Youssouf Singare Going to be a secret weapon?

[WhereistheDove?]

URI rotations would suggest no. My view here is a successful season from Singare is being good enough to turn to when there’s foul trouble, instead of having to roll out the Karaban at the five lineup. If he can provide competent defense and five fouls in that situation, he’s done his job well.

 

[JerseyAlum]

i guess once we figured out that samson ostill has issues fouling, we have to pivot our unrealistic expectations on someone else?

I hope for great seasons from everyone on the team...but yeesh. nothing we've seen out of youssef has shown he's ready to make the leap yet.

Johnson foul issues:

21-22: 13 games, 5.2 min per game, 1.2 fouls per game
22-23: 12 games, 3.9 min per game, 0.5 fouls per game
23-24: 40 games, 16.1 min per game, 3.0 fouls per game

I'd be more worried about his fouling if last year he avg 4.8 per game, but 3 fouls per game on 16.1 min per game only concerns me if he plays 40 min per game, which 0% of people think he will with Reed Jr in play.

 

[navery12]

Johnson foul issues:

21-22: 13 games, 5.2 min per game, 1.2 fouls per game
22-23: 12 games, 3.9 min per game, 0.5 fouls per game
23-24: 40 games, 16.1 min per game, 3.0 fouls per game

I'd be more worried about his fouling if last year he avg 4.8 per game, but 3 fouls per game on 16.1 min per game only concerns me if he plays 40 min per game, which 0% of people think he will with Reed Jr in play.

3 fouls per 16 minutes a game is too high even if we're only expecting 20 minutes from him. Yes he could technically play his 20 minutes without fouling out at that rate, but it's going to severely limit his effectiveness.

He might be on the court, but he won't be able to play as aggressive in those minutes with 2 fouls in the 1st half, or picking up a 3rd early in the 2nd half, or with 4 late in the game.

That being said, I don't put a ton of stock into those 2023 numbers. He knew he was getting 10-15 minutes most nights, and fouls weren't a concern. I'm sure a different mindset is being drilled into him this year

 

[CL82]

Such a well kept secret Hurley doesn’t even know!

It's a Severance kind of a thing.

 

[aceboon]

What college teams regularly play a 3 man rotation at center? Hell, alot of the good/great teams with a very good to great center barely even play their backup, which is why alot of the Samson bashing last year was indicative of UConn fans being stuck in their own bubble.

 

[UCLJ0211]

 

[QDOG5]

Just got a feeling ‍♂️

You've been on the Yard a long time and you rarely post. I'm going to take that as a good omen. My guess is he plays spot minutes this year but if you're correct and he is a meaningful contributor that would be fine with me.

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

3 fouls per 16 minutes a game is too high even if we're only expecting 20 minutes from him. Yes he could technically play his 20 minutes without fouling out at that rate, but it's going to severely limit his effectiveness.

He might be on the court, but he won't be able to play as aggressive in those minutes with 2 fouls in the 1st half, or picking up a 3rd early in the 2nd half, or with 4 late in the game.

That being said, I don't put a ton of stock into those 2023 numbers. He knew he was getting 10-15 minutes most nights, and fouls weren't a concern. I'm sure a different mindset is being drilled into him this year

Not to mention last year was essentially his first fully healthy season. Having more game experience plus a healthy year to develop I think will help a lot. Think a lot of people are writing him off as being similar to last year but with more playing time. Certainly not a bad floor, but I’m excited to see if he can take the next step this year.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I feel like it's a very Dan Hurley thing that we'd win #3 in a row and Singare somehow morphs into the closest thing to Hakeem the Dream in 30 years. Meanwhile Ross steals a starting job and does a Rip Hamilton impression.

The real fun of this pre-season and season is that we really don't know what the hell we're going to see. I don't think the staff even knows. It's Gumbo. Throw some stuff in there and stir until it tastes good.

 

[ucp990411]

Some guys just develop slower especially remember Charles Okwandu. Think we're gonna need minutes from him in BE play with foul trouble and god forbid injuries( knock on wood). He has rebounded well and he can pick up fouls. Just needs to be a bit more confident on offense he had 2 layups against St John's last year that he should've put up.

Yeah but Chuck was 42 years old his last season

 

[Scoe]

Yeah but Chuck was 42 years old his last season

No wonder he loved his team so much

 

[JohnFSilver]

No wonder he loved his team so much

Chuck is in area. His daughter played on my nieces rec basketball team. Good guy, per my sister.

 

[CT2SC]

Unless there’s an injury or foul issues I don’t see him playing. He seems like a capable backup center but we have two more accomplished players in front of him and next year he will likely be in a similar situation. I can see him as Reibe’s backup in ‘26 if he sticks around that long but I don’t see a path to meaningful pt before that except for injury.

 

[CL82]

Is Youssouf Singare going to be a secret weapon?

Not if you keep talking about him!

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Singare is a damn good 3rd big. Love his energy and length and he seemed like an eager guy who just wants to win.

I don’t see much of a role for him next year, but if he’s needed in a pinch, he’ll be fun to watch.

