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  1. VAUConnFan

    Will South Carolina run it back and go undefeated in 2024-25?

    Raven scares me on the offensive end.
  2. VAUConnFan

    I need help with player stats.

    If the information you seek cannot be gleaned from the annual media guides, then the sports information department at UConn might be able to help you. You will come within plus or minus a few games if you divide 400 by the player's career scoring average. Good luck!
  3. VAUConnFan

    Arms Race - The New Formula

    2013-2016? Those teams were loaded, though your projected possibility might be deeper if that's the point you are making. 2002? Two Wade Trophy winners, 5 first round WNBA draft choices, 2 second rounders. Again, if it is about depth, then maybe.
  4. VAUConnFan

    History Repeats Itself

    A Wikipedia screenshot of the first few games of Iowa's 1989-90 season during which they beat UConn and lost to South Carolina.
  5. VAUConnFan

    Arms Race - The New Formula

    Until this season, UConn's 2001 team was the most talented team, top to bottom. Save for Notre Dame playing out of their minds in the second half of the semifinal, UConn would have won five straight national championships.
  6. VAUConnFan

    Breanna, D and Sue + guests- topic: do you need a natty to be one of the greatest?

    You can rely on a summary from 22 years ago or one can rely on memory from having watched and rewatched that 2002 tournament run dozens of times. UConn, although not playing nearly as well as the semifinal game against Tennessee, totally outplayed and outclassed Oklahoma. The only reason the...
  7. VAUConnFan

    2024 NCAA Tournament: TV Viewership

    And, it was a great game. As has been mentioned, it would have taken something akin to a perfect game no hitter for Iowa to beat South Carolina. Iowa struck out the side with nine pitches in the first inning, and stayed within striking distance until the ninth.
  8. VAUConnFan

    2024 NCAA Tournament: TV Viewership

    I was rooting for UNLV to complete their perfect season.:(:mad: Talk about Duke getting revenge.
  9. VAUConnFan

    Breanna, D and Sue + guests- topic: do you need a natty to be one of the greatest?

    If what I have been reading/hearing is correct, Ms Clark is the first person to lead the nation in scoring to appear in the national championship game.
  10. VAUConnFan

    Breanna, D and Sue + guests- topic: do you need a natty to be one of the greatest?

    A lot of folks here are probably not old enough to remember Cheryl Miller. My list in no particular order are Janice Lawrence, Cheryl Miller, Sheryl Swoopes, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, and Brianna Stewart. Candace Parker, Jackie Stiles, and Cailin Clark are not on this list because I did not...
  11. VAUConnFan

    Breanna, D and Sue + guests- topic: do you need a natty to be one of the greatest?

    I could not possibly disagree with you more: 1. UConn, as a team, did not play poorly in the 2002 national championship game against Oklahoma. However, the future Hall of Fame backcourt duo of Bird and Taurasi shot a combined 8-25, 0-9 from 3; The starting front court of Cash, Williams, and...
  12. VAUConnFan

    Championship Predictions

    I like that you took the time and effort to put the stat together.
  13. VAUConnFan

    Will South Carolina run it back and go undefeated in 2024-25?

    I think Coach Staley will replace Cardoso with Sania Fagan in order to reward her loyalty and to increase her draft stock. Watkins off the bench is every bit as effective. It would not surprise me at all if Raven takes a seat to start games next year.
  14. VAUConnFan

    Breanna, D and Sue + guests- topic: do you need a natty to be one of the greatest?

    National championships with rare exceptions are rarely the function of one player. Caitlin Clark gets my vote because she is not surrounded by future WNBA players. The only singularly dominant player in WCBB to win a national championship is Sheryl Swoopes, but that is going back over 30 years...
  15. VAUConnFan

    One of the most important factor on the UCONN win!

    UConn is 6-4 all time against Iowa.
  16. VAUConnFan

    One of the most important factor on the UCONN win!

    1989, The Amana-Hawkeye Classic in Iowa City. Back when Coach Auriemma was looking to schedule better competition in developing his program, he reached out to Penn State Coach Rene Portland who flat out turned him down; did not think UConn was worthy of stepping on the court with Penn State; a...
  17. VAUConnFan

    One of the most important factor on the UCONN win!

