Aaliyah Edwards focused on improving for UConn women, even when working with Canadian National team

[Carnac]

Aaliyah Edwards joined her UConn women's basketball teammates here on June 11 and was back on the road in less than a week. Don't think for a second the senior forward is slacking. “I've been busy," Edwards said with a smile last week at the Werth Champions Center. "A lot of training and a lot of exhibition games with the (Canadian) national team to prepare for the Olympic qualifiers.”

Aaliyah Edwards focused on improving for UConn women, even when working with Canadian National team

Aaliyah Edwards focused on improving for the UConn women's basketball, even when working with the Canadian National team to prepare for the Olympic qualifiers.

www.ctinsider.com

 

[RockyMTblue2]

"the room for improvement" very clever. The photo of Geno and Aaliyah is a "caption this" if I ever saw one.

 

[Carnac]

"the room for improvement" very clever. The photo of Geno and Aaliyah is a "caption this" if I ever saw one.

As I've mentioned before in a previous comment recently, I expect Aaliyah to put together all of the coaching (mentoring) and playing experiences she's had to this point, and use them to fuel her best year yet at UConn. Very possibly a WBCA "consensus" All-American performance.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I guess I didn't see enough games last year. I thought she was a shoe in 2nd Team last year.

 

[Carnac]

I guess I didn't see enough games last year. I thought she was a shoe in 2nd Team last year.

She may have been, but other players in the league had a better year (statistically) than she did. There are a lot of things I like about Aliyah Boston. One is her consistency, the second is her willingness to battle for rebounds under the offensive boards.

She continues to play at the next level (and with the same success) as she did in college. She’s been a starter from day one. She had 20+ points with double-digit rebounds in the Indiana Fever’s last two games. Other than a different head coach, new teammates, and a different home court, nothing has changed.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I guess I didn't see enough games last year. I thought she was a shoe in 2nd Team last year.

Liya slumped a little in February, as the team did. Once again, her production was down when she got in foul trouble and had to sit.

 

[cancontent]

Didn't know if this deserves a separate thread, but as an FYI. AmeriCup isn't available on YouTube, or at least during pool play.

It looks like you have to register with Courtside 1891 and purchase a package. Canadian games may or may not be restricted on the US side due to broadcast rights to Rogers in Canada.

 

[Alydar]

 

[cancontent]

This isn't the actual game. It's a play by play with background music, nor is it FIBA authorized.

 

[Waquoit]

She may have been, but other players in the league had a better year (statistically) than she did. There are a lot of things I like about Aliyah Boston. One is her consistency, the second is her willingness to battle for rebounds under the offensive boards.

But she needs to bring it the entire game like Dorka did. She takes too many plays off.

 

[awhom111]

Are we using this thread for AmeriCup?

Aaliyah had 9 points and 8 rebounds in their win over Mexico:

Canada v Mexico boxscore - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2023 - 2 July - FIBA.basketball

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They had the bye on the first day so other teams already played on Saturday. I am doing quick recaps of the tournament each day here:

AmeriCup Day 2 July 2nd

Group A: Sunday started in this group with Brazil finally pulling away from Daniela Wallen and Venezuela for good in the final quarter to win 90-76. Argentina made their tournament debut and had th…

wbasketballblog.com

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Are we using this thread for AmeriCup?

Aaliyah had 9 points and 8 rebounds in their win over Mexico:

Canada v Mexico boxscore - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2023 - 2 July - FIBA.basketball

The official website of FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of Basketball. FIBA organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the FIBA World Championship for Women and the FIBA 3x3 World...

www.fiba.basketball

They had the bye on the first day so other teams already played on Saturday. I am doing quick recaps of the tournament each day here:

AmeriCup Day 2 July 2nd

Group A: Sunday started in this group with Brazil finally pulling away from Daniela Wallen and Venezuela for good in the final quarter to win 90-76. Argentina made their tournament debut and had th…

wbasketballblog.com

Could have had more if she hit her free throws and a couple of wide open layups she created for herself.

 

[SJF]

She needs to develop some range from the 3 point line. Defenses are able to back away and clog the middle too much against UCONN.

