#5 Texas vs #1 Baylor - 3/13/21

[DefenseBB]

There seems to the "missing narative" that this years WNBA draft simply is not good, that none of the WCBB analysts want to admit as it if would be "derogatory to the game". By comparison, Collier looks good, she's just not going to be a contributor that one would hope the #1 drafted player should/would be.

At 11-7, dare I say that even Karen Aston could have achieved that level of success this year...I jest, I jest, please don't excoriate me for showing some humor. The consistency or lack of consistency of any offense at Texas these last few year is staggering especially considering this team does have talent.

 

[southie]

Her defense will travel to the W. Didi has smothered plenty of top players in the country. She won't be a point guard. Nor an extra scorer. But teams could use her defense on at least 3-4 positions.

Didi's stat line today was awful. WNBA roster spots are limited; doubt someone wastes a spot for a player with so many offensive flaws. Which WNBA player currently in the league would you compare her to?

 

[SECbbfan24]

There seems to the "missing narative" that this years WNBA draft simply is not good, that none of the WCBB analysts want to admit as it if would be "derogatory to the game". By comparison, Collier looks good, she's just not going to be a contributor that one would hope the #1 drafted player should/would be.

At 11-7, dare I say that even Karen Aston could have achieved that level of success this year...I jest, I jest, please don't excoriate me for showing some humor. The consistency or lack of consistency of any offense at Texas these last few year is staggering especially considering this team does have talent.

Miss St fans will gladly take Vic back

 

[Dwilliams02]

Oh good win by Baylor once again.

When Kim stopped posting up Smith and Egbo every possession. They both became more effective... Dijonai and Moon has been difference makers as well. Didi still a very good point guard for being a Wing player but she would be more effective in her natural position And they could use a natural PG who can run the offense.

 

[Dwilliams02]

Didi's stat line today was awful. WNBA roster spots are limited; doubt someone wastes a spot for a player with so many offensive flaws. Which WNBA player currently in the league would you compare her to?

Well Beard not on a roster but definitely comparable

 

[SECbbfan24]

Didi's stat line today was awful. WNBA roster spots are limited; doubt someone wastes a spot for a player with so many offensive flaws. Which WNBA player currently in the league would you compare her to?

Didi has never been a great shooter going back to her HS days, she is crafty in the lane and will hit the pull up jumper from time to time but that isn't her strength as a player.

Her strength's as a player is rebounding, defense, and creating off the ball (see the last two years ).

 

[Alydar]

There seems to the "missing narative" that this years WNBA draft simply is not good, that none of the WCBB analysts want to admit as it if would be "derogatory to the game". By comparison, Collier looks good, she's just not going to be a contributor that one would hope the #1 drafted player should/would be.

At 11-7, dare I say that even Karen Aston could have achieved that level of success this year...I jest, I jest, please don't excoriate me for showing some humor. The consistency or lack of consistency of any offense at Texas these last few year is staggering especially considering this team does have talent.

If you own a theater you don't get quoted saying "the play sucks".

 

[southie]

Well Beard not on a roster but definitely comparable

Alana Beard? The same Beard who was the #2 overall pick in the WNBA draft back in the day? That's an awful comparison. Pretty sure Beard could drain 3-pointers, but maybe I'm thinking of a different player.

 

[southie]

Didi has never been a great shooter going back to her HS days, she is crafty in the lane and will hit the pull up jumper from time to time but that isn't her strength as a player.

Her strength's as a player is rebounding, defense, and creating off the ball (see the last two years ).

Agreed. And, I don't think that translates to a roster spot in the WNBA if you don't have a natural position where you fit in offensively.

 

[UConnCat]

One thing that Texas has exposed in its games against Baylor is Didi's weakness as a ball-handler. She is shaky with the ball and there are teams that are going to look to put a lot of ball pressure on her.

 

[SECbbfan24]

One thing that Texas has exposed in its games against Baylor is Didi's weakness as a ball-handler. She is shaky with the ball and there are teams that are going to look to put a lot of ball pressure on her.

We knew Didi wasn't a natural ball handler/PG all year. Games where teams are pretty pesky defensively just illustrate it more. She does the best she can.

