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Well, That Was Refreshing

CTBasketball said:
Jackson is still very hesitant to shoot. That’s my one takeaway.
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Yeah was hoping he would show more confidence shooting the 3. I know he worked hard on it over the summer. Hopefully next game, we really need him to have confidence taking that shot
 
Letsgohuskies11 said:
Rudy and Stanley come to my mind as well.
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I can’t speak to Burrell — before my time — but Sticks was off the charts in a similar way to Ajax, except he was even more powerful. Rudy definitely had it too but not as much.
 
tcf15 said:
My one criticism was Donny’s all-time UConn starting 5 consisting of 4 guards - Chris Smith, Ben Gordon, Khalid El-Amin and Doron Sheffer. Guess being told he couldn’t include himself really threw him off.
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Yeah that was lame. Posted that in another thread. Was laughing after he finished. Isn't he best buds with Ray? Maybe he was doing it on purpose to bust on Ray.
 
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GotNets? said:
I can’t speak to Burrell — before my time — but Sticks was off the charts in a similar way to Ajax, except he was even more powerful. Rudy definitely had it too but not as much.
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Scott was drafted in the first round of both MLB (pitcher) and the NBA.

All great athletes, he just belongs up there for different reasons.
 
tcf15 said:
My one criticism was Donny’s all-time UConn starting 5 consisting of 4 guards - Chris Smith, Ben Gordon, Khalid El-Amin and Doron Sheffer. Guess being told he couldn’t include himself really threw him off.
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I wasn’t at all surprised to hear Sheffer’s name. Donny did a whole lot of feasting on the break at UConn. And I know that you know as well as anyone here who fed him all those passes in stride. It’s Donny’s all-time starting five. Not yours or mine.
 
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Just one point shy of triple digits! Oh well. :)

We have not seen this kind of opening game since 2015-16.

Opening games since 2014-15:
2020-21: W CCSU 102-75 (needed a 10-0 run to end the half up 48-41)
2019-20: W SHeart 89-67
2018-19: W Morehead ST 80-70
2017-18 W Colgate 70-58
2016-17: L Wagner 58-67
2015-16: W Maine 100-56
2014-15: W Byrant 66-53

UConn has opened with a number of thuds in recent memory, so indeed, this is a wonderful way to open the season, even if it is just CCSU. They put the team away from the start, for a full 40 minutes, like we would want to see.

(2013-14 was the last time UConn started the season off with a good team, beating Maryland 78-77.)
 
This type of game is really hard to evaluate. We were clearly way more skilled and athletic. But what I liked was that we looked focused and didn’t screw around. We were a far superior team and we played like it. Didn’t let them get even really a modest run going. Sanogo looked like a man playing against a middle school team.
The flip side is this Central team is awful. They might just be the UConn football of college basketball.
 
JustbrewitMan said:
-Look, I know it was vs. CCSU, but:

- 8-13 (61.5%) from 3pt range was not too shabby. Andre's 1 attempt at a 3 looked pure, too...just didn't fall. All you "zOmG wE cAn'T ShOoT" negative nellies, let me know how you want your crow cooked. I think our shooting may be improved this year

-Defensive movement and activity looked really good. Turnover stats speak for themselves

-FT shooting was solid, especially from Sanogo & Jackson, who look to have many attempts/game

-Whaley was great on D & a steadying force out there

-Akok may have lost a little vert, but seemed to move quick, played tough smart D and active offensively

-Martin & Cole were great

-Gaff overall played well, showed good signs of improving his north/south game

-Polley much more active on D (though made a few oops mistakes), offense looked fine
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Bookmark this and let’s see how good of a 3-pt shooter Jackson is by mid season.

Classic BY allure “his shot looked pure, so I think we’ll be an improved shooting team!” Dude, the guy missed his only attempt and was so hesitant from the arc that he was giving everyone an aneurism.
 
CTBasketball said:
Bookmark this and let’s see how good of a 3-pt shooter Jackson is by mid season.

