UConn Secret Scrimmage

[Psolo12]

To be fair, if I only beat St Joe's by 3, I probably wouldn't post any stats either.

 

[auror]

The concern of some Virginia fans is that the high assist numbers for UConn is indicative of the fact that UVa's new front court players are missing defensive assignments. There's a steep learning curve for them on the defensive end which is why so many in the past have redshirted. Or, it may mean that UConn is moving the ball exceptionally well. Probably, a combination of the two, but I thought it worth mentioning.

I think we might be the passing team in the country, so I wouldn't worry about it. We're going to start essentially 3 point guards, and an extremely high IQ 4-man. Clingan is also a great passer, but not relevant to the scrimmage results. We were 8th in assists per field goal in the country last season, and swapped out Jackson for Castle and then upgraded Hawkin's average passing ability for Spencer's (who has averaged 3 assists per game in all 4 of his seasons).

 

[husky429]

I think we might be the passing team in the country, so I wouldn't worry about it. We're going to start essentially 3 point guards, and an extremely high IQ 4-man. Clingan is also a great passer, but not relevant to the scrimmage results. We were 8th in assists per field goal in the country last season, and swapped out Jackson for Castle and then upgraded Hawkin's average passing ability for Spencer's (who has averaged 3 assists per game in all 4 of his seasons).

Plenty of solid catch-and-shoot guys too. Boosts the assist numbers when you can get a few easy ones a game just swinging the ball and slinging it.

 

[yungdowork]

Blue/White scrimmage is going to be really interesting in my opinion. Last season, we had a lot of guys with clear strengths and weaknesses; it'll be interesting to get a better feel for what those strengths/weaknesses are for the guys this year.

 

[caw]

To be fair, if I only beat St Joe's by 3, I probably wouldn't post any stats either.

I disagree, I would even post stats of beating St. Joes in OT.


2014 St Joes UConn boxscore

 

[caw]

Specifically the first one that comes to mind is the one-on-one game to stay thing. Just not a fan of it. It was a silly stunt, real or not. I don't hate or dislike him for it. Probably came off as harsher criticism than it was.

 

[caw]

Damn you have a Boomer for a coach...

 

[FfldCntyFan]

So he knows how to keep it in his pants.

That's an obvious upgrade.

 

[auror]

The scrimmage with Harvard is/was today.

Hopefully we get some feedback in the next few days.

 

[TeasenDonut]

Not going to get into details given the drama of last weekends leaks, but hear there was a lot to be pleased about from the Harvard scrimmage.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

Not going to get into details given the drama of last weekends leaks, but hear there was a lot to be pleased about from the Harvard scrimmage.

I would certainly hope so, they’re ranked 227th going into the year.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I would certainly hope so, they’re ranked 227th going into the year.

Wow. Didn't realize last weekends leaks were that bad. I figured UConn leaks should he top-10.
Waiting for the nerds to explain Kenpom heavily weights last year's leaks and doesn't give an accurate picture of this year's leaks until January.

 

[Devland]

What ever info is leaked from secret scrimmages is the naritive the coaching staff creates. Not necessarily what really happened.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

Wow. Didn't realize last weekends leaks were that bad. I figured UConn leaks should he top-10.
Waiting for the nerds to explain Kenpom heavily weights last year's leaks and doesn't give an accurate picture of this year's leaks until January.

There were two teams rated 200+ preseason last year that ended up in the top 125 at season end.

It’s a fairly accurate barometer of identifying end of season rankings, and is especially good at identifying teams that are going to suck, like Harvard.

 

[Psolo12]

Apparently they don’t love it too much

 

[GlastonTim]

Apparently they don’t love it too much

They still have as good a chance as anyone for his recommitment

 

[bendm]

They still have as good a chance as anyone for his recommitment

If he had decommitted when Cooley left then sure but English has had the job for a couple months now, so I doubt it.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Mindset

 

[Huskyforlife]

If he had decommitted when Cooley left then sure but English has had the job for a couple months now, so I doubt it.

But you can never count them out.

 

[navery12]

If he had decommitted when Cooley left then sure but English has had the job for a couple months now, so I doubt it.