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[Storrs South]

 

[uconngb]

Goose bumps

 

[Palatine]

Nothing we didn't already know.

But the only thing worse than being talked about is NOT being talked about. All publicity is good publicity.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

It's fine to bring up that we are in the 30's in defensive efficiency this season, but to not attribute at least some of that to not having our defensive anchor for about 2/3 of the season so far (and maybe not having him at 100% at all yet) is disingenuous, or just lazy.
This is not to mention that we didn't have our best perimeter defender for a month as well.

The game against Creighton was probably closer to 100% than any game we've played all season, and we held a team that usually scores 79 points, to 48 points. That was a top 5 defensive performance the one time we had everyone available and close to fully healthy.

 

[Punkbo]

In addition to staying healthy, the big difference between now and later in the season is Castle. He’ll keep getting better both offensively and defensively.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Crazy watching a Tennessee WBB player and a Duke MBB player touting UConn.

I'm a big Andraya Carter fan for a variety of reasons.

My wife randomly met her at the gym last year after they were paired up together while taking a group class. During the workout, my wife had no clue who she was, but after the class they chatted a bit. I remember when my wife got home she told me I met someone who does TV for ESPN and she played basketball back in college. Small world.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

Crazy watching a Tennessee WBB player and a Duke MBB player touting UConn.

2 Duke MBB players

 

[UConnSwag11]

It's fine to bring up that we are in the 30's in defensive efficiency this season, but to not attribute at least some of that to not having our defensive anchor for about 2/3 of the season so far (and maybe not having him at 100% at all yet) is disingenuous, or just lazy.
This is not to mention that we didn't have our best perimeter defender for a month as well.

The game against Creighton was probably closer to 100% than any game we've played all season, and we held a team that usually scores 79 points, to 48 points. That was a top 5 defensive performance the one time we had everyone available and close to fully healthy.

They mention it during other segments

 

[Rocktheworld]

It's fine to bring up that we are in the 30's in defensive efficiency this season, but to not attribute at least some of that to not having our defensive anchor for about 2/3 of the season so far (and maybe not having him at 100% at all yet) is disingenuous, or just lazy.

Said it before. It’s amazing how much hype was around Clingan going into the season and his absence has been completely glossed over. Imagine if Dickinson was out 5 games of conference play for KU, and they won’t every game despite that. We wouldn’t hear the end of it.

 

[superjohn]

Seth friggin' loves UConn and Hurley. Dude is always our biggest cheerleader these days.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I'd like to have Bilas ask McDermott if he thinks we're an elite defense.

Once Clingan is up to 25-28 minutes a game, we'll out defend anyone in college hoops.

 

[HailUConn]

Doomed but love the trajectory and narrative!

 

[superjohn]

Crazy watching a Tennessee WBB player and a Duke MBB player touting UConn.

I'm a big Andraya Carter fan for a variety of reasons.

My wife randomly met her at the gym last year after they were paired up together while taking a group class. During the workout, my wife had no clue who she was, but after the class they chatted a bit. I remember when my wife got home she told me I met someone who does TV for ESPN and she played basketball back in college. Small world.

Jay Williams basically sounds like a UConn fan now. He always has great things to say about the program and he's said several times that he wanted to go to UConn but Calhoun took Tony Robertson at the time. That's not how I remember it but I like hearing him say it.

The more and more Jay annoys Duke fans the more I like him.

 

[storrsroars]

Seth friggin' loves UConn and Hurley. Dude is always our biggest cheerleader these days.

And yet at the end of GameDay today, all were asked which team they'd pick to win it all, Seth said Kentucky. Bilas said Purdue. Carter and Williams picked the good guys.

 

[Kenny11]

I'd like to have Bilas ask McDermott if he thinks we're an elite defense.

Once Clingan is up to 25-28 minutes a game, we'll out defend anyone in college hoops.

Clingan helps so much but the rest of the team was just super locked in the other night on defense. Newton’s defense against creighton was the best of his season.

 

[Kembafan]

Nothing we didn't already know.

But the only thing worse than being talked about is NOT being talked about. All publicity is good publicity.

We knew this. But the rest of the country may not.

For those who think a #1 ranking doesn’t matter, think about the sustained, glowing coverage UConn is getting now. It burnishes the brand and creates new fans not just in Connecticut but across the country. It’ll help recruiting and revenue and ensure the program’s future success. There’s no doubt it’s important imho.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Not a single lie told.

Love this quote from Seth too.

“They play offense like a European basketball team and defense like they’re from Jersey City.”

Never heard such a good explainer for this team.

 

[Skiblets]

It’s been said a few times but I think Clingan’s impact on D is as much about the shots other teams don’t take when they see him in the way than it is his actual on man defense.

Leads to teams running more shot clock which usually means lower quality shots. It’s the force multiplier on defense , the shots teams don’t take because of his presence inside

 

[FearThePups]

I'd like to have Bilas ask McDermott if he thinks we're an elite defense.

Once Clingan is up to 25-28 minutes a game, we'll out defend anyone in college hoops.

Let’s do it again today fellas. When Hurley said in a press conference “they’ll have to pry it from our lifeless body” the kids aren’t going to give it up easily. Hurley has them all bought in.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Doomed but love the trajectory and narrative!


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Yeah but we only won last year because we were lucky (again)

 

[pj]

It's fine to bring up that we are in the 30's in defensive efficiency this season, but to not attribute at least some of that to not having our defensive anchor for about 2/3 of the season so far (and maybe not having him at 100% at all yet) is disingenuous, or just lazy.
This is not to mention that we didn't have our best perimeter defender for a month as well.

The game against Creighton was probably closer to 100% than any game we've played all season, and we held a team that usually scores 79 points, to 48 points. That was a top 5 defensive performance the one time we had everyone available and close to fully healthy.

We were 41 in defensive efficiency before the Creighton game, 31 after. If we keep improving 10 spots per game, we'll be #1 in 3 games.

 

[Storrs South]

FS1 on Tuesday:

 

[jibsey]

The 30th defensive ranking is mostly without Clingan, right?

 

[alphasigko]

Soon after that Seth Greenberg waxed and waxed all over Kentucky and predicted them to win the natty.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Soon after that Seth Greenberg waxed and waxed all over Kentucky and predicted them to win the natty.

It's sickening how pathetic these broadcasters are.