A'ja Wilson's play.

[Go/huskies]

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.

Does Geno still allow the kids to wear knee pads?

 

[triaddukefan]

Since we are talking about fashion now... I will say that while I swear by Under Armor products..... they have the worst uniforms in all of WCBB. Hands down the worst.

 

[iri10]

Essentially all we can tell from A'ja's, er, fashion sense is that given the chance, she would choose to customize her uniform a bit.

Can we say for sure that she would deeply resist any attempt to conform to a uniform standard? Can we say for sure that no current UConn players would choose a custom touch (different short length, a t-shirt under the jersey, or what have you) if they had full freedom to do so? IMO, we can say none of these things.

Every coach is a bit different with what they may or may not allow. SC is one of the few other schools I've seen that seems to enforce a social media ban during the seasion, like UConn. But banning social media isn't the driving force behind either's success; rather, it's a 'symptom' of a broader mandate to try and keep their teams focused. We know that it's successful in UConn's case, and are not sure how focused SC will be - not enough data.

 

[RadyLady]

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?

2. pretty much. At UConn, it's a uniform, emphasis on the uni - meaning one team, not one individual. CD will not allow it.

1. I should point out that this comparison is moot until Lou gets to UConn.

 

[RadyLady]

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.

world of difference between Conlon's look than Wilson's

 

[RadyLady]

Essentially all we can tell from A'ja's, er, fashion sense is that given the chance, she would choose to customize her uniform a bit.

Can we say for sure that she would deeply resist any attempt to conform to a uniform standard? Can we say for sure that no current UConn players would choose a custom touch (different short length, a t-shirt under the jersey, or what have you) if they had full freedom to do so? IMO, we can say none of these things.

Every coach is a bit different with what they may or may not allow. SC is one of the few other schools I've seen that seems to enforce a social media ban during the seasion, like UConn. But banning social media isn't the driving force behind either's success; rather, it's a 'symptom' of a broader mandate to try and keep their teams focused. We know that it's successful in UConn's case, and are not sure how focused SC will be - not enough data.

having watched UConn for years, I can tell you that it has always been about the team brand, and not about the individual.

 

[CocoHusky]

having watched UConn for years, I can tell you that it has always been about the team brand, and not about the individual.

A team is made up individuals. I have been watching UCONN long enough to know that the players come with major personality. From the perceived “goofiness” of Stewie to the “ice princess” of Maya to the “grit” of Jen and the “swag” and “collar popping” of Diana. Big games bigger personalities that somehow were molded in to a UCONN machine. Wilson at UCONN would have been no different. Unfair and low brow of you to think that Wilson and her personality would not cut it at UCONN because of the way she wears her SC uniform.

 

[uconnfan68]

Katie will not when she is at UCONN.

Or maybe CD will change the look,

 

[DobbsRover2]

The real problem for Wilson concerning her shorts was that they got pulled down while she was playing defense against UConn, especially on that play with 33 seconds to go in the first half when Stewie left her completely exposed with a backdoor cut lay-up that made Wilson look completely lost and defenseless

 

[uconnell]

A team is made up individuals. I have been watching UCONN long enough to know that the players come with major personality. From the perceived “goofiness” of Stewie to the “ice princess” of Maya to the “grit” of Jen and the “swag” and “collar popping” of Diana. Big games bigger personalities that somehow were molded in to a UCONN machine. Wilson at UCONN would have been no different. Unfair and low brow of you to think that Wilson and her personality would not cut it at UCONN because of the way she wears her SC uniform.

Different personalities yes, different unis no.

 

[Icebear]

Or maybe CD will change the look,

Absolutely, that is the only way to maintain unity in the issue.

 

[CocoHusky]

The real problem for Wilson concerning her shorts was that they got pulled down while she was playing defense against UConn, especially on that play with 33 seconds to go in the first half when Stewie left her completely exposed with a backdoor cut lay-up that made Wilson look completely lost and defenseless

Wilson was definitely undressed on that play. Good cut by Stewie for sure, a perfectly executed back screen by KML on Wilson was what enabled the play.

 

[DobbsRover2]

Wilson was definitely undressed on that play. Good cut by Stewie for sure, a perfectly executed back screen by KML on Wilson was what enabled the play.

The screen most definitely helped a bit, but Stewie was long gone by the time Wilson encountered KML. If anything, the screen just gave her a feeble alibi on that play.

 

[CocoHusky]

Different personalities yes, different unis no.

Different unis? - no. Same unis worn differently? At UCONN No, at SC Yes. Wilson plays at SC. So Go A'ja its your birthday!!!! Rock that SC uni waist high if you want!

 

[uconnell]

Different unis? - no. Same unis worn differently? At UCONN No, at SC Yes. Wilson plays at SC. So Go A'ja its your birthday!!!! Rock that SC uni waist high if you want!

Happy birthday A'ja. I don't care if she puts shoulder straps on it, it is still different than the rest of the team. If Dawn lets her so be it.