Vital finally got his dagger shot, multiples!

[Kitaman]

Real Hero Ball. Damn we won because of him. What a freakin warrior!

Who would have thought his daggers would come from the free throw line. Much more pressure that way and all skill (no luck required).

 

[CTBasketball]

He played awesome, what a way to go out at Gampel.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The hero ball was the air ball 3 at 1:30 remaining. Who cares? It was at the end of running 39 seconds off the clock.

Then he goes 8-8 from FT line in last 70 seconds.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Senor T night

 

[auror]

CV wasn't the best player on the court tonight (except for that stretch when Bouk went to the bench in the 2nd), but there has never been a player I have been more comfortable at the line to close out a game. He has the perfect attributes to be a FT line cooler.

 

[nomar]

The hero ball was the air ball 3 at 1:30 remaining. Who cares? It was at the end of running 39 seconds off the clock.

Then he goes 8-8 from FT line in last 70 seconds.

You’d think Houston could’ve stopped him from getting the ball at least once!

 

[nomar]

CV wasn't the best player on the court tonight, but there has never been a player I have been more comfortable at the line to close out a game. He has the perfect attributes to be a FT line cooler.

the entire 2014 team was ice cold

 

[Psolo12]

I'm so happy for CV I could cry. That kid has earned a big important win and he got it. Al played his heart out. I don't think I could be happier right now, I love those guys and everything they represent.

 

[Palatine]

the entire 2014 team was ice cold

Yes, but that's not what we are talking about. Let's give CV some mad props.

 

[dennismenace]

So happy for him and proud of this team which just plays better as the year goes on. CV a real warrior and a bright future in whatever he pursues. Always gave 100% and that is leading by example.

 

[nomar]

Yes, but that's not what we are talking about. Let's give CV some mad props.

Except it was.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Real Hero Ball. Damn we won because of him. What a freakin warrior!

Who would have thought his daggers would coming from the free throw line. Much more pressure that way and all skill (no luck required).

He played great. We won not only bc of him but bc everyone played their role and we have some great freshmen

 

[Thirty Three]

Real Hero Ball. Damn we won because of him. What a freakin warrior!

Who would have thought his daggers were coming from the free throw line. Much more pressure that way and all skill (no luck required).

He played an amazing all around game. Very few mistakes, scored at the basket, pumped up the crowd. So, so happy for him. Couldn’t ask for a better senior night.

 

[ctchamps]

He’s always been under rated imo. Really really happy for this kid. Lots of good minutes from Al as well. Go UConn!!!

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

CV wasn't the best player on the court tonight (except for that stretch when Bouk went to the bench in the 2nd), but there has never been a player I have been more comfortable at the line to close out a game. He has the perfect attributes to be a FT line cooler.

Yes he was.

 

[Palatine]

Except it was.

Stop digging and join in the 8-8 at the end of tonight's game.

 

[elmcityboy]

you could hear the hush that went through the crowd when grimes hit that last three that cut the uconn lead to four... vital with the stones to end the game immediately after. incredible.

 

[nomar]

Stop digging and join in the 8-8 at the end of tonight's game.

Buzz off, you sourpuss

I’ve given plenty of props to CV, nobody needs Mr “I start 15 threads after every game” to be policing anyone.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

I may catch a lot of flak for this, but I think he deserves a spot on the wall of honor. This kid has been through more hardship than any other UConn player I can remember. He fights every game and truly bleeds blue. He may not have the accolades but he has the heart.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Vital was 32 for 106 (30%) in 3P attempts before 2/1.
Vital is 31 for 80 (39%) in 3P attempts since 2/1.

 

[Spaceman213J]

Over the last 4 years, it seems when the team one, Vital much more than not made big plays. I love that he is finishing his UConn career my squeezing every bit out of his skills.

 

[auror]

the entire 2014 team was ice cold

For sure. Just feels different with CV. I'm legitimately relaxed when he's at the line in a big spot. He's also a few % points better than anyone on that team, but that team was obviously way better as a team and went unconscious in the tournament.

 

[80shusky]

Real Hero Ball. Damn we won because of him. What a freakin warrior!

Who would have thought his daggers would come from the free throw line. Much more pressure that way and all skill (no luck required).

Aside from everything else he does, to go up there at the end of the game with all pressure on him over and over again and hit those free throws is what makes him great.

 

[Spaceman213J]

The least heralded of the 'top five' become the most indispensable player on his team. Let savor his last few games. He will be sorely missed next year.

 

[nomar]

For sure. Just feels different with CV. I'm legitimately relaxed when he's at the line in a big spot. He's also a few % points better than anyone on that team, but that team was obviously way better as a team and went unconscious in the tournament.

I felt relaxed each time got fouled

less relaxed when Grimes went Steph Curry

 

[uchusky32]

So proud and happy for Vital. Way to end your last regular season game at home.

 

[Hoophound]

I may catch a lot of flak for this, but I think he deserves a spot on the wall of honor. This kid has been through more hardship than any other UConn player I can remember. He fights every game and truly bleeds blue. He may not have the accolades but he has the heart.

I’ve stated as much before. He’s an all timer. Anyone who doubts his natural ability, just look at his rebounding. He’s a freak.

I want Christian on the wall because he represents everything that got us to the top the first time around with JC. Now, we are about to do it again and as even Hurley says, his fingerprints will be all over it.

 

[brihman]

How many basketball players can say they are elite in three facets of the game? Vital’s rebounding is unbelievable for his size, one of the top steal guys and is over 90% from the line. Deserves to be Player of the Year...