A'ja Wilson's play.

[FairView]

Does Geno not need to cater because he's successful or is one of the reasons Geno's successful because he doesn't cater?

Hmmm, I thought it was a rhetorical question.

 

[Intpseeker]

A'ja didn't play the other night the same way she did in the 4-5 games I watched previous to our game with SC. She and Coates were very real reasons for concern, but, at least the other night, they were contained.

 

[Icebear]

They will be contained every time they play UCONN. It is about who they are playing. It is easy too look good in the SEC.

 

[DobbsRover2]

She took and made her first 3 pointer of the season tonight and looked good doing it. She also had a career high with 26 tonight. I only recall one other shot outside the paint.

I guess that's a bit of a start in the right direction, but this is no Sylvia Fowles type LSU team. It's small, with three starters under 6' and no one above 6'2". In fact the 5'9" Ballard tied her teammate Boykin for the tops in rebounds in the game at 12, well ahead of any Gamecock. So Wilson was kind of having her way with a height challenged lineup, and that goes back to the problem for USCar that when you play in a conference like the SEC, it's hard to get the games you need to improve. Too simple to pat yourself on the back after playing at home a team like LSU that has lost to #177 Sagarin team Santa Claus (or Santa Clara, I forget which) and say "We looked great!" Eh, whatever.

 

[jsloanjr]

Wilson will be a star player soon, USC has got t find a way to get her the ball on every play...........She can play!!!

 

[CocoHusky]

She took and made her first 3 pointer of the season tonight and looked good doing it. She also had a career high with 26 tonight. I only recall one other shot outside the paint.

I saw that. She was probably hitting the shot as I was posting. Congrats to her on the 3 and the Career high in points.

 

[UcMiami]

Just FYI Wilson's first USA basketball experience was this last summer - her school calendar had always conflicted with trials for other teams.

Early days for her and I think she will come round. Stewart wasn't that great for most of her freshman year - started strong, lost her way when she started getting bodied around, and the came good for the post season run. Wilson has a lot of time, but I do think Dawn has some work undoing her HS/AAU coach's misinformation.

It is very difficult for any tall person to play guard consistently - their hands are just too high off the ground.

 

[Striper69]

Just FYI Wilson's first USA basketball experience was this last summer - her school calendar had always conflicted with trials for other teams.

Early days for her and I think she will come round. Stewart wasn't that great for most of her freshman year - started strong, lost her way when she started getting bodied around, and the came good for the post season run. Wilson has a lot of time, but I do think Dawn has some work undoing her HS/AAU coach's misinformation.

It is very difficult for any tall person to play guard consistently - their hands are just too high off the ground.

Hmmm...Magic...

 

[meyers7]

I guess that's a bit of a start in the right direction, but this is no Sylvia Fowles type LSU team. It's small, with three starters under 6' and no one above 6'2". In fact the 5'9" Ballard tied her teammate Boykin for the tops in rebounds in the game at 12, well ahead of any Gamecock. So Wilson was kind of having her way with a height challenged lineup, and that goes back to the problem for USCar that when you play in a conference like the SEC, it's hard to get the games you need to improve. Too simple to pat yourself on the back after playing at home a team like LSU that has lost to #177 Sagarin team Santa Claus (or Santa Clara, I forget which) and say "We looked great!" Eh, whatever.

But they "routed" them (per one report) 86-62. Not quite 87-62, but pretty good.

 

[Icebear]

She took and made her first 3 pointer of the season tonight and looked good doing it. She also had a career high with 26 tonight. I only recall one other shot outside the paint.

There is an old saying in archery, "One is luck, two is a coincidence, three is a pattern."

 

[DobbsRover2]

But they "routed" them (per one report) 86-62. Not quite 87-62, but pretty good.

But as Geno would say, you gotta look at what it looked like. And 21 TOs at this time of year against a team like LSU is concerning, with Mitchell, Cuevas, and Coates all with 4. That could be a harbinger of issues in the tournament when opponents put pressure on Mitchell and Cuevas in the back court.

