#5 Iowa vs #4 Kentucky - 3/23/21

[cancontent]

I wonder if the National Freshmen of the Year Awards have all been voted on. Between Caitlin's performance in the Big Ten tournament and so far in this tournament, she's opening some voters eyes. I have always thought Caitlin and Paige will split awards and now I'm convinced she will. Paige has a huge social media following. However there's a large following that want Caitlin to win the FOY Awards.

Opening eyes? She virtually won every Freshman of the Week in the BIG10, along with Player of the Week. I don't know how voters wouldn't be aware of it.

 

[Heytherego]

Not sure who ends up winning but I think UCONN, Baylor and Maryland look the sharpest right now. Stanford is legit as well. I am not convinced this SC team can do it with their offense...

Yeah I agree, I think Baylor and UConn have best chances..in that order sadly. Baylor had looked tough, UConn can do it though just got to play better defense and hit some outside shots.

 

[bballnut90]

I would not be surprised if Howard transfer to a contender next year.

I doubt it to be honest. Players rarely transfer after their junior year unless they have their degree in hand and grad transfer. And if Howard has her degree, she'd go pro rather than play at a new school for a year.

 

[Bigpetunia]

Caitlin is all that is advertised. Hope Huskies take care of business tonight so we can see an epic matchup between these two superstars and great kids!

 

[SimpleDawg]

The SEC has too many mediocre/bad coaches. This is a fact unfortunately.

I'm a fan of Dawn, Robin, and Kellie. Used to be a fan of Neighbors and Kristie Curry but not anymore.

Fan of Joni's recruiting, though she's very and up down and doesn't maintain Georgia consistently. I like Blair most of the time, but without Vic he was usually an afterthought in my mind (within the conference). And Coach Yo is really promising. The rest.... mehhh.

 

[Skins87]

I just tuned in and I see Kentucky is covering Clark with someone half her size. Then on the offensive end they're not making her work at all. What is this coach thinking?

They also have has Massengill and Howard try to guard her as well with the same result

 

[mbr33ct]

I stated this in the AP All American thread but it bears repeating in light of recent events.

Clark hands down should’ve been 1st team and it shouldn’t have been close. At worst I had her as the overall #3.

And in the opposite direction, Howard should have been at best on the lower end of 3rd team. But of course the name recognition and fawning media coverage go a long way in deciding these things.

Agree with you totally, it must be the whole P5/SEC thing going on also.

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

Kentucky left their game on the bus...or in the hotel.

 

[visitingcock]

Kentucky left their game on the bus...or in the hotel.

This season.
I’m sorry, the Cats are just not a good team and have been overrated since preseason. One good player does not make a good team

 

[Mulder]

Caitlin Clark has my vote for FOY.

 

[iri10]

Clark still in the game? I guess she's a member of Paige's "You Can't Take Me Out of the Game" union...

 

[nwhoopfan]

Howard has gotten to 20 points, but 5-18 shooting?!

 

[Plebe]

Howard has gotten to 20 points, but 5-18 shooting?!

Not an altogether unusual stat line for her. A few gems to go with quite a few stinkers.

 

[Shades]

 

[nwhoopfan]

Ha ha, Howard gets hot to end the game. Too little too late but she's suddenly up to 28. Nice window dressing.

 

[Steve UConn72]

Clark leaves the game with one minute left, scoring 35 points (7 Rebounds, 6 Assists). Final - Iowa 86, Kentucky 72, but it wasn't that close.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Howard and Patterson were pretty awful today.

 

[Reypl21]

Howard patting her scoring numbers. Goodness, just let the game end. KY got waxed .

 

[mbr33ct]

Howard getting some mop-up points to the very last second of game.

 

[SimpleDawg]

Shooter's gym according to Caitlin....

I think Iowa would appreciate playing at that gym until after Apr 4.

 

[UcMiami]

Two interesting numbers from box score:
KY had 22 offensive rebounds and 12 steals.

 

[darkstar1]

This season.
I’m sorry, the Cats are just not a good team and have been overrated since preseason. One good player does not make a good team

Ky with a real dud today. Made one of the worst defenses look good. Clark was terrific. Hope to see her against UConn’s vaunted D. Surprised to see that Howard scored 28. She must have got meaningless points late. She did not contribute early. Czinano looked like the better player today.

 

[bluedevil]

They have Clark and a stout center...I think Uconn is a little faster..lets beat Syracuse..no excuse..

 

[bluedevil]

70-46 after three. Clark with a "quiet" period - 7 points for a total of 31.

Nika will have to guard her well.