UConn Secret Scrimmage

[husky429]

We were probably playing Johnson/Singare together or Ross/Stewart at the 4/5 instead of Karaban/Clingan. Easier scoring inside is no concern this season.

 

[Son of Robert]

Hoping for better defense from SJ. Gonna be a long season if SJ does not defend down in the post well.

 

[caw]

If true…it probably belongs in a different thread.

 

[aburks41]

No DC, and no AK though.

No Karaban either? Is he hurt? I haven’t seen anything about him lately

 

[87Xfer]

No Karaban either? Is he hurt? I haven’t seen anything about him lately

I think he was out only because he had his wisdom teeth removed.

 

[mauconnfan]

No Karaban either? Is he hurt? I haven’t seen anything about him lately

Tooth surgery he’s ok. Molars I believe.

 

[aburks41]

I think he was out only because he had his wisdom teeth removed.

Ahh ok thanks!

 

[HuskyHawk]

Hoping for better defense from SJ. Gonna be a long season if SJ does not defend down in the post well.

My expectation is that SJ is going to be hedging and blitzing ball screens rather than sitting in drop and blocking shots. So rim protection falls to everyone else. It's the same as the criticism of Adama's rim protection that often came when it wasn't his responsibility. Johnson can block shots better than Sanogo could. With Karaban out, that leaves Castle and Ross/Stewart doing something they probably aren't used to and covering the paint when the 5 is out.

 

[CL82]

Ask Victoria.

Ask Victoria.

 

[REB1094]

My expectation is that SJ is going to be hedging and blitzing ball screens rather than sitting in drop and blocking shots. So rim protection falls to everyone else. It's the same as the criticism of Adama's rim protection that often came when it wasn't his responsibility. Johnson can block shots better than Sanogo could. With Karaban out, that leaves Castle and Ross/Stewart doing something they probably aren't used to and covering the paint when the 5 is out.

SJ actually has the perfect build for a normal hedge. Whaley was great at blitzing screens, Adama not so much (he had his moments), but SJ is so long and athletic that he should be able to hedge and recover pretty easily. Or at least disrupt passing lanes without having to blitz

I trust Andre Jackson and Tyrese Martin rotating down from the weak side to cover while the big is getting back to his man. Cam Spencer, Stephon Castle, Jayden Ross, Jaylin Stewart, Tristen Newton...not so much

 

[ucp990411]

SJ actually has the perfect build for a normal hedge. Whaley was great at blitzing screens, Adama not so much (he had his moments), but SJ is so long and athletic that he should be able to hedge and recover pretty easily. Or at least disrupt passing lanes without having to blitz

I trust Andre Jackson and Tyrese Martin rotating down from the weak side to cover while the big is getting back to his man. Cam Spencer, Stephon Castle, Jayden Ross, Jaylin Stewart, Tristen Newton...not so much

We need Chief to chime in about the high hedge

 

[mauconnfan]

SJ actually has the perfect build for a normal hedge. Whaley was great at blitzing screens, Adama not so much (he had his moments), but SJ is so long and athletic that he should be able to hedge and recover pretty easily. Or at least disrupt passing lanes without having to blitz

I trust Andre Jackson and Tyrese Martin rotating down from the weak side to cover while the big is getting back to his man. Cam Spencer, Stephon Castle, Jayden Ross, Jaylin Stewart, Tristen Newton...not so much

I find the SJ potential improvements to be so important. I mean he was a fouling machine in his short stints, has he overcome that? No doubt he has the athletic ability and God knows I hope he’s everything I’m hearing. Just can’t wait to see it and honestly, I have to!!!

 

[HuskyHawk]

SJ actually has the perfect build for a normal hedge. Whaley was great at blitzing screens, Adama not so much (he had his moments), but SJ is so long and athletic that he should be able to hedge and recover pretty easily. Or at least disrupt passing lanes without having to blitz

I trust Andre Jackson and Tyrese Martin rotating down from the weak side to cover while the big is getting back to his man. Cam Spencer, Stephon Castle, Jayden Ross, Jaylin Stewart, Tristen Newton...not so much

Exactly. That’s why I’m not so worried about Harvard scoring in the paint. Most likely that was a result of our guys who have to learn how to do what Andre and Tyrese did, not being good at it yet. It’s also tough because when Clingan is in they behave differently.