A moment between Geno and Nika

[SVCBeercats]

Only Geno and Nika!!!!!!!!

 

[Beemer]

Nika either dropped -bomb or cussed him in Croatian

 

[DefenseBB]

Also, one of the little things I noticed yesterday is the 3 NCAA officials called the respective team captains over for some pre-game discussion and it was Nika who went by herself while Baylor had Asberry and Andrews. Not shocked but I was impressed. Kudos to Nika and the mad respect she has earned from all of us and her team! I am reminded of quite a few BYers who questioned why she chose UConn "only to sit on the bench for 4 years"....NIKA RULES!!!!

 

[housekeys]

Nika is UConn's version of Luka Modric, for all you soccer aficionados out there.

 

[Bald Husky]

Being a big Nika fan, I don't think I have to say anything else about her-The entire basketball world and game announcers have said it all for me. A piece of coal that turned into a diamond.

 

[Pharos]

Nika is UConn's version of Luka Modric, for all you soccer aficionados out there.

Great comparison... Another from long, long ago... remember Chris Waddle with Sheffield Wednesday? Magically in the right place at the right time...

 

[Blueballer]

SVC - Love that your finding all these video gems for us to enjoy. Thanks.

 

[hoopsfan22]

SVC - Love that your finding all these video gems for us to enjoy. Thanks.

They are also posted in the dedicated post-game video thread after each game.

 

[rubymae4]

It’s clear Geno cherishes the relationship he has with Nika, and vice versa. They are two of kind. Stubborn and sarcastic. And both very loyal.

 

[#12in21]

It’s clear Geno cherishes the relationship he has with Nika, and vice versa. They are two of kind. Stubborn and sarcastic. And both very loyal.

Since Nika is his slime - shouldn't he be sporting a Loyalty neck tat!

 

[AmeriConn]

It’s clear Geno cherishes the relationship he has with Nika, and vice versa. They are two of kind. Stubborn and sarcastic. And both very loyal.

Amen!

 

[rubymae4]

Since Nika is his slime - shouldn't he be sporting a Loyalty neck tat!

This is true, I forgot about her loyalty tattoo. Maybe for Geno when he retires.

I played competitive soccer for decades. I would have paid good money to have a teammate like Nika on my team, just for the intangibles she brings.

I co-managed/coached a women’s adult traveling team with a similar player who I’ll call Milly. She was short, compact, and afraid of nothing. She was a children’s ER dr by day. She had a bit of fiery temper on the field, and we had to break up a few fights between her and the opposing team. She played 6 months into her pregnancies, insisting the babies were very protected. When she moved to indoor soccer keeper, we drew the line and made her quit until the babies were born.

Both of us were substantially older than most of the players (college-aged). We took pride in holding our own against players half our age. Milly provided the challenge and the fire, and I provided the encouragement. We were a good team, and I miss having that opportunity.

 

[Bone Dog]

Azzi put it best last summer: “I’d hate to have to play against Nika.”

 

[Scud49]

I just have Mad Love for our Mad Croatian.

 

[#12in21]

https://twitter.com/danielvconnolly/status/1638032510348034055?s=43&t=l9r5BC13zyZ_62WJyvRhUg

⁦‪@DanielVConnolly‬⁩ Geno: “There’s nobody in the country I would trade Nika for.”

Geno showing a little more love

 

[Pharos]

Lived in Belgium those years. Après le succès de "Magic Chris" est venu l'affair de Tapie...

 

[Ron and Vida]

Nika is UConn's version of Luka Modric, for all you soccer aficionados out there.

Nice comparison
They both really smart floor/ pitch Generals

 

[ConnMotors]

I love watching this young lady play. Am glad that she’s on our side. She will be happy this summer when as she shows the Country of Croatia her teammates. Lead the way and the team Nika….