 

[BattersonB]

Aaliyah Edwards joined her UConn women's basketball teammates here on June 11 and was back on the road in less than a week. Don't think for a second the senior forward is slacking. “I've been busy," Edwards said with a smile last week at the Werth Champions Center. "A lot of training and a lot of exhibition games with the (Canadian) national team to prepare for the Olympic qualifiers.”

Aaliyah Edwards focused on improving for UConn women, even when working with Canadian National team

Aaliyah Edwards focused on improving for the UConn women's basketball, even when working with the Canadian National team to prepare for the Olympic qualifiers.

www.ctinsider.com

We can only hope….as several years ago when she was on the Canadian Olympic team there was very little strength & conditioning, and it showed when she returned for the season. She is the one definite coming into this season. WE know that if she’s in the best shape you’re going to get her ‘A Game’ every she hits the floor, and she will be counted on to help the other bigs as well.

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[Rowdy831]

I guess I didn't see enough games last year. I thought she was a shoe in 2nd Team last year.

She played way too many minutes for a big. If she had played normal minutes she most likely would have been on the 2nd team but she went through a stretch where she was on fumes. The good think though is her experience last year was only possible because of the team that was healthy. Perfect example of someone seeing the door and busting through it.

I also think she will have an outstanding year and should be one of the top 5 picks in the draft.

 

[Geew1992]

She needs to develop some range from the 3 point line. Defenses are able to back away and clog the middle too much against UCONN.

That’s because the 3 point shooters were on the bench

 

[cancontent]

She needs to develop some range from the 3 point line. Defenses are able to back away and clog the middle too much against UCONN.

It's coming along if you've seen the thread talking about her summer homework. She extended her range last season. It's a work in progress.

 

[awhom111]

14 points for Aaliyah to lead Canada to another win:

https://www.fiba.basketball/womensamericup/2023/game/0307/Puerto-Rico-Canada#tab=boxscore

The game was close in the first half, but it was all Canada in the second half. Obviously the other games have to be played (including USA-Brazil on Tuesday), but this was key to setting them up in strong position at the top of their group.

The United States was off, but here were the other games (including a team scoring 30 to win by 21 in overtime):

AmeriCup Day 3 July 3rd

Group A: Another day of games on Monday started in this group and the opener was certainly entertaining. Cuba had the better start, but Venezuela came back late to force overtime and Daniela Wallen…

wbasketballblog.com

 

[UConnCat]

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Zarathustra]

Aaliyah Edwards leading the way! Aaliyah had a + / - of 34!! and an efficiency of 18 to lead
the Canadians!

 

[Zarathustra]

Aaliyah Edwards " stealing the show" and having a Canadian best 3 steals in the game (3 steals)

 

[cancontent]

14 points for Aaliyah to lead Canada to another win:

https://www.fiba.basketball/womensamericup/2023/game/0307/Puerto-Rico-Canada#tab=boxscore

The game was close in the first half, but it was all Canada in the second half. Obviously the other games have to be played (including USA-Brazil on Tuesday), but this was key to setting them up in strong position at the top of their group.

The United States was off, but here were the other games (including a team scoring 30 to win by 21 in overtime):

AmeriCup Day 3 July 3rd

Group A: Another day of games on Monday started in this group and the opener was certainly entertaining. Cuba had the better start, but Venezuela came back late to force overtime and Daniela Wallen…

wbasketballblog.com

Let's not forget her team high 5 assists . She also bounced back from a rough first half (1 point) with a strong 3rd quarter that helped Canada pull away.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[DEpup]

Anyone able to watch the games? Is Edwards playing the 4?

 

[cancontent]

Anyone able to watch the games? Is Edwards playing the 4?

She's playing 4/5 depending on the situation. Games can be streamed on Courtside 1891 for a cost in the US. Canadians have to go through SportsnetNow's streaming service.

 

[DEpup]

She's playing 4/5 depending on the situation. Games can be streamed on Courtside 1891 for a cost in the US. Canadians have to go through SportsnetNow's streaming service.

Thanks! That's great. IMO, when the Canadians put her at the 3 is where they went wrong for her.

 

[cancontent]

Thanks! That's great. IMO, when the Canadians put her at the 3 is where they went wrong for her.

When? If you're referring to the Olympics, that's a long story. The roster depth at the time forced her into that position. A lot of veterans, some in their last tour with Canada Basketball. The current pool of players at this position is in flux depending the timing of a FIBA event and player availability.