At least one UCONN fan thinks we aren't a top 10 team next year. Thoughts?

[TheGOAT23]

IMO, UConn will be a top 10 team next season. If you look at the current top 5 teams, they will also lose key contributors to graduation. S.C. will lose three starters/ball handlers (Mitchell, Sessions & Roy), Baylor will lose Niya(at least) its all time assist leader/ floor general, N.D. will lose two of their best three point shooters(Mabrey 1.0 & Cable) with the latter being their most consistent player. Maryland will lose four long distance shooters. I don't think that those teams will skip a beat with the "young'ns" that they are bringing in next season and I don't think that UConn will, either.

 

[Geno-ista]

My sense is that one of the reasons Butler isn't in the mix this year is that the game she plays isn't the game UCONN is playing this season on defense. Why can nobody figure out what to do against the Huskies? Because they switch on EVERYTHING, and except for the couple of times this season that Jefferson (or Chong) has wound up isolated down low against someone who's a foot taller, everyone is so interchangeable that it turns out to smother the other team. UCONN gets all of the benefits of the switches without paying the price. The only player who really can't do this is Natalie, at least not yet.

Wow- that is a great observation!!! Nailed it

 

[Geno-ista]

Bottom line- no one can lose as much as we're losing- because no one has as much to lose as we do. Next year we're very very mortal. And if we lose tuck-veteran leadership may be as big as the talent loss. Real calming influences out there. Nurse and/or Gabby will have to grab the torch- my guess is Nurse as she'll be running the team next year. And she has all the qualities to be a great floor general and leader.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Collier and KLS will be much better this time next year than they are now. That's really good. If the newbie's can give them anything, UConn will be right back in the hunt.

Crystal Dangerfield will be a difference maker, starting early on.

 

[chrissaran]

Without Morgan it will be much more difficult to win the championship. Many teams have agreed to play UConn next year because Breanna and Moriah are graduating. They will suffer a few losses. However, a lineup of Kia, Gabby, Katie Lou, Napheesa, Natalie, Saniya, Kyla, Crystal, Molly and Courtney will certainly be near the top. Remember there will be a lot of improvement by Katie Lou and Napheesa during their sophomore seasons. Look how much Gabby has improved. Also, without Morgan, Natalie will start or they will be an extremely small lineup.

 

[hoophuskee]

If Butler was playing so well, why is she one of the last players off the bench when Geno starts subbing. In an ideal world, she would be the first off the bench when Geno wanted to sub for Morgan or Stewie due to her size which should provide rebounding and plug up the middle with her defense. Geno has more confidence with Gabby and Napheesa filling the role for Morgan and Stewie. Butler is 9th in average minutes played. Not saying that Butler is not capable of being the Starting Center next year, but she's not playing like she will be today.

Never thought Duke would give UConn problems, but did think So Carolina had the potential to cause the team problems due to their size. I still believe that with this years team because there's no Kiah Stokes available when Geno goes to a big lineup. So Carolina's rebounding and second chance points will go along way in determining who wins this game.

1-- If Butler was playing so well, why is she one of the last players off the bench when Geno starts subbing? Because UCONN is THAT good and right now they have the best pf/c in the game and she takes away minutes.

2--- In an ideal world, she would be the first off the bench when Geno wanted to sub for Morgan or Stewie due to her size... In an "ideal world?" In an ideal world Butler wouldn't have been hurt for as long as she was. Nurse wouldn't have went into a slump. KLS and Collier would be more consistent. Tuck wouldn't have been hurt. Gabby would be able to dominate more vs the bigger teams. Anyway, as I said before imo some posters such as yourself are more into posts and fear us getting beat by posts (I was right about my other questions to you in regards to USC last year, Maryland this year and Team USA, wasn't I?). I am more concerned with the wing - as stated I thought Strother would have been much much greater. So I admit I like wings/ pushing pace/ guards that force action. I am more concerned that UCONN will throw up bricks and not able to get the ball inside because they can't shoot well to open things up. Thus your statement of "1st off the bench" is a wrong way to look at it to me.

