Strengths: Big, strong guard who can get into the lane and make plays ... Price gets to the free throw line effectively when he is determined because he can overpower opposing guards with ease ... Is a gritty defender who combines his good strength with a serviceable amount of quickness and technique ... Though he was rusty after not playing for two years, Price has some potential based on his body and skill set. A talented athlete with quickness and scoring ability, just needs to add consistency and mental toughness ...

Weaknesses: Did not live up to expectations last season, but a lot of that can be attributed to rustiness after two years away from team basketball ... Price did not work particularly well with the other guards on the team and lost his starting job to Craig Austrie for a small stretch towards the end of the season ... His jumpshot is suspect, as he shot just 38.7% from the field, 27.3% from 3-point range, and 69% from the free throw line. He must regain his confidence and consistency ... Doesn't finish well when he gets into the lane. Often settles for runners and short jumpers when he should go strong to the basket and draw a foul ... Makes good passes when he penetrates, but he spends a lot of time dribbling up top and passing the ball around the perimeter without making the defense react ... Though he was in his third year of enrollment last season at UConn as a redshirt sophomore, Price was essentially a freshman. After struggling through his first year, Price will no longer be able to blame his poor play on rustiness or lack of conditioning. It is truly a make-or-break year for the former Long Island high school legend. Character questions remain to an extent after the laptop burglary incident cost him all of what should have been his freshman season 2 seasons ago.

Notes: Missed two straight seasons (04-05,05-06) due to a brain hemorrhage and suspension, but was regarded as one of the best high school players in the country prior to coming to UConn ... Jim Calhoun said Price would have been the best player on the 30-4 2005-2006 Husky squad that included Rudy Gay, Marcus Williams, Josh Boone, Hilton Armstrong, Denham Brown, and Rashad Anderson...