A replay for Ashlynn fans

[HuskyNan]

I’ve been seeing a lot of Twitter posts about Audi Crooks’ impressive 2025-26 season so far. I remembered that UConn beat Crook’s Iowa State team last year and rewatched to see how the Huskies defended her. I guess the best way to defend Audi Crooks is to keep the ball out of her hands, as with most post players, but peppering her team with three pointers is also a great way to get the win

Ash was incredible this game. Enjoy!

 

[Centerstream]

I believe UConn set a new game record for most made 3s...and Azzi wasn't even playing yet.

 

[Bone Dog]

Ash doing her best Azzi impersonation, filling it up with 20 points in the first quarter on 6-6 from 3. Paige and Sarah filled it up in the remaining three quarters and carried UConn to a dominant win. This was an early glimpse of what ‘the Big Three’ would look like last season.

It also showed up the primary vulnerability of any lineup featuring Crooks, since they had to play a zone to protect her from being exposed. But that let UConn party from beyond the arc.

 

[MdStang]

Ash had my favorite highlight from the Iowa game. At 4:48 in the first quarter KK steals the ball and races down court with Chit Chat Wright by her side. If you pause the video at 4:45 you will see 2 Iowa players following the play at half court. Then out of nowhere Ash passes the Iowa players at a full sprint and gets the put back when KK misses the layup. Typical hustle from Ash and a great play.

 

[Next 12]

Ashlynn's greatest game, finishing with 27 points. Ashlynn was ROBBED of another 3 point shot when the Ref called a time out to check the clock. Ashlynn would have had 30 points in the game plus making 8 3-pointers instead of 7. I have watched this game on You Tube about 40 times and still get excited as ever with her play. GO ASHLYNN!!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!!

 

[CL82]

Shade is just so incredibly locked in when she plays. She's an absolute pleasure to watch.

 

[ThisJustIn]

She reminds me of when a dog has locked onto a chew toy and a human is trying to get it away from them.
Nope.
Or...a snapping turtle.
Double nope.

 

[Huskybass]

I’ve been seeing a lot of Twitter posts about Audi Crooks’ impressive 2025-26 season so far. I remembered that UConn beat Crook’s Iowa State team last year and rewatched to see how the Huskies defended her. I guess the best way to defend Audi Crooks is to keep the ball out of her hands, as with most post players, but peppering her team with three pointers is also a great way to get the win

Ash was incredible this game. Enjoy!

Crooks sure is fun to watch. She is just an absolute mountain of a post presence and has very nice footwork and touch. I'm wondering given her offensive impact if she can be a decent WNBA player if she really gets in great shape.

 

[Bone Dog]

Crooks sure is fun to watch. She is just an absolute mountain of a post presence and has very nice footwork and touch. I'm wondering given her offensive impact if she can be a decent WNBA player if she really gets in great shape.

I’d guess that Audi has very limited prospects for a pro career. She’s too slow and can’t play in anything but a zone defense. And as good as her post moves are for D1 competition, I don’t see them being nearly as effective in the W against consistently taller, quicker opponents.

 

[psconn]

I’d guess that Audi has very limited prospects for a pro career. She’s too slow and can’t play in anything but a zone defense. And as good as her post moves are for D1 competition, I don’t see them being nearly as effective in the W against consistently taller, quicker opponents.

I tend to agree, but I remember the level of success Courtney Paris (and to a lesser degree, her sister Ashley) had with a somewhat similar build. As always, we'll have to wait and see. I also remember Danielle Adams, a brilliant shooter and passer who couldn't stay in the league because she was a defensive liability. The W, and life in general, does not favor those of us who are excessively endowed gravitationally.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I tend to agree, but I remember the level of success Courtney Paris (and to a lesser degree, her sister Ashley) had with a somewhat similar build. As always, we'll have to wait and see. I also remember Danielle Adams, a brilliant shooter and passer who couldn't stay in the league because she was a defensive liability. The W, and life in general, does not favor those of us who are excessively endowed gravitationally.

I was astonished to find that Courtney lasted 11 seasons and had 2-3 seasons with a decent assist #, but was never a scorer, in 4 of those years good rebounds. Amazed she hung in there so long.

 

[HuskyNan]

This is an Ashlynn thread, guys

 

[PJCLaw]

I’d guess that Audi has very limited prospects for a pro career. She’s too slow and can’t play in anything but a zone defense. And as good as her post moves are for D1 competition, I don’t see them being nearly as effective in the W against consistently taller, quicker opponents.

She reminds of that player on UW who played alongside Kelsey Plum when they went the FF. That player had great footwork and could shoot, but her build limited her ability to carve out a career in the W. I would run, run, run, and run some more against Audi on offense and then deny, deny, deny her on defense. While her footwork is very sound, if she deals with a post with height, size, and lateral quickness, her post moves will probably be neutralized.

 

[Urshurak]

Wow I had forgotten how dominating they looked that game, especially the first quarter. Also, fun to see QS in the 4th quarter.

Amazing to watch this and then remember they lost the next game against USC. Well, Heckle won …lol

 

[PJCLaw]

Wow I had forgotten how dominating they looked that game, especially the first quarter. Also, fun to see QS in the 4th quarter.

Amazing to watch this and then remember they lost the next game against USC. Well, Heckle won …lol

Yep, UConn's next to last loss of the season (Tenn). What a ride it has been since the USC game. Go Huskies!!

 

[Bigboote]

She reminds of that player on UW who played alongside Kelsey Plum when they went the FF. That player had great footwork and could shoot, but her build limited her ability to carve out a career in the W. I would run, run, run, and run some more against Audi on offense and then deny, deny, deny her on defense. While her footwork is very sound, if she deals with a post with height, size, and lateral quickness, her post moves will probably be neutralized.

Chantel Osahor also had bad wheels. I saw an interview with Mike Neighbors in which he discussed how he had to plan Osahor's practice around what she was physically able to do with her leg problems. Osahor was a good three-point shooter who led the nation in rebounds at least once.

Back to Shade -- I'm confident she'll make a WNBA team, not just because she's talented, willing to mix it up, and strong, but also she's flexible and willing to do what her team needs.

 

[RedStickHusky]

This is an Ashlynn thread, guys

Ashlyn and the infinite three.