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Ania, part trois

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What can I say? Are there really remaining doubters out there in Boneyardland? Look, this Freshman (repeat, FRESHMAN) kid is, and will continue to be, a work in progress. But a failure to appreciate where this project is inevitably headed? C'mon, our forum is populated by more savvy basketball folks than that! If one tunes in for no other reason than to observe her developing and expanding skills in dishing the ball...well, Dayenu! (it would be enough!) This kid's going places...enjoy the ride!
 
I now feel vindicated by all of my posts for patience with respect to this young lady. A M generally is moving all the time on the floor and cutting to the basket and trying to make good passes and getting her self open for a basket. With this confidence builder, I would anticipate 8 to 10 points of production from A M along with the same from Aubrey. These young folks are building confidence and skills to support the UConn System. I also see them really takin Defense seriously and supporting the Team in keeping the opposition from scoring and creating turnovers. So that's it.
 
Bigpetunia said:
What can I say? Are there really remaining doubters out there in Boneyardland? Look, this Freshman (repeat, FRESHMAN) kid is, and will continue to be, a work in progress. But a failure to appreciate where this project is inevitably headed? C'mon, our forum is populated by more savvy basketball folks than that! If one tunes in for no other reason than to observe her developing and expanding skills in dishing the ball...well, Dayenu! (it would be enough!) This kid's going places...enjoy the ride!
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I could enjoy a posting more, I do. We need to be a little reserved I think. While Ania and Aubrey looked terrific last evening they are freshmen. As freshmen consistency isn't a usual asset.
One block by Aubrey, taken away as a foul, to my view wasn't a foul. The kid soared high and in my view got all ball. She CAN JUMP. If you recall Shea Ralph as a Uconn player--She would get in that crowd under the basket and rise up with the ball and make a basket. Aubrey did exactly that last evening.
Ania, once she made that lay up the glass ceiling broke and she started make them and wasn't fearful of taking them. Three cheers for these 2 kids. Big Petunia is right: Hang on this is going to be a thrilling ride.
 
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veryolddog said:
I now feel vindicated by all of my posts for patience with respect to this young lady. A M generally is moving all the time on the floor and cutting to the basket and trying to make good passes and getting her self open for a basket. With this confidence builder, I would anticipate 8 to 10 points of production from A M along with the same from Aubrey. These young folks are building confidence and skills to support the UConn System. I also see them really takin Defense seriously and supporting the Team in keeping the opposition from scoring and creating turnovers. So that's it.
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MSGT: One correction is you please! THESE YOUNG ladies: Aubrey and Ania. You are vindicated as all of us who believed they would begin to fall. Ania was making great passes and rebounding and terrific assists before this game --the big break out for both of them was scoring and defense.
 
I was at the game last night and watched Ania closely.

She never takes a play off.

She moves well on defense and keeps her opponent in front of her. She plays better in man to man than zone.

She also moves well on offense. She is not fast, but definitely not slow. Has a good handle, has obviously spent a lot of time on dribbling the ball.

She is potentially a brilliant passer. Clearly European style, makes atypical, uncommon dishes. Outstanding at moving one way on the dribble and then quickly and decisively kicking it the other way. Ania and Kyla found each other a few times and looked great out there together.

Watching her in warmups, I think that (like most players) she is much better shooting threes when she is stationary and gets her feet set. Has good range, beyond men’s line. Inconsistent when movement introduced. Streaky. Shots from left corner tend to fade right, needs to square it up.

The crowd was fairly sedate by UConn standards but really came alive when she hit her first three. It was a heartwarming moment.

I think her future here is very bright.
 
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I am glad she made a few shots, however, she needs to change her shot mechanics. Her right arm needs to be 90% vertical.
 
Been waiting quietly until the day I was able to present this, now the day has arrived. :rolleyes:

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Someone said she needs to change her arm angle. While that may be true at 10 years old it's much harder to do now. She did very well shooting 3's before and will do fine now. Any tinkering should wait til off season if at all.
 
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asuwish said:
Someone said she needs to change her arm angle. While that may be true at 10 years old it's much harder to do now. She did very well shooting 3's before and will do fine now. Any tinkering should wait til off season if at all.
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I agree the off-season is the best time to make mechanical adjustments. In the meantime, she will be inconsistent. Most great shooters have a straight shooting arm.
 
