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]

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