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[QUOTE="Okafour rings, post: 3291965, member: 7715"]
1. Yes he'll start. He's been around 8 months longer than the freshmen, and he brings more skills to the game than Polley. That said, he won't play more than 20 mpg because of his propensity to foul.
2. Run plays for him? Only if you consider a drive to the middle by Gilbert followed by a kickout to AA for a 3-pt shot as running a play for him.
3. How will he be on defense? Here's where I think he makes the biggest difference. Carlton averaged 2.5 blocks per game in the last 13 games of last season; I think he maintains that average for the entire '19-'20 season; I think Akok will match him, and with Wilson, Vitale and others chipping in another 3 per game, UConn rises back up to the top 15 teams in the country in bpg. And most of Akok's blocks will be on help defense - no more easy buckets by the other teams' guards.
4. Stats? With the deep bench this year, 10-11 guys getting minutes each game, stats will be spread out , so I see 7.5-5-3.
How long will he wear UConn blue? I'd like to say 3 years but he'll be gone after two.
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