UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley could be faced with some gut-wrenching decisions regarding his senior point guard.
Watching the UConn Huskies during Monday’s exhibition win over Rhode Island, it was clear that almost every Huskies guard or wing is a serious threat from three.Will Diarra's weakness be a problem for the Huskies in big games if opponents force him to shoot?
Diarra brings so much value to winning when it comes to his defense, experience, ball handling, strength, and overall chemistry with Hurley. But his unreliable jumper sticks out like a sore thumb on an otherwise flawless-looking Huskies offense. Diarra’s shooting wasn’t as much of an issue when he was coming off the bench as a plug-and-play energy guy, but it could become one if he’s logging starter minutes.
Hurley might re-allocate some of Diarra’s lead guard minutes to sharpshooting transfer Aidan Mahaney if Mahaney’s performance on Monday proves to be a harbinger of his coming production.Experience is not on Nowell’s side in comparison to Diarra, but Nowell is a much better shooter. He looked like a capable ball handler in limited exposure on Monday.
Nowell will have to prove proficient at many facets of the game beyond just shooting to earn minutes. If he does, and if Diarra’s shot isn’t markedly improved, Hurley could be faced with an interesting decision.Colin Keane is a contributing journalist for "UConn Huskies On SI." Born in Illinois, Colin grew up in Massachusetts as the third of four brothers. For his high school education, Colin attended St.
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