One thing that impresses me about Gabby is her business-like comportment on the floor. She makes a great play on a rebound, gets it right back up with her half-hook, and then runs down the court with her expression barely changing. Very professional, I would say.
Her business like comportment is a product of Geno and his staff. Very few UConn players would beat their chest, or do a lot of "gyrating" after a good play. It's unnecessary and un-sportsman like.
Things that Geno finds distasteful are not exhibited on the court by his players. They find out real quick during their first few days of official practice what he wants and expects, and what will not be tolerated.
Three things you always see UConn players do:
1. They
always run off the court during time outs and substitutions, and at halftime. Will never see a UConn player walk off the court. They have been told, that is not allowed. You jog on, you jog off.
2. They
never argue with the officials.
3. If a UConn player goes down, the other four rush to her and help her up. I've players go down on other teams, and no one helps them up.
There is a certain "culture" within the women's basketball program. If you a part of the team, you
must buy in to that way of doing things. Geno's way. The UConn way.
