UConn in the NBA Jan '25

[caw]

I was at the game Friday. He sat at the far end of the bench, wasn't interacting with the team too much. Had a back brace on when he wasn't on the floor. During the second half he looked to be in some discomfort - his right arm hanging limp several times. He did have a chase down block that lead to a steal to a breakaway dunk that got the crowd on their feet...

Fantastic update for those who can't go and see in person. Shows how watching live (and reading boxscores) doesn't show everything. If he's wearing a back brace during breaks it's likely the whole league knows he's playing through a lot of pain right now.

 

[AdamaNation]

Yesterday NBA:

• Castle: 15 minutes, 10 points, 3 assists on 4-10 (1-4 3P)
• Cam: 12 minutes, 7 points on 3-4 (0-1 3P)
• Clingan: 13 minutes, 4 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block on 2-5 (0-1 3P)
• Andre: 14 minutes, 6 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals on 3-4

G League:

• Polley: 10 minutes but scoreless on 0-4 (0-3 3P)
• Sanogo: 13 points, 13 rebounds on 6-12 (0-1 3P)

Is Dre the only starter right now?

 

[REB1094]

Is Dre the only starter right now?

Yep. Castle, Clingan, and Hawkins had some time starting due to teammates’ injuries, and performed pretty well, but everyone except AJax currently comes off the bench

 

[REB1094]

Just Hawkins in the NBA yesterday - 9 minutes, 3 points on 1-4 3P. Zion is back!

And just Newton in the G League - 30 minutes, 14 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals but shot 4-12 (1-5 3P)

 

[jake14mw]

Number of Kentucky players that went to NBA

2024 - 4
2023 - 4
2022 - 3
2021 - 3
2020 - 4
2019 - 3
2018 - 5
2017 - 6
2016 - 5

Number of final fours in that span - 0
In 2015 they had 7 players leave and go to the NBA, and that team did make it to the final four. Meanwile, UConn and Nova each won the whole enchalada twice.

Thanks very much. Are those drafted numbers, or numbers that actually played in the NBA?

 

[mussels]

Thanks very much. Are those drafted numbers, or numbers that actually played in the NBA?

They are guys that actually played in the NBA. Out of the whole bunch, there are maybe 4 or 5 that could be categorized as ”having a cup of coffee in the league”- say one year and less than 50 games.

 

[NowInStorrs]

The Spurs and Bucks play tonight on ESPN. Should be a good game to watch a couple of UConn alum.

 

[aceboon]

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Steph takes too many 3s when he just currently isn’t a good shooter. Whenever I watch he can get to the rim almost anytime he wants. Focus on creating and driving, then in the off-season he can start improving the 3pt shot more.

 

[aceboon]

Steph getting the start tonight with Sochan out so both AJ and Castle starting, not cross matched tho

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Tyrese making the most of another start. 12pts/10reb/4ast on 4/9 shooting from 3

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Man Steph REALLY just cannot shoot. They’re throwing Brook on him and daring him to shoot wide open 3s

 

[aceboon]

Hawkins 4/16, his draft slot/salary is buying him some rope over 2 way/2nd round guys, only so much longer he can continue being this inefficient

 

[superjohn]

Hawkins 4/16, his draft slot/salary is buying him so rope over 2 way/2nd round guys, only so much longer he can continue being this inefficient

He's fighting it out with some rookie named Kyshawn George for the worst shooter in the entire NBA.

 

[Mike Honcho]

He's fighting it out with some rookie named Kyshawn George for the worst shooter in the entire NBA.

Yikes. 2 of the bottom 4.

 

[RuffRuff]

Worried about Hawkins place in the league. He has below average handles and below average defense for a 2 guard in the league. His role in the NBA is shooting and he's not good at shooting. He seems to be dealing with back problems which I'm sure is impacting his shot. The numbers are just ugly in what was supposed to be a big second season for him. He's way below the league average on threes shooting only 32% and he's the second worst fg shooter in the entire NBA.

Yup - was my fear with him coming out. He was hyper one dimensional. His NBA lifespan will be short if he can’t lift his percentages, drastically. NO was a great franchise for him to land in.

 

[Dibbie]

I was hoping Hawks issues were still back related. He may still have some issues but wanted to get back on the floor

 

[Matrim55]

If Hawk crashes out over the next year he'll still have plenty of time to shoot his way back into the league via the G-League or Europe, a la guys like Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome.

 

[RuffRuff]

If Hawk crashes out over the next year he'll still have plenty of time to shoot his way back into the league via the G-League or Europe, a la guys like Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome.

Not the ideal route.

 

[Matrim55]

Not the ideal route.

 

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Not the ideal route.

About to drag this horse back in here, but it’s why it’s so silly to keep teaching our players shooting is what they should focus on to be successful in the league.

Even with Castle, it’d be perfectly fine that he couldn’t shoot if he was more confident scoring in other ways. But it seems he has to shake off the mentality of being a role player while here where people always hammered his shooting ability.

 

[aceboon]

usually can't stand Windy but he's preaching here

 

[ctbro1999]

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Yikes. 2 of the bottom 4.

Not a top 5 list you want to see UConn guys on.

 

[aceboon]

DC with his best game since returning from the MCL sprain and Chauncey Billups inexplicably decides to go small to close the game and Dereck Lively starts kicking their ass around the rim. Billups now putting in Clingan back in after the Mavs took the lead.

 

[ToolzieFan]

DC with his best game since returning from the MCL sprain and Chauncey Billups inexplicably decides to go small to close the game and Dereck Lively starts kicking their ass around the rim. Billups now putting in Clingan back in after the Mavs took the lead.

He put Clingan back in too late. That’s a frustrating loss. I agree that tonight was the best he has looked since the injury.