 

[UConnCat]

We knew Didi wasn't a natural ball handler/PG all year. Games where teams are pretty pesky defensively just illustrate it more. She does the best she can.

I understand it's a new and unnatural role for her. I'm not criticizing her, but simply identifying a weakness that teams with good defenders will look to exploit.

 

[triaddukefan]

Well Beard not on a roster but definitely comparable

The same Beard that scored 2,687 points in college?

 

[SECbbfan24]

I understand it's a new and unnatural role for her. I'm not criticizing her, but simply identifying a weakness that teams with good defenders will look to exploit.

The lack of a natural ball handler and turnovers are my biggest issues with Baylor going into post season.

 

[southie]

The lack of a natural ball handler and turnovers are my biggest issues with Baylor going into post season.

Just like a few years ago when Oregon State knocked Baylor out of the tourney, their inability to shoot effectively from beyond the 3-pont line will be their downfall. They made 1 today. Doubled Texas on the glass, but only won by 11 points. Making 3-pointers is a great way to offset Baylor's dominance in the paint and on the glass.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Just like a few years ago when Oregon State knocked Baylor out of the tourney, their inability to shoot effectively from beyond the 3-pont line will be their downfall. They made 1 today. Doubled Texas on the glass, but only won by 11 points. Making 3-pointers is a great way to offset Baylor's dominance in the paint and on the glass.

I personally don't think they 'have' to shoot the 3 ball to go far in the tourney. That said the turnovers are far more pressing issues to me.

Less opportunities to score and more opportunities for the opponent. Baylor commits way too many, especially unforced.

 

[southie]

I personally don't think they 'have' to shoot the 3 ball to go far in the tourney. That said the turnovers are far more pressing issues to me.

Less opportunities to score and more opportunities for the opponent. Baylor commits way too many, especially unforced.

Like for everyone, it's all about matchups come tourney time. If Baylor doesn't encounter a great 3-point shooting team in the tournament, then they probably won't lose that game.

Most teams don't forge a new identity during March madness; if your weaknesses during the regular season were 3-point shooting and turnovers, they will most likely still be your weaknesses come March madness. A team can still win and advance if they do a lot of the other things at a high level.

 

[Mulder]

 

[DefenseBB]

Miss St fans will gladly take Vic back

Hey, I was thinking about this, would you, as an LSU die hard fan, take Karen Aston as a replacement for Nikki? I mean the one complaint about Nikki Fargas was she does not recruit well and that is something that Aston did extremely well at Texas. I don't know that she would win any SEC titles going up against SC but the talent alone could/should get you in the top 4 every year.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Hey, I was thinking about this, would you, as an LSU die hard fan, take Karen Aston as a replacement for Nikki? I mean the one complaint about Nikki Fargas was she does not recruit well and that is something that Aston did extremely well at Texas. I don't know that she would win any SEC titles going up against SC but the talent alone could/should get you in the top 4 every year.

Probably not. Would I let her recruit for us? Sure.... Coach? Hell no

All I have to say is if we want to get back to where we were before, recruiting far better players stands out to me the most right now. Talent levels have dried up pretty bad since pokey left. Van was alright recruiting but couldn't figure out how to use them. Nikki simply can't recruit at all and it has taken us to where we are today.

 

[baggerbob]

Just like a few years ago when Oregon State knocked Baylor out of the tourney, their inability to shoot effectively from beyond the 3-pont line will be their downfall. They made 1 today. Doubled Texas on the glass, but only won by 11 points. Making 3-pointers is a great way to offset Baylor's dominance in the paint and on the glass.

Or when Louisville took Baylor out in Griners senior year.

 

[cancontent]

Why is it I am constantly underwhelmed by Charlie Collier especially in big games and against as talented inside players? No, seriously how is she considered the #1 pick when she can't match up with other bigs her size and can't stay out of foul trouble? Oh the things she could have achieved had she stayed committed to UConn...

I've wondered that myself. Her paired with ONO would have been an intriguing combination.

The next thought that follows every time though is would she have stayed for her whole career? I'm not convinced that would have happened.