Shoot I’d actually disagree tbh. I’m hoping AJ can develop enough to be able to run our offense through him as a dynamic playmaker. Similar to Scottie Barnes.
you're optimistic aj can develop that much after last year yet already writing off clingan as a rising highschool senior???
AJ showed some special things in his high school career that I'm hoping can translate here. Also willing to give him a pass being a freshman battling injury during a covid year on a relatively veteran UConn team. He showed flashes still and with what seems like will be a completely different role for this year's team.
If I said to you, 9.9pts, 6.7reb, would that mean anything to you? That is how many more points and rebounds per game, as a junior, DC averaged than AJ as a senior. Mind you that it was during a Covid year. Heck, AJ looked more like the project last year.
Hypothetically he would have, but how many people would be saying that the stats were because of the level of competition? These kids can only play who's in front of them. DC is going to be fine when it's all said and done.
Thank you. I honestly don’t want to hear about DC’s high school numbers. What are his AAU numbers?
I mean Amida was pretty damn good here all things considered. Numbers aside. DC could be a better offensive player down the line but unless he goes through a complete body transformation it'll be hard to be close to the defender Brimah was.
Can you hit 3's consistently....jk, appreciate you @husky429
Not nearly as bizarre as the fact that you seem to be the only one making those comments.
But how many you would have scored if you were 7'1", right?
Please stop.
You came two days later to say this?
Genuine question, has he shown this ability to score the ball against similar competition in AAU?
Why do you always change the narrative to vent your dislike for this kid? When did AAU become the measuring stick for talent or potential?
Huh? AAU has always been a measuring stick for top guys are you serious. Especially when they aren’t prep and don’t face a high level of talent in high school. It seems like you’re actually changing the narrative in this case. Didn’t Jeremy Lamb blow up because of his performance on the AAU circuit at the Peach Jam? Guys blow up all the time on the AAU circuit. So what are you talking about?
My perspective is different than yours due to our age difference, possibly. I view it as a bunch of scumbags running a basketball circuit, lining their pockets with sneaker money. Funneling the money to sleazy parents, handlers and advisors while pushing kids to certain schools. And by schools, I mean Prep as well as College. And because DC made the choice to stay in Public School to honor his Mother...who cares how many points he scores in AAU. The only thing that matters to me, and I'm sure a few other people, is that he is bringing his talents and CLASS to UConn.
I mean that can be true while at the same time being the only space where top kids play against each other to have a better evaluation of them unless they’re in prep. I respect his decision to honor his mother but that doesn’t mean he still shouldn’t show and prove the opportunities he gets to play against top guys on that AAU circuit since that’s where he’d be playing other top guys like himself. Maybe he did do that though which is why I asked as a genuine question. But judging off your reaction it would seem like he hasn’t done well.
I don't follow AAU like you and some others on here because I'm put off by it, but if I recall correctly he was the top player in Pittsburgh earlier this year. If there is video of it maybe you can check it out if you haven't already.
