We don't need Morrow to make a 3 guard offense as long as we have Aubrey, Ice, Ayanna and Jana in the mix. Personally, I see Nika, Paige, Azzi and Aaliyah as the starters...but this is for a later thread(s).
OUCH! that rings a bell somewhere in my noggin! Apologies to Caroline!
That escalated quickly, I almost didn't post it knowing someone else probably would...
South Carolina, Baylor, LSU, Tennessee, Kansas St, and Mississippi coaches among others.......didn't see UConn but I only took a quick look....
Me too! That should be the presumptive starting point for best starting lineup, with or without Morrow or Prince. Until proven otherwise I think we are far more likely to start 2 bigs than 4 guards. I think short of a major portal transfer, either Ice or Jana will start at the 5, but even if they are not yet ready, Aaliyah at the 5 and Aubrey at the 4 would be a good combination.We don't need Morrow to make a 3 guard offense as long as we have Aubrey, Ice, Ayanna and Jana in the mix. Personally, I see Nika, Paige, Azzi and Aaliyah as the starters...but this is for a later thread(s).
Thanks again Patty. When in doubt................post!!
Again.............. she's not a fit EVERYWHERE, but she's a fit SOMEWHERE. She will find her new home and soon.
I can see Morrow as attractive to South Carolina - and vice versa
Me too. She can definitely be for Cardozo what Saxton was for Boston, a really active strong partner in the paint. And she packs a much bigger offensive wallop than anyone currently on SC’s roster.
So you know that she disrespects him? Or are you citing one moment out of several months interaction, when it appeared she didn't wish to communicate with him?
I think we have to define BIG. To me, it is not simply person 6' or taller ( Caroline? Pattrerson?). It is a person whose "natural" position is the post. Typically, an individual will be 6'3" or larger in the women's game. So Edwards , Ice, Jana and Amari all qualify. I don't see Patterson and Caroline as players inclined to those spots. I see them more as wings. But so what? Morrow is a special talent whatever her size, and her talent would be another weapon in UCONN's arsenal. Who, for example, is likely to contribute more in any given game; Morrow or Patterson or DeBerry? But I think you are likely right. That she is not an ideal fit at UCONN. My only argument to the contrary is; We don't know how Ice will perform, in her first year, post surgery; and Jana is more unknown than that. So, we have Edwards and two question marks ( assuming that DeBerry doesn't come back to Storrs as a new version of Tina Charles ). Morrow is not a question mark as a player in the post. She is an extraordinary player. As an aside, I don't see how her presence would impact the playing time of either of the two guards, or the one wing, who arrive next season as freshmen.
`Yeah I saw that also.
Aneesa isn’t following UConn or any UConn players. There are several current and former LSU players, though
I think the jury is out (as it should be on a single year player) whether Patterson is a wing or a 'big' - she doesn't shoot from anywhere beyond 10' and is to date a rebounder and paint player offensively. Caroline is certainly a wing, and Aubrey is trying to develop her outside shot to expand her game out of the paint.
I think any player in the portal that expects to improve their play to get to the WNBA knows that only a few coaches can help get them there, with Geno being an almost sure thing. Just show them how Lou and Dorka did.
Of course. When you have a great coach and a willing kid, you can make anything work. Geno could as well. But what about Morrow? What is her nature? What is her goal? The most interesting aspect in all of this is that UCONN really isn't looking. Last year, theyIs there room enough on LSU for both Reese and Morrow?
there are no similarities between Dorka and anyone currently on the roster except in one case height.
Actually ... given that we are comparing a fifth year player to a second year player, and one getting 33 minutes a game to one getting 8 minutes per game their are similarities: Dorka was a better 2 point shooter while DeBerry was better from three, Dorka a much better defensive rebounder while DeBerry they were the same as offensive rebounders. They both played outside in most of the time.
What's the size of a standard boxing ring?Is there room enough on LSU for both Reese and Morrow?
Don't agree about SC, if your assessment of her lack of interest in playing D is accurate. Dawn makes kids compete for playing time too, and judging from how good her teams are at defense, I imagine showing defensive intensity in practice is required. Maybe it's different at LSU and the other portal patchwork teams, but I'm dubious. Kim's lineup evolved over the season, which suggests she's assessing and judging these things very carefully.
I hate to say it but I think your optimism for DeBerry will prove to be in vain. She is by all regards a great kid and teammate but she has been the last player off the bench for two years now. I think we can right her up as a career reserve at UConn. I just don't see a jump in PT coming.