish well at the rim because he's not a leaper, has no left hand or many moves, & is not strong enough to get a clean shot in off the backboard. He definitely does not have a Big East guard type of body strength.

Tristan often seems to take a whole half to wake up & often wilted under the pressure of trapping defenses.

So Newton often failed as much as he succeeded as the "appointed point guard" of a team whose other guards could not fill the bill for longer than a few minutes. He did a fair job for a guy who had the ball longer than any other Husky & who often killed the clock & timing of plays by over-dribbling too much.

Congratulations to national champion Tristan Newton. But the Huskies can improve with a true point guard who can see the floor AND Shoot. Someone who is stronger.

Great year guys!

Father Demo

Can you be a great proclaimer like next week?? Let us enjoy this.

 

[AdamaNation]

3 turnovers in the first 4 minutes, he kind of sucked.


19/10/4/2 That seems pretty good but he had 2 more turnovers.

Yeah, he's pretty freaking good. Fingers crossed we have him for a second season.

He's a really good player and brought us #5.

As the prized transfer he did what we got him here to do. Used his size to overpower a smaller guard. Rebound. Pass. Score at a steady clip and thrive at the foul line. Alsouse his size to bother the smaller guard and give us a shot at playing for #5

 

[Huskyforlife]

Alleyne and Newton have a 5th Covid year, correct? Are they returning?

Nothing official yet. But it seems like most national writers are penciling him in, and we’ve only contacted shooting guards in the portal, so…

 

[caw]

This fanbase is just brutal on point guards for whatever reason. Maybe because we have been spoiled over the years. If a wing or guard makes mistakes, there are a lot more excuses. Not every PG is going to average 17+ a game. Newton was much more than servicable (as was Cole last year).

Maybe it's because the game has changed. The ball dominant guard who dribbles 35x a possession with a 40% usage rate is not how this team is built, or will be built in the near future. We have an egaliatarian offense. Everyone can score, shoot, dribble, pass. And it makes us unguardable at times.

At the end of the day, he had a better than 2:1 A:TO ratio and averaged 10 a game...perhaps most importantly---clutch FTs.

Point guards get the brunt of most teams ire because they control the ball for most teams and are the focus offensively and defensively. You are right though that UConn is especially brutal because we have seen great ones and we know how important they are/were to the game and winning a NC.

 

[temery]

Alleyne and Newton have a 5th Covid year, correct? Are they returning?

Yes, they are, until they say otherwise.

Every player will likely announce their intentions in the next few days.