Tyler Polley

[Doctor Hoop]

It would not surprise me if Carlton and Polley end up better players than GE was by the time their college careers are done.

I'm not sure if you're aware, but current BY rules preclude expressing the belief that any player will be able to improve from what they currently show.

 

[joober jones]

Marcus Johnson and Kwintin Williams would've made for a Globetrotter-esque combination.

 

[KEMBAKEMBA]

I like Polly a lot especially for a Freshman. Carlton has legit potential, wish they would run more post plays for him. Kwintin is a end of the bench guy......looks like he has a good attitude and surely has athletic ability but cant see him turning into a player anytime soon.

 

[olehead]

Starting seems to be the kiss of death for our young. But More Tyler less 3 guard ( @Chief00 I mean small guards) and more KW and EC less DO. But I believe KO promised big Dave minutes if he came here. It’s the only reasonable explanation

Imno I believe you are right on. Why else is DO out there? His next clean rebound will be his first.

 

[spudzj6]

Not that praise from KO means much to fans these days, but Polly got a shot out from the coach - says he's in been in the gym on his own, getting shots up. My only question is why did it take until February to start seeing this type of personal accountability? You can have a HOF coach or a chump HS coach, you as a player still need to put the work in to get better. Freshman especially, should be in the gym on their own from the day they step on campus. I don't care if you can't have a coach there with you, go to the field house if you need to. Plenty of UConn students around that would love to say they were the ball b***h for a husky.

Either way, at least Tyler is putting the work in now, and he's seeing the results. Hope it's a sign of a good next 3 years from him. Now hit the weight room kid.

 

[imno1]

Not that praise from KO means much to fans these days, but Polly got a shot out from the coach - says he's in been in the gym on his own, getting shots up. My only question is why did it take until February to start seeing this type of personal accountability? You can have a HOF coach or a chump HS coach, you as a player still need to put the work in to get better. Freshman especially, should be in the gym on their own from the day they step on campus. I don't care if you can't have a coach there with you, go to the field house if you need to. Plenty of UConn students around that would love to say they were the ball b***h for a husky.

Either way, at least Tyler is putting the work in now, and he's seeing the results. Hope it's a sign of a good next 3 years from him. Now hit the weight room kid.

You are assuming he just started putting in the extra time when he’s probably been at it for some time. Tyler doesn’t seem like an alpha so it’s taking time for him to know his role and gain some confidence. However praise from Ollie doesn’t necessarily mean more time on the court as we have seen with KW

 

[Palatine]

Polly is 8-28 shooting on 2-pointers. 12-29 shooting on three pointers. For a guy who should have a size advantage against many opponent small forwards or third guards this seems a little out of whack and shows where he has to make progress to be a complete player.

 

[spudzj6]

You are assuming he just started putting in the extra time when he’s probably been at it for some time. Tyler doesn’t seem like an alpha so it’s taking time for him to know his role and gain some confidence. However praise from Ollie doesn’t necessarily mean more time on the court as we have seen with KW

True, he could have been in the gym for a good while, but seeing the hard work pay off in games certainly will help his confidence. Unlike KW, I think the whole season KO has wanted to play Polly more, indicated by his starting the first handful of games. But he wasn't getting "it". I'm just happy that by the end of year 1, we may start seeing the Tyler Polly we recruited, (however that's also leading into an unknown situation next year). And I would LOVE to see more KW, just not in garbage time minutes.

 

[Sphinx]

UConn runs a penetrate-and-dish offense that hasn't had anyone to dish to. A deadeye 3-point shooter changes everything. Six threes in a row and counting are impressive circumstantial evidence that we have found one. Add a rim protector and KO becomes the genius coach of a tournament-class team.

 

[intlzncster]

UConn runs a penetrate-and-dish offense that hasn't had anyone to dish to. A deadeye 3-point shooter changes everything. Six threes in a row and counting are impressive circumstantial evidence that we have found one. Add a rim protector and KO becomes the genius coach of a tournament-class team.

Because those are their only issues...

 

[Excalibur]

UConn runs a penetrate-and-dish offense that hasn't had anyone to dish to . . . .

Not to mention having only one guy that can penetrate. And none that can rebound.

 

[Huskyforlife]

We're 66% of our roster away from being a tournament team. I feel better now.

 

[Huskybass]

UConn runs a penetrate-and-dish offense that hasn't had anyone to dish to. A deadeye 3-point shooter changes everything. Six threes in a row and counting are impressive circumstantial evidence that we have found one. Add a rim protector and KO becomes the genius coach of a tournament-class team.

