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Amari IS 6' 5" and Dorka IS 6' 5" see UCONN ROSTER . Amari = Dorka .
The old report had DORKA as 6' 4". so we'll have to see them next to each
other ( the old problem of who puts their hair up higher on their head!!)
 
Zarathustra said:
Amari IS 6' 5" and Dorka IS 6' 5" see UCONN ROSTER . Amari = Dorka .
The old report had DORKA as 6' 4". so we'll have to see them next to each
other ( the old problem of who puts their hair up higher on their head!!)
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:eek: The UCONN ROSTER? I'm not sure why I didn't think of that.
 
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EricLA said:
It does not look like it. I looked up the roster, and it lists the "finalists". 13 players, but no one from UCONN. Does the team have 13 players, or 12? Does 1 need to be cut still? I'm guessing the UCONN players who were eligible opted to do other things this summer...

Grace Berger
Aliyah Boston
Jakia Brown-Turner
Veronica Burton
Elissa Cunane
Destanni Henderson
Nazahrah Hillmon
Rhyne Howard
Haley Jones
Diamond Miller
Ashley Owusu
Sedona Prince
NaLyssa Smith
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With Paige injured and Edwards, Dorka and Muhl from different lands, who would a UConn player replace on that roster?
 
Cuango said:
I’m not seeing it on DAZN.
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Are you based in Canada? If not, you may have to go through ESPN+.

If you are in Canada, it could be the lay out as to how DAZN lists the games. It's not obvious as they're promoting other events. I used the Schedule view to locate Saturday's games.
 
Now this is what I like to see. Had a nice 3-pointer too. I know UCONN fans are used to seeing her in the post/block, but it was nice to see her play this way again. I'm more used to seeing her more on the outside.

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cancontent said:
Now this is what I like to see. Had a nice 3-pointer too. I know UCONN fans are used to seeing her in the post/block, but it was nice to see her play this way again. I'm more used to seeing her more on the outside.

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How does one have -80 blocks?
that sounds like a Geno stat “her defense was so bad she didn’t block their shots she helped them go in.”
 
Argentina had another positive virus test so who knows if they can play out the tournament at this point.
 
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awhom111 said:
Argentina had another positive virus test so who knows if they can play out the tournament at this point.
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I guess Vaccination Levels are not what we hope they would be.
 
FIBA.basketball

Some of the full match videos are on the fiba website under the video section. E.g. USA vs. Puerto Rico and Canada vs. US Virgin islands.
 
Carnac said:
Here are the highlights from Saturday's game. I could not find any source for a live stream. Perhaps we will have to settle for completed games to be posted on youtube. :( 2021 FIBA AmeriCup Schedule




Here's a recap of today's USA game against the Dominican Republic.
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Live streams are through paid services like ESPN+ (US), DAZN (Canada) and Live Basketball (Europe/International). I've noticed that FIBA will sell the rights to some of these qualifier events. Will they add them to their YouTube channel eventually? I'd hope so.
 
eebmg said:
I guess Vaccination Levels are not what we hope they would be.
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Vaccines have been generally available for long enough in the United States that we tend to forget where other countries are in the process.

With news that two players in Spain's national team tested positive, some of the women's basketball fans there were annoyed as apparently their men's national soccer team jumped the vaccine priority list to make sure that they would be available. Some parts of Spain are giving vaccines to younger adults, but the country as a whole is working on getting to people in their 50s and then the people in their 40s. When Myisha Hines-Allen and Napheesa flew back to get their vaccines from their WNBA teams, France was still only generally open for people in their 60s.

Meanwhile, Victoria, a state of 6+ million in Australia is in the middle of a multi-week shutdown of activities that includes all basketball due to a number of cases that any grouping of 6 million people in the United States would think is a very low number of new cases.

Back to this tournament, it is not clear when the latest a decision on Argentina being able to play could be made. Presumably, if they can play tomorrow, they will with their remaining players and then make up the last game on Wednesday.
 
awhom111 said:
Vaccines have been generally available for long enough in the United States that we tend to forget where other countries are in the process.

With news that two players in Spain's national team tested positive, some of the women's basketball fans there were annoyed as apparently their men's national soccer team jumped the vaccine priority list to make sure that they would be available. Some parts of Spain are giving vaccines to younger adults, but the country as a whole is working on getting to people in their 50s and then the people in their 40s. When Myisha Hines-Allen and Napheesa flew back to get their vaccines from their WNBA teams, France was still only generally open for people in their 60s.