 

[pj]

Souleymane Wane, 1999
Charles Okwandu, 2011
Youssouf Singare, 2025

You heard it here first.

 

[jibsey]

I know it’s always garbage time but when I see him out there he looks good.

 

[Giddyup5]

Why? I’d rather AK with spot minutes at 5 so it frees up more minutes at 3/4 for our talented wings.

 

[Excalibur]

Why? I’d rather AK with spot minutes at 5 so it frees up more minutes at 3/4 for our talented wings.

Going to be tougher to do with a smaller backcourt.

 

[FreeKlaiber]

Hurley commented on Springs maybe getting some minutes during pre-season a couple yrs ago....and he then proceeded to never play.

Youssouf is a 5 man insurance policy this year, just like Springs was.

He played two minutes at the end of a scrimmage and many of you have seemingly lost the plot because of him "showing out" with 2 baskets against Rhodys 2nd and 3rd team.

I guess the collective distrust of Samson goes so deep with some of you as to call for aspirational hopes of Youssouf "the Dream" lol and the three headed center rotation. Meanwhile Samson is named to watch list as one of the nations top 20 Centers.....

 

[dennismenace]

From past experience Samson will be challenged inside due to his fouling. I'm expecting a pleasant surprise for us if Singare finds his way to the floor and the more time he is out there we will see what he has to offer. He has been scrimmaging against and Donovan as well as Samson and over a year in the weight room. I think he might demonstrate a bit of toughness. I don't know why some have such negative attitudes about playing time when we have barely seen him so far. Stay open minded. We're in the Big East which can get rough at times.

 

[AllHusky]

Hurley commented on Springs maybe getting some minutes during pre-season a couple yrs ago....and he then proceeded to never play.

Youssouf is a 5 man insurance policy this year, just like Springs was.

He played two minutes at the end of a scrimmage and many of you have seemingly lost the plot because of him "showing out" with 2 baskets against Rhodys 2nd and 3rd team.

I guess the collective distrust of Samson goes so deep with some of you as to call for aspirational hopes of Youssouf "the Dream" lol and the three headed center rotation. Meanwhile Samson is named to watch list as one of the nations top 20 Centers.....

Rotation? We are talking triple bigs aren't we??

 

[Excalibur]

Hurley commented on Springs maybe getting some minutes during pre-season a couple yrs ago....and he then proceeded to never play.

Youssouf is a 5 man insurance policy this year, just like Springs was.

He played two minutes at the end of a scrimmage and many of you have seemingly lost the plot because of him "showing out" with 2 baskets against Rhodys 2nd and 3rd team.

I guess the collective distrust of Samson goes so deep with some of you as to call for aspirational hopes of Youssouf "the Dream" lol and the three headed center rotation. Meanwhile Samson is named to watch list as one of the nations top 20 Centers.....

Most of us are talking about what happens if Johnson and Reed are in foul trouble, which is pretty likely given their histories. Reed's foul rate is ok, but Johnson's has been really bad.

 

[dennismenace]

Most of us are talking about what happens if Johnson and Reed are in foul trouble, which is pretty likely given their histories. Reed's foul rate is ok, but Johnson's has been really bad.

Agree and if we have a weakness this would be the specific area to attack and exploit. So he should have ample opportunities to prove himself if this is the case.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

I believe I posted before his 5 fouls will come in handy. I won’t be surprised to see Him and Johnson on the floor at the same time against a real Big . I think SJ could play the four .

 

[uh-no]

I believe I posted before his 5 fouls will come in handy. I won’t be surprised to see Him and Johnson on the floor at the same time against a real Big . I think SJ could play the four .

hurley hasn't done it in 6 years and he's gonna start now? I think not. we know what we're getting in terms of front court rotation.

 

[Greathusky]

Did Hurley even mention Singare talking to Jared?

 

[Huskyforlife]

Hurley commented on Springs maybe getting some minutes during pre-season a couple yrs ago....and he then proceeded to never play.

Youssouf is a 5 man insurance policy this year, just like Springs was.

He played two minutes at the end of a scrimmage and many of you have seemingly lost the plot because of him "showing out" with 2 baskets against Rhodys 2nd and 3rd team.

I guess the collective distrust of Samson goes so deep with some of you as to call for aspirational hopes of Youssouf "the Dream" lol and the three headed center rotation. Meanwhile Samson is named to watch list as one of the nations top 20 Centers.....

I'm closer to this as well. I hope Singare develops and is good enough to play as an upperclassman. But Hurley didn't bring in Reed to make him third string.

Sinagre is only getting a chance if one of our two main bigs becomes unplayable, or is injured.

 

[prankster]

Just considering the effort coaches put into scouting and game prep...

Singare will, likely, be a "secret weapon".

I mean, how do you effectively prep your team for 3 different players at the 5, each with somewhat different skill sets.

 

[jibsey]

Just considering the effort coaches put into scouting and game prep...

Singare will, likely, be a "secret weapon".

I mean, how do you effectively prep your team for 3 different players at the 5, each with somewhat different skill sets.

You do it when your first 2 fives have 9 fouls between them with 10 minutes left in the game.