Recent content by HopJim

UConn wins 96 to 48

I may be a bit of a contrarian, but suspect Dallas looked around and could not find a talented coach with pro experience who wanted the job. If I was Jose, would kick the tires and renegotiate his existing contract. Even with Paige and some new talent, they are likely to be at the bottom of...

Sarah touched the ball almost every trip down the floor. Not sure we want Blanca to play this role.

Appreciated that while this was one of the biggest, most important signings this year, Big O kept the messaging on point. Love that she spoke as much about UConn as she did herself.

I have some of the most mixed emotions and assessments (all good) of any top 3 recruit I have seen in over 30 years of following Geno and UConn Women's Basketball. Emotionally, I wanted the Big O as much as Paige and Azzi. Perfect fit-smart player, makes teammates better, special basketball...

Wish Lisa and Renee could announce our games. I got more value listening to them for a few mintes than an entire game from recent announcers.

Had seen a number of Gandy's videos from the past two years and my impression is that she was surrounded by below average talent (i.e. coaches and players). Did not see any plays on either offense or defense that resembled what she is being asked to do at UConn so expect a tough learning curve...

Suspect that Yana will be one of the biggest tests of Geno and staff's coaching skills. Was thrilled when she signed with UConn but looking back, many of her high school accomplishments appear to be due to here being physically stronger than her competition. With Yana's commitment to succeed...

Dittos to Nan's comments. BC's sinking to the depth of the ACC sports rankings was well deserved. BC tried to take on the Big Boys without the same level of alumni and administrative support and paid the price. Some have commented that BC felt that UConn was arrogant. This may be true but...

I had the same questions. Wonder if eventually the game will be moved to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Relatively small, Division 1 level gym. On a good traffic day, 30-40 minutes from DC. Would be relatively easy to maintain security, no issues with ongoing operations, and due to...

Predict that Morgan will come back mid-year and be UConn's secret weapon by playoffs. UConn appears to have multiple players that can rebound or shoot but few can do both. At 6'2", Morgan has both assets as well as long arms to help on defense.

While too early with too many unusual combinations to draw any conclusions, my biggest concern is UConn's ability to stop quick guards and their drives to the basket. Until last year, Huskies were punished by teams like Notre Dame and South Carolina who consistently drove around picks for lay...

I suspect that UConn will be short of 3 point shooters this year and if Allie can relax a bit and anticipate her defensive assignments, she will get her time on the court. Once she starts hitting, get 3 point shooter.

Glad you were able to get value from the announcers. If you liked cliches, you probably loved them. Hope we don't have to listen to them many times this year.

Based on this game, agree that Kaleigh looked slow and tentative. Fortunately, this was an exhibition game and as Geno said at halftime in a surprisingly good mood, they expected to use all sorts of rotations, negatively affecting performance. I doubt Geno would have recruited any of the guards...