KAEO Unique McLean (2016)
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)
I just wish he could finish around the rim better. The shooting is what it is but the number of bunnies he misses are infuriating.
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)
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Aren't putback dunks a form of finishing around the rim? Also, is he really missing a lot of bunnies? For starters, he's not taking a whole lot of shots, but within that limited number his percentage is high. He's 11-19 over this last stretch of six games where he's played good minutes.
Overall, I think Unique is finally assuming the exact role some of us had pictured and what McCall appears to want. Good defense, rebounding, and passing with the occasional highlight thrown in. He's hustling on D and found his flow within the offense and is picking his spots. I think his modest need for touches has helped Pierre, too. McLean has had some sweet assists. Watching him claw back into the line up has been enjoyable to watch. I hope he stays, too. His experience next year would be a plus.
Aren't putback dunks a form of finishing around the rim? Also, is he really missing a lot of bunnies? For starters, he's not taking a whole lot of shots, but within that limited number his percentage is high. He's 11-19 over this last stretch of six games where he's played good minutes.
Overall, I think Unique is finally assuming the exact role some of us had pictured and what McCall appears to want. Good defense, rebounding, and passing with the occasional highlight thrown in. He's hustling on D and found his flow within the offense and is picking his spots. I think his modest need for touches has helped Pierre, too. McLean has had some sweet assists. Watching him claw back into the line up has been enjoyable to watch. I hope he stays, too. His experience next year would be a plus.
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Yes, last year and this year he has missed a lot of bunnies. He shot .368 last season. If it's not a dunk or putback, it doesn't go in often.
He has been very good as of late, no argument there. Hopefully that continues.
Yes, last year and this year he has missed a lot of bunnies. He shot .368 last season. If it's not a dunk or putback, it doesn't go in often.
He has been very good as of late, no argument there. Hopefully that continues.
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As I mentioned above, I think he's really helped himself by abandoning the traditional off-the-backboard lay-up. It's an easy shot for most people, but not for him, for some reason. But he's starting making some nice floaters.
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)
Will officially be transferring per twitter..
https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status ... 51968?s=21
https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status ... 51968?s=21
GO... GO U... GO UMASSS..... GO UMASSS
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)
^Too bad. I really like Unique. But he's not a scorer and we really need scorers. Good luck to him wherever he lands.
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Good luck, Unique!
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)
He always played hard. Wish him luck!
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I wish him well. There was never a question about his effort and if he finds the right spot he'll be fine.
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Well...that's one.
Best wishes for success to Unique! I still have a video on my phone of the dunk from the open practice at the Hall of Fame in October of 2016 when he jumped over Pip.
Best wishes for success to Unique! I still have a video on my phone of the dunk from the open practice at the Hall of Fame in October of 2016 when he jumped over Pip.
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He'll forever be remembered for the inbounds dunk. Wish I had a video of that.
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)
Sorry he's transferring. Grad transfer? So he finished his degree in three years. Way to go Unique. Best of luck!
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I wonder if LIU is a possible spot for Unique -- close to home, good level for him to get some serious run, former coach there (although Unique would probably have to have been onboard with his redshirt year back as a freshman) -- and yes, good luck Unique!
Also, thoughts and prayers everyone!
Also, thoughts and prayers everyone!
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)
Go, Go U, Go Unique. Enjoyed your play here. Success at the next level.
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Yep, wishing Unique all the best. His style of play was exciting and he really improved this year. I think he's going to continue to have a successful basketball career. Maybe move on to coaching. I think the best coaches are often the ones who have playing experience but were not the best players.
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