Seawolves Fans

CONNECTICUT
Record: 1-0 (0-0 American)
Last Game: W, 70-58, vs. Colgate 11/10
Last Meeting: UConn 73-62 on 11/25/12; game-high 15 from Dave Coley
Listen/Watch:
TV: It's on SNY.
UConn radio: https://tunein.com/radio/UConn-IMG-Sports-Network-s230338/
Stony Brook radio: http://www.whli.com/listen-live.aspx
Notables:
6-8/185 rjr G/F Terry Larrier 27 pts, 6 rebs, 11-18 FG, 3-4 3-ptrs vs. Colgate
6-2/180 grad G Antwoine Anderson 12 pts, 6 asts, 2 stls vs. Colgate
6-8/190 fr F Tyler Polley 9 pts, 4 rebs vs. Colgate
6-8/190 fr F Isaiah Whaley 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 blks vs. Colgate
6-0/170 rfr G Alterique Gilbert 4 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts vs. Colgate

I'm curious about this UConn team. I know that everybody says the program is down and hurt by the conference they're in, but they have a nice nucleus. Larrier had a huge night in his debut after last year was cut short after four games with a torn ACL. An incredible athlete, he was a four-star recruit for VCU way back in the 2013 class – same year as Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Melo Trimble – but left when Shaka Smart went to Texas. Transfer year, redshirt year, and now he's back at it (good for him). In addition to Larrier, the kid Gilbert, the preseason AAC ROY, played just three games before dislocating his shoulder; he's the preseason ROY again this year. And they brought in a steadying force in Anderson, who started every game last year at Fordham and averaged double-digit points.

UConn prevailed in its opener despite not having the services of Jalen Adams, who was suspended indefinitely after crashing a scooter earlier this week and leaving the scene. And then he was suspended from practice for disorderly conduct. So I can't imagine we'll see him either. It's significant because Adams was a preseason all-conference first team selection after leading the team in points and assists a year ago, and seems to be a marginal NBA prospect. Take him out and factor in the aforementioned injuries and it's almost an entirely new team on the floor.

They'll need to count on some freshmen early. Polley was their most highly touted freshman, and had a nice showing in his debut. They're working on a waiver for Sidney Wilson, another four-star prospect who came to UConn after initially signing with St. John's, going to class for a week, and leaving, making him a transfer.

Winnable game for us – we won't be the favorites but I think we're in this one (and can watch it on SNY!). UConn's bigs are scrawny compared to who we faced last night – Cekovsky 250, Obi 250, Fernando 245, Bender 230. The UConn youngsters are long and lean, so I'm hoping we can lengthen possession and get some putbacks inside. Colgate trailed by only two at halftime before a 7-0 run to start the second half gave them some breathing room.

I'd love to find a real sparkplug off the bench offensively. Sekunda can be that and had a decent shooting night from what I recall. I'd love it if Olaniyi could add some offensive punch but we haven't seen that in the exhibition or opener.

My two favorite programs facing off... my Fiancee is a UConn grad so it's a big rivalry night for us. Lets go Seawolves!

Uconn isn't what they used to be, but they're still a very strong team. I'd be shocked if we won, but that second half against Maryland gave me some reason to be optimistic.

crazy eddie- when did you get engaged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This year is Vermont’s to lose. They will probably romp through the regular season. But UVM still have to play 3 knockout games in AE tourney. Will Brown has shown before that he is a really good coach in AE tourney regardless of Albany’s seed. And with one year under his belt, Boals will be ready to pounce. Can’t wait.

Not the right thread, but Vermont looked very good today against Kentucky. They could have sent it into OT if they hit a three on their last possession.

That was a good game.. Vermont should easily roll through the AE again this year..

its a long season and unlike other sports, there are a lot of intervening holidays, long stretches of time off, changes in weather (kids get sick), and because of the volume of games, lots of travelling.  these factors can lead to upsets.  upsets happen.  we were on the unfortunate end for many a season in the AE tourney.  no need to remind anyone of that!!! 

Tip off any moment now. Let's go get it boys!!