Recent content by HopJim

Suspect Jana is still fighting some medical issues. Not jumping, poor hands, etc. Is it conditioning or still a lingering issue from her summer injuries? In any case, glad we have Serah and look forward to her continued improvement.

UConn beats Butler, 94-51 MOV 43

Both sides of this question could be correct. As they stand now, its unlikely our subs would be ranked. IF the women's Huskie subs became their own team, with Geno/CD etc. coaching, they would at worst, be a very good team, perhaps even barely making the Top 20. Compare them to Vanderbilt the...

Well said. Also believe that Sarah is on, as the season goes on, she will need more rest. She will get her stats with all the league games coming up. Another version of the "small ball" line up could have Blanca relieving Sarah for 5+ more minutes a game.

Without sounding like a Pollyanna (maybe its the holidays), most of my top "wants" have been satisfied recently. I saw the "true" Serah -great shot blocking, aggressive offense, etc. Blanca has become more consistent, putting in some highlight reels in recent games, KK's outside shooting has...

Morgan=Red Shirt. Ice to take Jana's minutes.

Would add that UConn will need a "point guard that plays defense." Not saying that Kellis can't play this role but we don't know. Most of the top teams play a 3 guard lineup with 1-2 super quick players that like to drive to the basket. Today, Kellis backs off the player she is guarding, unlike...

Saw a bit of South Carolina and Joyce Edwards play today . She is the real deal. That being said, Serah Edward's shot blocking showcase gives me confidence should we meet SC in the playoffs. Serah may have only been credited with 3 blocks, but she easily changed another 5-8 shots. One of the...

Big fan of K9 but the first two times she was subed in, she almost immediately threw the ball away. Anyone who has followed Geno should not be surprised that her time on court was limited after the second turnover.

UConn wins 81-65 MOV 16

Should be interesting game. Geno has proven he likes to have a "positionless player" approach so if the 3's are falling for Huskies, should not be close. If shooting falters, count on alot of drives to the basket. Iowa has limited options to contain Azzi and Strong, but should not be...

So many interesting thoughts after yesterday's game: -Geno substitued early in the game! While Boneyard has been begging for more minutes for the subs for many years, wondering what motivated Geno. He was likely sending some messages, but which ones? -As with above, Williams was outstanding the...

Always good assessments. Two added thoughts: -One word why Kellis doesn't play more: Defense. While her defense is not bad, not anyway near as good as other Huskies. -I sometimes have to laugh at the comments, "why don't our subs at the end of the game play better?" Have noticed that many...

UConn wins: 92-51; MOV 41

Good assessment but I always have an issue comparing Serah since she usually only plays about half the game. If you factor in Blanca and others, may be a different result.