This report from NH Register discussed the emphasis being placed on improvement in rebounding:
http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20161001/huskies-feel-kevin-ollies-wrath-at-first-practice
This Courant report discusses conditioning and a goal of 18 fastbreak points per game:
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...tball-first-practice-1002-20161001-story.html
The Register article mentions Purvis's poor rebounding totals as compared to smaller guards of recent years like Walker, Napier and Boatright. I think this is due to Purvis often leaking out on the break. He was actually UConn's most explosive transition player for much of last season. However with more and better penetration by the point guards Purvis should have more rebounding opportunities in half court sets. What do you guys think?
http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20161001/huskies-feel-kevin-ollies-wrath-at-first-practice
This Courant report discusses conditioning and a goal of 18 fastbreak points per game:
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...tball-first-practice-1002-20161001-story.html
The Register article mentions Purvis's poor rebounding totals as compared to smaller guards of recent years like Walker, Napier and Boatright. I think this is due to Purvis often leaking out on the break. He was actually UConn's most explosive transition player for much of last season. However with more and better penetration by the point guards Purvis should have more rebounding opportunities in half court sets. What do you guys think?