Nika appreciation thread

[npignatjr]

I noticed that whenever Nika was on the floor everything flowed better for the team as well.

It was like everyone took a deep breath and when Nika was on the floor. Maybe they just know that Nika would get them the ball if they got to a place to use it.

Personally, I would have thought highly of any kid that only played point guard. Going to a university in a foreign country that had Paige as a fellow freshman. What was her mindset? What were her expectations?

Rest easy. The Nika haters are still around. I think that's who's throwing darts at Amari. Not sure because I have the hater on ignore.

I just don't understand people who need to belittle young kids.

Every year every game the team flowed better.

 

[npignatjr]

Nika=one of the most unique women to play for UConn. Doesn't have the speed or quickness as some guards such as KK, but won Defensive Player of the Year. Primary shot is a long set shot but has a high shooting average. Not overly tall but a fierce rebounder. I live near Parris Island, SC, the Marine Training Base, and she reminds me of the new recruits who often excel based on their tenacity as much as pure skills.

DPY twice

 

[DennieEddy]

Nika did the same thing-- missed a bunny, got her own rebound and scored.

Last person to touch the ball prior to the made basket, probably an assist for her too? She assisted herself!!

 

[Beemer]

I'm so happy to find this thread!!!

I've loved her since her freshman year- her toughness, grit, moxie whatever you want to call it just stood out to me from the start.

She was Nika the Gnat, the Croatian Sensation making life hell for the opposition with her suffocating defense without once committing a foul ( ) & sometimes driving Geno nuts in the process. She was prone to turnovers and committing stupid fouls at the wrong time.

When Paige went down Nika had to step up her game and boy did she ever. Showing maturity & leadership, cutting down on turnovers & dumb fouls she had her best season last year. She continues to grow her game this season, becoming much more of an offensive threat while still playing incredible defense.

If she decides to come back for a fifth year I will be a very happy lady.

That's my girl! <3

 

[WhiteKnight]

We met her last night after the game on her way to the team bus. What an effusive, generous and warm personality! We just love this kid and told her so. Her reaction? Big hugs! She is the best.

That young lady is a joy!

 

[From France]

With these 7 today, I think she moved to 8th all time already for a career, and she still has a year of eligibility

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[maple]

I loved Nika from the minute her career at UConn started and she very easily became one of my all time favorites. Every game she shows up and plays old school gritty UConn basketball. Her hard wonk doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet, but I’m crossing my fingers she can get the all time assists record.

 

[Boreifs]

I just looked it up. Nika has four of the top eight assists games in the history of the program. That is beyond ridiculous and she’s not done yet.

 

[Skeets]

Is Nika loved? How many other players have an appreciation thread on the BY?

 

[Majic Hands]

Is Nika loved? How many other players have an appreciation thread on the BY?

Ya, but. How many have had a segment of BYers designate them as the verbal punching bag?

People who appreciate the game appreciate players like Nika.

 

[HuskyNan]

Putting “Croatian” and “menace” in the same sentence….

 

[JonathanXIV]

Putting “Croatian” and “menace” in the same sentence….

Hmm, who does this sound like?

 

[MSGRET]

Putting “Croatian” and “menace” in the same sentence….

Nika must have had a stern talking with her sister after the game when she was in Storrs back in December. "Come on Hana you better not embarrass the family, you're Croatian, become a menace for heavens sake!"

 

[Ozimoto]

Any thoughts on Hana taking a graduate student year with the Huskies?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Any thoughts on Hana taking a graduate student year with the Huskies?

I don't think Hana is eligible. She started college after the Covid season, I believe.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Let's recap: Nika has long been a menace. Hana has become a menace. Darko must be Croatian for Dennis.

 

[Bald Husky]

Any thoughts on Hana taking a graduate student year with the Huskies?

Hana is only a sophomore, so she still has 2 years of eligibility left.

 

[Huskee11]

Last night Marquette started with and often had two forwards in the game and it looked like they usually put one of them on Nika and hoped for the best. She made them pay by hitting the open threes.

With Watson and Westbeld, it may be a similar situation against ND.

Even more noteworthy are the two foul line jumpers! It was the correct play both times. In prior years she would have passed it up and possibly tried to force a drive or a pass that was not there.

KK, Paige and Nika are benefitting assist-wise from Shade`s quick and accurate trigger from the corners.

 

[psconn]

So impressed with the way Nika has evolved her game since last year. This is something you don't see very often in an upperclassman. The pullup J and the consistent 3-ball and the aggressive drives to the hoop (not just to pass) all obviously a full step up from last year. What a great career she is having.

 

[Geew1992]

Any thoughts on Hana taking a graduate student year with the Huskies?

Nikas class is the last year of the Covid year

 

[BRS24]

Gifted -

Why UConn women's basketball's senior guard Nika Mühl playing more 'comfortable' this season

UConn women's basketball's senior guard Nika Mühl is playing more 'comfortable' this season despite being one of three true point guards in the lineup.

www.ctinsider.com

 

[GoingPostal]

She needs to be first team All American to make the Wall and people that vote on AA awards usually don’t recognize defense and assists as much as gaudy scoring numbers

True enough, but I've always felt that any Huskie who was awarded the National Defensive Player of the Year should also be included in those making the wall. Afterall it's one person not one of five or ten All Americans.

 

[Geew1992]

True enough, but I've always felt that any Husky who was awarded the National Defensive Player of the Year should also be included in those making the wall. Afterall it's one person not one of five or ten All Americans.

But she hasn’t received that either

 

[GoingPostal]

But she hasn’t received that either

I did not say that she did. Just wanted to point out that i think it's worthy of having recognition on he wall.