KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:44 am

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)

Post by JoleonLescottsHair » Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:34 pm

^
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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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:11 pm

^

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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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by uz2b-len » Tue Feb 26, 2019 2:20 pm

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)

Post by mlaconte459 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:57 am

Will officially be transferring per twitter..

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by capezona » Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:06 pm

^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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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:12 pm

Good luck, Unique!
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Old-School » Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:16 pm

He always played hard. Wish him luck!

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by 69MG » Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:20 pm

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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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by LS71 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:31 pm

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. 8)
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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by 69MG » Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:58 pm

LS71 wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:31 pm 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. 8)
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)

Post by baseline47 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:32 pm

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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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Jackson96 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:49 pm

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!

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by Roadtrip » Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:54 pm

Go, Go U, Go Unique. Enjoyed your play here. Success at the next level.

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Re: KAEO Unique McLean (2016)

Post by uz2b-len » Mon Mar 18, 2019 2:12 pm

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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