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Gordo said:
I don't recall her ever (for the most part) stopping and trying to post up unless one of her teammates actually passed her the ball (which was rare) while she was in the key. When they did, she usually scored. She has great moves in there. However, it appears that Caroline isn't ready to spend much (if any) time in areas where she most likely will get hit in the head again. Fear is controlling much of her game at present. She knows she has to contribute to stay on the floor and that pressure is affecting every part of her game. Her feet are moving before her body and she get a traveling call. She's rushing her 3 pt. shots (when there is no need to do so) and she's not setting her feet, squaring her shoulders, and shooting in rhythm. Instead of pulling up for a easy jump shot, she continues into the stationery defender and is called for a charge. She hears the patter of little feet (although they aren't little) wanting to take more and more of her minutes. She just needs to relax and play her normal game if that's every going to be possible for her again?
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Her tapes from the high school she attended show a considerably more agile, energetic player. She was quite a player, no doubt. I can only surmise that the accumulation of concussive shocks to her head have led to a decline in movement, thought, etc. Or, as Mike Tyson once said, "everybody has a plan to defeat me until they get hit on the chin".
 
Mandoo said:
Her tapes from the high school she attended show a considerably more agile, energetic player. She was quite a player, no doubt. I can only surmise that the accumulation of concussive shocks to her head have led to a decline in movement, thought, etc. Or, as Mike Tyson once said, "everybody has a plan to defeat me until they get hit on the chin".
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My high school movements would show a considerably more agile, energetic player. :D I believe what I have posted provides a very accurate account for Caroline's present decline. Nothing you have said here has altered that, but I do understand when you're new the desire to contribute (and you do it quite well). Caroline was a beast as a freshman until she got smacked around in a couple of games late in the season. That altered her desire to get there and mix it up. She returned to form and played well coming off the bench against So. Carolina in the 2021-22 season National Championship game. Her sophomore year seldom got on track due to first recovering from hip surgery in the off season, then neck stiffness problems, followed later by the continued hits to the head leading to the concussion(s). Through it all she did have a few very good games, actually winning at least one of them. She has/had (without exaggeration) All American talent and skills offensively, we can just pray that they return a.s.a.p.
 
For what it's worth, I had a chance to speak for an extended period of time with John Fanta. He likes all three of our freshman, but he loves Ashlyn. he is very impressed by her intensity and focus.
 
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augustaTC said:
I'd say Ash had a heck of a game vs Maryland - 10 pts, a couple of rebounds, a steal, and no turnovers in 15 min on the court. I really like this kid and want to see more of her.
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You will get your wish now, but what a crappy way to get minutes. I assume KK moves to starter.
 
Ashlyn is essentially the same size as Azzi, 5'10 vs 5'11. She is a great defender and plays very smart basketball. I think she is a very good shooter too, and one shot in her repertoire similar to Azzi's is the pull-up jump shot. She can get in the lane and hit that mid-range jumper which separates her somewhat from the others. I would want Caroline to continue to platoon with Aubrey, it doesn't matter to me who starts. If Caroline begins to demonstrate her scoring potential, then for me she must overcome what I think is a mental barrier holding her back (fear she will get injured again). It that happens, then that changes things, and Caroline should keep getting extra minutes. Otherwise, keep alternating her with Aubrey at the 3 for now. Q can also sub for Ashlyn, but I think Ashlyn has the better overall game.
 
Conndog said:
Ashlyn is essentially the same size as Azzi, 5'10 vs 5'11.
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When I’ve seen pics of Ashlynn standing next to Azzi she looks a couple inches shorter. But she looks at least as strong, and Azzi is very strong.
 
Lynx23 said:
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Jerry Lee Lewis was, let us say, 'unique'. But in the Elvis Presley's version of HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS ( less background noise) the
lyrics that came closest to my thoughts about Ashlynn are: " You're gonna knock 'em dead"!! I know
Ashlynn is a "C & W" music lover so the song was well chosen... Put your best foot (sneaker) forward! Go Team!
 
People, for crap sake ... her name is ASHLYNN ... with two n's. If you can't add her name to your smartphone dictionaries or whatever it is you're using to constantly misspell her name, then please just refer to her as Ash. There is nothing more disrespectful than to not take the time to show some respect.

Edit: You think being disrespectful is a "HaHa" moment @Ct Dog?
 
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Gordo said:
People, for crap sake ... her name is ASHLYNN ... with two n's. If you can't add her name to your smartphone dictionaries or whatever it is you're using to constantly misspell her name, then please just refer to her as Ash. There is nothing more disrespectful than to not take the time to show some respect.
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Anger issues?
 
Scud49 said:
Yea likewise, I live wthin 10 miles of Noblesville. Really pulling for her (and Ayanna). Actually very pumped for all the freshmen. It would be really crazy if Jana was healthy, I think she has huge upside.
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Great player from Indiana!
 
Scud49 said:
Yea likewise, I live wthin 10 miles of Noblesville. Really pulling for her (and Ayanna). Actually very pumped for all the freshmen. It would be really crazy if Jana was healthy, I think she has huge upside.
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Her teammate from Noblesville, Reagan Wilson heading to Iowa State next year.
 
Conndog said:
Ashlyn is essentially the same size as Azzi, 5'10 vs 5'11. She is a great defender and plays very smart basketball. I think she is a very good shooter too, and one shot in her repertoire similar to Azzi's is the pull-up jump shot. She can get in the lane and hit that mid-range jumper which separates her somewhat from the others. I would want Caroline to continue to platoon with Aubrey, it doesn't matter to me who starts. If Caroline begins to demonstrate her scoring potential, then for me she must overcome what I think is a mental barrier holding her back (fear she will get injured again). It that happens, then that changes things, and Caroline should keep getting extra minutes. Otherwise, keep alternating her with Aubrey at the 3 for now. Q can also sub for Ashlyn, but I think Ashlyn has the better overall game.
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What we want doesn't matter, folks. Geno will allocate time as he sees fit, and as match-ups dictate. Ash is extremely talented and will improve as the college game slows down for her.
 
I like her game. She has very good fundamentals. Her foot speed on defense is sort of slow though . Lateral movement.
 
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