I agree. Her moves to get shots off were never displayed at UConn the way she was doing it for Dallas. A lot has to do with the injuries Dallas had and the need for Paige to score. UConn had way more scoring options than a depleted Dallas. ( Plus Geno doesn't like bad shots)
I also believe...
I grew up in Fairfield, there has always been two leagues.
These players are playing way more games than just league play. Probably some AAU travel.
The coaching they are getting is tremendous, way more than just dads doing it as a hobby.
The actual games are great, my only critique is the LL...
I think we are seeing what happens when a student-athlete becomes a professional full time player. They can really improve, i.e. Napheesa Collier. Paige is improving big time. Her moves to the basket are "ankle-breaking'. Pull-ups are money.
She is both being aggressive and unstoppable.
Her...
Any team that plays Dallas has one strategy. Stop Bueckers by double teaming her and bumping and holding her. Let other people beat them by allowing the Bergers, Jones and anyone else to shoot.
It's hard to believe, but Paige's game is really improving as a pro. She has added a "Street" element that gets oohs and awes from the fans.
Last night she was 7/10 from inside the arc, (Arike 1/7).
She has mentioned that she wants to take it to the basket more, a la Old Dude's post above...
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