It appears Ben Simmons made the first 3 of his professional career on the same night that Anna Mak sank her 1st 3 pointer for UConn. I expect she will hit a couple more in the next 3 years, unlike Simmons.
 
wbball novice said:
It appears Ben Simmons made the first 3 of his professional career on the same night that Anna Mak sank her 1st 3 pointer for UConn. I expect she will hit a couple more in the next 3 years, unlike Simmons.
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Of course but I was watching in real time and Simmon's 3pt shot was pure. Quite impressive for him and the standing ovation was as long as Anna's
 
Geno, always sarcastic! Can this be true?

sports.yahoo.com

No. 4 UConn routs UVa 83-44, extends home winning

UConn won its first two games by 11 and 13 points and the players started hearing the talk that they will not be as dominant as Husky teams of the past. Megan Walker scored 15 of her 19 points in the first half and No. 4 UConn blew out Virginia 83-44 on Tuesday night, two days after routing...
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wbball novice said:
It appears Ben Simmons made the first 3 of his professional career on the same night that Anna Mak sank her 1st 3 pointer for UConn. I expect she will hit a couple more in the next 3 years, unlike Simmons.
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Correction: Simmons made the 3 on Wednesday, 20 Nov., Anna Mak Tuesday, 19 Nov. (But why let a chronological discrepancy spoil the facts?) My initial prediction stands, though. It took Simmons 3 years to make his perfect 3 point shot. I predict AM will make more than one 3 point shot (some perfect, some not) in the next 3 years.
 
wbball novice said:
Correction: Simmons made the 3 on Wednesday, 20 Nov., Anna Mak Tuesday, 19 Nov. (But why let a chronological discrepancy spoil the facts?) My initial prediction stands, though. It took Simmons 3 years to make his perfect 3 point shot. I predict AM will make more than one 3 point shot (some perfect, some not) in the next 3 years.
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A correction to your correction: your prediction has already happened. Anna was 2-6 on 3PTFGA on Tuesday night against Virginia.
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UConn 83-44 Virginia (Nov 19, 2019) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the UConn Huskies vs. Virginia Cavaliers NCAAW game from November 19, 2019 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.
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BTW Ben Simmons is a major fraud! The 76ers will never win a Championship as long as he is the team's PG.
 
Bronxjeff said:
Ania's passing is a thing to behold. She drives and dishes like an old school baller, and is resuscitating the game of the "pass that lead to the pass"!
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Being so much taller than Crystal, Ania can garner a plethora of assists by "seeing over the defense" .. nicht wahr? Liv is even taller and has been doing just that during the past few games .. it bodes well that we now have a team where the PG, a wing and the post are vying for the lead in assists!
 
Jingo said:
Being so much taller than Crystal, Ania can garner a plethora of assists by "seeing over the defense" .. nicht wahr? Liv is even taller and has been doing just that during the past few games .. it bodes well that we now have a team where the PG, a wing and the post are vying for the lead in assists!
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This has been the norm for UCONN WBB teams for at least a decade now. The staff recruits players than can shoot & pass at all positions. Doubtful that Anna, ONO and Crystal are going to rack up more assists this season than KLS, Napheesa, and Crystal did last season (491).
 
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Is it Anna or Ania? I've seen her name written both ways. When I look up her name, it's Anna.
 
chrissaran said:
Is it Anna or Ania? I've seen her name written both ways. When I look up her name, it's Anna.
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Ania was her nickname back in Poland.
 
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chrissaran said:
Is it Anna or Ania? I've seen her name written both ways. When I look up her name, it's Anna.
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The official UCONN roster says Anna. It also says she's 6'1" so now I don't know what to believe.
 
chrissaran said:
Is it Anna or Ania? I've seen her name written both ways. When I look up her name, it's Anna.
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As noted numerous times, it’s ANNA! In her classes she is Anna, Geno calls her Anna, her teammates call her Anna, the roster lists her as Anna. Only stubborn posters continue to call her Ania... Head bang
 
CocoHusky said:
This has been the norm for UCONN WBB teams for at least a decade now. The staff recruits players than can shoot & pass at all positions. Doubtful that Anna, ONO and Crystal are going to rack up more assists this season than KLS, Napheesa, and Crystal did last season (491).
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And Kyla had 2 [backdoor] gr8 assists the other night too!
 
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