Yakwe

[SeattleHoop]

Is a great defender. Really stepped up this game. He gets a lot of crap here and i understand why. But I thought I’d point out something he does well and I can see why Hurley likes him

 

[Huskyforlife]

Career game

 

[Chin Diesel]

Is a great defender. Really stepped up this game. He gets a lot of crap here and i understand why. But I thought I’d point out something he does well and I can see why Hurley likes him

By far his most productive game against a real team.

What he's giving is perfectly acceptable for second big off the bench.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Not really sure what the criticism is about. I've only seen a few games this year. But I've seen some solid minutes. Definitely hustles. He's also our third string center. Not sure what people expect. He may be the best third center we've had in a while.

 

[millertime7774]

Not really sure what the criticism is about. I've only seen a few games this year. But I've seen some solid minutes. Definitely hustles. He's also our third string center. Not sure what people expect. He may be the best third center we've had in a while.

He's been awful to this point. Good game tonight, had to since Carlton and Cobb never showed up.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Not really sure what the criticism is about. I've only seen a few games this year. But I've seen some solid minutes. Definitely hustles. He's also our third string center. Not sure what people expect. He may be the best third center we've had in a while.

The thing with him is he’s absolutely clueless with the ball. I don’t really feel like looking it up, but i’d bet his turnover percentage is incredibly high. But, he is a good rebounder and defender, something Cobb and Carlton can’t really say.

 

[navery12]

The most exciting and attractive part of Yakwe is he only takes a scholarship for one year. Close second is his 5 fouls

 

[jibsey]

He was better today, shame others weren’t.

 

[Marbles90]

He still has rocks for hands. But played well today.

 

[Jaker]

yakwe and TS were both solid tonight

 

[ToolzieFan]

His defense are rebounding are solid. He just needs to know his limitations on offense. If Cobb is going to miss foul shots and get beat on D too often, then I have no problem with Yakwe getting more minutes. I'd obviously love to see more from Carlton...

 

[tcf15]

StorrsCentral.com - Notes & Quotes: UConn Loses to Florida State
Hurley: “That was encouraging – Yakwe was good. If he could just give us even that type of offense today, maybe a little bit better ball security, but you can see what he can do athletic. We don’t have another frontcourt like him. We need him desperately to build on this performance.”

 

[Spaceman213J]

He was better, but needs to learn to not go after some shots on defense in key situations. That's what frustrated me about Brimah. He tried to block everything and left too many easy rebounds and putbacks for the other team.

 

[AdamaNation]

By far his most productive game against a real team.

What he's giving is perfectly acceptable for second big off the bench.

Or first after Cobb starting against real teams.

 

[ToolzieFan]

He was better, but needs to learn to not go after some shots on defense in key situations. That's what frustrated me about Brimah. He tried to block everything and left too many easy rebounds and putbacks for the other team.

I have noticed this all year. If somebody aggressively challenges a shot or has to rotate to help, teams have been open for putbacks. Yakwe isn’t going to be Okafor down there, but he does some things better than Cobb on D and on the boards.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Yakwe finally played the roll I and I suspect Hurley brought him on board for that’s as a situtional rim protector when we are gambling.
Cobb will never get there and Carltonis at least a year away.
Brimah played four years with no hands .
Now If only he Yakwe was 7’0”

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Our 10th man:

• Defends the 4-5 well
• Hustles
• Leads by example

He doesn't push the needle for me much either way, but I appreciate what he brings to the team.

Hurley's plan was to promote solidarity for his returning players, so it was smart for the staff to pick up grad school transfers who are supporting guys like Smith and Yakwe rather than guys like Nevada's grad seniors Thurman and Porter who were signed to play big minutes over the younger players they've recruited.

 

[Palatine]

Yakwe looked good because everyone else played so poorly.

 

[mauconnfan]

Yakwe looked good because everyone else played so poorly.

Yakwe looked good because he played pretty good. Minus the awful passes which look unfortunately to be part of his game, he does things the others don't and won't. He's not a game changer but his minutes were exactly what the doctor ordered to have a chance the other day.

 

[jibsey]

We have a deficient big man mix, think about it. We have a guy Carlton who is a good free throw shooter but soft. We have another who has touch around the glass and can put back lay ups but doesn't defend well, Cobb. And we have a kid with hands of stone who can board and fight down low Yakwe. We need Mel Brooks to put them together ala Frankenstein for the perfect center, Yakcobbton.

 

[Danzz]

Not really sure what the criticism is about. I've only seen a few games this year. But I've seen some solid minutes. Definitely hustles. He's also our third string center. Not sure what people expect. He may be the best third center we've had in a while.

He is a terrible passer and has stone hands. Those are his negatives but he is a solid defender and doesn't get out muscled on the boards. He gives and he takes away but as a 3rd center he is fine.

 

[Son of Robert]

Kashic Caryakobb

We have a deficient big man mix, think about it. We have a guy Carlton who is a good free throw shooter but soft. We have another who has touch around the glass and can put back lay ups but doesn't defend well, Cobb. And we have a kid with hands of stone who can board and fight down low Yakwe. We need Mel Brooks to put them together ala Frankenstein for the perfect center, Yakcobbton.

 

[jibsey]

He is a terrible passer and has stone hands. Those are his negatives but he is a solid defender and doesn't get out muscled on the boards. He gives and he takes away but as a 3rd center he is fine.

I was wrong about him. I think he could be second center, maybe he just needs time.