Arizona Postgame Thread

[cancontent]

Went down several notches in my book with that move. I hope Stanford blows them out.

The clip is taken out of context. If you read her lips, it's not directed at UCONN.

Was she flipping the bird to the NCAA for omitting them in the promo? Or to the Huskies? I suspect the NCAA.

I took it as the NCAA and overall experts myself. It looks like she says "everybody".

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I haven't seen a team miss that many layups since the last UConn men's game I watched this year.

Same kind of loss throughout.

MBB never recovered from Cole's injury in BE Tournament game against Creighton.

WBB never recovered from Nika's injury. EVERYBODY played better when she was coming into her own.

Mahomes couldn't beat Brady w/o 2 offensive line starters.

Michigan couldn't beat UCLA w/Livers.

Baylor couldn't beat Nika-less UConn w/o Richards.

Arizona's plan and execution worked. UConn never recovered from the first half dozen failed attempts to move through the post, and got into a hole they couldn't get out of. It happens.

LOVED watching this team develop from the moment I was given the heads up at about game 3. Unlike many here, I've never watched every game of a full season before. And I've been fully aware and seen most of the regular & post-season highlights each season since 1995.

 

[Scud49]

The clip is taken out of context. If you read her lips, it's not directed at UCONN.

I took it as the NCAA and overall experts myself. It looks like she says "everybody".

That last word didn't look multi-syllable to me - I think it was a "F Them"

 

[YourName]

What "hump" do you think UCONN basketball needs to get over??

I think they mean the hump of losing in the Final Four the past few years.

 

[cancontent]

That last word didn't look multi-syllable to me - I think it was a "F Them"

Still don't believe it's directed at UCONN. As per the additional quote I had in my reply, they were pissed at the NCAA and media to underestimating them. In my opinion, the "them" is the NCAA and media.

 

[Boreifs]

I know I keep saying it and saying here on this board... but Geno simply has to start running dedicated layup practice drills for his team., and keep doing it and doing it until making that shot becomes an act of muscle memory for the posts and a core competency for everybody else. There is no other pathway. Ono is a junior for heaven's sake.

Have you ever been to a game and watched their warmup drills?! Incredible amount of emphasis on layups.

 

[wolfe613]

a couple of notes, 1 when ppl compare Stewart to the current team keep in mind that team had veteran seniors on that team same with KLS when she was there as a freshman, this team has no veterans and next year I don't think it's going to change unless there are transfers coming in

 

[cancontent]

Someone posted Aaliyah's stats and I'm confused as to some comments about the post play in the game after reviewing them.

She was 50% from the field on 6 shots, had 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Her turnovers, ugh....no need for an answer on that. While I don't think it was an overall great performance from her, it wasn't horrible at the same time to me.

There are a lot of interesting viewpoints on the game. I'm asking as I'd like to better understand what everyone else were seeing.

 

[Florida Fan]

Went down several notches in my book with that move. I hope Stanford blows them out.

That "forget you" gesture was for the ncaa, not adding them to the promo video, not providing equal facilities, not hiring minority coaches and all the gender and minority issues we still need to focus on and overcome.

 

[loonsD]

I think they mean the hump of losing in the Final Four the past few years.

I see. That's a good problem to have, I suppose!

 

[Bama fan]

Until the very end CW matched McD in scoring, and their remaining players outscored ours (including PB). I would have bet the house (and lost it) against that happening.

Their remaining players in aggregate may have outscored Paige. But no one on Arizona squad but McD scored more than Paige. They had three players in double figures, and so did UConn. Our top four starters scored 56, their top four scored 57. But the rest of Uconn players scored 3. The balance of Zona scored 12. Our fifth starter disappeared and no one else could make up that gap.

 

[bantamlaker]

The immaturity of the team - not the lack of skills or game plan cost us this game.

CW commented that our team got flustered early on. Very little has been said about what the absence of Shea Ralph might have meant. We know Geno calls the shots but Shea is the coach for the guards and might have been a calming influence on the players she has worked most closely with. I guess we’ll never know but I wish she was there.

 

[Martin]

What was that dig by Geno on Paige - she needs to get better & not just on the court?!? Does he mean practice, prep...Very insulting, imo. Paige is the only Freshman NPOY. Geno needs to call out ONO for not showing up, instead of Paige. UConn is barely a Top 15 or 20 team this year without Paige.

Perhaps Geno should have said that erier in the season? Insult or challenge? The difference is PB has a higher ceiling than Ono. And woth Freshman POY comes tremendous responsibility. Or its payback for the ass-clap.

 

[veryolddog]

The good news is that God has no use for crusty old farts like you & me. So we’ll probably both be around for awhile. 😉

Yes, but God needs Marines to guard the streets of Heaven.

 

[browns]

Someone posted Aaliyah's stats and I'm confused as to some comments about the post play in the game after reviewing them.

She was 50% from the field on 6 shots, had 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Her turnovers, ugh....no need for an answer on that. While I don't think it was an overall great performance from her, it wasn't horrible at the same time to me.

There are a lot of interesting viewpoints on the game. I'm asking as I'd like to better understand what everyone else were seeing.

