Play along & listen. The Sliders & Curveballs Annual UConn Preview Pod- True, False, & Why w/ Hartford Courant

[GemParty]

Ready for The Sliders & Curveballs - True, False, and Why game (12 questions) Try it!


1 UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings?


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career?


3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team?


4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last?


5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year?


6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers then Alex Karaban this year?


7. Somebody other then Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season?


8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year?


9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again.


10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages?

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas?


12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse?

 

[Huskyforlife]

1. False

I do think we finish first, but this conference is so deep, I think it’s safer to say 2-5.

2. True

Obvious bias aside, he’s only 50 years old. 20 more good years if he wants it, as one of the top coaches in the game. I’d go as far as to say it’d be disappointing if he didn’t.

3. False

Outside of Castle and Clingan, you’re projecting too much to say anyone else is getting in for sure. Karaban/Ross/Ball/Stewart might have the talent, but they have too much to prove still.

4. True

Better defensive team, slightly worse offensively.

5. False

I could see 4/5 starters hitting 10, but I think one hits 9 or less. Again it’s just playing the odds.

6. True

Spencer does not hesitate if he gets any space.

7. False

Again, just bad odds.

8. False

Think it’s pretty easily between him and Dual for providence, and I think castle is just better.

9. True

Hard to see why the reigning winner would lose it on a great team. Don will challenge for it if he stays healthy.

10. False

Less points, more rebounds.

11. True

Assuming Don is 100%, I’m not betting against us on a neutral floor.

12. Nobody cares about your fantasy league.

 

[GemParty]

 

[GemParty]

Maybe we’ll give away some game tickets or our custom Topps cards to ones with the Most correct. Thoughts?

 

[GemParty]

Ready for The Sliders & Curveballs - True, False, and Why game (12 questions) Try it!


1 UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings?


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career?


3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team?


4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last?


5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year?


6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers then Alex Karaban this year?


7. Somebody other then Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season?


8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year?


9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again.


10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages?

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas?


12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse?

 

[auror]

1 UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings? True


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career? True


3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team? True


4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last? True. Think we'll play slower without Jackson.


5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year? True. Probably not 12, but at least 10.


6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers then Alex Karaban this year? True


7. Somebody other then Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season? False


8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year? False


9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again. False


10. As a Sophomore Sanogo averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafor's Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? False. Will average less point, but similar to 11 rebounds.

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas? True.


12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse? True.

 

[GemParty]

Solid selections. Hear if Courant writer, Joe Arruda, agrees with your thought process.

 

[CL82]

1. UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings?
True. Hurley's made that a goal of the season. This year's team is in enormously talented. Don't expect a January swoon this year. On the other hand, we probably aren't going to go undefeated out of conference. Definitely going to be hard though. The Big East is a very good conference this year.


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career?
True. Heck, they might even do it this year.

3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team?
Hmmm, Clingan, Castle, Karaban are very likely, obviously. So we need 2 of Newton and the freshman or Johnson. It's close. I'll be a fan and say yes.

4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last?
No. Last year's team won games via defense. This year's team will win by your offense

5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year?
No. We have enough depth that guys won't get the minutes to average double figures. But on any given night, different players will have the hot hand and score.

6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers than Alex Karaban this year?
No. Cam is talking a lot about facilitating this year. I also think he's easier to cover than Alex.

7. Somebody other than Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season?
No. It is phenomenally hard to get a triple double. It is amazing that Tristan got two of them.

8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year?
Lol, part of me wants to say yes to this, just because I feel as if there is low key resentment towards us from the other schools, but I'll go with no. Castle is a tremendous talent.

9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again.
Lol, maybe. He is a good player and see my answer to the question above, but I'll go with no and say that Clingan gets it.

10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? Wow. It's possible, but I'll go with no. 17/12 is pretty tough to average.

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas?
Pssh, yeah.

12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse?
No idea, but I'll say yes.

 

[Huskyhoops25]

Ready for The Sliders & Curveballs - True, False, and Why game (12 questions) Try it!


1 UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings? TRUE


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career? TRUE


3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team? TRUE


4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last? TRUE


5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year? FALSE


6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers then Alex Karaban this year? TRUE


7. Somebody other then Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season? TRUE


8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year? FALSE


9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again. FALSE


10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? FALSE

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas? TRUE


12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse? TRUE

 

[Hoophound]

I hope Clingan delivers on all this hype. You need to understand that he has to have done a ton of improving putting the ball in the basket to be the force people are expecting.

