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dennismenace said:
We need to keep in mind injuries. We certainly have had our share.
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if we're relying on guys 10-13 we're screwed any way you look at it.

we seem to be having trouble finding the 9th guy in the rotation as is. finding good players to sign up for 10-13 for even less PT, barring injuries, might very well be impossible thanks to the portal going forward.

we need the best 8-9 guys we can get in a given year and just go for it. Nova just made it to the FF w/ 6 guys. UNC made it to the finals. if injuries happen cest la vie.
 
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I think that any potential danger to have one or two more bench players (10 and 11) is greatly outweighed by the danger of injuries we will have in a long season that culminates in the league championship series and the NCAA tournament.
 
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8893 said:
I think that Hawkins currently has the best odds to play in the NBA among the three of them, followed by Jackson.

Hawkins had a tough start and tough finish last season, but in those moments when things clicked he looked like a legit pro prospect. Admittedly those moments were less frequent than hoped, but if he is injury-free next season and getting major minutes, I suspect that he will be close to where we want--and need--him to be.

If Jackson puts it all together and develops a shot, he will definitely garner interest. I just think he's a much bigger question mark right now because his role at the next level is less clear unless and until that happens.
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Hawkins will be held back by his handle, unless he shows a huge leap this summer (freshman to soph). I'm remaining optimistic for him though. Jackson has an acceptable handle at full speed, but less so going to the basket (and finishing). Hoping he starts watching Dr J and George Gerven on how to finish.
 
uconnfan68 said:
Hawkins will be held back by his handle, unless he shows a huge leap this summer (freshman to soph). I'm remaining optimistic for him though. Jackson has an acceptable handle at full speed, but less so going to the basket (and finishing). Hoping he starts watching Dr J and George Gerven on how to finish.
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Yes, I am well aware of the concerns about Hawkins's handle. It may be the most vilified and dissected handle in the history of our program, and it's obviously been the source of much consternation and histrionics here.

I agree that it's a weak spot that he needs to improve, but I think the dire concerns have been overblown.

It reminds me a bit of the old story Burt Reynolds used to love to tell about when he and Clint Eastwood got fired from the same studio on the same day, very early in their careers. They told Clint that his Adam's apple was too big and they told Burt that he didn't know how to act. As they walked away, Burt turned to Clint and said something to the effect of "You're really screwed: I can learn how to act, but you can't get rid of your Adam's apple."

In other words, I think Hawkins will learn how to improve his handle; and I'm not so sure that AJax and Sanogo can fix the issues that present obstacles for them.

And yes, I am also aware that the Adam's apple didn't prevent Clint from having a stellar career.
 
Hawkins will be just fine this coming season
 
aburks41 said:
I could be wrong, but isn’t the international student NIL issue with the US visa system and not the NCAA? I assume he is here on a student visa, which restricts your ability to work in the country. He would likely need to change his visa type to a different classification.
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That would make sense, but then couldn't he get sponsorship from international sources? If he's earning his money outside the US it wouldn't be a US visa issue.
 
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8893 said:
Yes, I am well aware of the concerns about Hawkins's handle. It may be the most vilified and dissected handle in the history of our program, and it's obviously been the source of much consternation and histrionics here.

I agree that it's a weak spot that he needs to improve, but I think the dire concerns have been overblown.

It reminds me a bit of the old story Burt Reynolds used to love to tell about when he and Clint Eastwood got fired from the same studio on the same day, very early in their careers. They told Clint that his Adam's apple was too big and they told Burt that he didn't know how to act. As they walked away, Burt turned to Clint and said something to the effect of "You're really screwed: I can learn how to act, but you can't get rid of your Adam's apple."

In other words, I think Hawkins will learn how to improve his handle; and I'm not so sure that AJax and Sanogo can fix the issues that present obstacles for them.

And yes, I am also aware that the Adam's apple didn't prevent Clint from having a stellar career.
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Right! Hawk’s handle got notably better as the season went in. The handwringing about this is peak Boneyard
 
aburks41 said:
Well that makes me feel better. I was genuinely saying I'm not sure how I feel about it because I know nothing about him, it wasn't meant as a slight. Still would prefer Castle and then Diarra which is what @superjohn said earlier.

Also his shot in that video looks remarkably similar to Boatright
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Definitely a little Boat in his game.
 
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JustbrewitMan said:
I would plunk $20 down in a friendly wager with anyone that it will get substantially better next season.

Kid has NBA aspirations & 1st-round draft pick talent and will put in the work to make it happen.
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Yeah, no reason why he can’t.
 
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uconnfan68 said:
Hawkins will be held back by his handle, unless he shows a huge leap this summer (freshman to soph). I'm remaining optimistic for him though. Jackson has an acceptable handle at full speed, but less so going to the basket (and finishing). Hoping he starts watching Dr J and George Gerven on how to finish.
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This would be great and maybe (I know it's a little greedy of me) he could watch a few Bernard King and Alex English mid-range turnaround jumpers :)
 
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