Connor Essegian is N

Nice pick up.  Welcome N Connor!

We've really signed two guys who, with the right change of scenery, could absolutely EXCEL under Fred.  If they come in with the right mindset-- look out!

If we can also get Milicic Jr. our shooting ability should take a significant leap forward.

1 minute ago, LincecumFan said:

If we can also get Milicic Jr. our shooting ability should take a significant leap forward.

 

Shoot-- if we can just leap to where we were last year, that would be a huge plus.

there is going to be no shortage of depth next year.

• Worster
• Ulis
• Essegian
• Griffiths
• Williams
• Gary
• Morgan
• Mast
• Janovich
• Frager
• Hoiberg (WO)
• Scholarship #11
• Scholarship #12
• Scholarship #13

Need bigs...

2 minutes ago, Huskerpapa said:

Need bigs...

No worries. We'll get Bigor.

It's interesting we have picked up two transfers from the conference, and lost one to another conference school.  With the B1G now at 18 teams, it doesn't seem to be a big deal to lose a player to another conference school.  That is unless you're Rutgers.  Many of their fans are bitter Griffiths came to Nebraska. 

Essegian will thrive here, just like Griffiths.  GBR!

8 minutes ago, Huskerpapa said:

Need bigs...

Emphasis on plural

33 minutes ago, cipsucks said:

It's interesting we have picked up two transfers from the conference, and lost one to another conference school.  With the B1G now at 18 teams, it doesn't seem to be a big deal to lose a player to another conference school.  That is unless you're Rutgers.  Many of their fans are bitter Griffiths came to Nebraska. 

 

Essegian will thrive here, just like Griffiths.  GBR!

Oh boo hoo, if Pikiell had the chance to pick up a transfer the quality of Griffiths he would do it in a heartbeat. Whether from in-conference or not.

Eat It ‘Sconi 

I’m sure hoping we land somebody who averaged in double figures last year before we’re done. Oh, well! We’re checking the box for elite athleticism, though.

18 minutes ago, huskercabby said:

I’m sure hoping we land somebody who averaged in double figures last year before we’re done. Oh, well! We’re checking the box for elite athleticism, though.

You can be a Creighton fan. They're super athletic. 

Can someone tell me why he didn't play this year after such a good freshman season?

9 minutes ago, big red22 said:

Can someone tell me why he didn't play this year after such a good freshman season?

https://badgerextra.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f20bd978-9acf-11ee-b821-effb28ea49f5/#:~:text=Speaking with reporters Nov.,opening win over Arkansas State.&text=Essegian said the injury impacted,planted his feet or ran.

Combination of an early season injury plus guys getting ahead of him in the rotation. Decent chance we landed one of those guys who just needs playing time. 

41 minutes ago, millerhusker said:

You can be a Creighton fan. They're super athletic. 

3 hours ago, Huskerpapa said:

Need bigs...

 

I have to think that is what we're looking at with our next two scholarships

1 hour ago, huskercabby said:

I’m sure hoping we land somebody who averaged in double figures last year before we’re done. Oh, well! We’re checking the box for elite athleticism, though.

Worster was 9.9 and Morgan was 12.9. 

Pleasantly surprised by the rebounding rates from Essigian over the last couple of years. Will easily be a plus over Keisei or CJ in that department.  Not entirely sure what Griffiths brings in that department because of how dominant Cliff was there.

Essegian isn’t a specialist.  He’s an all around player.  Tough to do anything well with an injured back. 
 

Assuming he’s 100% to begin next season we just got an absolute steal and a definite contender to start at the 2.  Either way, if healthy, I expect a huge contribution, and we’ll have him for a couple years.  

3 minutes ago, Fullbacksympathy said:

Tough to do anything well with an injured back.

Been dealing with a back injury since 2018. When you're in the throes of an acute flair up it's hard to just exist. It's tough to do anything well, average, or even poorly

Between the shooting ability and possibly the defensive issues, guy most likely to get the side eye from Brice this season

55 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

Pleasantly surprised by the rebounding rates from Essigian over the last couple of years. Will easily be a plus over Keisei or CJ in that department.  Not entirely sure what Griffiths brings in that department because of how dominant Cliff was there.

It looks like his rebounding picked up with his shooting when he started getting regular minutes the last 7 games. 3-6 boards a game, think that will improve as he gets stronger. Looks like maybe the light went on for him at the end of the season, excited to see what he brings

Quote from the coach

“As we build our roster, Connor’s skillset fits what we are looking for,” Hoiberg said. “He has performed at a high level in the Big Ten and was one of the top freshmen in the conference two years ago when he set a school record for 3-pointers by a freshman. Connor is an outstanding shooter and has that confidence that good shooters have. He’s been on successful teams at both the high school and college level and the experience he has gained playing in the Big Ten the past two years should help him make the transition to our system.