Classic BY allure “his shot looked pure, so I think we’ll be an improved shooting team!” Dude, the guy missed his only attempt and was so hesitant from the arc that he was giving everyone an aneurism.
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His observation about Jackson's shot was spot on. Nowhere did he state he'd be an elite shooter. We need him to at least be a threat from the corners if hes going to start. Otherwise start Hawk and let Jackson be the change of pace guy off the bench
 
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CTBasketball said:
Bookmark this and let’s see how good of a 3-pt shooter Jackson is by mid season.

Classic BY allure “his shot looked pure, so I think we’ll be an improved shooting team!” Dude, the guy missed his only attempt and was so hesitant from the arc that he was giving everyone an aneurism.
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I was referring to the overall team, which includes AJ.

Yes the sample size was small, and AJ only took one shot, but anyone objectively looking at his shot form during open practice and during last nights game will say his shot looks much much better.

I would be shocked if his % doesn’t increase accordingly.

Feel free to bookmark it. Let’s eval when he’s shot at least 20 in-game. The % will be improved.

So will our teams overall 3pt %.

Stop being so negative and enjoy the ride!
 
Letsgohuskies11 said:
Rudy and Stanley come to my mind as well.
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I just thought of Willie McCloud. Not a particularly impactful player, but my memory says he was a tremendous athlete.
 
Winning teams blow out bad teams and find ways to beat good teams. This was a very good sign last night. Defensively they are great. The offense doesn’t look stale in half court. They are going to push the ball like crazy- finally! All positives. The only concern is when it’s a tight game who’s going to be the guy, it’s not going to be Jackson, he doesn’t have a jumper. If they can have someone step into that role as the season progresses, they can go far. I just don’t know if they have that guy. Hoping one of them steps into that.
 
Dooooooomed said:
Jackson's floater is a beauty. Take it all day.
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reminds me of Lamb's floater. It was money all day long. Jackson is gonna have to take those open 3's though if he wants the defense to take an extra step out to guard him...then he can just blow by them and toss up a little floater.
 
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Just a comment about the tv coverage. 1/2 way thru the first half suddenly I’m watching iupui vs Marquette. Then providence vs Fairfield. Is this what we can expect over the season? I won’t be buying any package if fox will be cutting half way thru the game
 
jayfromfla said:
Just a comment about the tv coverage. 1/2 way thru the first half suddenly I’m watching iupui vs Marquette. Then providence vs Fairfield. Is this what we can expect over the season? I won’t be buying any package if fox will be cutting half way thru the game
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WingU-Conn said:
Scott was drafted in the first round of both MLB (pitcher) and the NBA.

All great athletes, he just belongs up there for different reasons.
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And was recruited by Notre Dame to play QB. Combining pure physical athleticism plus overall athletic skills and coordination, he should top the list.
 
Scott Burrell was/is the best athlete to ever wear a UConn uniform. Period

It was wonderful to see the running game in full gear but it won't happen anywhere near as much against better teams. When opposing teams score it stops the running game - CCSU couldn't hit the broad side of a barn last night.

AJax's little floater looks nice but to me it also looks easy to block. He has improved so much on defense and will cause teams fits - as long as he stays out of foul trouble
 
freescooter said:
This type of game is really hard to evaluate. We were clearly way more skilled and athletic. But what I liked was that we looked focused and didn’t screw around. We were a far superior team and we played like it. Didn’t let them get even really a modest run going. Sanogo looked like a man playing against a middle school team.
The flip side is this Central team is awful. They might just be the UConn football of college basketball.
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Tough to glean anything from this game, with probably more of the same coming on Saturday. Sure CCSU is Div 1, but last night's "contest" was far more reminiscent of the 90's exhibitions vs Marathon Oil (Wait, is that a bad thing?).

On the other hand, it's good to appear to be back to running inferior talent off the floor. Let's see if they can keep it up and build upon the positives.
 
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