3-- Geno has more confidence with Gabby and Napheesa . . . I don't think anyone knows this. Suppose he puts Butler in Monday night ahead of Collier? Does this mean in big games he has more confidence now in Butler? Do you know for certain he won't put Butler in ahead of Collier in this game? Well what about when we play Notre Dame - and they go small? Wouldn't Collier be more able to defend their wings better? Do you think the competition we've faced in the AAC is more similar to potential small ball of Notre Dame or the power of South Carolina? If most of our completion in the AAC is vs small ball like a team like Notre Dame - then why would a player who has been hurt and missed as much time in games as Butler has get more minutes than Collier for example who was a dominant H/S All-American in high school and Geno may feel (which I'm sure many on here do as well) that she has much more of an upside? Or is it - as I said before - YOU FEEL (as well as some others) - that because of Butler's size she has more of the upside? I'll state again I am more concerned with guard/wing play more than size. IMO this game coming up vs USC that it comes down to our shooting, not their posts. I want our Huskies to get out and run. USC's offense will only pour in so many points. Our offense imo is much more explosive.

4-- Not saying that Butler is not capable of being the Starting Center next year, but she's not playing like she will be today. So all the talk we have heard last year from Geno that Stewie couldn't score against her in the post, you think Geno was blowing smoke? If he was, and she is as bad as you say, then why not give KLS, NC and GW more minutes? Butler is averaging 15.4 minutes, - if you give her 30 minutes - she'd be averaging 13.5 points and 10 rebounds and with her skill of shooting - you can't see how in another year when maybe she doesn't miss as much early that she can be at least serviceable? She is NOT playing again pros this year or next.

IMO you aren't giving ANY leeway that our players will improve- specifically her. You've seen her do well in 4 of last 7 games vs Temple, UCF, Tulsa and Memphis in which she has shown she can shoot well, she has shown to be an okay passer and she is not super slow. You think she is just going to remain stagnant? And as far as substitution- which positions in the lineup do you think overall have been our weakest? I get the feeling you think it is the post? IMO it is the wing. I think we are best running the basketball. So why would you want to give Butler more minutes by going away from what you do best? Can't players like Collier and Williams also learn how to play halfcourt basketball while UCONN ALSO tries to run a lot? If our team is better running the basketball why "punish" (reduce their minutes) Gabby/Collier/Nurse/KLS by using Butler when the combination of these other kids makes the team overall better because we want to run? Because you prefer and are always more concerned of post play, right?

 

[trb123]

There is nothing wrong about tempering expectations. I am mentally prepared for a 28-8 season next year. It will also stop our rivals from crowing on these pages.
I will be very happy if we do better than 28-8.

 

[hoophuskee]

Never thought Duke would give UConn problems, but did think So Carolina had the potential to cause the team problems due to their size. I still believe that with this years team because there's no Kiah Stokes available when Geno goes to a big lineup. So Carolina's rebounding and second chance points will go along way in determining who wins this game.

I missed this before when I responded. This year is the same as last year. It comes down to "style" of play that makes you/everyone worry the most. IMO someone like Rebecca Lobo looks at the game too much from a post perspective. You are doing the same. We can agree to disagree. I wish I can tell you like icebear - "don't worry as much about post play" but as I recall from a movie I liked a similar response would be "That's like telling water not to be wet."

Offensive rebounding is brutally hard over the course of a game. Plus for many offensive rebounds you get you are also going to get called for pushing and going over the back. This game will be won by UCONN's ability or inability to shoot the basketball. USC will get offensive rebounds. But can they stop UCONN from shooting well? I would like to know why you think UCONN could lose if they shoot well? If they shoot well they will knock down a lot of 3's. That will beat offensive rebounding anytime.

Jefferson is the game's best pg, right? What does it mean by being the best pg to you? She is being compared here to Sue Bird. What does that mean to you?

Stewie is being compared to all-time great huskies. Possibly the greatest ever palyer ever beyond UCONN Huskies. You think offensive rebounds from South Carolina is more important in this game than how USC can defend arguably the greatesr player in UCONN history or ever along with arguably the greatest pg in UCONN history?

No doubt Wilson will guard Stewie. If the floor is open how can Coates or White guard Tuck? If the floor isn't open it means we aren't shooting well, right?

You also did say Team USA was going to struggle mightily vs some of the International Teams didn't you?
You also did say that the next time UCONN plays Maryland they need to play near perfect unless someone like Butler can guard their center, didn't you?

 

[hoophuskee]

There is nothing wrong about tempering expectations. I am mentally prepared for a 28-8 season next year. It will also stop our rivals from crowing on these pages.
I will be very happy if we do better than 28-8.

And there is nothing wrong with a differing opinion thinking that a 28-8 record is crazy/lunacy, right?

