UConn MBB Practice - First of 2019-2020

[UCCCCCCCCon]

Lot's of hope and promise for the Huskies entering 2019-2020. Practice today was lively - vocal, fast paced, full of playmakers and teammates who care about each other.

Should be a fun season. Early thoughts on breakout performers? Starting 5? Other predictions?

Check out the practice report from UCTV:

 

[upstater]

Holy cow, Bouknight! I wasn't really expecting to see something like that.

 

[UconnU]

Holy crap Christian Vital sounding like a mature senior LEADER.

 

[Son of Robert]

Holy cow, Bouknight! I wasn't really expecting to see something like that.

I'll double down on the Bouknight full court ball handling drill with the lay in, all while being guarded by AG. Nice handle for sure.

 

[Son of Robert]

Holy crap Christian Vital sounding like a mature senior LEADER.

I'll also double down on Christian Vital being so important to this team by leading with both words and actions. Every interview I've seen he is composed, solid, and VERY team oriented.

 

[ctchamps]

Holy cow, Bouknight! I wasn't really expecting to see something like that.

Watched a full game after Springs committed to get an idea of his play and was blown away by Bouknight in that game.

 

[Dooooooomed]

Holy handle is right.

 

[QuickDraw]

I'm getting the itch now! Can't wait

 

[ucawn]

My Game 1 starting 5
Ag
Vital
Polley
Akok
Carlton
Bouk and Gaffney will get good minutes off the bench though

 

[Vancat]

wonder if they will have an open practice like last year?

 

[Huskyfan4evr]

My Game 1 starting 5
Ag
Vital
Polley
Akok
Carlton
Bouk and Gaffney will get good minutes off the bench though

That lineup has some good size. Could help us hopefully in some areas if people have improved at all.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Nice to see that ball handling from Bouknight. Having that skillset will help prevent anybody from pressing us and help break down half court D. His future is clearly at SG, not at the 3. Still think he may push Vital to 6th man later this season. As far as guard pairings, I like the ideal of AG and Bouk with CV and Gaffney.

 

[ToolzieFan]

I know I need to keep my expectations at a reasonable level for the team this year, but I think that Bouknight will help us a ton this year and will eventually be a stud.