Hawkins next Bouknight?

[Kitaman]

He certainly believes so​

 

[Husky Alien]

He certainly believes so​

Wait! Am I missing something? Did he say that?

 

[Kitaman]

Wait! Am I missing something? Did he say that?

"I have confidence in myself, same with James. He had great years his freshman and sophomore years. I’m gonna try to repeat that, or do better.”

 

[Husky Alien]

Oops! Missed that. Well at least he has the confidence that's s big part as a freshman. GOAL oriented, like that. Thanks

 

[Ajs120102]

I think Hawkins is going to be a dynamic scorer.

 

[superjohn]

He's our most talented offensive player from day 1, hope Hurley unleashes him early.

 

[husky429]

He won't score as much as Bouk, but he's a better defender. He'll be stupid effecient from 3 and at the rim his sophomore year and get drafted. Mark it down.

 

[bigknight3]

ok getting tired of NHR and CT Post. Outline doesn't work. What's the workaround..?

 

[Huskybass]

"I have confidence in myself, same with James. He had great years his freshman and sophomore years. I’m gonna try to repeat that, or do better.”

Love the optimism and confidence.

 

[Husky Alien]

He's our most talented offensive player from day 1, hope Hurley unleashes him early.

Agree with you on that. He should give him the same freedom that he gave Bouk his freshman year or possibly more of a longer leash. He is that good.

 

[auror]

He won't score as much as Bouk, but he's a better defender. He'll be stupid effecient from 3 and at the rim his sophomore year and get drafted. Mark it down.

Gaff, Hawkins, Martin, Akok, and Whaley is an insane defensive lineup that still has some nice offensive options (technically 5 shooters).

 

[JimCtheGOAT]

This is a huge selling point to be able to say to recruits. Been a little while since we could say, "you can be the next so and so" and it actually means something. Shabazz was the last one, which wasn't that long ago. But its huge to be able to have a specific "template" for a type of player to recruit for. It's even better when that template is a 6'4-6'6 super athletic 2 guard/ wing.

I'm guessing that Samson might be the next one....

 

[husky429]

Gaff, Hawkins, Martin, Akok, and Whaley is an insane defensive lineup that still has some nice offensive options (technically 5 shooters).

I mean "technically" anyone can shoot. I'll believe Martin, Akok and Whaley can shoot when I see it.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Speak it, manifest it. If you listen to the interview, he caught himself it seems saying “I think” and started changing it to “I will, I am, etc”

 

[NEforceUConn]

 

[Husky25]

Love the optimism and confidence.

I'm going to reserve my comment until I see Hawkins dunk home one of his own midrange misses. Am I right?

Just giving you some static.

 

[Dabutlerdidit]

Baby ray

 

[UconnU]

Baby ray

Yea he reminds me a lot more of Ray Allen than he does Bouk. He’s a 3 and dunk guy. Bouknight is the rare “feel” player like natural super rare natural instincts, and fearless.

 

[rayrayfor3]

ok getting tired of NHR and CT Post. Outline doesn't work. What's the workaround..?

Just support local papers? Half a year for .99

 

[Mhuskmayne]

ok getting tired of NHR and CT Post. Outline doesn't work. What's the workaround..?

To pay

 

[CTBasketball]

I hope he isn’t the next Bouk.

 

[CL82]

ok getting tired of NHR and CT Post. Outline doesn't work. What's the workaround..?

CTRL A, then CTRL C, then post to word.

 

[CL82]

The thing about the woman's team last year was the freshman wanted to contribute right away and were all super competitive. I see the same attitude with Samson, Sool and Hawkins. They want to have an impact right away and seem willing to hard work needed to make that happen.

 

[mauconnfan]

Gaff, Hawkins, Martin, Akok, and Whaley is an insane defensive lineup that still has some nice offensive options (technically 5 shooters).

Actually you throw last years Cole in for Gaff your defense is better and still have 5 shooters!

 

[Kitaman]

The thing about the woman's team last year was the freshman wanted to contribute right away and were all super competitive. I see the same attitude with Samson, Sool and Hawkins. They want to have an impact right away and seem willing to hard work needed to make that happen.

Isn't that the same for most freshman? I mean until the reality of competition, game play and higher skill levels meet them.

I would guess 'contributions' would be relative or whatever they can give us to help win games or be a better team (practice contributions).

Just saying guys like Bouknight, Kemba, Bazz and all other 'super' frosh seemed to be exceptions as far as immediate impact. Its obvious if they have NBA potential then its certainly doable.