 

[RadyLady]

Unfortunately I think that Wilson is still not convinced. I sincerely hope that she doesn't turn into a diva aka Diggins.

hmmm...anyone notice that she wore her uniform a little differently than the others? It said to me, "look at me - notice me".

Then I remember what Geno said when he answered her question about what it takes to be selected to the USA team.

And something didn't quite fit.

Just my opinion

 

[RadyLady]

Does Geno not need to cater because he's successful or is one of the reasons Geno's successful because he doesn't cater?

Does not cater. Everything is about the team.

 

[EricSD]

hmmm...anyone notice that she wore her uniform a little differently than the others? It said to me, "look at me - notice me".

Then I remember what Geno said when he answered her question about what it takes to be selected to the USA team.

And something didn't quite fit.

Just my opinion

I don't think her shorts are rolled up, I think they are custom made - just shorter than the shorts the rest of the team wears.

 

[RadyLady]

I don't think her shorts are rolled up, I think they are custom made - just shorter than the shorts the rest of the team wears.

so you noticed.

 

[BRS24]

I don't think her shorts are rolled up, I think they are custom made - just shorter than the shorts the rest of the team wears.

Many of the UA sponsored teams are now rolling waistband over, similar to Wilson. Here's an article - LINK

IMHO, you will never see UConn WBB players do this, as it's all about the team, the brand. No one stands out. Shorts are always above the knee. A few years back, saw an article that said the team decides how to wear socks ... all the same height (no one person wears knee socks, etc). You won't see them tucking the sleeve hole area into sports bra either.

 

[Icebear]

Tell me about it. Having a more mobile, athletic 4 with a midrange shot can be a tremendous blessing, I'm not sure why she's not embracing it.

Because she would appear to be one of those entitlement kids that Geno speaks about today.

 

[CocoHusky]

Does not cater. Everything is about the team.

RadyLady,
Just curious Katie Lou Samuelson wears her shorts the exact same way Wilson does in both high school and USA basketball. So two questions 1) Is KLS also saying “look at me”? 2) That –the rolling of short- is pretty much over when KLS gets to UCONN right?

 

[JoePgh]

Because she would appear to be one of those entitlement kids that Geno speaks about today.

Nonetheless, he recruited her and would have been pleased to have her come. I think he and A'ja would have established a positive relationship if that had happened -- and of course she would be a better and more versatile basketball player than she will probably become at South Carolina (although that remains to be seen).

 

[Icebear]

RadyLady,
Just curious Katie Lou Samuelson wears her shorts the exact same way Wilson does in both high school and USA basketball. So two questions 1) Is KLS also saying “look at me”? 2) That –the rolling of short- is pretty much over when KLS gets to UCONN right?

Katie will not when she is at UCONN.

 

[Icebear]

Nonetheless, he recruited her and would have been pleased to have her come. I think he and A'ja would have established a positive relationship if that had happened -- and of course she would be a better and more versatile basketball player than she will probably become at South Carolina (although that remains to be seen).

Yes, he did but that doesn't mean he didn't recognizre the issue. He noted that it is a becoming the constant reality because of the way these kids are catered to coming up through AAU programs.

 

[CocoHusky]

RadyLady,
Just curious Katie Lou Samuelson wears her shorts the exact same way Wilson does in both high school and USA basketball. So two questions 1) Is KLS also saying “look at me”? 2) That –the rolling of short- is pretty much over when KLS gets to UCONN right?

 

[CocoHusky]

Katie will not when she is at UCONN.

Ice,
This- the rolling of the shorts- is much to do about nothing. I think these kids are rolling the shorts because that is what they are comfortable with not to call attention to themselves.
Maria Conlon wore her shorts rolled, with her Jersey flopped over so you could tell.

 

[EricSD]

RadyLady,
Just curious Katie Lou Samuelson wears her shorts the exact same way Wilson does in both high school and USA basketball. So two questions 1) Is KLS also saying “look at me”? 2) That –the rolling of short- is pretty much over when KLS gets to UCONN right?