 

[trb123]

And there is nothing wrong with a differing opinion thinking that a 28-8 record is crazy/lunacy, right?

1. I always err on the side of caution.
2. I have factored in (a) No Tuck; (b) 1 key player missing the season because of injuries
3. The last thing I want is the Lady Vols fans enjoying schadenfreude.
4. Mental preparation does not mean we will end up 28-8. At the moment this is the bottom I have set.

 

[Wbbfan1]

I doubt if I ever said Team USA would struggle MIGHTLY against some International Teams. I did say Team USA might have problems with Tall Physical teams which they did when they played Australia. Cambage was having a field day against USA Bigs in the 1st half. Australia led at the half. If I recall correctly Ashja was the player that stopped Cambage in the 2nd half. Team USA doesn't have physical bigs, they tend to rely of finesse to get their points. I'm hoping Nneka makes the team as she's a physical power forward who can bang with the physical post players other countries have.

Here's whats I said after the Maryland Game.

"Who Knows if Marylands plays a tougher schedule they win this game. Although the game was close UConn didn't panic when Maryland went on their mini runs to get the game close. Both teams answered the others run, UConn had them when they counted. Maryland is a good team and the match ups with Ohio State should be interesting."

I doubt I ever said UConn needs to play perfectly to beat Maryland again as I don't believe that. Did I say Natalie needs to be available to help on Briona Jones, possibly as Jones had a field day in the last game.

Natalie may be a great practice player, but so far her play has been inconsistent.


You also did say Team USA was going to struggle mightily vs some of the International Teams didn't you?
You also did say that the next time UCONN plays Maryland they need to play near perfect unless someone like Butler can guard their center, didn't you?[/QUOTE]

 

[EricSD]

Lots of great comments. I have enjoyed reading them. Most of the comments I agree with, several posters/comments I disagree with. I also agree with the poster who said the thread has been full of opinions, some differing, but all respectful (the "harshest" worded post I could find started with "I strongly disagree with you".

I'm sure I will be repeating some stuff but here's my $.02. On the whole Morgan Tuck thing, I will take a slightly different slant... To say you think she won't be back next year is like saying Crystal Dangerfield will decommit from UCONN to choose a school closer to home. Yeah, in a way it's THAT crazy to say that about Morgan. At NO POINT ever in this season, in any interview, has she said anything remotely close to "I won't be back next year and plan to graduate with Mo and Stewie". She's been asked it numerous times. EVERY time she's said her intention is to come back. I will go a step further and say it's a bit disrespectful to doubt and 2nd guess her at this point.

I fully acknowledge that she can change her mind and that circumstances, some of which we can't predict in the future (well maybe Carnac can), could cause her to change her mind. But at no point ever has she even hinted at leaving early. IMHO that should be enough for UCONN fans to take her at her word and debate the possibility of her leaving early IF it ever happens...

I believe it was Ice who listed who we had next year for guards/wings, and forwards/centers.

Backcourt - Chong, Nurse, Ekmark, Dangerfield, Bent
Wing-ish playes - Samuelson, Williams, Collier
Frontcourt - Tuck, Butler, Irwin

Way to early to start debating the starters but let's just assume for the moment that they will be Chong, Nurse, Williams, KLS and Tuck. Undersized in the front court, but bigger and stronger guards than most teams. Even with an undersized front court, aside from Baylor, who really is going to start 3 huge players all over 6'3" who would give us fits? In tight games, Geno likely would only bring Dangerfield, Butler and Collier off the bench. That's 1 guard, 1 forward, and 1 wing/forward (I think Collier works on expanding her game much like Gabby has done). I defy anyone to go over the roster of 3 other teams, never mind 5, who are better on paper. to say we won't be a top 10 team with or without Morgan is... something I disagree with...

Lastly I do want to acknowledge that the comment that "we aren't a top 10 team next year" came from the ECU game thread in the 4th quarter where the starters were lackluster and the bench was even worse. It's fair to point out that Butler had butter fingers and was a step slow. Chong looked confused on the court. Ekmark did some solid things, but she is what she is. Samuelson was pretty much a no show as a starter. BUT that is one game. I think we all can at least agree that Williams and Collier were really pretty good and we can hope that Samuelson and Collier have sophomore leaps when next year rolls around...

 

[Gus Mahler]

Borderline. I'll be surprised in a final 4 return.

VowelGuy: Good to hear from you. Hope you will post again soon.

