THREE POINTS WORTH MAKING

We’re about 90 from opening tip for UConn’s first exhibition game.
Here are a few thoughts to chew on before the first glimpse of the Huskies this season:

How long will it take Hasheem Thabeet to pick up his first foul? Ditto for Nos. 2-5, because you’d have to figure he’s going to foul out. It’s his debut and, in many ways, playing a Division II opponent is a good half-step toward what will be required come the season opener and later in Big East play. As for why I say he’ll likely foul out, it’s because I think Jim Calhoun will play him until the fifth whistle comes — and being 7-foot-3, his size makes foul trouble a very easy scenario.

Watch for the smile from A.J. Price and his family — mother, father and sister are all expected to be in the crowd. This moment is so overdue for Price, who finally gets to play after arriving here as a hot-shot prospect two years ago. He’s slated to start and expect loud cheers when his first basket drops.

Lastly, keep an eye on which players Calhoun chooses to feature on the court together. The lineups figure to change throughout much of the early season and it’ll be interesting to see if any chemistry becomes evident between certain players.