I’m pretty sure Azzi can drive the ball if we want her to. Call me a dreamer, but I suspect Azzi would be the top point guard in the land if we give her that task.We will be a borderline 1 seed because we have no one to drive the ball as far as I know.
Azzi looked a half step slow last year. Yes, yes, I know she had high school injuries that she probably didn’t fully recover from before her freshman year injury. Yes, I know some of that could also be attributed to a freshman’s hesitancy . Nevertheless, I am waiting to see what her speed is like this year before I would say she can or can’t be “the top point guard in the land.”I’m pretty sure Azzi can drive the ball if we want her to. Call me a dreamer, but I suspect Azzi would be the top point guard in the land if we give her that task.
As I mentioned on another thread earlier today, we need to remember that Caitlin Clark is still around (for two more seasons). I could see an argument for Paige as a better point guard than Caitlin were she to be healthy, but no one else right now.I’m pretty sure Azzi can drive the ball if we want her to. Call me a dreamer, but I suspect Azzi would be the top point guard in the land if we give her that task.
You have a point. Caitlin was second only to Paige two years ago, and she may be a better perimeter shooter than Azzi, or at least her equal. She’s got a step back 3 off the dribble moving left that I haven’t seen from Azzi, or anyone else for that matter. And she gets a ton of assists.As I mentioned on another thread earlier today, we need to remember that Caitlin Clark is still around (for two more seasons). I could see an argument for Paige as a better point guard than Caitlin were she to be healthy, but no one else right now.
I believe Azzi could be an outstanding point guard, but to be better than Caitlin would take a giant leap. Dream away, Bone Dog. I'd love to see it.
Duke as a #8 seed? Like Future says..
We will be higher.. Trust me.
Clark's 3FG% dipped last season from her freshman season -- 40% to 33%.You have a point. Caitlin was second only to Paige two years ago, and she may be a better perimeter shooter than Azzi, or at least her equal. She’s got a step back 3 off the dribble moving left that I haven’t seen from Azzi, or anyone else for that matter. And she gets a ton of assists.
In fact, iirc, Caitlin’s stats taken singly were even better than Paige’s. But those compound stats the experts favor gave the nod to Paige in the npoy voting two years ago. In effect, Paige just made her team better (more better) than Caitlin was able to. This is what I expect from Azzi, and I think Geno has a similar expectation.
Harmon , Moore , and the transfers he's reeled in seem to have Creme acting overzellous . I think they will win the Big12 but they are not top seed material nor will their stalemate offense even with those two and Sonya morris get them over the hump.Nov 14 to be exact.
Both teams have a lot of question marks. Both teams lost 4 of their top 6 scorers from last season. UConn will rely heavily on a mix of returning players (Fudd, Ducharme, Muhl, Juhasz, Edwards), a transfer (Lou) and two elite freshmen. Vic will seemingly rely heavily on returning players (Harmon, Moore and Gaston) and 3 transfers (Gonzalez, Morris and Jones). I don't know much about Texas's 3 freshmen (HG #s 34, 63 and 67 (out with acl tear)) and how much they'll play.
Interesting that Creme thinks Texas will have better answers than UConn.
The talent on paper most likely gives Tenn the edge.interesting but not surprising.
And Tennessee? Why not LSU, which finished ahead of the LVs in the SEC?
Actually, Creme had Texas as Top 4 in his way early Top 25 rankings, and as a #1 seed back in his April bracket; that was well before any players had decided to transfer to Texas.Harmon , Moore , and the transfers he's reeled in seem to have Creme acting overzellous . I think they will win the Big12 but they are not top seed material nor will their stalemate offense even with those two and Sonya morris get them over the hump.
I know what you mean. Morris is a proficient scorer, capable of averaging 20 over a season. But that was in the DePaul "Wild West" offense. I wonder how she'll fit in to Vic's scheme. Will he modify the scheme to take better advantage of her skills?Harmon , Moore , and the transfers he's reeled in seem to have Creme acting overzellous . I think they will win the Big12 but they are not top seed material nor will their stalemate offense even with those two and Sonya morris get them over the hump.
Doubtful. Vic is locked into the dribble, dribble, dribble-drive offense. I'm thinking Gonzalez will thrive in it more so than Morris.I know what you mean. Morris is a proficient scorer, capable of averaging 20 over a season. But that was in the DePaul "Wild West" offense. I wonder how she'll fit in to Vic's scheme. Will he modify the scheme to take better advantage of her skills?
You're probably right. I think she's a substantial talent, but if Vic can't or won't get her enough shots, I don't see how she can add much, and by extension how Texas can be ranked in the top 10.Doubtful. Vic is locked into the dribble, dribble, dribble-drive offense. I'm thinking Gonzalez will thrive in it more so than Morris.
Morris attempted more than 500 FGs last season at DePaul while no Texas player attempted 400. Sonya is a pretty good player who will need to adapt to a much different approach, both in terms of pace and defensive expectations.
Texas has been to two straight Elite Eights with a lot less talent on the roster than they have now.You're probably right. I think she's a substantial talent, but if Vic can't or won't get her enough shots, I don't see how she can add much, and by extension how Texas can be ranked in the top 10.
I get that. I guess I’m in the habit of thinking of Texas as underdogs and that leads me to rank them lower. But they are scrappy underdogs. That’s what I always love about them.Texas has been to two straight Elite Eights with a lot less talent on the roster than they have now.
They added Taylor Jones who is a top-ten post player nationally when healthy. Shaylee Gonzalez and Sonya Morris won’t produce the same scoring numbers they did at BYU and DePaul but will still create a more consistent and productive offense than Texas had before. Add in sophomore leaps from Harmon and Moore and this looks like a top-five team to me.
I wouldn't call her a "substantial talent." Morris will need to take advantage of fewer opportunities at Texas. She's a decent 3-point shooter, something neither Harmon nor Gonzalez are known for.You're probably right. I think she's a substantial talent, but if Vic can't or won't get her enough shots, I don't see how she can add much, and by extension how Texas can be ranked in the top 10.
After averaging 5 pts as a freshman, she averaged 15.6, 19.3 and 17.6 the next three years. I think that counts as a substantial talent. But you’re right, she’s only a 35% 3 pt shooter.I wouldn't call her a "substantial talent." Morris will need to take advantage of fewer opportunities at Texas. She's a decent 3-point shooter, something neither Harmon nor Gonzalez are known for.