Steve Enoch

[CL82]

Kid's got some guns...

Sorry nothing more profound than that....

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Kid's got some guns...

Sorry nothing more profound than that....

Like any freshman big man, if he can come in and play competent defense, rebound, and put back a few misses, I'll be a very happy man.

 

[jibsey]

Like any freshman big man, if he can come in and play competent defense, rebound, and put back a few misses, I'll be a very happy man.

.......and not foul like crazy.

 

[CallMeBruce]

He's not going to be a Stone-esque bruiser, but that's a developed big's body. If he gets his footwork right, he could be a major contributor for us off the bench this year.

 

[mauconnfan]

I will be interesting to see how quick his feet are for a big. If he can guard at all and understand some help D he cold very well see more minutes than we expect. Ways to go but we'll see. Have to give him credit for working hard though because those aren't the same arms he had in HS.

 

[J-dog]

Kid obviously knows his way around the weight room. Nice to have an incoming freshman/big man who doesn't need to gain 30 lbs of muscle.

 

[noeynox]

Wow. Talk about a kid growing into his body. He looked like a boy when UCONN was first linked to his recruitment. Those are man guns right there.

 

[Matrim55]

..and not foul like crazy.

Meh, we've got 15 fouls to spread around at center this year. I've got no problem if Enoch spends his 5 at a higher rate than usual.

 

[intlzncster]

He's not going to be a Stone-esque bruiser, but that's a developed big's body. If he gets his footwork right, he could be a major contributor for us off the bench this year.

And he's young as hell. Kid is going to fill out in a big way.

 

[intlzncster]

Meh, we've got 15 fouls to spread around at center this year. I've got no problem if Enoch spends his 5 at a higher rate than usual.

As long as it's not Brimah, I'm cool with it too.

 

[James]

6'10 7'4 wingspan 240 18, great frame too. what a gem recruit

 

[superjohn]

Kid is young for his grade and wasn't even playing varsity as a freshman in high school. He already looks much bigger from a year ago and with his hard working nature we might have a beast on our hands down the road and someone who can significantly contribute right away. His background picture on his Twitter page shows how big he is, it's a picture of him with his shirt off and his back looks pretty huge.

 

[RichZ]

Meh, we've got 15 fouls to spread around at center this year. I've got no problem if Enoch spends his 5 at a higher rate than usual.

Nope.
Don't need him developing bad habits in that regard, because if he's any good, his minutes will become a lot more valuable the minute Mr. Brimah declares for the draft.

 

[Huskybass]

Yeah, but what's his favorite pizza place?

 

[Palatine]

Representing the #13 for UConn. He better have big shoulders.

 

[Matrim55]

Nope.
Don't need him developing bad habits in that regard, because if he's any good, his minutes will become a lot more valuable the minute Mr. Brimah declares for the draft.

Meh. Passivity is a much worse habit than hack-i-tude. If he misses a rotation - and spoiler alert, but all freshmen miss rotations every now and then - and gets to the rim late, I'd rather he clobber the guy and make him hit the free throws than give up a lay-up because he may need to play 25 minutes a game next year.

I'm not advocating for stupid reach fouls like Brimah (hopefully no longer) commits. But I definitely want Enoch to play old Big East-style, close-to-the-edge-but-not-quite-over-it physical defense on the block and at the rim. If that means he averages a foul every 4 minutes, I am 100% fine with that.

 

[Kembacity]

Representing the #13 for UConn. He better have big shoulders.

Wait, is "huskies of honor" not retired numbers? I thought that Shabazz got that Kemba Walker "amazing championship run leader" instant gratification

 

[Palatine]

 

[intlzncster]

Wait, is "huskies of honor" not retired numbers? I thought that Shabazz got that Kemba Walker "amazing championship run leader" instant gratification

Not enough numbers to go around. NCAA MCBB only allows certain numbers to be used

 

[RichZ]

Not enough numbers to go around. NCAA MCBB only allows certain numbers to be used

Ref has to be able to show number with fingers of two hands. So 0~5, 10~15, 20~25, etc, up to 55.

 

[ctchamps]

Meh, we've got 15 fouls to spread around at center this year. I've got no problem if Enoch spends his 5 at a higher rate than usual.

There is certainly this but I'd like to see him start straight away playing smart and not reckless.

Kid was strong last season. But in the three games I watched he'd get lackadaisical at times particularly on defense. He got pulled a lot by his coach for it. But when he motors he is fast and can be very aggressive. I think KO will be a great coach for this kid. I think JC would eat him alive.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Ref has to be able to show number with fingers of two hands. So 0~5, 10~15, 20~25, etc, up to 55.

Sure, and a few too many refs can't count past 5. No need to make excuses for the inept.

 

[UConnMike04]

Yeah, but what's his favorite pizza place?

Famous in Sono. Seen him there plenty of times.

 

[Chief00]

I like Enoch work ethic - quite frankly - I think he will be a good combination of hard work and meaningful development. What I like about him is he is self motivated - he wants real badly to improve and will pay the price. Whats so nice is Steve has that recognition at a young age. I feel bad for kids that realize it too late - Enoch understands the importance of preparation. some guys figure that out way too late!

 

[Pudge]

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