Castle was incredible tonight

[NEforceUConn]

Just amazing. Great kid.

I would compare him to someone who played in the NBA, but I’ll wait for a few more games.

 

[Palatine]

He was relentless tonight. It doesn't matter what the score is or what is happening in the game. He is a freakin rock. Nothing phases him.

 

[Beaner]

If Illinois wins tonight, put him on Shannon, Jr and call it a night.

 

[98Uconn]

Any chance we need to be worried about the hard foul he took? If he was banged up from that would he have been in he post game presser?

 

[uconnbill]

He was great tonight. That foul from Ledee was very hard and he just got up and went about his business. He is much older than his age with his playing style. He was the X factor tonight

 

[jibsey]

If Illinois wins tonight, put him on Shannon, Jr and call it a night.

Yes and it will be a challenge but he’s so strong that him and Karaban could hold him down. Illinois has this #1 offense but ours looks better.
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[Huskyforlife]

The foul by Ledee would’ve killed an average man, Castle walked it off like nothing. He’s different.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

After 7pm he turns into a beast.

#teenbeast

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Plays wise beyond his years and with no ego for a top 10 recruit and likely top 10 pick.

I think he’s pushing top 3 right now. Scouts on twitter can’t get enough of his versatility and defense, and they think hi shooting is pretty easily fixable.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Gundy was gushing over Castle all game. I always find it interesting when NBA folks have to call tourney games. They are used to seeing things at a certain level. Gundy loved his pace, poise and strength.

The no look pass to Clingan for the dunk was a beauty. As Gundy notes, Castle knew he was making the no look to Clingan before he got the ball from Spencer.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

Stan Van Gundy is an NBA guy and couldn't say enough good things about him.

I kept thinking the same thing. A guy who cut his teeth in the NBA and couldn't stop raving about him. Castle is going to do great things at the next level

 

[husky99]

His stock is growing

 

[uconn_jack]

I am just hoping we don't hear tomorrow that he's in concussion protocol.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I still don’t think we have seen his peak yet. I think we will though over the next 10 days. Good God I can’t wait.

To think he’s not even scoring outside of 5’ right now or playing his natural position.

 

[giddyup]

Huge tonight. If he ever gets a long range game he could be a future NBA all star.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

A shame we only get one year of him, impressive young man!

Personally I'm honored. It may be only one year but it was quite a bit more than any other school got.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

The foul by Ledee would’ve killed an average man, Castle walked it off like nothing. He’s different.

Am I the only one who was thinking that if one of our players came flying in and leveled a player who pulled in a rebound it would have been called a flagrant foul?

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I am just hoping we don't hear tomorrow that he's in concussion protocol.

I'd like to hear he is not.

Personally I'm honored. It may be only one year but it was quite a bit more than any other school got.

Beautifully expressed.

 

[DRBackup]

Yes and it will be a challenge but he’s so strong that him and Karaban could hold him down. Illinois has this #1 offense but ours looks better.
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Their efficiency is very high, but outside of that, its odd that they don't do anything on the offensive metrics particularly well. At KenPom, UConn is actually #1, but they also are top ten in FG% (7), 2P% (4), and Assist Rt (5). And they're number 12 in OffReb%. Illinois' top metric if OffReb% at #17. Odd

 

[jayteeman]

You could say Castle has filled the role of last years Andre as a freshman, and then pour on the scoring

 

[Magic32]

Van Gundy could not stop talking about how much he loved Castle. I feel like Steph is solidifying himself near the top of the draft and having a former NBA coach talking you up can't hurt. That touch pass to Clingan was beautiful, and the defense is so solid.

 

[RC111]

I am just hoping we don't hear tomorrow that he's in concussion protocol.

I'm hoping he gets a serious look over. I wouldn't put it past a player with his drive and toughness to hide symptoms to keep playing, and head hits to the court aren't something to tough your way through. That being said, I'll be happy if it looked worse than it was and he suits up healthy next game.

 

[QuickDraw]

I am just hoping we don't hear tomorrow that he's in concussion protocol.

Major Mojo foul,,, boo

 

[uconn_jack]

Major Mojo foul,,, boo

Don't lie and say you or anybody else aren't thinking it too.

 

[uconn_jack]

I'm hoping he gets a serious look over. I wouldn't put it past a player with his drive and toughness to hide symptoms to keep playing, and head hits to the court aren't something to tough your way through. That being said, I'll be happy if it looked worse than it was and he suits up healthy next game.

He popped up pretty quick, didn't seem dazed at all, and buried the free throws, so I am hoping it wasn't as bad as it looked as you said.