Updates on Clingan ankle ?

[Tyler2Rings]

I love the take of "Clingan being hurt is good for the team in the long run" except for the fact that the injury is a foot and Clingan is 275 pounds.

 

[Ricker]

I beat the dead horse all summer along with a couple other posters. Hurley decided to sit on our last scholly rather than seeking out frontcourt big man depth. A limited number of guys were in the portal that were the type of players that would be helpful now, and they were not starters and were going to be deep bench pieces in any major program. We decided to role the dice

 

[uconnfan68]

Announcers just said 3-4 weeks for DC with a tendon issue in his foot (?). We’re screwed.

 

[Mets8692]

Was a foot tendon preseason too right? Sounds like he re agrivated but didn't do more damage. Hopefully they don't rush him back imo.

 

[uconnfan68]

Was a foot tendon preseason too right? Sounds like he re agrivated but didn't do more damage. Hopefully they don't rush him back imo.

Without him, we might not even be able to defend our title. We’re not a tournament team as is.

 

[HooperScooper]

The Huskies should be playing much more zone tonight against St. John’s - if not, Samson will get destroyed by Soriano.

Lol. Outscored Soriano 16-14. Shows how much all of us know.

 

[jibsey]

Lol. Outscored Soriano 16-14. Shows how much all of us know.

So I was out, came in with 6 min left. Someone tell me how Samson scored his 16 points. It seems the story of the night is his stepping up, getting 3-4 weeks big pt and becoming a real future force at backup, which bodes well for tourney play.

 

[Leebo]

So I was out, came in with 6 min left. Someone tell me how Samson scored his 16 points. It seems the story of the night is his stepping up, getting 3-4 weeks big pt and becoming a real future force at backup, which bodes well for tourney play.

Put-back dunks, lobs, 2 free throws, and 2 lane push shots

Also one play where he took like 5 steps and dunked but wasn't called for anything.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

So I was out, came in with 6 min left. Someone tell me how Samson scored his 16 points. It seems the story of the night is his stepping up, getting 3-4 weeks big pt and becoming a real future force at backup, which bodes well for tourney play.

Glad you saw the last 6 minutes. SJ's interception of the lob to Soriano was his best play of the game

 

[uconnfan68]

Lol. Outscored Soriano 16-14. Shows how much all of us know.

I couldn’t believe they didn’t feed Soriano every time down. I expected him to give Don a real test, and our others guys just aren’t physical enough. I think they will next time.

 

[AllHusky]

Samson will have an opportunity to grow exponentially in the next 3-4 weeks with DC out. Ball is in his court to deliver. I'm sure the staff will invest time in his growth.

BTW. We'll need 10-15 minutes of productive Singare time if we want to win our fair share of games.

What was your take on Singare? Looked somewhat promising, yes?

 

[Umami Zen]

What was your take on Singare? Looked somewhat promising, yes?

Small sample size. Needs to get bigger/stronger.I was encouraged based on needing a Big to give Sam some rest on the bench and/or when in foul trouble. Perfect situation? No. But these are the cards we've been dealt with DC's injury status. Boards/blocks/50-50 balls is what we need from him.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Sums up what I’m thinking about the opportunity for both bigs and this team come March.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I beat the dead horse all summer along with a couple other posters. Hurley decided to sit on our last scholly rather than seeking out frontcourt big man depth. A limited number of guys were in the portal that were the type of players that would be helpful now, and they were not starters and were going to be deep bench pieces in any major program. We decided to role the dice

I can’t buy this story.

So, we’ve got DC and then Samson backing him up and now Singare backing Samson up.

What you wanted was a depth big to come in and compete for the backup center position, but then somehow jive with Samson and Singare, keeping both in the system. That would provide the team with four bigs capable of playing minutes.

Not only is that a hindsight is 20/20 thing, but also just so unrealistic. I can’t picture the staff simultaneously keeping the centers they have while attending a veteran big to be the 2nd-4th big.

The DC injury is what it is. It’s real and it’s here. All we can do is know that now Samson has a chance to shine (and he was great last night) and Singare will be forced to play minutes he was never going to get before an injury.