Sanogo was as close to an automatic bucket as a player gets in organized basketball. He was a machine. In my opinion, when it comes to the college level, Sanogo was a generational talent.

 

[willie99]

1 UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings? TRUE


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career? TRUE


3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team? FALSE


4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last? FALSE


5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year? TRUE


6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers then Alex Karaban this year? FALSE


7. Somebody other then Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season? TRUE


8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year? FALSE (FIRST OR THIRD PLUS IS THE WINNER HERE)


9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again. FALSE (THEY'LL HAVE TO GIVE IT TO UCONN)


10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? FALSE

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas? TRUE


12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse? TRUE

 

[tennmike]

#4 - I am fairly confident that the team will average more points per game than last year. It will not be because Clingan equals or exceeds Sonogo, but rather, Donavan is a better passer and UConn will have shooters all over the floor. Teams cannot double Clingan without getting torched by everyone else.

 

[GemParty]

1. UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings?
True. Hurley's made that a goal of the season. This year's team is in enormously talented. Don't expect a January swoon this year. On the other hand, we probably aren't going to go undefeated out of conference. Definitely going to be hard though. The Big East is a very good conference this year.


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career?
True. Heck, they might even do it this year.

3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team?
Hmmm, Clingan, Castle, Karaban are very likely, obviously. So we need 2 of Newton and the freshman or Johnson. It's close. I'll be a fan and say yes.

4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last?
No. Last year's team won games via defense. This year's team will win by your offense

5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year?
No. We have enough depth that guys won't get the minutes to average double figures. But on any given night, different players will have the hot hand and score.

6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers than Alex Karaban this year?
No. Cam is talking a lot about facilitating this year. I also think he's easier to cover than Alex.

7. Somebody other than Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season?
No. It is phenomenally hard to get a triple double. It is amazing that Tristan got two of them.

8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year?
Lol, part of me wants to say yes to this, just because I feel as if there is low key resentment towards us from the other schools, but I'll go with no. Castle is a tremendous talent.

9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again.
Lol, maybe. He is a good player and see my answer to the question above, but I'll go with no and say that Clingan gets it.

10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? Wow. It's possible, but I'll go with no. 17/12 is pretty tough to average.

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas?
Pssh, yeah.

12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse?
No idea, but I'll say yes.

Well thought out!

 

[GemParty]

I hope Clingan delivers on all this hype. You need to understand that he has to have done a ton of improving putting the ball in the basket to be the force people are expecting.

Sanogo was as close to an automatic bucket as a player gets in organized basketball. He was a machine. In my opinion, when it comes to the college level, Sanogo was a generational talent.

Very true. Let us know what you think of our show.

 

[Hoophound]

Very true. Let us know what you think of our show.

You guys do a great job. I not only listen because it’s good, but because I support you doing something outside the box to enhance your life and the life of your son. It’s very cool and frankly, I’m impressed that you persevered and have kept it going. I admire the whole thing.

 

[GemParty]

You guys do a great job. I not only listen because it’s good, but because I support you doing something outside the box to enhance your life and the life of your son. It’s very cool and frankly, I’m impressed that you persevered and have kept it going. I admire the whole thing.

Wow. Read your quote to Joseph and my wife. Renee started to cry. That means a lot. Thank you. One pod a month for 5 yrs straight has been a ride. I’m honored you enjoy it.

 

[Hoophound]

Wow. Read your quote to Joseph and my wife. Renee started to cry. That means a lot. Thank you. One pod a month for 5 yrs straight has been a ride. I’m honored you enjoy it.

Tell Joseph, there’s worse things to be than a sports journalist. If he loves it, pursue it . He can love his job. Someone’s gotta do it and ESPN is in his backyard. He’s got a heck of a resume already! If I had to do it over, I would have gone into broadcast journalism.

 

[GemParty]

Tell Joseph, there’s worse things to be than a sports journalist. If he loves it, pursue it . He can love his job. Someone’s gotta do it and ESPN is in his backyard. He’s got a heck of a resume already! If I had to do it over, I would have gone into broadcast journalism.

Great advice. Time will tell. Thank you!

 

[GemParty]

1. UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings?
True. Hurley's made that a goal of the season. This year's team is in enormously talented. Don't expect a January swoon this year. On the other hand, we probably aren't going to go undefeated out of conference. Definitely going to be hard though. The Big East is a very good conference this year.


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career?
True. Heck, they might even do it this year.

3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team?
Hmmm, Clingan, Castle, Karaban are very likely, obviously. So we need 2 of Newton and the freshman or Johnson. It's close. I'll be a fan and say yes.

