2019 Chicago Sky (ft. Gabby, Lou & Stef)

[Kaizen]

Don't forget our Phessa ....

 

[calpedaler]

Don't forget our Phessa ....

Pheesa was traded to the Sky?

 

[Ozimoto]

The form didn't look bad on the pitch. The black eye was quite evident...

 

[Orangutan]

Don't forget our Phessa ....

Not forgotten at all, once there was a Collier/Minnesota thread it seemed logical to make a Lou/Chicago thread rather than lumping all the stuff about both rookies into one thread.

Also, I hope to use this as a more general Sky thread for my photos and observations from games as the season goes on.

 

[Orangutan]

Another "In the Blue" video from training camp. By the way, Vandersloot joined camp today after being allowed a few extra days for R&R in the PNW after the long Russian season.

 

[eebmg]

Sorry. I tried but I Can't watch these type of practices. Geno has ruined it for everyone else.

 

[Orangutan]

Alright, one more post for this morning:

 

[Britt87]

Alright, one more post for this morning:

I just don't see Lou banging in the post, she lacks the physicality when compared with post players in the league. She is a finesse player, not a banger.

 

[Jlong231]

I just don't see Lou banging in the post, she lacks the physicality when compared with post players in the league. She is a finesse player, not a banger.

I think more or less, we may see her in the post when she has a mismatch

 

[JoePgh]

I just don't see Lou banging in the post, she lacks the physicality when compared with post players in the league. She is a finesse player, not a banger.

Every year she was at UConn, Lou played more physically than in the previous year. By her senior year, she was seeing quite a bit of contact. I agree it's not in her comfort zone, but she is an adaptable and coachable player, and she wants to be the best she can be. I think she will see this as a challenge, and rise to it.

She has a better chance to be a physical presence in the paint than to be a quick and mobile defender on the perimeter.

 

[Britt87]

Every year she was at UConn, Lou played more physically than in the previous year. By her senior year, she was seeing quite a bit of contact. I agree it's not in her comfort zone, but she is an adaptable and coachable player, and she wants to be the best she can be. I think she will see this as a challenge, and rise to it.

She has a better chance to be a physical presence in the paint than to be a quick and mobile defender on the perimeter.

Even when she tried to play in the post at Uconn, she wasn't very good at it and posting up or playing inside in college is not the same as the WNBA. Maybe if she gains like 10 pounds of muscle, she's a shooter and that's what she needs to be doing. That's her strength. The only position she can play effectively in the league is the 3 honestly.

 

[Orangutan]

The idea of playing Lou at 4 is pretty appealing offensively because you get an extra shooter on the floor.

I don't know how often you get away with that defensively, but if the opposing 4 is a finesse player it could work.

 

[ShmiCO]

Another "In the Blue" video from training camp. By the way, Vandersloot joined camp today after being allowed a few extra days for R&R in the PNW after the long Russian season.

Thanks for sharing these vids, @Orangutan. I always watch a bit of the Sky each summer, and the team looks like it could be better this year. Or at least more interesting for us UConn (and DeShields) fans.

But, not gonna lie, I'll miss the Amber Stocks fashion show.

 

[UConnCat]

Gabby. #HuskyFam

 

[Orangutan]

Three Huskies and a Bear (Chloe Jackson).

 

[CL82]

Just saying - the guy knows what it takes to win on the pro level and win big.

Geno's success in college is unparalleled but I don't know if the same approach would work as well in the pros.

I'm sure he'd adapt. He's had some success working with pro BB players.

 

[Orangutan]

From the newest reporter on the Sky beat:

 

[Dokey]

I'm sure he'd adapt. He's had some success working with pro BB players.

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Pheesa was a tremendous player but Geno knew what she could do and what she couldn't do as well and designed an offense around that. Snd she tore the place up. With Lou it was I want you to do everything so why aren't you--okay that's a little better, not great, not even good, but better. To everyone else--she makes the team go. I don't fault the coaches for not running as tough ptactices as Geno's Season starts soon, players need to work out on their own and bench is deep.

 

[Orangutan]

Sky preseason preview: Wade still working on establishing offensive identity

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I'm sure he'd adapt. He's had some success working with pro BB players.

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Caption this: Stewie: "How do they all do the no sleep thing?"

 

[eebmg]

Caption this: Stewie: "How do they all do the no sleep thing?"

I guess Geno is mellowing out and allowing jewelry to be worn on court.

 

[eebmg]

Three Huskies and a Bear (Chloe Jackson).

I wonder what they are looking at with such surprised and wide eyed expressions?

 

[Orangutan]

All three Huskies start in this morning's (11 am start time) preseason game. DeShields held out as a precaution with a minor hamstring pull. Quigley and Ndour still absent due to overseas commitments.

EDIT: Quigley *is* with the team but in street clothes. She just arrived to camp within the last couple days. Kahleah Copper also out with a hand injury. No Copper and no Diamond should mean plenty of court time for Lou and Gabby.

 

[Orangutan]

Relevant to our previous discussion @triaddukefan

 

[eebmg]

End of Q1. 19-16 Sky. Katie Lou 2-3 from 3pt Gabby 1-1 from 3 (although 1-3 overall)

Katie Lou only player to play all 10 minutes of Q1.

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