1st Practice Today

[Plebe]

Aaliyah Edwards is a flat out baller. That much was evident from the first time I saw her in that international tournament last year. Good luck keeping her off the court.

 

[Carnac]

This is a TIK TOK from the Pepperdine University Waves (WCC). I'd like to see the UConn women make THEIR version of one similar.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I disagree strongly with the folks who said that UConn has the #2 class. They recognize Paige is #1, in fact, a rare #1, and Mir is a top 10-20 player, but they didn't know how to handle our international players or Piath, who is a later bloomer. Eric and I agree that Aaliyah is close to a top 5 player and Nika is a top 10-20 player.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Check out Mir's arm in the photo of Christyn.

Mir's what you call a physical specimen. I've seen less of her than any of the freshmen save for PG. Very interested to see what she looks like on the court.

 

[eebmg]

Aaliyah Edwards is a flat out baller. That much was evident from the first time I saw her in that international tournament last year. Good luck keeping her off the court.

Alot of initial comparisons being made (Geno + Players) to Napheesa with the work ethic, motor, competitiveness, need to impact every play and versatility. Cant help but think how lucky Aliyah is that she has a very tangible target to reach and work towards and you know the coaching staff will be using those comparisons vigorously.

 

[DEpup]

It is interesting. Similar to Pheesa and KLS. KLS got all the press but Pheesa was the workhorse and has just exploded in the wnba.

 

[HopJim]

and Anna (Freshman Class super aggressive and Super Competitive)

The pictures of Anna are impressive, showing a commitment to fitness. Predict that while she is on wing, she will be able to overpower most defenders. If she has to put in time as a "4," will be interesting to see her take the typically slower defender outside and open up the floor, in particular for ONO.

 

[hoophuskee]

Predict that while she is on wing, she will be able to overpower most defenders.

I'd prefer she hang outside and drill 3's or feed the post with great fundamental passes or make solid passes along the perimeter. I'd be completely shocked if she has any type of inside game vs a top tier team. I can't wait to see the whole team this year. But until I see - I am also highly skeptical that she is a 4.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Mir's what you call a physical specimen. I've seen less of her than any of the freshmen save for PG. Very interested to see what she looks like on the court.

I saw 2 of her high school games. She had the crowd gasping on several rebounds. Her quick leaping is very much like Gabby's. I think she's a better shooter than Gabby was. In terms of Mir's frame, think a lean version of Crystal, but 6" taller with long arms. Mir was a multi-sport star. She may be a little raw as a basketball player, but she'll move up the learning curve fast (Mir is smart--she speaks several languages).

 

[Steelerone]

Is it not great to actually look forward to reading the newspaper, to watching the evening news, or to listen to the radio and read, watch or hear about something other than "Red States and Blue States, Coved19, and what phase we are in? Hopefully we can look forward to this for several of the coming months.

 

[Steelerone]

I saw 2 of her high school games. She had the crowd gasping on several rebounds. Her quick leaping is very much like Gabby's. I think she's a better shooter than Gabby was. In terms of Mir's frame, think a lean version of Crystal, but 6" taller with long arms. Mir was a multi-sport star. She may be a little raw as a basketball player, but she'll move up the learning curve fast (Mir is smart--she speaks several languages).

Mir is one of the more unheralded players that I think is going to be a major contributor to the program.

 

[bluedevil]

I saw 2 of her high school games. She had the crowd gasping on several rebounds. Her quick leaping is very much like Gabby's. I think she's a better shooter than Gabby was. In terms of Mir's frame, think a lean version of Crystal, but 6" taller with long arms. Mir was a multi-sport star. She may be a little raw as a basketball player, but she'll move up the learning curve fast (Mir is smart--she speaks several languages).

six feet taller than Crystal..wow..she must be 11 feet tall...gonna need a bigger uniform....

 

[donalddoowop]

six feet taller than Crystal..wow..she must be 11 feet tall...gonna need a bigger uniform....

Look again. That reads six inches.

 

[bluedevil]

mea culpa

 

[arch]

Kind of like not being afraid of taking a test because you've studied so much that you're confident of knowing all the answers beforehand.

Huh?

 

[DEpup]

Look again. That reads six inches.

Its more like 9-10 inches.