4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last?
No. Last year's team won games via defense. This year's team will win by your offense

5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year?
No. We have enough depth that guys won't get the minutes to average double figures. But on any given night, different players will have the hot hand and score.

6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers than Alex Karaban this year?
No. Cam is talking a lot about facilitating this year. I also think he's easier to cover than Alex.

7. Somebody other than Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season?
No. It is phenomenally hard to get a triple double. It is amazing that Tristan got two of them.

8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year?
Lol, part of me wants to say yes to this, just because I feel as if there is low key resentment towards us from the other schools, but I'll go with no. Castle is a tremendous talent.

9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again.
Lol, maybe. He is a good player and see my answer to the question above, but I'll go with no and say that Clingan gets it.

10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? Wow. It's possible, but I'll go with no. 17/12 is pretty tough to average.

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas?
Pssh, yeah.

12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse?
No idea, but I'll say yes.

Nice job.

 

[GemParty]

1 UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings? TRUE


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career? TRUE


3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team? FALSE


4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last? FALSE


5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year? TRUE


6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers then Alex Karaban this year? FALSE


7. Somebody other then Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season? TRUE


8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year? FALSE (FIRST OR THIRD PLUS IS THE WINNER HERE)


9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again. FALSE (THEY'LL HAVE TO GIVE IT TO UCONN)


10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? FALSE

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas? TRUE


12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse? TRUE

Nice job. Let us know what you think of the Courant’s answers. Joe vs Joe!

 

[GemParty]

Just the thought of Cam running left and Karaban on the right, while Clingan posts up and Castle has room to operate, has us both giddy.

Let us know, how you like this episode.

 

[GemParty]

Lots of confidence in Cam. More weapons!

 

[GemParty]

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Drone show tonight too!

 

[GemParty]

1 UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings? True


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career? True


3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team? True


4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last? True. Think we'll play slower without Jackson.


5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year? True. Probably not 12, but at least 10.


6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers then Alex Karaban this year? True


7. Somebody other then Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season? False


8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year? False


9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again. False


10. As a Sophomore Sanogo averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafor's Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? False. Will average less point, but similar to 11 rebounds.

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas? True.


12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse? True.

How’d you like game one?

 

[GemParty]

1. UConn finishes 1st place in the Big East regular season standings?
True. Hurley's made that a goal of the season. This year's team is in enormously talented. Don't expect a January swoon this year. On the other hand, we probably aren't going to go undefeated out of conference. Definitely going to be hard though. The Big East is a very good conference this year.


2. Dan Hurley will win a 2nd ring, during his UConn career?
True. Heck, they might even do it this year.

3. There are ( 5 ) future NBA players on this years UConn team?
Hmmm, Clingan, Castle, Karaban are very likely, obviously. So we need 2 of Newton and the freshman or Johnson. It's close. I'll be a fan and say yes.

4. UConn averages less points per game this year, than last?
No. Last year's team won games via defense. This year's team will win by your offense

5. When Florida won back/back titles in 2006/2007, they had 5 guys who all averaged 12 pts a game including Future 17 year pro, Al Horford. UConn will have 5 guys average double figures this year?
No. We have enough depth that guys won't get the minutes to average double figures. But on any given night, different players will have the hot hand and score.

6. Cam Spencer makes more 3 pointers than Alex Karaban this year?
No. Cam is talking a lot about facilitating this year. I also think he's easier to cover than Alex.

7. Somebody other than Tristan Newton gets a Triple/Double this season?
No. It is phenomenally hard to get a triple double. It is amazing that Tristan got two of them.

8. Stephon Castle comes in 2nd place for BIg East Freshman of the year?
Lol, part of me wants to say yes to this, just because I feel as if there is low key resentment towards us from the other schools, but I'll go with no. Castle is a tremendous talent.

9. The Big East player of the year will be Marquette’s Tyler Kolick. Again.
Lol, maybe. He is a good player and see my answer to the question above, but I'll go with no and say that Clingan gets it.

10. As a Sophomore Sango averaged 15/9. Led the BE in rebounding, had 55 blocks, and scored 30 vs a ranked Auburn team. In Emeka Okafors Sophomore season he averaged 16/11. This year, Clingan surpasses both players in both points and rebound averages? Wow. It's possible, but I'll go with no. 17/12 is pretty tough to average.

11. UConn wins November’s Empire Classic @ MSG. 1st gm Indiana, then Texas?
Pssh, yeah.

12. In a 10 team NBA Fantasy league my Dad finishes 6th or worse?
No idea, but I'll say yes.

#7 interests me. I think Tristan does it again, and a new face joins him. Fun team!