Recent content by Cuango

Heckel and Shade are at a surprisingly low percentage. Allie, after starting out very poorly, seems to have turned it around and has been much more accurate recently. I agree this is an important part of the game and one that could bite us in the rear in a close game. First, we hope for no close...

I’m not sure what happened but Louisville had to dig out of an 18-1 deficit in the first quarter. They made it competitive but that’s pretty tough against Duke. Still, I think Jeff has done an incredible job this season. As has Kara of course, they looked dead in the water early on.

I too believe Kelis will shine before it’s all over. However, it is clear, she needs some seasoning before that happens. This offseason, hopefully she will spend much of it in the gym working on that three point shot and decision making on the floor. If she can get her percentage up to at least...

I love Allie and after Azzi leaves she will likely be the best shooter on the team but, until Azzi leaves, she is the best shooter on this team no matter what the percentages say. She has done it time after time under fire, in big game after big game and that matters far more than a few...

Shame Allie struggled so much with her free throws early. She seems to have worked that out now but unfortunately she’s so far down in her % , I’m not sure she has time to catch up. Perhaps next season?

Right before she was injured Jana suddenly started playing her best ball of the season. (by far) She seemed to have (to me) refocused herself and was not only playing much better, but seemed enthusiastic and happy about it. Then, of course, she was injured and it clearly set her back. What...

I think there’s a pretty decent chance Allie starts next season. Certainly if she doesn’t start she will play a lot off the bench. There is so much talent on this roster! I notice some are penciling in K9 as a starter but I think she will play one more year off the bench and then start when KK...

Allie is far more than a three point sniper! She is extremely clever around the basket, fearless in driving to the hoop, and knows exactly what to do when she does drive. I think we’ve barely scratched the surface of her total package. I think she will work on her midrange this coming summer and...

My favorite moment was when Jana made the baby hook! I didn’t know she had that shot.

I didn’t read that @oldude meant that Allie would take Azzi’s place in efficacy, merely that she is one of the logical players to potentially step into that slot when Azzi leaves. Speaking of which, what a great thing it is to have players in the bank that may be able to minimize the void that...

The material point to be made regarding Cori Close is that she is a very good recruiter but not so good as a teaching/game coach. There is a vast gulf between her and someone like Geno, Kim, Jeff, Vic, and Dawn. Those are coaches who are both teachers and game coaches. (Though I must say Dawn...

“Ain’t never been a horse that couldn’t be rode & ain’t never been a cowboy who couldn’t be throwed!” Wise words from donalddoowop in his post. Yes, we have a tremendously talented team, imo certainly among the most talented ever here at UConn! However, there are at least 4-7 teams that could...

I would be very surprised if Texas and SC do not lose any more games between now and the tournament. UCLA has a much better chance imo. LSU, who is looking very scary after their absolute demolition of Alabama will also likely lose to at least one of Texas or SC. I think there’s a lot of story...

I have never worried too much about Allie’s defense. First off, Geno would not have recruited her so hard if he had not believed she could play within his system. His system is based on a strong defense first ergo I was not concerned. Secondly, I had read an interview with her HS coach where he...

Texas and LSU are the two teams I fear most. SC and UCLA are also obvious threats but in Vic and Kim I see two coaches who have “seen the varmint” and who excel at getting their teams ready for big games. We all sneer at Kim’s laughable schedules but her teams very rarely are found wanting...