A little shake and bake from KK Arnold

[HuskyNan]

A 5 second search on Google would have given you this:

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[Mdoggie]

A 5 second search on Google would have given you this:

Best part is the “overrated” chant. Lol

 

[hoophuskee]

Does anyone seriously think that the lane will be guarded by one small guard in big time college basketball?! The moves are impressive but irrelevant on the next level.

In addition to what everyone else said; UCONN loves to run. When you rub, there isn't always a big defending inside, so yes it's relevant. For example players like Dangerfield weren't physical enough. Others aren't quick enough. So not only can she pass when she gets in the lane, she is showing you her physicality. As a result, on fastbreaks you better have an athletic / physically strong enough guard able to defend her.

 

[Reypl21]

I'll say it again. She plays a lot like Arike Ogunbowale.

 

[Mdoggie]

I'll say it again. She plays a lot like Arike Ogunbowale.

You are spot on!!

 

[eebmg]

I'll say it again. She plays a lot like Arike Ogunbowale.

Except she is under control and does not take crazy 3pt shots.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

When we have threads like this looking to the future I inevitably think we only have 2 more years of Paige. How to handle that? She holds out the carrot of 5 years, but I think that's a longshot.

 

[eebmg]

When we have threads like this looking to the future I inevitably think we only have 2 more years of Paige. How to handle that? She holds out the carrot of 5 years, but I think that's a longshot.

In a KK Arnold thread, I think "thank god Geno can still find some of the best players in the country that play the right way and are willing to take on the singular challenges of UConn"

 

[Bone Dog]

Amen to that!

 

[TheFarmFan]

I'll say it again. She plays a lot like Arike Ogunbowale.

I had that same thought.

 

[Forego]

I'll say it again. She plays a lot like Arike Ogunbowale.

Are you referring to basketball or soccer?

 

[MilfordHusky]

KK is taller than Geno, roughly 5’9” now. That 5’6” height is outdated.

 

[Gus Mahler]

I watch this game 2 or 3 times a year. It's just an almost perfect game. And I'm not sure this isn't the best WCBB team ever assembled. Moriah was in the zone on both ends.

I think it is one of the most underrated championship team ever. It was a great team that, statistically, compared well to the two seasons around it. That they committed the cardinal sin of losing to Stanford in overtime at Stanford after leading by ten in regulation forever damned this team to secondary status compared to the '14 and '16 undefeated teams. The '14 and '15 front courts were among the best ever.

 

[Bone Dog]

KK is taller than Geno, roughly 5’9” now. That 5’6” height is outdated.

Covered in another thread: Jemelle told Geno to stand on a box [lol]

 

[MSGRET]

I think Geno and Jemelle loved it. If you look at Jemelle around the .46 mark she has a smile on her face after one of KK's moves.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

To answer Nan's question ... maybe this kid:

MoJeff was and IS fantastic! Love the "swoon" in the stands at the end of the video...

 

[The CDR-Ret]

To answer your question, yes.
Check out the moves at :16 and 1:28.

My favorite was the skid of her lead foot while keeping the dribble going, then redriving to the basket against the momentum of the defender, and freezing the weakside help. Awesome against the #1 team (for a little while) in the land [SC], when UCONN was #2 with KML, Stewie, and Tuck to support MoJeff's wicked fast break! MoJeff was faster with the ball than all of the defenders without the ball.

It is good to refresh the mind as we are 120 days away from the first game that matters [11/10 vs. NE].

 

[The CDR-Ret]

I was thinking about something more general than the first step or going to the rim. I understand what you mean.

This play by Paige from the championship game, not directly related to this thread, crosses my mind often. I think I'll ocassionally post it on the BY.

This will be part of my weekly encouragement viewing library... THANKS for sharing!

Just thinking of the return of a healthy Dorka, Griffin, Caroline [pain free], renewed AE [fresh from being MVP of Globl Jam & gold], AZZI not sick or injured, Amari being trusted and consistent, Lou being a sharpshooter, two strong anf fearless Freshmen in AP and Ice to rise to Paige and Nika's intensity.

These 11 can equal the 12th National Championship [11 for 12!!!]

 

[Carnac]

To answer Nan's question ... maybe this kid:

Moriah had a “wicked” crossover then an still does. She is breaking ankles at the pro level. Quick is quick at any level.

 

[Bone Dog]

Last year, Paige was tournament ready in November -- just rewatch the Arkansas game to see it. The rest of the team took a few months to get there. Watching Moriah now, or dreaming of what KK may become, makes me wish the team is ready to go a lot sooner this year.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

A 5 second search on Google would have given you this:

Lots to love here: Hitting a three from a step back, then skipping backwards faster than most of the opponents on a break to picking the pocket of the point guard, to faking out three of the defenders only to drop a dime to the shortest girl on the court for a wide open bunny in the paint (twice)...

I ove her shaking her head after making a three and setting up the press INSIDE the 3 point arc on her own offesive side. Saves time when one can get the steals on your own offensive half-court... WOW!!!

 

[Carnac]

This will be part of my weekly encouragement viewing library... THANKS for sharing!

Just thinking of the return of a healthy Dorka, Griffin, Caroline [pain free], renewed AE [fresh from being MVP of Globl Jam & gold], AZZI not sick or injured, Amari being trusted and consistent, Lou being a sharpshooter, two strong anf fearless Freshmen in AP and Ice to rise to Paige and Nika's intensity.

These 11 can equal the 12th National Championship [11 for 12!!!]

CDR, I agree with everything you said here. That is why I ask the question……if not now, when?

This time last year I thought that senior ladened team had a better chance of winning it all than this one that lost 3 seniors. Even though that team lost the championship game, Looking back and looking ahead, I’m not so sure. This team is much deeper and a whole lot healthier than last year’s team.