We need Samson back ASAP

[SaeHusky]

Happy with the win but not sure of the outcome if Creighton shot better from 3. We desperately need Johnson back to compliment Karaban at the 4. Karaban is wearing down a little and has to play too many minutes. Johnson will provide much needed rebounding and rim protection. Hopefully he's getting close.

 

[ucp990411]

Happy with the win but not sure of the outcome if Creighton shot better from 3. We desperately need Johnson back to compliment Karaban at the 4. Karaban is wearing down a little and has to play too many minutes. Johnson will provide much needed rebounding and rim protection. Hopefully he's getting close.

When will that be?

 

[Palatine]

It reminds me of the great Bouknight mystery. The information on his return is sketchy at best.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Agreed. We can win without him. But having a 6’10 long forward to help on the boards, and play defense on scoring forwards would clear up a big weakness.

 

[huskyjawz]

Doesn't playing Clingan and Sanogo together do the same thing?

 

[husky429]

Doesn't playing Clingan and Sanogo together do the same thing?

No. Johnson is an entirely different player than either of them. Freak athlete who can guard just about anyone if his BBIQ is improved. Much more limited offensively.

 

[UCFan1513]

Happy with the win but not sure of the outcome if Creighton shot better from 3.

While I agree with the fact that a player like Johnson is much needed, this statement is kind of silly. We would have won our last two games if we shot better from three as well - we guarded the line well for most of the game

 

[WlfdHusky]

I am beginning to think he could end up a red shirt for the season. I would love to have him available and up to speed by end of season though to make a deep push in the tourny.

 

[ucp990411]

I am beginning to think he could end up a red shirt for the season. I would love to have him available and up to speed by end of season though to make a deep push in the tourny.

Redshirting is pretty much a thing of the past

 

[Kenny11]

Hurley seems to put karaban on the other team’s best player…maybe to let Jackson freelance more (which could make it worthwhile..I’m not even criticizing ) but it puts karaban in a tough position as a freshman

 

[prankster]

Doesn't playing Clingan and Sanogo together do the same thing?

In some ways, yes.

After UConn, Sanogo's position will be the 4. Whenever AK starts being abused at the 4, Sanogo could ably take up that responsibility.

Maybe Johnson is more of what we need at the 4. I'll leave that assessment up to our vast array of armchair coaches.

 

[jibsey]

He was very close 3 weeks ago according to many sources, even Hurley.

 

[HuskyHawk]

No. Johnson is an entirely different player than either of them. Freak athlete who can guard just about anyone if his BBIQ is improved. Much more limited offensively.

Agree until the last sentence. Around the rim, sure. But he’s a better shooter and ball handler than Clingan or Sanogo. Alex is giving his all, but he’s clearly worn down and it’s affecting the things he does well, his shooting is off. Opponents are targeting him on D, some tough matchups.

 

[HailUConn]

No. Johnson is an entirely different player than either of them. Freak athlete who can guard just about anyone if his BBIQ is improved. Much more limited offensively.

That’s a big if. Not to knock on Samson, Have you seen anyone improved BBIQ noticeably during the time of injury or lifetime? The better solution is really moving Alex Karaban to 3 position instead of 4. He will continue to be out matched and exploited against bigger, tougher team unless he muscles up.

 

[Dove]

When will that be?

20 minutes

 

[bigknight3]

He was very close 3 weeks ago according to many sources, even Hurley.

Sure it wasn't close to being cleared to resume basketball activities not actually close to being back??

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Happy with the win but not sure of the outcome if Creighton shot better from 3. We desperately need Johnson back to compliment Karaban at the 4. Karaban is wearing down a little and has to play too many minutes. Johnson will provide much needed rebounding and rim protection. Hopefully he's getting close.

I'm prepping my Marquette scouting report and here's a direct quote from the first draft: If there were ever a game I’d love for Samson Johnson to be back, it would be this game. Prosper is a dangerous offensive forward who is a legit three-level scorer and Johnson’s length and athleticism would help limit Prosper’s upside more so than Karaban.

 

[uchusky32]

Yes we do. Need a defender/rebounder at the 4. No doubt.

Hope he can provide that.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Samson is another blade in the Swiss Army knife.

He isn't a be all, end all solution but he will give Karaban much needed rest and give Hurkey some mire room to tinker with lineup.

No fault of his own, but Karaban as a 6'8" 210lbs frosh can't physically match up against best 4's in BE.

 

[uchusky32]

Doesn't playing Clingan and Sanogo together do the same thing?

No.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Happy with the win but not sure of the outcome if Creighton shot better from 3. We desperately need Johnson back to compliment Karaban at the 4. Karaban is wearing down a little and has to play too many minutes. Johnson will provide much needed rebounding and rim protection. Hopefully he's getting close.

AK is struggling defensively. Badly. Its causing a domino effect thats hurting the teams defense which has not been good recently. That being said its not all on him because our guards also cant stop the dribble drive. Its either a score or a foul. It seems the only guy that doesnt get burned is Diarra. Everyone else its a blow by and teams know this because X, Prov and now Crayton has done it. luckily they stink this year because we`d be looking up at 3 Ls in a row. This team is not in a good place right now.

 

[Son of Robert]

Patiently waiting for Johnson to be healthy, get up to speed, and be part of the rotation. He will make us better on both offense and defense, used wisely by Hurley. I envision him being a little foul prone and playing thru some mistakes, but if we get him back sooner rather than later he'll give the team a nice boost.

 

[rcarj]

Doesn't playing Clingan and Sanogo together do the same thing?

No

 

[navery12]

That’s a big if. Not to knock on Samson, Have you seen anyone improved BBIQ noticeably during the time of injury or lifetime? The better solution is really moving Alex Karaban to 3 position instead of 4. He will continue to be out matched and exploited against bigger, tougher team unless he muscles up.

The improvement would have come over the offseason though. So a better question is have you ever seen anyone improve their BBIQ from freshman to sophomore year? Which is unquestionably a yes

 

[UconnU]

Yep. That traditional 4 piece is what we’re missing. We’re maybe a little too finesse right now. Taking too many 3s and not rebounding well.