Vital

[boog204]

I really, really, really like Vital. I remember watching Frank Mason when he was a freshmen and thinking that there was something there but that he was just a little rough around the edges. Mason was a 3-star recruit, #131 , and was a late recruit for Kansas similar to Vital with us. Obviously, lots of wishful thinking. But Vital has something that belies any rankings. Cannot wait to see what he becomes as a junior/senior.

 

[AntG168]

I really, really, really like Vital. I remember watching Frank Mason when he was a freshmen and thinking that there was something there but that he was just a little rough around the edges. Mason was a 3-star recruit, #131 , and was a late recruit for Kansas similar to Vital with us. Obviously, lots of wishful thinking. But Vital has something that belies any rankings. Cannot wait to see what he becomes as a junior/senior.

This kid has so much dog in him. He'll be a special college player

 

[boog204]

Him and Jalen are the only ones I want on the free throw line in a crucial spot... Vital proved it again.

 

[JMick]

Him and Jalen are the only ones I want on the free throw line in a crucial spot.. Vital proved it again.

yup. he shines when the pressure is on him

 

[BUConn10]

Imagine if this kid was wasting away at UNLV right now, total basketball atrophy at that place.

 

[bmayuc]

This kid has so much dog in him. He'll be a special college player

Dog. Toughness. Huevos. Gamer. Feel.

All of those things apply. He needs to work on his ball-handling, but this kid is exactly what you want in a combo G at the college level. He'll hit shots, he'll dig for rebounds and steals, he makes winning plays, and he's got swagger.

I wish we had like 12 of him at the different positions. Freeman, Giffey, Voskuhl, Taliek. Vital is tracking nicely to join that group.

 

[JMick]

I wish we had like 12 of him at the different positions. Freeman, Giffey, Voskuhl, Taliek. Vital is tracking nicely to join that group.

These are the types of guys who hold a program together. Hopefully we can look back in 4 years and go yeah, Vital was one of Ollie's most important recruits. There are tons of 3* guys out there who go on to be stars and if you like an underdog story like I do it's almost more impressive to find a diamond in the rough than to land a class of all 4* guys.

 

[sledog]

He's showing the 'tude /'look' on the court

 

[CTBasketball]

New York.

 

[jibsey]

It's great to have a quality player with a big motor who can shoot the 3. All this floor time has been beneficial.

 

[UConnDad]

6 rebounds and a couple were BIG!

 

[Ewekon]

Just hope he and Jalen don't have a problem. I'm going with heat of the moment.

 

[AntG168]

Just hope he and Jalen don't have a problem. I'm going with heat of the moment.

They were joking around before he shot his last 2 free throws. That was Jalen being a LEADER. Great Sign!

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

He's a freshman doing all the things you expect of a grizzled yet. Love his game.

 

[dwalks93]

IMO Vital may have been the MVP of the second half. Adams played with a ton of heart and led the team but UConn doesn't win that game without Vital.

Two big 3 pointers, that hustle tip play for a layup, and a huge rebound while surrounded by 3 CF kids were game changing plays by Vital. He seems to be getting better and more confident by the game. Can't wait to see him continue to develop...

 

[Waquoit]

Two big 3 pointers, that hustle tip play for a layup, and a huge rebound while surrounded by 3 CF kids were game changing plays by Vital. He seems to be getting better and more confident by the game. Can't wait to see him continue to develop..

That was just awesome. Winning teams make plays like that. Vital is a player.

 

[King Husky]

That was just awesome. Winning teams make plays like that. Vital is a player.

If there's something that makes him special, it's that "it" factor where he makes plays like that one. Same thing with the Syracuse end of game play. He seems to have the personality to go along with it too.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

We were dead to rights until his put back. Was really the catalyst in us getting back to 10 points up

 

[MilliniumPrince]

He will be the jewel of this class.

 

[4in16]

Possibly rookie of the week again?? Not sure how others did this week but CV sure was solid.

 

[Chin Diesel]

He had the attempted alley oop to Brimah that Tacko snuffed and UCF hit a three on the other end.

It was actually a good pass and Brimah would have stuffed it.

Tacko was literally the only player in the country capable of stopping that play.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Early on in the season it was obvious the speed/pace of college wasn't too fast for Vital's game. Jackson took some time to adjust.

Vital has had plenty of lapses but he looks like he belongs on the floor. The moment isn't too big for him.

I will not be surprised to see him have big moments on a big stage.

 

[nashusky109]

Im hoping he can carve out a roll in next years team with Gilbert, Larrier, and hopefully Adams back next year.

 

[rip7774]

Im hoping he can carve out a roll in next years team with Gilbert, Larrier, and hopefully Adams back next year.

Guys like vital always find a way. Tough players play. I have no doubts on this one.

 

[Stinger92860]

Just hope he and Jalen don't have a problem. I'm going with heat of the moment.

That happened in front of me. Vital was on the wing in front of our bench. Rodney was on the opposite wing. Ollie told Vital to move to the other side. As Vital was moving Rodney waved him away, so Vital went back to his corner and Jalen yelled at him to move. Vital tried again and Rodney waived him off.