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MilfordHusky said:
How many times did Paige say she made the right decision [in attending UConn]? I remember at least a few.
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Her video clip from 5' to 5' 20'' (20 seconds) is spent saying how everything going on showed she made the right decision :D:D
 
I love the first day of practice. More story lines, quotes and pictures than you know what to do with. That was a long 7 month lay-off (mid-March to mid October) that began in March. :confused: Ahhhh, the smell of WCBB is in the air. Isn’t it sweet? :)
 
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Carnac said:
I love the first day of practice. More story lines, quotes and pictures than you know what to do with. That was a long lay-off that began in March. :confused: Ahhhh, the smell of WCBB is in the air. Isn’t it sweet? :)
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I wish that Nov 25 was here already. Does anyone know who UConn plays in the first game of the season?
 
What I noticed about Paige's public comments was her description of her relationship with Geno, specifically how she feels comfortable walking into his office and talking about almost anything related to basketball, or even to review film (at her own initiative, seemingly).

I remember how both Lou and Napheesa said that they were overawed by Geno as freshmen -- Lou said that she didn't even dare go up to the second floor where his office was, and neither of those two (apparently) would ever dream of initiating a basketball conversation with him.

It shows that Paige has a level of confidence about herself that is on a whole different plane than even top recruits of past years such as Lou and Pheesa.
 
JoePgh said:
What I noticed about Paige's public comments was her description of her relationship with Geno, specifically how she feels comfortable walking into his office and talking about almost anything related to basketball, or even to review film (at her own initiative, seemingly).

I remember how both Lou and Napheesa said that they were overawed by Geno as freshmen -- Lou said that she didn't even dare go up to the second floor where his office was, and neither of those two (apparently) would ever dream of initiating a basketball conversation with him.

It shows that Paige has a level of confidence about herself that is on a whole different plane than even top recruits of past years such as Lou and Pheesa.
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I think you need to take into account that Phee and Lou were coming into a dynasty functioning at the highest level and they were not really needed so it was natural they looked to the background and just tried to fit in

Paige and apparently all the freshman (to different degrees to be sure) see a strong but not unbeatable team with room to fill so they are naturally empowered to take ownership and claim major parts of the pie.
 
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JoePgh said:
What I noticed about Paige's public comments was her description of her relationship with Geno, specifically how she feels comfortable walking into his office and talking about almost anything related to basketball, or even to review film (at her own initiative, seemingly).

I remember how both Lou and Napheesa said that they were overawed by Geno as freshmen -- Lou said that she didn't even dare go up to the second floor where his office was, and neither of those two (apparently) would ever dream of initiating a basketball conversation with him.

It shows that Paige has a level of confidence about herself that is on a whole different plane than even top recruits of past years such as Lou and Pheesa.
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She sees and feels the game on a much higher level than most any incoming freshmen. 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.
 
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MSGRET said:
I wish that Nov 25 was here already. Does anyone know who UConn plays in the first game of the season?
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Yes. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced in May, the participants for this year's Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge on Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

UConn will take on Quinnipiac (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) in the opening round, and Maine (America East Conference) will face off with Mississippi State (Southeastern Conference). The championship and consolation game will follow on Sunday.

It's doubtful that UConn will schedule a game on the opening day of the season. Since the number of out of conference (OOC) games they are allowed to play this season has been reduced, they probably want to play that game later in the preseason in December.
 
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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.

 
Sluconn Husky said:
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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.
 
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Plebe said:
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.
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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.
 
eebmg said:
and Anna (Freshman Class super aggressive and Super Competitive)

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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.
 
HopJim said:
Predict that while she is on wing, she will be able to overpower most defenders.
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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.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
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.
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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).
 
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.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
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).
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Mir is one of the more unheralded players that I think is going to be a major contributor to the program.
 
MilfordHusky said:
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).
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six feet taller than Crystal..wow..she must be 11 feet tall...gonna need a bigger uniform.... :cool:
 
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