always Nice to hear. I’m sure julius randle was thinking that too
Really? Maybe seems like that because he's largely viewed behind Kemba at the PG position...but he gets tons of loveBazz doesn't get enough love when people discuss all time great Huskies. He was a great leader and simply refused to lose during that tourney run. Bazz and Boat. O and D, and swagger. Those guys were ballers.
It took time and nobody worked harder than him. He was good right away but he had Kemba and Calhoun to learn under. Remember it wasn't always smooth, he tried to lead as the sophomore point guard but it didn't work and one of our most talented collection of players ever didn't accomplish anything that year. He stuck with it and kept working.How is it Shabazz could run the offense the way he did. There's such a huge advantage when you have a freakin coach on the floor. I want to see some of that brought back. Sometimes we act like short guys can't make it in today's game, but if they can run things like Shabazz, sign me up.
I will always stand by this take: Shabazz had the highest basketball IQ of any player in UConn history.How is it Shabazz could run the offense the way he did. There's such a huge advantage when you have a freakin coach on the floor. I want to see some of that brought back. Sometimes we act like short guys can't make it in today's game, but if they can run things like Shabazz, sign me up.
What i will remember most about Bazz is how he and Boatright absolutely physically and mentally destroyed the Harrison twins in the F4. Ive never seen two players so utterly dominated and broken to the point they turned the ball over with no one near them.
always Nice to hear. I’m sure julius randle was thinking that too
I remember being surprised by a few of Shabazz's combine stats. His 37.5" max vert was tied for 10th best in his draft class.I will always stand by this take: Shabazz had the highest basketball IQ of any player in UConn history.
If he was more physically gifted, he would have been an All-NBA type of player.
No criticism of you, Waq, but after reviewing both college and NBA stats to be certain, I find it easier to believe that Dakich never said or thought that. Otherwise, a punctuated anagram for "Dakich" would be, "Ha, dick!"Dan Dakich still thinks Wilbekin is better than Bazz.
Shabazz is probably my favorite player as well, although UCONN has had some other tough-minded, resilient, clutch team leaders (Khalid, RIP and Kemba immediately come to mind). It brings back great personal memories hearing about others' fond recollections of Shabazz as a terrific player.I remember seeing video of Shabazz after he committed to UConn and he shot deep 3's so confidently. I was glad we added him. He turned out to be not only a great shooter but a great leader and provided some of the best moments ever from a UConn basketball player. He is my favorite Husky of all time.
He said it before the Final Four. That's why he picked Florida. I've been called a liar by worse.No criticism of you, Waq, but after reviewing both college and NBA stats to be certain, I find it easier to believe that Dakich never said or thought that. Otherwise, a punctuated anagram for "Dakich" would be, "Ha, dick!"
If only there were some way that we could directly compare them in head-to-head competition at their playing peak, rather than Ports aRefetenve statistics during the exact same period.
Shabazz was a truly great college basketball player, who reclassified to enter early & earned an NC ring as a freshman, and won a second NC ring as team leader of as a senior. Even Boeheim has more NCs than Wilbekin.
I suppose Mark Emmert has fonder regard for Wilbekin.
Shabazz is probably my favorite player as well, although UCONN has had some other tough-minded, resilient, clutch team leaders (Khalid, RIP and Kemba immediately come to mind). It brings back great personal memories hearing about others' fond recollections of Shabazz as a terrific player.
I really liked his overall game as a freshman. He regularly came in from the bench and played solid defense and hit needed 3s. I seem to recall a big one-on-one steal from a San Diego State guard in the NCAA tourney for a quick lay-up to help knock the higher seeded team back on its heals in the game in its home state.
In 2013, when UCONN was banned from post-season play, I remember South Florida coming to Gampel. USF had a tall forward who was hot hitting 3s and USF that day was playing well enough to win. The game went to Overtime. Twice, Napier dribbled down the court and just pulled up and hit long 3s from around 2 to 4 feet back from the top of the key. Six point lead and game OVER!
During the NCAA Tourney in 2014, I twice recall how opponents commented about the look in his eyes as he was leading the team during the game. When he was interviewed at halftime of Game 1, Coach Phil Martelli of St. Joseph expressed concern about that look in Napier's eyes and how he might impact the outcome in the second half. In Game 4, a Michigan State guard, I believe it was Gary Harris, when interviewed after the game, said he could see it in Napier's eyes that Shabazz was not going to let his team lose.
In game 5, down the stretch against Kentucky in the Final Four in 2014, along with finding Giffey in the corner for a 3, Shabazz also hit another of his patented deep 3s to help close out another win against the higher seeded team.
Even though he was smaller-sized, Shabazz was a dominant winner with his leadership, mental toughness and clutch shooting, contributing to 2 national championships. One of UCONN's greats!
What i will remember most about Bazz is how he and Boatright absolutely physically and mentally destroyed the Harrison twins in the F4. Ive never seen two players so utterly dominated and broken to the point they turned the ball over with no one near them.
I hope you didn't read my "easier to believe" phrasing as having ANYTHING to do with you being a liar. I just found the notion of Dakich saying that so profoundly wrong and stupid that I didn't want to leave myself exposed by saying so in case he hadn't said it. I genuinely appreciate you telling me where & when.He said it before the Final Four. That's why he picked Florida. I've been called a liar by worse.