2021 Battle 4 Atlantis

[ubasketball]

While mentioned a few times in the BY, I think it is time to highlight and discuss the most exciting match up for #1 in the early 2021-22 WBB season. The likely game between UCONN and South Carolina on November 22 at the Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Will both teams be ready for such a high level game so early in the season? Is there any reason to believe that either team will not make it to the tournament final? If there is an upset, which team is likely to pull it off and would it be against UCONN or SC? I think the game is a near certainty and, among other things, what do you think of the match up of ONO, Edwards and Dorka versus Boston and now Cardoso?

 

[Cornell Lt]

Is there a chance that the tournament gets moved to the states ? Covid data still showing daily increases in cases.

 

[eebmg]

While mentioned a few times in the BY, I think it is time to highlight and discuss the most exciting match up for #1 in the early 2021-22 WBB season. The likely game between UCONN and South Carolina on November 22 at the Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Will both teams be ready for such a high level game so early in the season? Is there any reason to believe that either team will not make it to the tournament final? If there is an upset, which team is likely to pull it off and would it be against UCONN or SC? I think the game is a near certainty and, among other things, what do you think of the match up of ONO, Edwards and Dorka versus Boston and now Cardoso?

My feeling is that SC has a big edge in early season games. They are much better (or perhaps just more willing) to break down defenses 1-1 and really don't care that much about trying to run pretty offense which will take time to perfect. SC's goal is get it to the rim and let their bull dozers get the rebound and putbacks and/or draw fouls.

 

[Cornell Lt]

SC will have been tested by NC State prior to the tournament, which I think gives them an edge

 

[Cuango]

UConn 73-SC 67

 

[Alydar]

SC will have been tested by NC State prior to the tournament, which I think gives them an edge

Not if they lose. Didn't NCSt beat SCar last season? And there's no guarantee they beat Oregon. These holiday tournaments produce lots of upsets.
UConn historically starts seasons playing at a high level.

 

[ConwayGmck]

South Carolina 82 - South Florida 67

 

[Cornell Lt]

Not if they lose. Didn't NCSt beat SCar last season? And there's no guarantee they beat Oregon. These holiday tournaments produce lots of upsets.
UConn historically starts seasons playing at a high level.

I suppose if they lose to NC State then they would have been tested

 

[JellyBean]

While mentioned a few times in the BY, I think it is time to highlight and discuss the most exciting match up for #1 in the early 2021-22 WBB season. The likely game between UCONN and South Carolina on November 22 at the Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Will both teams be ready for such a high level game so early in the season? Is there any reason to believe that either team will not make it to the tournament final? If there is an upset, which team is likely to pull it off and would it be against UCONN or SC? I think the game is a near certainty and, among other things, what do you think of the match up of ONO, Edwards and Dorka versus Boston and now Cardoso?

I think both teams will be ready for a possible early season match up between these two heavyweights if they both make it that far. UConn looks like they have the slight edge in their bracket; Minnesota, Syracuse or South Florida. South Carolina would have Buffalo, Oregon, or Oklahoma in their bracket. Oregon could be a problem just depends on which team is shooting well that night. If the match up happens, I would love to see the match up between Ono, Edwards, and Dorka versus Boston and Cardoso. Just to see which group has the toughness (mental & physical) to push their team to the finish line.

 

[MD#12Fan]

I predict that UConn is going to be so good offensively that matchups aren't even going to matter. Like Golden State with Curry and Thompson. UConn will get stops but the opponent will not. (exaggeration of course) Just gotta rebound.

 

[TeamFirst!]

The key to Uconn winning that tournament will be 3 point shooting. If our outside shooting doesn't improve beyond Paige this year we are in for disapointment. I see no reason why it shouldn't improve significantly though.

 

[Alydar]

I think both teams will be ready for a possible early season match up between these two heavyweights if they both make it that far. UConn looks like they have the slight edge in their bracket; Minnesota, Syracuse or South Florida. South Carolina would have Buffalo, Oregon, or Oklahoma in their bracket. Oregon could be a problem just depends on which team is shooting well that night. If the match up happens, I would love to see the match up between Ono, Edwards, and Dorka versus Boston and Cardoso. Just to see which group has the toughness (mental & physical) to push their team to the finish line.