Yeah, it’ll make January tough, but the added experience will help the team in March and in the 2024-25 season.

 

[husky429]

What was your take on Singare? Looked somewhat promising, yes?

Not physically ready. Has no offense. But could develop into a lob roll threat with solid defense. Long road ahead... probably on the SJ plan (hopefully sans injury).

 

[BGesus4]

Not physically ready. Has no offense. But could develop into a lob roll threat with solid defense. Long road ahead... probably on the SJ plan (hopefully sans injury).

He had a tough time on the boards and in offense but did a really nice job battling for defensive position a few times

 

[AllHusky]

Small sample size. Needs to get bigger/stronger.I was encouraged based on needing a Big to give Sam some rest on the bench and/or when in foul trouble. Perfect situation? No. But these are the cards we've been dealt with DC's injury status. Boards/blocks/50-50 balls is what we need from him.

Agreed, my thought after the game was "Great, now go back in the weight room and see me in a month"

Again, promising, but expect baby steps rather than Samsons half court run to dunk

 

[Icehawk]

Singare looks pretty quick and put in a decent effort, I liked it better than the small ball rotation.

 

[Giddyup5]

Singare looks pretty quick and put in a decent effort, I liked it better than the small ball rotation.

Depends on match ups.

Against big front courts will need Singare. But as someone mentioned in another thread, I love the idea of Newton, Spencer, Ball/Diarra, Castle, AK for 2-3 minute stretches when Johnson needs a break.

 

[imno1]

I beat the dead horse all summer along with a couple other posters. Hurley decided to sit on our last scholly rather than seeking out frontcourt big man depth. A limited number of guys were in the portal that were the type of players that would be helpful now, and they were not starters and were going to be deep bench pieces in any major program. We decided to role the dice

In hindsight that last scholly would Have been more valuable adding a 4 to spell Alex. s

Singare looks pretty quick and put in a decent effort, I liked it better than the small ball rotation.

I think in small doses Singare is an ok option but extended minutes would definitely expose him especially against the bigs in our league.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Singare looks pretty quick and put in a decent effort, I liked it better than the small ball rotation.

I agree. His defense reminded me a bit of Seton Hall’s Bediako: his feet were always active and he’s got switchability potential for days.

 

[uconnfan68]

I can’t buy this story.

So, we’ve got DC and then Samson backing him up and now Singare backing Samson up.

What you wanted was a depth big to come in and compete for the backup center position, but then somehow jive with Samson and Singare, keeping both in the system. That would provide the team with four bigs capable of playing minutes.

Not only is that a hindsight is 20/20 thing, but also just so unrealistic. I can’t picture the staff simultaneously keeping the centers they have while attending a veteran big to be the 2nd-4th big.

The DC injury is what it is. It’s real and it’s here. All we can do is know that now Samson has a chance to shine (and he was great last night) and Singare will be forced to play minutes he was never going to get before an injury.

Yeah, it’ll make January tough, but the added experience will help the team in March and in the 2024-25 season.

I thought Samson was brought in as a 4. He was starting there at the beginning of last year before he was injured. I’m sure some people expected him to be able to still play there rather than strictly at the 5. I’m just concerned that he’s not beefy enough to hold down the 5 against some guys.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

I thought Samson was brought in as a 4. He was starting there at the beginning of last year before he was injured. I’m sure some people expected him to be able to still play there rather than strictly at the 5.

Actually yes that's probably true, but that was before Hurley's philosophy shifted to more offensive skill and less tough defense only.
In this system the 4 needs to be able to dribble/pass/shoot to keep the floor spaced. Samson just doesn't have that in him right now.
He was probably recruited to play the Whaley role, but that role doesn't exist anymore.

 

[imno1]

I thought Samson was brought in as a 4. He was starting there at the beginning of last year before he was injured. I’m sure some people expected him to be able to still play there rather than strictly at the 5. I’m just concerned that he’s not beefy enough to hold down the 5 against some guys.

Are you talking about Johnson or Singare? Because Samson went toe to toe with one of the biggest, strongest center in our league last night.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

Are you talking about Johnson or Singare? Because Samson went toe to toe with one of the biggest, strongest center in our league last night.

Good point