Gaffney was good

[Huskybass]

9 minutes.
8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist. Role player playing role very well.

 

[WeAreUCONN]

This deserves a “C’mon Man!!!!!”

 

[Chin Diesel]

Except for one of the few times he had to make a pass and threw it directly to the D.

It become painfully obvious he can't play the point. Trying to figure out if he can get 8-10 minutes as a scoring guard with Jackson or Cole running the point is a huge task for the coaching staff.
But as we sa w two games ago Gaff cannot be on the court while both Jax and Cole are on the
bench.

 

[tzznandrew]

9 minutes.
8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist. Role player playing role very well.

He had an ugly three attempt in the first half and a pretty terrible TO in the second half.

He was fine. He's not what we hoped he'd be and what he was hyped as by some on the board, but he's serviceable. He can provide valuable minutes the remainder of the year and next year. Still, if Cole doesn't come back, I'd still like a portal ball-handler.

 

[Hankster]

9 minutes.
8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist. Role player playing role very well.

I always liked him. Don't know what happened over the last couple of years. A bit of bad luck. However, he is stepping back in nicely.

 

[WeAreUCONN]

Gaffney is literally not good at much besides hitting the occasional shot or getting the occasional assist. His minutes have gone down recently because everyone realizes this including Kimani, who barely played him against Nova and Hurley, who realizes he has to play Cole more. I’m not bashing Gaffney but he is not a good option but unfortunately we have no other option.

 

[Dove]

9 minutes.
8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist. Role player playing role very well.

Gaffney is The Gift

 

[MJKI]

I thought he looked poised and attacked the press which was so needed; he was NOT the problem breaking the press at the end with the bench. We don't need a ton from him, but if he can reliably break the press with AJax when Cole is out (please no more Martin on the press break) and can not be a sieve on defense then hes valuable. Not many teams in the tournament are going to have 9th men with more physical gift than Gaff at the 1/2 position

 

[Tenspro2002]

Yes, he's fine off the ball as a shooter/slasher and passing out of the pick and roll, but when forced to initiate the offense, it's usually not smooth.

 

[Waquoit]

We're gonna need all hands on deck. Let's hope OK turns into pretty good over the next two games.

 

[MexicoHusky]

I root for Gaff pretty darn hard. He has played a bit better as of late. Scored a few baskets in a couple games. But we are only slightly happy with some of his recent games because our expectations are so low. Also, we don't bring him in late when we need a second ball handler. That's when we need him.

But I suppose I'll take what I can get.

 

[WeAreUCONN]

I root for Gaff pretty darn hard. He has played a bit better as of late. Scored a few baskets in a couple games. But we are only slightly happy with some of his recent games because our expectations are so low. Also, we don't bring him in late when we need a second ball handler. That's when we need him.

But I suppose I'll take what I can get.

Played better of late? Not sure of why you think that but he scored three points against Nova and ZERO in the three prior games. If you say so…:

 

[lange10]

I’m not a huge fan of Gaffney but the quick leash for him in a game like today was a bit ridiculous. The second he turned it over in the 2H (around the 10 min mark I want to say) Hurley called to the bench to yank him immediately. Not necessary.

 

[ArizonaHsky]

I’m not a huge fan of Gaffney but the quick leash for him in a game like today was a bit ridiculous. The second he turned it over in the 2H (around the 10 min mark I want to say) Hurley called to the bench to yank him immediately. Not necessary.

Love it, that's what Calhoun used to do. I want more of this with Hurley

 

[PAHusky]

Love it, that's what Calhoun used to do. I want more of this with Hurley

I understand the sentiment but I disagree. I want Hurley to pull guys like Calhoun did - when a kid didn’t just make a mistake but a boneheaded play to boot. Can’t be yanking guys after every turnover, especially guys like Gaff/Hawk/Polley whose confidence needs to be massaged

 

[AtlantaHusky]

come tourney time, Cole is our most important player.

 

[ArizonaHsky]

I understand the sentiment but I disagree. I want Hurley to pull guys like Calhoun did - when a kid didn’t just make a mistake but a boneheaded play to boot. Can’t be yanking guys after every turnover, especially guys like Gaff/Hawk/Polley whose confidence needs to be massaged

Polley has been at UConn forever. I hope he still doesn't need his confidence massaged. I agree with certain players like Hawkins

 

[lange10]

Love it, that's what Calhoun used to do. I want more of this with Hurley

Time and a place. That was not it.

 

[UconnU]

Gaffney has this glaring flaw he leaves his feet too much and will attempt to make a decision with the ball midair on the jump passes. He’s been doing it since high school. He just needs to stay under control and on his feet in these situations where he’s trapped or heavy pressure is applied.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Gaffney has this glaring flaw he leaves his feet too much and will attempt to make a decision with the ball midair on the jump passes. He’s been doing it since high school. He just needs to stay under control and on his feet in these situations where he’s trapped or heavy pressure is applied.

True but there’s a lot more than that

 

[alphasigko]

Certainly better than he has been.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

what was it that announcer person said? oh yeah,
'he has appeared in all 82 games of his career.' yeah, that's it.
quick, take a mental image survey of every other active player on the team, and remember why that one had their 'dnp.'

years left on ol jmoney's contract here. sweeeeet.

 

[UncleSpliff]

It’s Georgetown… who’s basically at the talent level below even halfway decent mid majors. Their kenpom rating is right around Ivy League & MAAC schools. Sure he looks halfway decent against inferior competition.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Played better of late? Not sure of why you think that but he scored three points against Nova and ZERO in the three prior games. If you say so…:

Expectations are not high

 

[Huskybass]

STop. just, stop already.

Stop what exactly? Recognizing a kid who played well and giving him some credit?

To me it's great to have 1 more player playing well headed into March.