It will be a battle worth seeing but UConn doesn't have to win it to win the game. SCar does. UConn's guards can win the game for CT.

 

[Carnac]

While mentioned a few times in the BY, I think it is time to highlight and discuss the most exciting match up for #1 in the early 2021-22 WBB season. The likely game between UCONN and South Carolina on November 22 at the Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Will both teams be ready for such a high level game so early in the season? Is there any reason to believe that either team will not make it to the tournament final? If there is an upset, which team is likely to pull it off and would it be against UCONN or SC? I think the game is a near certainty and, among other things, what do you think of the match up of ONO, Edwards and Dorka versus Boston and now Cardoso?

My feeling is that SC has a big edge in early season games. They are much better (or perhaps just more willing) to break down defenses 1-1 and really don't care that much about trying to run pretty offense which will take time to perfect. SC's goal is get it to the rim and let their bull dozers get the rebound and put backs and/or draw fouls.

IMHO South Carolina IS the most formidable opponent on UConn's schedule. We won't have to wait long to see them in live action on national TV. They play 5th ranked NC State on ESPN Tuesday Nov 9 at 7:00 pm ET. That's a game most UConn fans will want to see. They're getting a week's head start on us. They play an exhibition game tonight against Benedict.

Here's a 2 minute interview with Dawn:

 

[thatguyed]

While mentioned a few times in the BY, I think it is time to highlight and discuss the most exciting match up for #1 in the early 2021-22 WBB season. The likely game between UCONN and South Carolina on November 22 at the Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Will both teams be ready for such a high level game so early in the season? Is there any reason to believe that either team will not make it to the tournament final? If there is an upset, which team is likely to pull it off and would it be against UCONN or SC? I think the game is a near certainty and, among other things, what do you think of the match up of ONO, Edwards and Dorka versus Boston and now Cardoso?

First, let's get there. We have to beat two decent teams and USC has to do the same. The match-up is not guaranteed.

But I'm hoping for it and will be center court.

 

[donalddoowop]

First, let's get there. We have to beat two decent teams and USC has to do the same. The match-up is not guaranteed.

But I'm hoping for it and will be center court.

I envy you.

 

[thatguyed]

I envy you.

Now retired, we can do that. Retired to Myrtle Beach and really enjoyed the Charleston tourney the guys played in a couple years ago.

 

[visitingcock]

Now retired, we can do that. Retired to Myrtle Beach and really enjoyed the Charleston tourney the guys played in a couple years ago.

Have you bought Gamecock season tickets so you will have tickets when UConn visits Columbus in late January?

 

[Carnac]

Now retired, we can do that. Retired to Myrtle Beach and really enjoyed the Charleston tourney the guys played in a couple years ago.

Retirement is a wonderful thing. A "comfortable" retirement is even better.

 

[Cuango]

First, let's get there. We have to beat two decent teams and USC has to do the same. The match-up is not guaranteed.

But I'm hoping for it and will be center court.

Maybe not guaranteed but extremely likely! SC has the more difficult task as they apparently will be playing Oregon. Hard to see UConn not getting there and I’d have to bet SC will get there too!

 

[Bigboote]

IMHO South Carolina IS the most formidable opponent on UConn's schedule. We won't have to wait long to see them in live action on national TV. They play 5th ranked NC State on ESPN Tuesday Nov 9 at 7:00 pm ET. That's a game most UConn fans will want to see. They're getting a week's head start on us. They play an exhibition game tonight against Benedict.

Here's a 2 minute interview with Dawn:

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Hmm, it's not listed on any of the ESPN networks here. The only WCBB we're getting is American vs GW. ESPN, ESPN2, and ACCN all have men's games, ESPNU has Texas vs Baylor in women's volleyball.

It can change in a week, though.

Heck, South Dakota is no pushover either. I'm hoping I'll be able to see that one, too.