 

[nd2tty]

There is nothing wrong about tempering expectations. I am mentally prepared for a 28-8 season next year. It will also stop our rivals from crowing on these pages.
I will be very happy if we do better than 28-8.

What are the 8 losses?

They lose in conference play? To USF without Courtney Williams?

They go 5-8 against DePaul, Chattanooga, @FSU, Ohio State, @LSU, @Nebraska, @Kansas State, Dayton, Maryland, Baylor, Texas (Mohegan Sun), @Notre Dame, South Carolina?

Nah. I think it might be possible (if Tuck leaves) if they were in the old Big East. However, even with the ridiculously difficult OOC schedule for 2016-2017, I find it hard to believe they go worse than 9-4 (maybe losses to @ND, MD, SC, Baylor?). Does USF get a win in the game in Tampa next year? Maybe, but they lose Williams and Jenkins...

I find it difficult to think they enter the NCAA tournament at any worse than 30-3/29-4.

 

[trb123]

What are the 8 losses?

They lose in conference play? To USF without Courtney Williams?

They go 5-8 against DePaul, Chattanooga, @FSU, Ohio State, @LSU, @Nebraska, @Kansas State, Dayton, Maryland, Baylor, Texas (Mohegan Sun), @Notre Dame, South Carolina?

Nah. I think it might be possible (if Tuck leaves) if they were in the old Big East. However, even with the ridiculously difficult OOC schedule for 2016-2017, I find it hard to believe they go worse than 9-4 (maybe losses to @ND, MD, SC, Baylor?). Does USF get a win in the game in Tampa next year? Maybe, but they lose Williams and Jenkins...

I find it difficult to think they enter the NCAA tournament at any worse than 30-3/29-4.

I am mentally prepared for a 28-8 season. I am not analyzing possible losses. Just making sure that I do not start yelling if there are losses.
That is my lower bound for next season.
John Thompson always put the Hoyas at 15 or lower in the coaches poll (circa 1983-86). No one asked him (or worked it out for himself) who 1-14 were.
Tempering expectations is a very good thing.

 

[j66kicker]

I am mentally prepared for a 28-8 season. I am not analyzing possible losses. Just making sure that I do not start yelling if there are losses.
That is my lower bound for next season.
John Thompson always put the Hoyas at 15 or lower in the coaches poll (circa 1983-86). No one asked him (or worked it out for himself) who 1-14 were.
Tempering expectations is a very good thing.

NWIH I am prepared for a 28-8 season. Are you kidding me? 28-8? C'mon....

Next year we are gonna kick butt! Could we lose one? Yeah. Maybe. And, if we do, that will be a really big deal. REALLY big.

Next year Geno may have do do his, "Now I'm going to show you how to win a national championship" routine with the young'ns. But KLS is going to be the biggest star in the country, Gabby is going to be a BEAST, and if you think you're going to beat UCONN well, just bring it!

 

[Kaizen]

NWIH I am prepared for a 28-8 season. Are you kidding me? 28-8? C'mon....

Next year we are gonna kick butt! Could we lose one? Yeah. Maybe. And, if we do, that will be a really big deal. REALLY big.

Next year Geno may have do do his, "Now I'm going to show you how to win a national championship" routine with the young'ns. But KLS is going to be the biggest star in the country, Gabby is going to be a BEAST, and if you think you're going to beat UCONN well, just bring it!

Some people prepare for the best, some people prepare for the worst.
I am with you for the best....

 

[j66kicker]

Some people prepare for the best, some people prepare for the worst.
I am with you for the best....

Totally on line with you, but regardless.......28-8???? 8??????? KLS is NOT going to let EIGHT teams beat her. EIGHT???????

 

[hoophuskee]

I doubt if I ever said Team USA would struggle MIGHTLY against some International Teams. I did say Team USA might have problems with Tall Physical teams which they did when they played Australia. Cambage was having a field day against USA Bigs in the 1st half. Australia led at the half. If I recall correctly Ashja was the player that stopped Cambage in the 2nd half. Team USA doesn't have physical bigs, they tend to rely of finesse to get their points. I'm hoping Nneka makes the team as she's a physical power forward who can bang with the physical post players other countries have.

Here's whats I said after the Maryland Game.

"Who Knows if Marylands plays a tougher schedule they win this game. Although the game was close UConn didn't panic when Maryland went on their mini runs to get the game close. Both teams answered the others run, UConn had them when they counted. Maryland is a good team and the match ups with Ohio State should be interesting."