Geno pointed out AE did not have a good game but got a little better towards the end

 

[Florida Fan]

From a pure fan perspective, I really enjoyed how Stanford plays. They have so many unique pieces and they play free. Jones, Brink and Lexie Hull in particular and super-sub Pretchel

Yeah, Stanford has a great offense and they just LOOK tall, able to score inside, leaning layups like Katie Lou did so well, excellent inside-outside players. Don't see them falling to Az, but I said the same thing about OUR game.

 

[Eagle4]

Went down several notches in my book with that move. I hope Stanford blows them out.

Some people need to learn how to win with grace and class.

 

[oldude]

Yes, but God needs Marines to guard the streets of Heaven.

That can’t be a very tough assignment. Let the Army handle it.....😁

 

[Tonyc]

If we make our layups and I think we missed about 15-20 we win. Making layups opens things up and allow our perimiter players to score forcing the defense to patrol down low. What led to all the frustration was missed layups. Another point Id like to make. We were getting double teamed which caused us to pick up our dribble then we were suffocated by the defense. Much of this is solved by making layups. Because we werent making layups made AZs defense look greater then it was.

 

[Martin]

You could see it tonight with Nika/Paige getting frustrated and complaining at many calls that didn't go their way in the 2nd half. Should get better with time but I think if UCONN elevates to the next level in 2021-22, they need someone to step up and help snap players out of frustration spirals.

I thought PB was going to be that player by end of year. She didn’t.

 

[cancontent]

That "forget you" gesture was for the ncaa, not adding them to the promo video, not providing equal facilities, not hiring minority coaches and all the gender and minority issues we still need to focus on and overcome.

Don't forget her challenges with raising her kids, especially her newborn daughter. All moms can relate to that frustration.

 

[the Q]

4 straight ff game that should’ve been won by double digits that the team was just totally Mentally unprepared for.

Reminded me of miss st when everyone besides gabby played like deer in headlights. The moment was way too big for them.

It happens. Especially for this specific team being carried by so many freshmen

But this is now a trend

 

[Bama fan]

Liv and Edwards were a non factor tonight. They played like they didn't have the height advantage, Liv missed so many shots underneath. Her shots looked rushed and seemed like she expected it to be blocked so it looked forced all night.

Edwards shot 50 %, but did not take many shots (3-6). She cannot score without the ball, but ONO is a different story.

 

[hoophuskee]

How does Geno not get a big share of blame for this loss? He certainly deserves it. Despite a substantial size advantage, and having the nation's top offensive rebounding team, Geno failed to put a Big into the low post until about 2 minutes were left in the game. Inexcusable playing your bigs at the top of the circle, jamming the lane for any penetration. No screens, no scoring, and barely any assists...and no adjustment until there were two minutes left. I realize ONO really struggles with layups (maybe she needs to wear a pair of readers for closeup work) but the ultra high post strategy was simply not working.

And then to throw Paige under the bus with that cryptic comment is simply ridiculous.

He gets some blame -- sure. But not the majority of it. Why is it that some of you can't get through your head that UCONN missed way too many layups? What is it that makes you so blinded by this?

In regards to his comments - he's coaching his superstar for next year.

Sure he is part of the blame as is everyone. But he can't coach missed layups -- and in some games his stars miss shots.

The biggest blame Geno should take is his recruiting up until this freshman year. There leis the problem. Not this stuff about "feed the post more" when they couldn't even convert anyway.

 

[veryolddog]

That can’t be a very tough assignment. Let the Army handle it.....😁

Here’s health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we’ve fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.”

 

[LarryLegend]

He gets some blame -- sure. But not the majority of it. Why is it that some of you can't get through your head that UCONN missed way too many layups? What is it that makes you so blinded by this?

In regards to his comments - he's coaching his superstar for next year.

Sure he is part of the blame as is everyone. But he can't coach missed layups -- and in some games his stars miss shots.

The biggest blame Geno should take is his recruiting up until this freshman year. There leis the problem. Not this stuff about "feed the post more" when they couldn't even convert anyway.

Yes the coaching staff seemed to get shall we say distracted during the Stewart glory years and the recruiting has not been good. Obviously better now but as you and others have said they really need a dominant true post player. Losing in the semi has now become a pattern which needs to be addressed

 

[the Q]

Yes the coaching staff seemed to get shall we say distracted during the Stewart glory years and the recruiting has not been good. Obviously better now but as you and others have said they really need a dominant true post player. Losing in the semi has now become a pattern which needs to be addressed

There’s no shame in losing to a better team.

But this is again a team that should’ve lost by double digits moving on

 

[huskies29]

The phantom call is trending on Twitter. Dee Kantner went to the replay to find out who committed the foul. When she saw that nobody touched McDonald, she had to call it on someone. Boom... 5th foul on Chrysten. LOL...Nobody roots for UCONN, but EVERYONE admits the officiating is disgraceful.

Dee should retire if she has any scruples. She’s been bad for years and this going to the monitor and come back enforcing a foul she knew wasn’t there is unforgivable. Retire or be fired!

 

[SLY63]

I am in no way blaming the refs for the loss, but whoever watched the official's replay and STILL gave CW her 5th foul, should never referee a final four game again.

 

[hoopsfan22]

I am in no way blaming the refs for the loss, but whoever watched the official's replay and STILL gave CW her 5th foul, should never referee a final four game again.

Who would you prefer they gave the foul to? Keep in mind if the whistle blows someone has to get the foul. It's not like football where you can say there's no foul on the play and continue on like it never happened.