Wilson is back

[Huskyforlife]

 

[aburks41]

gets a good warm up game against a terrible team before Zona and FSU. Excited to see what he brings to the table

 

[StepbackCity]

Wonder how Hurley will integrate him into playing with the big boys on Sunday. Will it mess up the chemistry already established?

 

[Ts5034]

Wonder how Hurley will integrate him into playing with the big boys on Sunday. Will it mess up the chemistry already established?

This is something thats been on my mind. Hurley just said in his post game interview that Sid is going to have to earn his minutes in practice as it should be. I think Hurley knows the chemistry of the team has been great and he knows how to handle the situation.

 

[AfgHusky15]

Wonder how Hurley will integrate him into playing with the big boys on Sunday. Will it mess up the chemistry already established?

UConn is playing like a good team, but a good team that can play better. Sid Wilson's talent makes UConn better. I don't think chemistry will be too much of concern.

 

[joober jones]

Compared to recent years this is a pretty good problem to have.

 

[GemParty]

Remember how badly we wanted this kid before he picked ST John’s. There’s a reason but he’s as rusty, if not more than Alterique.

 

[UConnDad]

He's been guarding and going against whoever Danny wanted in practice. Not playing with the first team means he was going against them. Potentially better.

 

[jibsey]

This is something thats been on my mind. Hurley just said in his post game interview that Sid is going to have to earn his minutes in practice as it should be. I think Hurley knows the chemistry of the team has been great and he knows how to handle the situation.

If Sid was an great talent Hurley would say so and that he was going to get PT. We hear nothing like that. My expectations are low but I’m hopeful. Since he was suspended I buy into the rust thing but if he could be as good as a Polley I would be thrilled.

 

[JMick]

If Sid was an great talent Hurley would say so and that he was going to get PT. We hear nothing like that. My expectations are low but I’m hopeful. Since he was suspended I buy into the rust thing but if he could be as good as a Polley I would be thrilled.

or he's just sending Wilson a message. He has talked about how he's the type of talent he couldn't get at URI

 

[jibsey]

or he's just sending Wilson a message. He has talked about how he's the type of talent he couldn't get at URI

I missed that but if that’s the case great.

 

[Vuce]

He also said that Jalen and Sid have the greatest pro potential of anyone on the team. Now that could be 3 years down the road but it is clear that on some level Sid has real talent/athleticism.

 

[Sphinx]

It's remarkable how Sid Wilson has gone from a national top 75 player and #19 small forward to a Tyler Polley wannabe without ever playing a college game. I submit that the proper Sid Wilson comparison is not to Tyler Polley but to a freshman Ray Allen. He is a smooth-as-silk frontcourt operator with major hops, an effortless stride and a smooth stroke. He has been a key starter on one championship team after another -- and in the toughest of big-city and prep school venues. I think you will find that the "playing down" of Sid Wilson has been a Hurley masterstroke, providing incentive to the kid and an-about-to-be-realized electro-juicing of the program.

 

[Ajs120102]

It's remarkable how Sid Wilson has gone from a national top 75 player and #19 small forward to a Tyler Polley wannabe without ever playing a college game. I submit that the proper Sid Wilson comparison is not to Tyler Polley but to a freshman Ray Allen. He is a smooth-as-silk frontcourt operator with major hops, an effortless stride and a smooth stroke. He has been a key starter on one championship team after another. I think you will find that the "playing down" of Sid Wilson has been a Hurley masterstroke, providing incentive to the kid and an-about-to-be-realized electro-juicing of the program.

I would say hold the brakes on Ray Allen but I completely 100 percent agree with you that UConn basically just acquired a 4 star this season and we aren’t as excited as we should be. Has some rust to work off but he can be a tremendous player.

 

[HawkHusky]

Remember how badly we wanted this kid before he picked ST John’s. There’s a reason but he’s as rusty, if not more than Alterique.

He shouldn't be anywhere near as rusty as Al. Sid has been healthy and practicing with UConn all of last season and this one.

 

[Palatine]

We can finally take the Ferrari out of the garage.

 

[Balker]

We can finally take the Ferrari out of the garage.

Not everyone can drive a Ferrari to its full potential...

 

[goskis2018]

It's remarkable how Sid Wilson has gone from a national top 75 player and #19 small forward to a Tyler Polley wannabe without ever playing a college game. I submit that the proper Sid Wilson comparison is not to Tyler Polley but to a freshman Ray Allen. He is a smooth-as-silk frontcourt operator with major hops, an effortless stride and a smooth stroke. He has been a key starter on one championship team after another -- and in the toughest of big-city and prep school venues. I think you will find that the "playing down" of Sid Wilson has been a Hurley masterstroke, providing incentive to the kid and an-about-to-be-realized electro-juicing of the program.

Counterpoint: You are severely overrating what a 70ish ranked bball recruit is.

 

[CL82]

We can finally take the Ferrari out of the garage.

Oh, no... don't do that....

 

[huskyrob1]

or he's just sending Wilson a message. He has talked about how he's the type of talent he couldn't get at URI

At the very least he adds a lot of depth to the bench, and gives Hurley options when starters are in foul trouble or there is a mismatch. He'll get his minutes definitely and as he comes along I can see Hurley giving him more PT.

 

[HawkHusky]

We can finally take the Ferrari out of the garage.

But please keep the scooter in there.

 

[HobokenHusky]

If Sid was an great talent Hurley would say so and that he was going to get PT. We hear nothing like that. My expectations are low but I’m hopeful. Since he was suspended I buy into the rust thing but if he could be as good as a Polley I would be thrilled.

A direct Hurley quote was that Sid was “one of the reasons he took the job” and also one of the 2 or 3 best talents on the team “NBA level” - can’t recall If that one was Hurley or a reporter.

But, yea - Hurley and the beat guys both think he’s one of the most talented guys on the team. He seems to need a bit of an additude adjustment/wake up call. Hurley will get through to him and he’ll be starting soon.

 

[UCDaveD]

Not everyone can drive a Ferrari to its full potential...

Dan looks quite adept behind the wheel, if you ask me.

 

[coachn]

Dan looks quite adept behind the wheel, if you ask me.

 

[coachn]

SawSaw SiD W in open practice 2 times and was not impressed. Hope you are correct in your high expectations.