I doubt I ever said UConn needs to play perfectly to beat Maryland again as I don't believe that. Did I say Natalie needs to be available to help on Briona Jones, possibly as Jones had a field day in the last game.

Natalie may be a great practice player, but so far her play has been inconsistent.


You also did say Team USA was going to struggle mightily vs some of the International Teams didn't you?
You also did say that the next time UCONN plays Maryland they need to play near perfect unless someone like Butler can guard their center, didn't you?

[/QUOTE]

My mistake sorry. I found out and it wasn't you that said UCONN had to play perfect. Sorry my mistake.

I thought I recalled in international you predicted we would lose but can't find it- so sorry - I won't bring that up again. My mistake.

In regards to Australia I was referring to the latest matchup. Someone on here predicted Team USA would lose - and the game below one can read Geno's comments that even though they won - they were also trying to get the younger players time/ having a 16 pt lead with 7.5 minutes left. The team didn't practice much too. And players like Griner and Parker I don't believe played. Yet someone on here was saying I thought -- that the world had caught up and Team USA was going to lose.

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...ustralia-iin-paris-tuneup-20140919-story.html

 

[MilfordHusky]

I think Morgan and her health will be big factors next year in our success. I'm assuming she returns and is rather healthy. She'll be on all the NPOY watch lists. She'll be the rock, the calming presence, and the coach on the floor.

In terms of the other players, Saniya is playing quite well and should be a major contributor next year. Hopefully, she too will be healthy.

Kia will be solid, of course. She will be even better than this year and more vocal. She'll be an AA candidate.

Gabby will be explosive. She has dominated mediocre competition. Let's see how she does against SC. If she can outplay bigger players by being quicker, that's a great sign for next year.

Natalie will be a big, skilled rebounder and scorer. She had a poor game against ECU, but had looked good in prior action. Let's see how the rest of the season plays out.

Lou is being pushed hard by Geno. I expect her to improve over the next 16 games and be on the NPOY pre-season watch list. She's not Stewie, but she has great tools--size, smarts, ball-handling, and shooting. She'll be very, very good next season.

Napheesa will be very, very good as well. Recalling how large the sophomore leap can be, I think she'll be much more comfortable and effective next year.

In terms of the newbies, I think both Kyla and Molly will play hard and smart. Both will get PT and contribute some. Crystal will have an opportunity. I expect her freshman year to be better than Moriah's was. She is a great ball-handler, pesky defender, and gifted scorer. She'll be in the running for NFOY. She'll also be one of the most exciting players in the nation.

I think that some teams will give us trouble next year. ND and SC are the ones I expect to do so the most. I have no doubt that we can win 30 games. I think we can win 35. Can we win 38??

 

[Sonny44]

With or without Morgan I'd be shocked if we didn't make the Final Four.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

If Mogan stays we will be #1 no doubt
If Morgan leaves we will be in top #1-3 depending on how good others

This. Sort of.
Tuck makes this team #1 in the country. The UConn team will be very balanced which I like. (actually don't like by being a Maryland fan)
If Tuck leave (I'm sorry) but you guys are in trouble. My top 7 UConn will compete with would be.

1. Notre Dame - great coach and at least 8 McDonald's All Americans
2. South Carolina - Aja Wilson, Coasts plus two excellent transfers
3. Maryland - Shatori Walker-Kimbrough with a 41 and 30 point game the last two outings plus Brionna Jones and a #1 class
4. Baylor - tons of size and Kim is a good coach
5. Texas - they are getting to elite level
6. Ohio State - Kelsey Mitchell is still there plus Muvunga will make a difference for them
7. Louisville - 7 McDonald's All Americans led by super talented Asia Durr

They will definitely be behind the 1st two. The other 5 will give them a very tough game.

 

[CocoHusky]

This. Sort of.
Tuck makes this team #1 in the country. The UConn team will be very balanced which I like. (actually don't like by being a Maryland fan)
If Tuck leave (I'm sorry) but you guys are in trouble. My top 7 UConn will compete with would be.

1. Notre Dame - great coach and at least 8 McDonald's All Americans
2. South Carolina - Aja Wilson, Coasts plus two excellent transfers
3. Maryland - Shatori Walker-Kimbrough with a 41 and 30 point game the last two outings plus Brionna Jones and a #1 class
4. Baylor - tons of size and Kim is a good coach
5. Texas - they are getting to elite level
6. Ohio State - Kelsey Mitchell is still there plus Muvunga will make a difference for them
7. Louisville - 7 McDonald's All Americans led by super talented Asia Durr

They will definitely be behind the 1st two. The other 5 will give them a very tough game.