Kids do lots of things in high school. Gabby Williams got a tattoo while she was in HS. So did Kennitra Johnson, and probably a few other kids. But when they get to college, it changed. The tat gets covered. I imagine if they had a tat on their arm, they'd wear a sleeve for their entire college career if they came to UCONN.

KLS's uniform will be worn exactly the same as the rest of the team. I also was never a fan of kids rolling the shoulder part of their "tank top" uniform and twisting it for whatever reason. I'm glad UCONN doesn't allow that. Not sure why it irks me, but it does. Same with that team we played that had the 2-3 Australian kids on it. They all had different shorts. Unless there's a medical reason for it, I'm glad UCONN does not cater.

It goes back to UCONN being all about the team. It's more than uniformity of their uni's, no names on jerseys, no headbands or wrist bands, etc etc. It all relates back to the team concept and subjugation of their individuality for the betterment of the team...

BTW here's a picture of Conlon. not sure her shorts were any different than anyone elses on the team...

 

[Icebear]

Ice,
This- the rolling of the shorts- is much to do about nothing. I think these kids are rolling the shorts because that is what they are comfortable with not to call attention to themselves.
Maria Conlon wore her shorts rolled, with her Jersey flopped over so you could tell.

Maria did not wear her shorts rolled. That is not to sat they might not roll over at some point. Companies like Underarmour love the free advertizing. Sorry but there is no way CD will tolerate that. MoJett tugs her leg hems up on D.

 

[DobbsRover2]

Speaking of KLS, Maria's hem looks a little shorter here.

But yeah, as a Husky her shorts could look a little baggy at times, but I don't remember her wearing short shorts.

 

[Bgillon]

RadyLady,
Just curious Katie Lou Samuelson wears her shorts the exact same way Wilson does in both high school and USA basketball. So two questions 1) Is KLS also saying “look at me”? 2) That –the rolling of short- is pretty much over when KLS gets to UCONN right?

Take that to the bank!!!

 

[CocoHusky]

Take that to the bank!!!

UCONN has “a uniform standard”, that standard is different from SC. Not better, not worst, just different. What I take umbrage with is the statement that because Wilson wore her shorts differently (allowed by SC standard) it said “look at me - notice me” and the inferences drawn directly from that statement: that is why Wilson is not playing at UCONN: individual (Wilson) is < team (UCONN): … Geno lost interest in Wilson because ….. Wilson is just pushing UA products …etc Much to do about nothing IMO. The way Wilson wears her uniform is not relevant to critiquing or praising her game. The title of the Thread is “A'ja Wilson's play” not “A’Ja Wilson’s Uniform- does she wear it well enough? ”

 

[uconnell]

Ice,
This- the rolling of the shorts- is much to do about nothing. I think these kids are rolling the shorts because that is what they are comfortable with not to call attention to themselves.
Maria Conlon wore her shorts rolled, with her Jersey flopped over so you could tell.

True, but Maria, as Geno used to say "was short but slow"' a joke. Maria is short and I think that the long shorts sort of hinder the movement of short players. I notice many short players will hitch up the shorts while in defensive stance.

 

[Bestiarius]

Styles change. BB shorts use to be really short. Then the fashion trend for civilian shorts got long. (Emulating prison garb where the pants would droop down because no belts were allowed and the tailors in prison were not as caring as those in Brooks Brothers). Basketball uniforms picked up on the fashion trend and got longer. The fashion trend now seems to be turning to shorter shorts and the early adopters are busy popularizing the new style. Before too long, everyone will be in shorter shorts, unless some fashionista comes up with something radically different, like butt padding or air-bag head bands that prevent concussions.

There is only one good reason for long shorts, and that is to prevent road rash during falls. Short shorts make more sense in that they are less restricting to movement. If it was up to me, I'd select volley ball shorts but with longer legs as the ideal court wear. The shoulder straps would also be made of absorbent material that would enable perspiration to be easily dispatched. Besti-wear, coming soon to your sporting goods purveyor.