Meanwhile, Victoria, a state of 6+ million in Australia is in the middle of a multi-week shutdown of activities that includes all basketball due to a number of cases that any grouping of 6 million people in the United States would think is a very low number of new cases.

Back to this tournament, it is not clear when the latest a decision on Argentina being able to play could be made. Presumably, if they can play tomorrow, they will with their remaining players and then make up the last game on Wednesday.
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FYI, the percentage of vaccinated individuals, as measured by 1st doses, is currently as follows: US (53%), Spain (45%), Argentina (29%).
 
The two coaches better find a way to have the Boston sisters in the game at the same time on Thursday.
 
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USA defeated USVI 97-46. Hillmon-Baker led the US with 17 pts, Berger and Cunane scored 13 pts each, and A. Boston scored 12. Alexis did play in the game but don't know if she and Aliyah were on the same floor at the same time...
 
Canada defeats the Dominican Republic 90-53. Despite the easy outcome, Canada as a team shot poorly. Only two players scored in double figures - Konig with 23 pts on 8-10 shooting, and Amihere with 17 pts on 7-12 shooting. The rest of the team shot 20-60 (33.33%) for the game......
 
Drew8 said:
She isn't. The motor in her seems to be stalled and she doesn't have point guards to set her up to finish plays. Team isn't playing to her strengths.
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I have only watched the highlights of Canada’s games. What I noticed in the times when Aaliyah was in, is that she was working hard in the paint, calling for the ball and no one was getting her the ball. I think if that happens enough, it can really sap the energy from a player. In UConn’s offense, Aaliyah would most definitely receive an entry pass or two or three.
 
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I've watched most of every one of Canada's games. AE is a force when in there but rarely has a pass thrown into the paint. Canada, at least to my eyes, never uses a pick and roll or a high-low post. Talented team, several players can score but not a lot of cohesion. Probably still the 2nd best team. If you judge AE's success just by scoring then she is having a terrible series. Just remember she is the youngest player and the others have likely had some years together to meld.
 
Zinethar said:
I've watched most of every one of Canada's games. AE is a force when in there but rarely has a pass thrown into the paint. Canada, at least to my eyes, never uses a pick and roll or a high-low post. Talented team, several players can score but not a lot of cohesion. Probably still the 2nd best team. If you judge AE's success just by scoring then she is having a terrible series. Just remember she is the youngest player and the others have likely had some years together to meld.
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She's 39% from the field, 0-4 from three, 4/8 from the line, and is 9th in efficiency.
 
ConwayGmck said:
USA defeated USVI 97-46. Hillmon-Baker led the US with 17 pts, Berger and Cunane scored 13 pts each, and A. Boston scored 12. Alexis did play in the game but don't know if she and Aliyah were on the same floor at the same time...
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They were on the floor at the same time and guarded each other. Aliyah actually blocked her sister's jump shot.
 
oldude said:
I have only watched the highlights of Canada’s games. What I noticed in the times when Aaliyah was in, is that she was working hard in the paint, calling for the ball and no one was getting her the ball. I think if that happens enough, it can really sap the energy from a player. In UConn’s offense, Aaliyah would most definitely receive an entry pass or two or three.
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Canada guards are all looking to get their own shots. They rarely feed the post players. I don't know if that is by design or not. Amihere is having a little more success because when she gets the ball she seems better at creating her own shot than Edwards.
 
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The "pace and space" offence is geared towards penetrators and shooters. Pellington, Amihere and the shooters are thriving and they are winning.

The other bigs are saying they know their role on defense, and are discovering their role in the offense. Coach does seem to take note of it.

Going to have to shoot well beat Puerto Rico and the U.S.
 
Drew8 said:
She isn't. The motor in her seems to be stalled and she doesn't have point guards to set her up to finish plays. Team isn't playing to her strengths.
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The guard play has been a little frustrating to watch, however it shouldn't be surprising considering who is on the roster based on their playing styles in the NCAA. It would be a lot different if Nurse and Gaucher were playing, along with Langois (who recently retired).

Tonight's game will be interesting. The offense has to be much more consistent and the ball protection has to be a lot better.
 
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