I have thought that (positionless) for a long time. The kids are so talented. In the "Association" (I like that) everyone is so big, mobile, and athletic and the game has few "plays" what does Position mean?
I agree on Megan’s performance. Her rebounding & defense was solid. She hit a couple nice jumpers from the foul line (Gabby’s spot) and dished out a couple nice passes.
I don’t think they played candy last year
Last year's impression was that Coombs was very predictable and will try to drive 99% of the time. Would have thought an exhibition game perfect time to show new skills. No outside shot will limit her ability to contribute in big games.As I said in Chat, I think we will only go 7 in real games. ONO and Irwin. Coombs is quick but she still forces too much and does not shoot at all from the outside. I think ONO will develop a 15 footer so all those hesitation shots will actually be a threat towards end of year.
On the bright side, plenty of room for blue star recruits.
Early impressions. If I needed a rebound to win a game, would go with Ono versus Irwin every time. Her quickness lets her get position and she has the long arms, height, and jumping ability to win many battles. She may not have the weight but will be able to outjump most competition once more experience enables her to get to her spot.
KLS tied with Collier for leading scorer in the game. None of the newcomers played great in the game.
Small point that may make a difference in big games. Now that MW is starter, best defenders will be assigned to Lou and others. Suspect once Megan gets her confidence down a bit more, her one on one skills will shine.
It's lack of arc. She puts more air under it on foul shots with better results. Just needs to learn to shoot OVER the front rim, not AT it.
I expect ONO to look like an AA in a game or two this season, as Megan did last year. 
Good words about a nice freshman. I have started 3 seasons now hoping, a tiny prayer, that Irwin, Bent would jump up and make a splash. You are right about Olivia. But the season is very very very young and we have at least 5 more games (2 or 3 in st Thomas) before any of us have seen enough to say: she's a star or she's a dud, as you indicate in your first 2 words.
As a Frosh, after her first 8 games, Stewie too was "used" by many until the NCAA tourney.That is true. Posters here have been predicting this all summer. We all know that she is not as far along as Christyn, but she'll get there. She's a work in progress, one I'm thrilled to have. During the recruiting period, ONO and Williams were the two recruits I desperately wanted. I'm happy very we got them both.
Give ONO the time she needs to develop. She'll gain weight as time goes on by adding muscle, and she'll get her "seas legs", but it's not going to happen over night. It may take a full season (like it did with Megan). She may not bloom until this time next year, but she will blossom.
All things in time. You can't cook a 1 minute egg in 40 seconds and expect it to come out as expected/preferred.
She's in good hands. The staff and trainers know exactly how to bring her along from where she is, to where she needs to be. This was one game. With each game, she's going to learn and become acclimated to life in D1 basketball. Don't expect her to remind you of Stewie in a week or two.
Let's see how see looks at the end of January. OJT and baptism under fire are the fastest ways learn something and be indoctrinated into the fray. Not to worry, ONO is a very intelligent young lady who learns fast. I know we need her now, but thats not going to make her learn any faster.
Remember, she'll be playing against players that are more experienced at this level of play than she is (and it's going to show), but she will catch up.
One of these games she's going to get bounced around pretty good and "used" by an experienced BIG. That experience will aid (and quicken) her growth and development. A little patience, she'll "get it". She'll be fine.
I remember Stewie "schooling" A'ja Wilson her freshman year. Stewie used her, and made her look like the freshman she was. A'ja couldn't do anything to stop or slow her down. All she could do was foul her, which she did. But A'ja learned, and got better. Look how she turned out. A NC and the first overall pick in the WNBA draft. Have faith in Geno and his staff. ONO will be fine.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. ONO took her first step yesterday.
In case you forgot, here's a recap of A'ja's college and WNBA career so far.....
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Well Vanguard outscored UConn's second team. He would probably mention that.you'd have to ask Geno about that.....
Well, we’re saying Vanguard was no competition, but they could probably beat some of the AAC teams CW will have the opportunity to fatten up her stats on.
I noticed the same stats. I think BatCam needs to get some more minutes and see what happens.
Didn't get much info regarding game other than these posts. If UConn won 93-30 and the UConn 2nd team lost, what was the score for the starters?
I'm not sure everyone is being really fair to the end of our bench. I have a sneaking suspicion that our players in the final quarter were told to use the full clock before shooting, not to fast break, not to gamble for steals and generally not to show up the other team. If you keep those restrictions in mind, their play looks a bit less sub-standard.We were outscored 15-9 in the 4th quarter. Pretty sad bench play .
Well the game started out 22-0, if that gives you some idea...
Well OK then - level playing field for AA stat stuffing.Not trying to be contrary but all the top teams "fatten up" on the lesser lights of their OOC schedule.
I agree. They walked the ball up and played stagnate half court which I think was instructed. Completely counter to UConn basketball.
