Anna AAC Freshman of the Week

[RockyMTblue2]

Oh yeah, Meg is POW!

AAC about Anna this week: " Makurat earned freshman of the week honors for the third time this season after logging 17.5 points per game and 5.0 rebounds for 2-0 UConn last week. She finished the week hitting 65 percent of her shots from the floor, including a 50 percent clip from beyond the arc. Makurat scored 18 points to go along with five rebounds, five assists and six steals in the win over Tulane (Feb. 19). Against UCF (Feb. 22) she scored 17 points, all in the second half, on 75 percent shooting while adding five rebounds in the win for the Huskies. "

UConn's Walker, Makurat Sweep Weekly Women's Basketball Awards

The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly women’s basketball honors for the week ending Sunday, Feb. 23.

theamerican.org

 

[DefenseBB]

So, in 15 weekly awards, Anna leads the way with 3 FOW honors, Regan Bradley-SMU; Madison Griggs-Memphis; Elena Tsineke-USF Taniya Thompson-ECU all have 2. Aubrey has 1.

On the POW honors, Meg leads the way with 4, Iimar'i Thomas-Cin has 3, KayKay Wright and Olivia Nelson Ododa each have 2. Christyn Williams has 1.

UConn has only had 2 FOY with Kia Nurse and Christyn Williams. We have won all 6 POY-Breanna with 3, Katie Lou and Pheesa with 2 each. They tied in 2016-17. Let's hope we make it 3 and 7!

 

[Centerstream]

Let's hope we make it 3 and 7!

I agree, and by the looks of the weekly awards, there doesn't seem to be a bias against UConn because we are leaving the AAC. Hope those sentiments continue for the season awards.

 

[BostonBay]

The Polish Power!

 

[HopJim]

Who ever gave Geno Anna's name and helped arrange the recruiting intro deserves a major thanks. Hate to see this year's team without her contributions.

 

[hart2hart]

Congrats to Anna! Well deserved. I watch her very closely when I’m at the games! She’s special! I wish the season wasn’t over so soon!

 

[psconn]

For a FRESHMAN, she's been very good. If she makes a jump next season, she, and the team will be special for sure.

 

[Jingo]

I think that CD is our best player - our only AA candidate - even tho MW has better numbers in the AAC.
And Aubrey single-handedly turned two important games around altho Ania has better numbers in the weaker AAC, eh?

 

[DEpup]

Good for Anna! She had a great week!

 

[Dokey]

Who ever gave Geno Anna's name and helped arrange the recruiting intro deserves a major thanks. Hate to see this year's team without her contributions.

Yes, how did he find out about her?

 

[Dokey]

I think that CD is our best player - our only AA candidate - even tho MW has better numbers in the AAC.
And Aubrey single-handedly turned two important games around altho Ania has better numbers in the weaker AAC, eh?

I think I would give nod to Crystal. Meg is playing great but Crystal is the heart. Numbers don’t tell the whole story.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Yes, how did he find out about her?

There is a female talent scout who has a service focused on European talent. Her name I cannot recall. She put UConn on Nika Muhl and I would not be surprised if the same holds true for Anna.

 

[DefenseBB]

There is a female talent scout who has a service focused on European talent. Her name I cannot recall. She put UConn on Nika Muhl and I would not be surprised if the same holds true for Anna.

I thought that this was written about and even discussed on a Geno show that Anna contacted UConn and sent some videos and as she has played in enough European games that have video the staff was able to corroborate the talent. Sort of surprised you of all things on the web, haven't found that article/video....Might I have to revoke the Ozymandias name?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I thought that this was written about and even discussed on a Geno show that Anna contacted UConn and sent some videos and as she has played in enough European games that have video the staff was able to corroborate the talent. Sort of surprised you of all things on the web, haven't found that article/video....Might I have to revoke the Ozymandias name?

I confess to fallibility - rare but it happens. Never seen that to which you refer.

 

[bluedevil]

I think the female scout is an Italian by the name of Bella Hooper

 

[DefenseBB]

I think the female scout is an Italian by the name of Bella Hooper

Hooper is Italian? Wow, who knew...

 

[HuskyNan]

So, in 15 weekly awards, Anna leads the way with 3 FOW honors, Regan Bradley-SMU; Madison Griggs-Memphis; Elena Tsineke-USF Taniya Thompson-ECU all have 2. Aubrey has 1.

On the POW honors, Meg leads the way with 4, Iimar'i Thomas-Cin has 3, KayKay Wright and Olivia Nelson Ododa each have 2. Christyn Williams has 1.

UConn has only had 2 FOY with Kia Nurse and Christyn Williams. We have won all 6 POY-Breanna with 3, Katie Lou and Pheesa with 2 each. They tied in 2016-17. Let's hope we make it 3 and 7!

Thomas’ honors, what with her 19.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, don’t count because I have it on good authority she plays for Cincinnati and they’re nothing special

 

[DefenseBB]

Thomas’ honors, what with her 19.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, don’t count because I have it on good authority she plays for Cincinnati and they’re nothing special

Not sure what your pointing out. I have Iimar'I listed as earning the POW 3 times with my comment that with Meg having 4, I hope she can keep that edge to earn POY. What I did find interesting is Crystal Dangerfield hasn't earned one POW at all and she has been probably playing the best ball of her career. Please feel free to clarify your stance.

 

[HuskyNan]

Not sure what your pointing out. I have Iimar'I listed as earning the POW 3 times with my comment that with Meg having 4, I hope she can keep that edge to earn POY. What I did find interesting is Crystal Dangerfield hasn't earned one POW at all and she has been probably playing the best ball of her career. Please feel free to clarify your stance.

Sorry, not directed at you. it was sarcasm towards those who don’t think the Huskies’ game last night was that great because it was “only” Cincinnati

 

[DefenseBB]

Sorry, not directed at you. it was sarcasm towards those who don’t think the Huskies’ game last night was great because it was “only” Cincinnati

Oh, ok, whew! Yes, this damned if you do and damned if you don't mentality this board has most of the time is certainly curious.
Cincinnati will finish tied for 2nd in the league and whether we think they are good or not, they have earned that placement and you can only beat who's on your schedule. Everything we wanted to see, we got to see-CW scoring and shooting well, Anna continuing her hot shooting and good passing, Meg scoring and rebounding, Crystal Dangerfield scoring, passing and directing, Aubrey slashing, Kyla SCORING!!! and all this with Liv playing limited minutes due to illness and Evelyn, yes, Evelyn looking like she knew what was going on, comfortable in sets! Defense was awesome so, lots to like.

 

[Bama fan]

I thought that this was written about and even discussed on a Geno show that Anna contacted UConn and sent some videos and as she has played in enough European games that have video the staff was able to corroborate the talent. Sort of surprised you of all things on the web, haven't found that article/video....Might I have to revoke the Ozymandias name?

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