As a somewhat raw prospect out of The Patrick School in New Jersey, Adama Sanogo was viewed by most as a project, someone who would take one or two years to develop into a consistent and solid post player at a high-major program.
After his first two games in a UConn uniform, it was very evident that Sanogo was well ahead of where most thought he would be development-wise, putting up 16 points and nine rebounds in just 28 minutes. He showcased an array of post moves and nimble feet that haven’t been utilized by a UConn big since Alex Orihaki, possibly even before that.