Aidan Mahaney looked great tonight for UConn!

[kiddman32]

UConn 102-75 over URI in at Hoophall in an exhibition.

Aidan was a bit quiet in the first half, got pushed around some (but still scored 5) ...

But he was a LOT more assertive in the 2nd half, ending up with 17 points on 6 of 9 shooting, 3 of 5 from the arc. 3 assists, 2 steals...

Didn't start, but he played 23 minutes, 3rd most on the team.

Not bad for that kid from the back alleys of Moraga!

 

[larry legend33]

Nice to see. That is big time ball.

 

[vukovich]

UConn 102-75 over URI in at Hoophall in an exhibition.

Aidan was a bit quiet in the first half, got pushed around some (but still scored 5) ...

But he was a LOT more assertive in the 2nd half, ending up with 17 points on 6 of 9 shooting, 3 of 5 from the arc. 3 assists, 2 steals...

Didn't start, but he played 23 minutes, 3rd most on the team.

Not bad for that kid from the back alleys of Moraga!

He’s a very good college player and will do well at uconn. He knows what he signed up and that’s less minutes and shots but a chance to play for the best coach in America and a chance to win a title.

 

[ankleassassin]

0-2 in Maui lost to 2 unranked opponents.
Played 7 minutes today. Them boys little quicker than the fellas at Santa clara and LMU

 

[inazone1]

He is struggling to defend at the moment
Memphis sought him out and went at him
Yesterday but an adjustment period is to be expected he has the IQ to figure it out and
Get himself adjusted.

 

[ankleassassin]

He is struggling to defend at the moment
Memphis sought him out and went at him
Yesterday but an adjustment period is to be expected he has the IQ to figure it out and
Get himself adjusted.

Gotta play off a little. Give up the jumper.

 

[kiddman32]

Yeah, Aidan’s game is not in a good place right now…

Not sure what’s it’s gonna take to get him rolling, if that ever even happens.

So far as UConn goes, Aidan isn’t the only problem. Even if you consider that the Maui refs have been a bit whistle happy, the bigs can’t seem to defend without fouling, and everyone seems to be trying too hardhard and falling for just about every head fake…. Jump, foul when ya come down.

Of course, if the other teams would stop shooting the lights out all the time, it might help…

 

[inazone1]

And let's face it hurleys style of coaching is much different then he has dealt with while I'm sure he knew what he was signing up for
There also has to be a an adjustment period in gaining confidence in a new system.

 

[Hoop Royalty]

Yeah, Aidan’s game is not in a good place right now…

Not sure what’s it’s gonna take to get him rolling, if that ever even happens.

So far as UConn goes, Aidan isn’t the only problem. Even if you consider that the Maui refs have been a bit whistle happy, the bigs can’t seem to defend without fouling, and everyone seems to be trying too hardhard and falling for just about every head fake…. Jump, foul when ya come down.

Of course, if the other teams would stop shooting the lights out all the time, it might help…

Mahaney was scoreless and only played 6 minutes in Loss to Colorado. The Grass is not always greener!

 

[vukovich]

Mahaney was scoreless and only played 6 minutes in Loss to Colorado. The Grass is not always greener!

He is in the doghouse right now but to be fair to the coaches in the 5-6 games played he's not getting it done. I think shooting around 25% from the field. He is definitely pressing right now.

 

[ankleassassin]

3 straight defeats to unranked opponents...
8 minutes 1 fga....

 

[kiddman32]

Yup, rather sucks. Looks like Aidan is playing himself right out of Storrs.

Regarding those opponents, though... I'm sure they'll be ranked now, at least the first two.

 

[larry legend33]

UCONN goes 6k miles for 3 L's in the Maui. Ouch. Thats a long ass plane ride home Kiddman.
Lets see how he handles being in the ultimate doghouse. The kid who did well for Uconn from Marin Catholic (Calcaterri) really understood his role and never forced things. Very mature player. Not sure if this has something to do with it.

 

[ayalar09]

Meanwhile look at St Mary’s go!

Mikey Lewis has been a real gem for them.

Beat USC by 35 and may have one of the better defensive teams in all of NCAA basketball

 

[kiddman32]

UCONN goes 6k miles for 3 L's in the Maui. Ouch. Thats a long ass plane ride home Kiddman.
Lets see how he handles being in the ultimate doghouse.

Good thing for me I watched from home, huh?

 

[ankleassassin]

View: https://x.com/kyletheboone/status/1862589964229169318

 

[laidbackcoach]

UCONN goes 6k miles for 3 L's in the Maui. Ouch. Thats a long ass plane ride home Kiddman.
Lets see how he handles being in the ultimate doghouse. The kid who did well for Uconn from Marin Catholic (Calcaterri) really understood his role and never forced things. Very mature player. Not sure if this has something to do with it.

Joey did great there as a key reserve and helped Hurley get that first Natty. I think the UConn faithful were expecting and hoping that Aiden would have a stronger and more integral role than Joey did. Right now he is not doing much at all, much less having more of an impact than Joey.

Time will tell if he can get himself back in the saddle and be a key contributor. They need help and Big East appears to be struggling seriously so far this season.

 

[Moses_Scurry]

Not sure if Mahoney has that DOGG in him. He needs to be working on his jumper seriously. And it looks like he's doubting himself right now. He's got some skills, but he needs to dig deep and find himself..... Quick!

Like I said a few months back...... This guy here was SPECIAL:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6V8fXCfNvw

 

[larry legend33]

Not sure if Mahoney has that DOGG in him. He needs to be working on his jumper seriously. And it looks like he's doubting himself right now. He's got some skills, but he needs to dig deep and find himself..... Quick!

Like I said a few months back...... This guy here was SPECIAL:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6V8fXCfNvw

Scurry... Of course he was. He was one of the all-time best scorers in college hoop history. Aidan just trying to get 10-12 pts a game for UCONN.

 

[Moses_Scurry]

Looks like Mahoney should have stayed at St Mary's where he was favored. The grass aint always greener. Looks like he has a short leash at UCONN so far..... Barely played last night against Xavier.

 

[ankleassassin]

Looks like Mahoney should have stayed at St Mary's where he was favored. The grass aint always greener. Looks like he has a short leash at UCONN so far..... Barely played last night against Xavier.

Tough

 

[ayalar09]

He’s been horrible at UConn

Will be interesting to see if he transfers again

 

[vukovich]

He’s been horrible at UConn

Will be interesting to see if he transfers again

He will not be back at UConn next year. They gave him 6-8 games and he was awful. Thats all you can ask as a player is an opportunity.

 

[ankleassassin]

its not his fault.... playing at st marys vs playing in the big east are like night and day.

hopefully he cashed a few NIL checks while up there. the money at chico st not gonna be the same

 

[larry legend33]

He will not be back at UConn next year. They gave him 6-8 games and he was awful. Thats all you can ask as a player is an opportunity.

He will likely be at CAL next year playing for Madsen. Hurley experiment no bueno.
Andrej has been stellar for CAL and upside continues to grow although I think he should stay another year and get stronger. All about timing but I could see him creep into later 1st round which means he probably will go to league. Remarkable improvement over last year.