UConn (-24) Northern Arizona

[UConnTrumbull]

I think NAU covers. I think we slaughter the other buy opponents but this one feels like a 15 point win. First game of the year and integrating a lot of new pieces (plus Clingan's injury) vs a team that could find its way into the NCAAs.

I’ll admit I know nothing about N. Arizona but the Big Sky preseason poll had them tied for 2nd to last just an fyi for the bettors.

 

[Palatine]

We're playing them as a favor to the coaching staff.

 

[imno1]

I'm not touching the line on this one. This could go:
A) Strong out of the gate, up 52-25 at half en route to a 93-57 final where we cover easily
B) Slow out of the gate, pieces don't mesh, Clingan barely plays, up only 32-25 at half en route to a 75-57 final where we never cover

Keep in mind our team has already played some games in Europe, plus the 2 scrimminges. We should be ahead of where we normally would be with 3 new starters. I'd be surprised if we didn't blow them out

 

[HooperScooper]

We're playing them as a favor to the coaching staff.

What do you mean by that? As a favor for Tim Russo? That's not what the article in the Register said. Just a typical buy game.

Surprisingly, opening against Northern Arizona with Russo in tow is really just a coincidence. NAU wanted to play UConn last season and it didn't work out, but things lined up this season, Tim Russo or not.

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo will be at UConn men’s basketball opener for son’s coaching debut: ‘Very proud’

Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo will be a 'very, very proud' father when his son, Tim, makes coaching debut vs. UConn men's basketball Monday night.

www.nhregister.com

 

[Mister P]

This team is the perfect compliment to defend last year’s title. A veteran backcourt and 8 returning champions. Good luck and go get ‘em.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Line now up to -25.5.

 

[Luna]

This team is the perfect compliment to defend last year’s title. A veteran backcourt and 8 returning champions. Good luck and go get ‘em.

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Nice picture.. shows the height of the players well

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Does anyone know if the game is sold out?

With the banner raising I imagine it is

 

[GlastonTim]

Some tickets still available. My brother got one for $19 tonight

 

[Conndog]

Apostolous is tall, maybe he grew another inch?

 

[Deepster]

For me?

1) Raising the banner. Packed house. Students lining up early am for seats. Great energy in the building.

2) A couple weeks of Hurley telling them everyone thinks they’re third in the Big East and underestimating our key guys for postseason honors?

I think they come out like a freight train and win huge.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

So if classrooms turn your son off, did he decide to go to UNChave a snowboard team ?

I don’t think UNC has a snowboarding team.
I understand you need to be an athlete to get one of those seats in a non - class . Space is limited .

 

[Khal Drogo]

I think its a close game. Uconn 67 N. Arizona 64.

They’re playing the men not the women

 

[Blades]

The comp-

 

[Edward Sargent]

You need the Fox Sports app. Unfortunately I will be on a plane most of the time and hopeful it works, but if it doesnt hopeful someone posts a replay of the game - pleeaassee!!

 

[husky8273]

Found the game at 6:30pm on foxsports.com using Cox log in

 

[RedStickHusky]

Space is limited .

Ironically...

 

[GlastonTim]

UConn by 40+

 

[PNolanFan]

Ball looks yoked, literally just like russell westbrook

 

[husky429]

Ball looks yoked, literally just like russell westbrook

He is putting someone on a poster this year so bad it might ruin their career.

 

[Rico444]

This team is the perfect compliment to defend last year’s title. A veteran backcourt and 8 returning champions. Good luck and go get ‘em.

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Man, Clingan is gigantic. Not just tall, but built like a tank too. Samson isn't a small guy but he looks it next to Donovan.

 

[husky429]

Man, Clingan is gigantic. Not just tall, but built like a tank too. Samson isn't a small guy but he looks it next to Donovan.

Clingan made Adama look like a child and he's 250lbs.

And the weirdest thing is he doesn't look weird like a lot of tall guys. No horse face or weird knobbly limbs like so many NBA gets get at 7'+. He's pretty much proportional and just deally fricken tall.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

he doesn't look weird like a lot of tall guys. No horse face or weird knobbly limbs

I've never thought about that but know exactly what you mean lmao

 

[Hunt for 7]

Apostolous is tall, maybe he grew another inch?

Yes agree if AK is 6’8” and he looks an inch taller. He may just be one of those guys like the wrench. Come into his own in his junior and senior years. Use the PT he gets this year and then slot in as a wing or stretch four his junior year. He can shoot the ball.

 

[imno1]

Clingan made Adama look like a child and he's 250lbs.

And the weirdest thing is he doesn't look weird like a lot of tall guys. No horse face or weird knobbly limbs like so many NBA gets get at 7'+. He's pretty much proportional and just deally fricken tall.

I heard DC grew another inch in between your post and mine.