UConn's Ball Movement is Outstanding!

[DogMania]

The player and ball movement this year might be the best ever. Team rebounding has been outstanding. This team has a chance to be very special. Returning players continue to improve. As for the newcomers, Spencer has been sharp from get go, and Johnson & Ball are getting better every game as they continue get more playing time.

 

[DisabledVet]

Diarra is playing very well today.

 

[Bboy Lace]

Diarra is playing very well today.

I'm a huge Hassan fan! He almost made that shot at the buzzer. Great energy and defense.

 

[HCCForever]

I'm a huge Hassan fan! He almost made that shot at the buzzer. Great energy and defense.

He also had that nice strip after Texas got the defensive rebound.

 

[dingaling]

Diarra will make some dumb turnovers but he always brings it. He got some big steals and boards in the first half there. He makes the team tougher even if he does some bonehead stuff.

 

[ToolzieFan]

Diarra is playing very well today.

He’s been solid all year and was better than people realized yesterday. He’s been great today. Our bench looks a lot better after what Diarra, Johnson, and Ball have shown today.

 

[Bboy Lace]

Johnson looks great
Clingan looks very uncomfortable out there

 

[FearThePups]

Johnson looks great
Clingan looks very uncomfortable out there

He’s winded and I wonder if his foot is bothering him. On the other hand, Samson and Diarra are impressive

 

[WeAreUCONN]

Diarra been awesome. I always scream when he’s in the game to not shoot jumpers but he does everything else well.

 

[Bboy Lace]

Did you just see that Hassan steal and lob to Johnson! Wooooooo!

 

[WeAreUCONN]

Clingan needs to go to the bench. Johnson is the superior player. Samson!!!! Dude is Superman.

 

[jibsey]

Diarra! was a big factor tonight

 

[auror]

The scheme is awesome. The player buy-in is also awesome. The roster consutruction with an eye for passing acumen is also awesome.

 

[Chin Diesel]

He also had that nice strip after Texas got the defensive rebound.

Two games in a row and future opponents will take note of that and warn their bigs about it. It's just enough to slow down outlet passes and opposing teams starting their transition game.

 

[Deepster]

Cam Spencer is a ballplayer. If things break the right way, he could have a Sheffer like impact on this team.

 

[mussels]

Diarra will make some dumb turnovers but he always brings it. He got some big steals and boards in the first half there. He makes the team tougher even if he does some bonehead stuff.

For this season he’s got the best assist to turnover ratio on the team. In the last two games he‘s turned the ball over once, against 8 assists.

 

[dingaling]

For this season he’s got the best assist to turnover ratio on the team. In the last two games he‘s turned the ball over once, against 8 assists.

Wow...no kidding...thx for that

 

[willie99]

We're good

 

[housekeys]

Quality depth at every position. I'll leave it at that.

 

[HooperScooper]

Cam Spencer is a ballplayer. If things break the right way, he could have a Sheffer like impact on this team.

How lucky are we that Timberlake chose Kansas? The difference between the 2 players is striking.

 

[aceboon]

How lucky are we that Timberlake chose Kansas? The difference between the 2 players is striking.

11 minutes vs Chaminade, 1/5 from the field, 2 pts. I'm sure the bag was worth it for him but lucky us.

 

[caw]

11 minutes vs Chaminade, 1/5 from the field, 2 pts. I'm sure the bag was worth it for him but lucky us.

Aside from his first game (NCCU) he is 2/13 over the past 3 games, 0-8 from three, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, no FTs, blocks, or steals.

Or he is averaging 1.3 points, 2.3 boards, .3 assists and nothing else in 14 minutes per game.

 

[Bboy Lace]

Aside from his first game (NCCU) he is 2/13 over the past 3 games, 0-8 from three, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, no FTs, blocks, or steals.

Or he is averaging 1.3 points, 2.3 boards, .3 assists and nothing else in 14 minutes per game.

He's averaging less points than any year at Towson. Even as a freshman he averaged more points.

 

[mauconnfan]

Lots of sharing the ball and extra passes, it’s a good thing. Everyone playing well but Spencers addition is huge. He sees and creates plays before they happen, tremendous feel for the game.

 

[jibsey]

That was UCONN’s closest assist opponent they’ve had in a while, I think it was 18 to 16.

 

[Dove]

Cam Spencer is a ballplayer. If things break the right way, he could have a Sheffer like impact on this team.

That no-look pass down low to Samson!

Mommy!!

 

[Hunt for 7]

That no-look pass down low to Samson!

Mommy!!

After the second game I made the Sheffer comparison. Just a bit smaller but his game is very similar. He does a lot right and if you recall, one of the only things Shaffer had trouble with was defending guards who were quick and had the ability to get to the basket. But other than that you always felt good when Doron was bringing the ball up and telling people were to go on the court.

 

[Deepster]

I love the way he talks to teammates during timeouts and “coaches” on the floor with Karaban. They’re really going to have sick chemistry as time goes on.

 

[HCCForever]

I love the way he talks to teammates during timeouts and “coaches” on the floor with Karaban. They’re really going to have sick chemistry as time goes on.

I noticed increased chemistry with Tristan on Sunday, not so much on Monday. But it should only get better. His expression doesn't seem to change either. Never too high nor too low.

 

[dennismenace]

That was UCONN’s closest assist opponent they’ve had in a while, I think it was 18 to 16.

They are a talented team and when they get the other pieces back they will be formidable opponents. They had some fire in them down the stretch but we had a lot of guys step up. Interesting comment by their coach after the game "they just weren't tough enough." Reminded me of some of our not too distant past teams where they'd fall behind and then go on a run but always seeming to fall behind and never close out. Another team to watch this winter.