We really need to limit Bouknight's minutes..

[husky429]

6-4 shooting guards aren't drafted after 1 or 2 years very often. So his height alone might keep him in college longer. He definitely shows some point guard skills but I'm not sure Hurley is going to put him at the point so he won't get to showcase those skills much.

He's definitely a stud. I hope we get to keep him for 3 years and then he goes lotto.

He played point most of the time he was in the 2nd half. He wasn't even looking to shoot with the lead. He could definitely be a guy who plays SG, but plays with the ball in his hands primarily.

 

[Devland]

Maybe they should install flexable street signs on campus to prevent injury.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

6-4 shooting guards aren't drafted after 1 or 2 years very often. So his height alone might keep him in college longer. He definitely shows some point guard skills but I'm not sure Hurley is going to put him at the point so he won't get to showcase those skills much.

He's definitely a stud. I hope we get to keep him for 3 years and then he goes lotto.

Donovan Mitchell is like a 6’1-6’2 SG

 

[intlzncster]

Setting up some great assists now too. Should have 4 if we didn't blow open looks.

Not sure he's a PG. But definitely a solid 2 with combo potential

Don't really want him facilitating, rather have him scoring.

 

[jibsey]

I despise this 1 year talk

 

[intlzncster]

Donovan Mitchell is like a 6’1-6’2 SG

Donovan Mitchell is a super human athlete. Like top 1% of top 1%.

 

[Vuce]

6-4 shooting guards aren't drafted after 1 or 2 years very often. So his height alone might keep him in college longer. He definitely shows some point guard skills but I'm not sure Hurley is going to put him at the point so he won't get to showcase those skills much.

He's definitely a stud. I hope we get to keep him for 3 years and then he goes lotto.

Exactly Hooper. JC used to say let a kid like him have a season being the man with expectations and focus on him. And based on the little we have seen of Bouk his goal should be lottery pick not just getting drafted. Talent overhaul is happening!

 

[awfuldan]

We need players to become first round draft picks. That is key to recruiting. In today’s NBA, almost no one drafts upperclassmen in the 1st round. Unfortunate but true.

If Bouknight is a first rounder after two years and UConn is playing at a high level again, that is the best case scenario for us.

 

[Jaker]

Bouknight will also be great for future recruiting

 

[Hurleyman216]

The kid is absolutely sensational. Enjoy every minute that we have him.

I told you he was going to average 15 a game and you pretty much laughed at me...he’s been doing that already and playing about half the game. He could easily get 20 per game if we needed him to.

 

[superjohn]

Or this kid is not going to last 2 seasons in college

I think he stays another year but it's in the back of my head and it scares me. Just gonna enjoy the ride, my jaw is on the floor watching him play.

 

[Horatio]

I’m definitely in the minority, but I like seeing kids leave early for us. Shows we can recruit/develop talent like the good ‘ol days.

I understand but I selfishly want the program rebuilt before anyone leaves. With that said , he should be a 4 and done.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Donovan Mitchell is a super human athlete. Like top 1% of top 1%.

And Bouk is an amazing athlete as well, and has about 3 inches on him. I’m saying that 6’4 is a fine size for an NBA SG

 

[browndog319]

Dan Hurley can’t recruit Bouk-level talent if they believe a coach is going to limit their playing time to selfishly keep them in school. Then that talent will go play at UK.
A good coach/leader always surrounds him/herself with the best and helps them develop what they need even if only benefits them for a short time.
What you’re suggesting implies these guys are just mercenary and we should just pay them already.

 

[husky429]

Dan Hurley can’t recruit Bouk-level talent if they believe a coach is going to limit their playing time to selfishly keep them in school. Then that talent will go play at UK.
A good coach/leader always surrounds him/herself with the best and helps them develop what they need even if only benefits them for a short time.
What you’re suggesting implies these guys are just mercenary and we should just pay them already.

It was clearly a tongue-in-cheek post, dude. Everyone else in this thread realized that.

 

[Kenny11]

He needs at least two summers with Sal to work on his body. Way to frail for the NBA. No coach would put him on the floor.

Nah. Nba staffs are better than colleges at player development in general although Sal does seem to be a master.

But Bouknight and akok are both on 2 year plans here though that could change. Akok is an nba GM’s wet dream.

 

[browndog319]

I told you he was going to average 15 a game and you pretty much laughed at me...he’s been doing that already and playing about half the game. He could easily get 20 per game if we needed him to.

If we let him...

 

[awfuldan]

And Bouk is an amazing athlete as well, and has about 3 inches on him. I’m saying that 6’4 is a fine size for an NBA SG

6’4” plus he has really really long arms which is something NBA teams look for. Also Bouk called himself 6’5” the other day in postgame, for whatever that’s worth. Might still be growing.

 

[superjohn]

Setting up some great assists now too. Should have 4 if we didn't blow open looks.

Not sure he's a PG. But definitely a solid 2 with combo potential

I think you meant superstar 2.

 

[browndog319]

It was clearly a tongue-in-cheek post, dude. Everyone else in this thread realized that.

Was it? Thank God, I missed that. There were some serious answers so it didn’t seem that way. And it has come up a few times not tongue in cheek

 

[superjohn]

I’m definitely in the minority, but I like seeing kids leave early for us. Shows we can recruit/develop talent like the good ‘ol days.

For sure but we don't want him leaving after this year. We'll be contenders with him next year.

 

[ucawn]

He had fouled out.

In 2OT he had. At the end of regulation he was eligible to play, yet AG took the last shot and hit blocked

 

[HooperScooper]

For sure but we don't want him leaving after this year. We'll be contenders with him next year.

Yeah, I'd like him to get UConn back to prominence and the NCAA Tournament before he leaves.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

It was clearly a tongue-in-cheek post, dude. Everyone else in this thread realized that.

It looks like lottery pick after next year. No way we get a 3rd. Like you said limiting those minutes is KEY! No doubt Danny got the memo. Just have to pick and choose the spots to use him.

Maybe give him a little more supervised freedom off the court? Introduce him to that guy...Bunkey? Is that the name?

 

[nomar]

6’4” plus he has really really long arms which is something NBA teams look for. Also Bouk called himself 6’5” the other day in postgame, for whatever that’s worth. Might still be growing.

Nobody cares about height anymore. It’s all about reach. Who cares how long a guy’s neck is if he has short arms, and vice versa?

Talking about height is like talking about batting average.

 

[Scoe]

Just live in the moment whatever happens in the future happens, we do have to get a postseason berth this year to establish a winning culture instead of just talking about it next year.

 

[superjohn]

6’4” plus he has really really long arms which is something NBA teams look for. Also Bouk called himself 6’5” the other day in postgame, for whatever that’s worth. Might still be growing.

I also noticed the 6'5 thing.

 

[superjohn]

Nobody cares about height anymore. It’s all about reach. Who cares how long a guy’s neck is if he has short arms, and vice versa?

Talking about height is like talking about batting average.

Akok is probably 6'8.5-6'9 and he's probably the best rim protector in the country.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

In 2OT he had. At the end of regulation he was eligible to play, yet AG took the last shot and hit blocked

I don’t believe he was on the floor. I was at the game so I may be getting regulation/OTs confused. But he tried to check in and the ref wouldn’t let him at the end of one of them. I think it was regulation.

 

[jibsey]

This is funny. Bouk has played what 50 minutes total and we know. This my friends is what you call the eyeball test. Not stats as much as just seeing all aspects of his talent and potential. I have to say that we couldn’t tell this with Ray at this point. Donyell, yes.