UConn in the NBA: Nov 24/25

[TheHorde]

Castle had Curry in hell last night lol

 

[Waquoit]

Castle had Curry in hell last night lol

 

[Scrutineer]

Can’t believe the success that Tik Toker is having. They can’t keep both small guards long term though.

You're underestimating the genius of Scheyer. Took a kid with no chance to succeed in college and made him into an NBA rookie star in one year.............
At least that's what one of tomorrow's press releases from Duke will likely say. Next will hear about what he did to make Flagg the player he is today.

 

[aceboon]

 

[superjohn]

I think Donovan already may be the best defensive big in the league. Or at least the best for the minutes he's out there.

 

[RuffRuff]

You're underestimating the genius of Scheyer. Took a kid with no chance to succeed in college and made him into an NBA rookie star in one year.............
At least that's what one of tomorrow's press releases from Duke will likely say. Next will hear about what he did to make Flagg the player he is today.

Well listen, will keep that brand cooking. Pushing kids to the league that become good is probably the single biggest draw for top recruits. He’ll have a massive fleet going this year. We saw that with Cal even when he was losing. The hardest part is to get that wheel in motion and now that we have it, just need to keep stocking the NBA shelves.

 

[ctbro1999]

Castle had Curry in hell last night lol

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[aceboon]

Knee sprain for DC

 

[Palatine]

Talkin' Andre Jackson Jr.

But one number tells you all you need to know about his impact: +9.5. That’s his net rating this season, a clear indicator of how the Milwaukee Bucks perform when he’s on the floor versus off it. That number is higher than both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard's net ratings combined.

 

[RuffRuff]

Talkin' Andre Jackson Jr.

But one number tells you all you need to know about his impact: +9.5. That’s his net rating this season, a clear indicator of how the Milwaukee Bucks perform when he’s on the floor versus off it. That number is higher than both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard's net ratings combined.

He’s a winner - doesn’t need to be a high octane scorer, as those around him know what to expect of him and fill in the blanks. Sum of all parts baby, that’s teams sports!

 

[CardiacAndre7]

He’s a winner - doesn’t need to be a high octane scorer, as those around him know what to expect of him and fill in the blanks. Sum of all parts baby, that’s teams sports!

He does need to have some offense though. Some of the games I’ve tuned into have been pretty rough on that end.

 

[Kenny11]

He does need to have some offense though. Some of the games I’ve tuned into have been pretty rough on that end.

Yeah if he can at least get to 9ppg he will get a real contract

 

[Waquoit]

I have a little graphic called The UConn Effect. UConn has 3 NC players that have recently joined their respective starting line-ups and all seem to be doing well. But what about their teams? This is a team sport after all.

	Starting	Bench
Jackson - MIL	5-3	3-6
Clingan - POR	4-2	3-8
Castle -SAS	6-4	3-4

The teams go from winners to losers losers to winners when UConn players start. I think the stories behind the numbers are even more impressive. Milwaukee has turned their season around since Andre has started. They've won 4 in a row. Portland's only lost to OKC and HOU with DC. And when they beat HOU the other day, it was the first time HOU was held to under 100 in 41 games. Blazers fans have gone from tanking for Flagg to having hope. And Castle might be the best of the bunch. Spurs fans are comparing him Kawhi. They see Castle and Wemby as the cornerstones to their future. All 3 are being lauded for their committment to team basketball and winning games. Everynight in the NBA these days is part UConn infomercial.

 

[superjohn]

He does need to have some offense though. Some of the games I’ve tuned into have been pretty rough on that end.

He would have some offense if his guards didn't have such brutal vision. He's at 10 ppg on low minutes if they just knew how to execute a pnr and throw a lob pass. He can shoot the ball and he can dunk the ball. It's a pretty good place to start when you're probably already the best defensive big in the league.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

He would have some offense if his guards didn't have such brutal vision. He's at 10 ppg on low minutes if they just knew how to execute a pnr and throw a lob pass. He can shoot the ball and he can dunk the ball. It's a pretty good place to start when you're probably already the best defensive big in the league.

He turns down a lot of easy shots because he gets in his head. He’s had a handful of Ben Simmons-esque plays in the somewhat limited amount of gametime I have watched of his. His shot has come along but he really should attack the rim more with his other-worldly athleticism. Been a criticism since his Freshman year here.

 

[The Yakk]

He would have some offense if his guards didn't have such brutal vision. He's at 10 ppg on low minutes if they just knew how to execute a pnr and throw a lob pass. He can shoot the ball and he can dunk the ball. It's a pretty good place to start when you're probably already the best defensive big in the league.

He turns down a lot of easy shots because he gets in his head. He’s had a handful of Ben Simmons-esque plays in the somewhat limited amount of gametime I have watched of his. His shot has come along but he really should attack the rim more with his other-worldly athleticism. Been a criticism since his Freshman year here.

I think you are talking past each other; one is talking about DC and the other about AJ.

Keep it up, it's entertaining!

 

[ctbro1999]

I have a little graphic called The UConn Effect. UConn has 3 NC players that have recently joined their respective starting line-ups and all seem to be doing well. But what about their teams? This is a team sport after all.

	Starting	Bench
Jackson - MIL	5-3	3-6
Clingan - POR	4-2	3-8
Castle -SAS	6-4	3-4

The teams go from winners to losers when UConn players start.

I'm assuming you meant losers to winners. lol

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I think you are talking past each other; one is talking about DC and the other about AJ.

Keep it up, it's entertaining!

Lol, Idk where DC came from in this convo. I responded to a very specific AJax post.

 

[superjohn]

He turns down a lot of easy shots because he gets in his head. He’s had a handful of Ben Simmons-esque plays in the somewhat limited amount of gametime I have watched of his. His shot has come along but he really should attack the rim more with his other-worldly athleticism. Been a criticism since his Freshman year here.

I thought you were talking about Clingan, it's damn near impossible to follow these threads anymore because posts aren't available to me.

Yes, Jackson's scoring is rough. He still doesn't know how to take layups.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I thought you were talking about Clingan, it's damn near impossible to follow these threads anymore because posts aren't available to me.

Yes, Jackson's scoring is rough. He still doesn't know how to take layups.

Oh no Clingan is great, his shot looks good and he can obviously finish around the rim. Would like to see him dunk more, as I wanted in College, but very promising start.

 

[REB1094]

Andre has a weird tendency to hover in really bad spots, most likely because he’s not confident on the perimeter

Like if Giannis is posting up or is about to roll after a pick and roll, Andre will cut to the hoop with his man still on him, and just bring his man into the paint to help contest Giannis’ shot without ever being out of position on Andre

If he can shoot consistently, then all of that goes away

 

[Woodson]

Clingan is an absolutely bizarre NBA player but the advanced stats love him.

Been a while since I've had so much NBA to watch. Love that we have even guys like Cam getting legit NBA minutes.

Was thinking the same the other day watching the Spurs-Warriors and pulling hard for Spurs, edge of my seat on every Castle shot / possession lol, UConn NBA is back!

 

[aceboon]

Was surprised Portland let him back in the game after he exited

 

[aceboon]

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Love it! In at the end to seal the win. 6pts/9reb/1ast/2stk in 26min