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UConn def Cincinnati, post game discussion

Tom you can start a thread and run! Oh wait, yes you can.
 
Is this where it's supposed to happen? Looks like there are, oh, maybe 7 or 8 postgame threads.

I'll play.

It's becoming fun watching this team again. No more blowout losses, we are in every game and now beating some good teams. When you think of the missed opportunities against 'Nova, Xavier, the silly loss to St. Joseph and the terrible performace against South Florida this could have been a team at 17 or 18 wins already.

It seems Hurley has figured out a few things. First, he's got them playing much smarter (in general) and with effort and intensity. I'm seeing a lot fewer missed assignments on defense. They are actually running fast break with purpose. And I think the whole team knows who "the man" is now.

They aren't steamrolling anyone good yet. But they are much better, and much more fun to watch.
 
These teams aren't steamroll-able. They are the conference's pack leaders and right in the tournament hunt.

But winning by 16 on the road is a very healthy win.
 
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Looks like pieces falling into place. If only Ollie left us with a dominant big man...
 
The win begins and ends with CV defending the incumbent player of the year for over 10 minutes with 4 fouls.
There is still a ton to clean up on both ends and they tried really hard to give the game away, but unlike earlier in the year they just kept fighting for 40 minutes.

Shout out to Hurley for telling CV he was hero-balling midway through the 2nd half. CV corrected it immediately.

Except for a few wandering Akok plays, the D was pretty solid all game without fouling every play even though the whistle was pro cincy until the last play.
 
How much time was on the shot clock when CV put up the trey with 12 ticks left?
 
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ClifSpliffy said:
we are fun again. thank you, coach dan.
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I get where your head's at but Dan didn't make the box score. Lots of young men we should be thanking for our Sunday evening smiles right now, Splif.
 
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Anyone have a clip of Hurley's post game press conference?
 
SubbaBub said:
The win begins and ends with CV defending the incumbent player of the year for over 10 minutes with 4 fouls.
There is still a ton to clean up on both ends and they tried really hard to give the game away, but unlike earlier in the year they just kept fighting for 40 minutes.

Shout out to Hurley for telling CV he was hero-balling midway through the 2nd half. CV corrected it immediately.

Except for a few wandering Akok plays, the D was pretty solid all game without fouling every play even though the whistle was pro cincy until the last play.
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The current Kenpom #1 ranked player in the AAC got the better of #2 today...
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Vital's offensive rebound and put back on the Adams badly missed 3 when we were down 3 should be discussed just as much as his missed 3 up by one. Still would have liked him to go to the basket there as everyone is saying but that doesn't sum up his game. He was very very good- almost great. In my opinion.
 
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I went to the game, just got home after spending some quality time at Ted's afterward. Some quick thoughts on the game:

1) Bouknight is a serious talent. His confidence is through the roof for a freshman (especially when he's juxtaposed with Gaffney), it's going to be really fun to watch his progression from year 1 to year 2. I think the odds are slim but I don't think we can necessarily rule out the possibility that he leaves for the draft. Especially if he closes the season with how he's playing right now. Hope to see him back next season.

2) I love Whaley. He might not be the best on-ball defender, but his off-ball defense and hustle is a really underrated contribution to this team. He hustles his balls off, easy to root for a kid like that.

3) The biggest difference between Vital and Gilbert's progression in my opinion: Basketball IQ. Vital always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Watching Gilbert try to routinely drive into the lane against Cincy's rim protectors was quite frustrating. The second biggest difference: Confidence. Vital never seems to get too down, but Gilbert gets a hangdog-look on his face after nearly every mistake. I hope he sticks around next year and learns to adjust to his new role, but I wouldn't be surprised if he left either. Just watching his body language towards the end of the game made me feel for the kid, although it's the right move by Hurley to use him as a sparkplug off the bench.

4) We needed our perimeter players to step up because of how stout Cincy's interior defense is, and everyone stepped up in a big way. Adams, Vital and Bouk were all fantastic.

What an environment in Gampel today. Days like today are why I wonder why TF we play any games in Hartford. Few environments are more intimidating than a jam-packed, raucous Gampel Pavilion. Already can't wait to buy my season tickets for next year. Go Huskies!
 
Does anyone realize how wildly significant that ranking is for Vital? Anyone who thinks he should ever be benched is insane. Yell at him a couple times per game, otherwise, he’s really good. At some point our fans might realize this guy does a 1000 positive things per game for every 4-5 bad plays he makes. He will be sorely missed.
 
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