    Iowa beat UConn the first two times they played in the Auriemma era; the first time by 32 points.
  18. VAUConnFan

    HBCU’s and scheduling conundrum

    Things are good here, thanx. The current state of WCBB is quite enjoyable. It is where I was hoping it would be 15 years ago. UConn and South Carolina are still the blue bloods with no end in sight to their dominance. However, there are an astounding number of highly skilled, well coached...
  19. VAUConnFan

    HBCU’s and scheduling conundrum

    Proudly, an HBCU was represented in the very first NCAA WCBB Final Four in 1982; and again in 1984.
  20. VAUConnFan

    Mulkey story coming? ** ITS HERE

    If Coach Mulkey can call this a "hatchet job", then she must really be concerned. Brian Kelly is barely mentioned.
  21. VAUConnFan

    2023-24 South Carolina regular season, Part 2

    Enjoyed it immensely. Thanx for sharing.
  22. VAUConnFan

    #2 OSU Going Down

    Very insightful press conference. I am very happy for Coach Lawson.
  23. VAUConnFan

    Best collegiate players whose pro careers didn't pan out

    Who here goes far enough back to remember the San Francisco Giants trading Orlando Cepeda to St. Louis for Ray Sadecki? How about the Cubs trading Lou Brock to St. Louis for Ernie Broglio and Bobby Shantz? Nolan Ryan from the Mets to the Angels for Jim Fregosi.
  24. VAUConnFan

    Which #2 is out first?

    Right now, this seems like a layup choice. Notre Dame lacks depth and a stout front line player. I root for Coach Ivey, but have to call it as it appears to the naked eye.
  25. VAUConnFan

    Which #1 will lose first?

    Texas. 1. Cannot see a team that has beaten Stanford twice going out first. 2. Iowa is the story of the tournament and of WCBB, cannot see them exiting early. 3. South Carolina is deep and have shown an ability to beat good teams without their A game.
  26. VAUConnFan

    UConn not in Albany? Portland bracket here (merged)

    1. When you have the talent, the ceiling remains high. 2. There are many more very good teams now that should translate to madness in March. 3. For those who might despair UConn's chances given their losses against the quality non conference opponents, I think back to the 2011 UConn men's team...
  27. VAUConnFan

    Who will Sarah Strong pick?

    Of South Carolina's ten players, there are only three seniors, one of whom(Pao Pao) is coming back for a fifth year.
  28. VAUConnFan

    Interesting NCAA WCBB Tournament Analytics

    That favors UConn over everyone except South Carolina: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/bracket-chaos-why-the-women-s-ncaa-tournament-will-see-more-upsets-this-year/ar-BB1jZKRQ?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=28571902cab0419eb7cef39831687835&ei=27
  29. VAUConnFan

    Favorite Games of Yore

    Tennessee at UConn 2000. A great game. Hard pressed to find a game with so much talent on the floor. Only comparable game might be North Carolina-Georgetown 1982. Terrible offensive foul call on Tamika Williams late in the game.
  30. VAUConnFan

    Who will Sarah Strong pick?

    1. Has Coach Auriemma changed his MO regarding recruiting and offering? According to his book, once he offered, he did not wait around for a commitment. Times and circumstances change. Has it changed at UConn? 2. Ms Strong's father is an NC State alum and they are not in the mix. One would never...
  31. VAUConnFan

    OT: Women’s History Month

    Truly an impactful woman; If only to be founding member of AKA. However, Ms Slowe's accomplishments are exponentially greater. Thanx for sharing.
  32. VAUConnFan

    Ms Lobo Discusssing Current WBB Topics

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/awful-announcing-podcast-rebecca-lobo-on-caitlin-clark-kim-mulkey-doris-burke-and-more/ar-BB1jWlns?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=1917ed63951f4ee9931137b9640443ca&ei=27 A number of current women's basketball topics: Here’s the full breakdown: :47: How Rebecca...
  33. VAUConnFan

    More Confirmation

    https://awfulannouncing.com/advertising/espn-ad-sales-ncaa-womens-tournament.html Gotta love it!
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