Ummm, No.

A rim protector doesn't improve this mess THAT much. We have lost 8 games by 20 or more points. Simply adding a rim protector wouldn't even make this a tourney team. Far too many other things need improvement as well, like spacing, ball movement, defense of the three, etc.

 

[3rdbass]

Ummm, No.

A rim protector doesn't improve this mess THAT much. We have lost 8 games by 20 or more points. Simply adding a rim protector wouldn't even make this a tourney team. Far too many other things need improvement as well, like spacing, ball movement, defense of the three, etc.

Yeah, we need some shooters on this team before we need a rim protector. Wouldn't mind a guy who can score in the post too like Shonn Miller.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

UConn runs a penetrate-and-dish offense that hasn't had anyone to dish to. A deadeye 3-point shooter changes everything. Six threes in a row and counting are impressive circumstantial evidence that we have found one. Add a rim protector and KO becomes the genius coach of a tournament-class team.

So if you add Amida Brimah and Vance Jackson to this team they’re tournament caliber....

 

[uconnfan68]

So if you add Amida Brimah and Vance Jackson to this team they’re tournament caliber....

And Caron, Ben, Rudy, Bazz, and Mek.

 

[Stainmaster]

Yeah, we need some shooters on this team before we need a rim protector. Wouldn't mind a guy who can score in the post too like Shonn Miller.

But Shonn Miller was a grad transfer from a low-major program...

 

[Hey Adrien!]

After a four game stretch of barely playing, Tyler Polley has stepped it up in the last six games:

Per game in last 6: 21.3 minutes, 6.5 points, 40% fg, 69.2% 3p, 2.5 FT attempts at a 66.6% clip. Only 21 FT attempts in other 25 games total.

What to make of this? Well, we need outside shooting badly and having a 6-8 guy who finished the season with a 41.7 3p% is huge for next year. I was surprised by his recent ability to get to the line, which was refreshing since he is rail thin. If he's willing to get hit at his current size, I'm looking forward to what he can do in the paint as he fills out a bit.

It's been a rough year overall, but glad to see Polley develop towards the end of this season.

 

[len0322]

Hope the kid adds strength this off season. Think the game will slow down for him next year. Not sure if he will become an all conrence or greater talent, but has the potential to be a key part of the rotation for another three years.

 

[the Q]

Still have faith in Whaley being a guy who will play and impact. He has regressed a bit on the boards no doubt, but his defense can be very good and he can block shots,change them. Has to hoist 1,000 shots a day all summer from the 8-12 foot space as well as back to the basket jump hooks both hands.

I'm with you.

no chance I'm giving up on Whaley.

 

[len0322]

I'm with you.

no chance I'm giving up on Whaley.

I like whaley for all the intangibles, let him be the pick and roll man in the offense. If he's always going towards the basket, he should be shooting mostly lay-ups or crashing for offensive rebounds. His shot is ugly, if it hasn't changed yet, not sure it will.

 

[Palatine]

I'm with you.

no chance I'm giving up on Whaley.

His offense is worse than raw. Until he can contribute on the offensive end he is just eating minutes.

 

[UConnStats]

I'm with you.

no chance I'm giving up on Whaley.

I think Whaley and Polley will be good guys to have coming off of the bench. They’re both very passive by nature, but aren’t selfish and don’t force shots.

 

[the Q]

His offense is worse than raw. Until he can contribute on the offensive end he is just eating minutes.

he's easily the team's best defender.

he does need to add a short shot and a move, but he already has value.

 

[Palatine]

After a four game stretch of barely playing, Tyler Polley has stepped it up in the last six games:

Per game in last 6: 21.3 minutes, 6.5 points, 40% fg, 69.2% 3p, 2.5 FT attempts at a 66.6% clip. Only 21 FT attempts in other 25 games total.

What to make of this? Well, we need outside shooting badly and having a 6-8 guy who finished the season with a 41.7 3p% is huge for next year. I was surprised by his recent ability to get to the line, which was refreshing since he is rail thin. If he's willing to get hit at his current size, I'm looking forward to what he can do in the paint as he fills out a bit.

It's been a rough year overall, but glad to see Polley develop towards the end of this season.

If Polley can develop a little bit of a handle and maintain his shooting accuracy and defense, he will be an upgrade on Larrier. He has shown more willingness to go to hoop than Larrier. He is not as smooth, heck he is still somewhat awkward. But that is not always a drawback.