Starting 5 next year?

[huskies3]

We have solid 6 players who could start being, Jalen Gibbs Purvis D ham Miller and Brimah. Maybe KO has Purvis come off the bench as the scorer. Or vise versa with Gibbs. Any ideas?

 

[3rdbass]

We have solid 6 players who could start being, Jalen Gibbs Purvis D ham Miller and Brimah. Maybe KO has Purvis come off the bench as the scorer. Or vise versa with Gibbs. Any ideas?

Jalen will come off the bench to start the season. Why would KO mess up the chemistry to start the season and RP deserves to start the way he ended the season.

 

[tzznandrew]

We have solid 6 players who could start being, Jalen Gibbs Purvis D ham Miller and Brimah. Maybe KO has Purvis come off the bench as the scorer. Or vise versa with Gibbs. Any ideas?

I think it makes most sense to start a traditional team

PG - Gibbs
SG - Purvis
SF - Hamilton
PF - Miller
C - Brimah

And treat Adams the way UConn has traditionally treated some of its more talented scorers; Allen, Gordon, Villaneuva, Walker, Napier, Boatright all came in as change of pace guys, and got key minutes throughout the year.

I'd be happiest with that.

 

[BoatShow]

I think maybe one of the best things with the Gibbs signing is it makes it more likely Adams comes off the bench and stays at least another year.

 

[3rdbass]

I think it makes most sense to start a traditional team

PG - Gibbs
SG - Purvis
SF - Hamilton
PF - Miller
C - Brimah

And treat Adams the way UConn has traditionally treated some of its more talented scorers: Allen, Gordon, Villaneuva, Walker, Napier, Boatright all came in as change of pace guys, and got key minutes throughout the year.

I'd be happiest with that.

I agree and hopefully RP stays consistent. If RP is coming off the bench I think that means that he is having issues and I think having JA adjust to a higher level as the 6th man is perfect scenario for him. Learn under Gibbs!

 

[superjohn]

Gibbs, Purvis, Hamilton, Miller, Brimah with Adams as 6 man.

 

[tzznandrew]

I agree and hopefully RP stays consistent. If RP is coming off the bench I think that means that he is having issues and I think having JA adjust to a higher level as the 6th man is perfect scenario for him. Learn under Gibbs!

RP had a lot of good games against some of our toughest opponents at the end of last year. I'm with @Fishy , and have been since the end of the year, in thinking that, scoring-wise, RP is going to be our leader. I think something clicked with him, especially as March rolled around. Expecting big things from him.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Gibbs definitely didn't come here to not start and after the way Purvis ended the season his starting role shouldn't be in wuestion at all. Im sure Adams knows KO loves to run 3-guard sets. I bet Adams gets 20-25 minutes per game

 

[BoatShow]

We will see lots of
Adams
Gibbs
Purvis
Miller/Hamilton
Brimah/Miller

 

[JimHurley]

I think it makes most sense to start a traditional team

PG - Gibbs
SG - Purvis
SF - Hamilton
PF - Miller
C - Brimah

And treat Adams the way UConn has traditionally treated some of its more talented scorers; Allen, Gordon, Villaneuva, Walker, Napier, Boatright all came in as change of pace guys, and got key minutes throughout the year.

I'd be happiest with that.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[Jaybo]

Cassel
Calhoun
Facey
Nolan
Enoch

Everyone eles gets garbage minuets when we're up 25.

 

[mbt0512]

I think it makes most sense to start a traditional team

PG - Gibbs
SG - Purvis
SF - Hamilton
PF - Miller
C - Brimah

And treat Adams the way UConn has traditionally treated some of its more talented scorers; Allen, Gordon, Villaneuva, Walker, Napier, Boatright all came in as change of pace guys, and got key minutes throughout the year.

I'd be happiest with that.

This is the starting lineup that any betting man would assume.. Without disrespecting Miller, would it be too small to go with Adams, Gibbs, Purvis, Hamilton and Brimah (not as starters, but for meaningful stretches)? Rebounding is an issue with that lineup, but it presents matchup issues on both ends for any opponent...

 

[Dogbreath2U]

I think it makes most sense to start a traditional team

PG - Gibbs
SG - Purvis
SF - Hamilton
PF - Miller
C - Brimah

And treat Adams the way UConn has traditionally treated some of its more talented scorers; Allen, Gordon, Villaneuva, Walker, Napier, Boatright all came in as change of pace guys, and got key minutes throughout the year.

I'd be happiest with that.

I've got to give it to Jalen to step up and welcome Sterling....not everyone in his situation would do so. Jalen having the luxury of coming in off the bench, at least to start, will give him time to adjust to the elite college level game. Isn't it amazing how differently we are looking at next year as compared to just a few weeks ago?

 

[mbt0512]

I've got to give it to Jalen to step up and welcome Sterling....not everyone in his situation would do so. Jalen having the luxury of coming in off the bench, at least to start, will give him time to adjust to the elite college level game. Isn't it amazing how differently we are looking at next year as compared to just a few weeks ago?

Yes to everything.

 

[jibsey]

Adams needs to get the minutes off the bench, he has the physical gifts. He is our future and I know KO likes to keep every one involved but if anyone has to be unhappy over PT, hope it ain't him. The one affected might be Cassell.

 

[Kitaman]

Three recent freshmen Kemba, Bazz and Boat, to name a few didn't start. Two ended their careers as AA with Championship trophies and Rings.

 

[JimHurley]

Jalen Adams will be an instant impact player but I'd start Miller over him.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Jalen Adams will be an instant impact player but I'd start Miller over him.

Yeah i thought earlier Jalen would start and dominate at the 4 but i think Miller is in fact better suited

 

[8893]

Jalen Adams will be an instant impact player but I'd start Miller over him.

Yeah i thought earlier Jalen would start and dominate at the 4 but i think Miller is in fact better suited

WTF is going on here? Did I miss the stupid pills?

 

[UConnSwag11]

with lenehan and samuel gone, who is going to continue the three sweep going?! im dead serious i love that and they seemed to also

 

[TheChamps990411]

Adams needs to get the minutes off the bench, he has the physical gifts. He is our future and I know KO likes to keep every one involved but if anyone has to be unhappy over PT, hope it ain't him. The one affected might be Cassell.

Adams could be to this team what Kemba was to the 09` team.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

Adams could be to this team what Kemba was to the 09` team.

Or Shabazz to the 2011 team. Or Boatright to the 2014 team.

 

[djct1999]

It would not surprise me to see Jalen Adams starting at some point this year. Gibbs, Dham, and Brimah are locks. Kids can play in or out of the other two. KO has some flexibility.

 

[3rdbass]

It would not surprise me to see Jalen Adams starting at some point this year. Gibbs, Dham, and Brimah are locks. Kids can play in or out of the other two. KO has some flexibility.

I would switch miller with ab. Miller has a track record and will start with his talent. Ab can be removed from the lineup like he was by Ollie at end of the year if he is playing stupid still. Ab I hope improves a lot but he is not a sure shot to start all season with the depth we have up front now.

 

[Stainmaster]

RP had a lot of good games against some of our toughest opponents at the end of last year. I'm with @Fishy , and have been since the end of the year, in thinking that, scoring-wise, RP is going to be our leader. I think something clicked with him, especially as March rolled around. Expecting big things from him.

I agree with you on Purvis. Gibbs will be our coach on the floor, but Rodney is the unquestionable leader of the locker room and heart and soul of the team.