It is a good thing all of these teams (minus Texas) are on the UCONN's schedule next year.
1) Turner will be recovering from shoulder surgery and Reimer may not be back. Cable and Maybrey 1.0 will have graduated and Mabrey 2.0 is coming back to earth after a fabulous start.
2) I like South Carolina's transfers but I would worry about the bench, PG play, leadership, and replacing a and go to player which Mitchell has provided for 3 years now.
3) #1 recruiting class but within this recruiting class who are you projecting that will 1) Start 2) Get minutes ahead of Gillespie & Frazier?
4) Alexus Jones becomes the Baylor Playmaker with 4 post players in the starting lineup? Baylor is lacking adequate perimeter players.
5) By all means let's schedule that game now and lock it in for the next 4 years. It will be at least that long before Texas gets over the last drubbing UCONN put on them.
6) Kevin has assembled via transfers a great collection of talent. Now all he has to do is get them to play like a team and actually put some D in OSU- Maybe in the Post Mitchell era?
7) They are up and coming but young and exploitable- did you see that ND game last night?

One last point regular season vs tournament. To get to a Final four UCONN is only going to have to beat at most 1 or 2 teams from this list ,not all seven. If UCONN were to go 3 and 3 in these six games you are still looking at a probably #1 seed.

 

[nd2tty]

It is a good thing all of these teams (minus Texas) are on the UCONN's schedule next year.
1) Turner will be recovering from shoulder surgery and Reimer may not be back. Cable and Maybrey 1.0 will have graduated and Mabrey 2.0 is coming back to earth after a fabulous start.
2) I like South Carolina's transfers but I would worry about the bench, PG play, leadership, and replacing a and go to player which Mitchell has provided for 3 years now.
3) #1 recruiting class but within this recruiting class who are you projecting that will 1) Start 2) Get minutes ahead of Gillespie & Frazier?
4) Alexus Jones becomes the Baylor Playmaker with 4 post players in the starting lineup? Baylor is lacking adequate perimeter players.
5) By all means let's schedule that game now and lock it in for the next 4 years. It will be at least that long before Texas gets over the last drubbing UCONN put on them.
6) Kevin has assembled via transfers a great collection of talent. Now all he has to do is get them to play like a team and actually put some D in OSU- Maybe in the Post Mitchell era?
7) They are up and coming but young and exploitable- did you see that ND game last night?

One last point regular season vs tournament. To get to a Final four UCONN is only going to have to beat at most 1 or 2 teams from this list ,not all seven. If UCONN were to go 3 and 3 in these six games you are still looking at a probably #1 seed.

Texas is on UConn's schedule next year, they play at Mohegan Sun.

http://www.nhregister.com/article/NH/20151217/SPORTS/151219596

 

[TerpWomenFan]

It is a good thing all of these teams (minus Texas) are on the UCONN's schedule next year.
1) Turner will be recovering from shoulder surgery and Reimer may not be back. Cable and Maybrey 1.0 will have graduated and Mabrey 2.0 is coming back to earth after a fabulous start.
2) I like South Carolina's transfers but I would worry about the bench, PG play, leadership, and replacing a and go to player which Mitchell has provided for 3 years now.
3) #1 recruiting class but within this recruiting class who are you projecting that will 1) Start 2) Get minutes ahead of Gillespie & Frazier?
4) Alexus Jones becomes the Baylor Playmaker with 4 post players in the starting lineup? Baylor is lacking adequate perimeter players.
5) By all means let's schedule that game now and lock it in for the next 4 years. It will be at least that long before Texas gets over the last drubbing UCONN put on them.
6) Kevin has assembled via transfers a great collection of talent. Now all he has to do is get them to play like a team and actually put some D in OSU- Maybe in the Post Mitchell era?
7) They are up and coming but young and exploitable- did you see that ND game last night?

One last point regular season vs tournament. To get to a Final four UCONN is only going to have to beat at most 1 or 2 teams from this list ,not all seven. If UCONN were to go 3 and 3 in these six games you are still looking at a probably #1 seed.

I agree with all your points in the post. Very well thought out. Louisville should have won that game yesterday. They were terrible in the 4th quarter. I agree with the PG play with South Carolina. For some reason I am seeing a transfer to them over the summer. With the exception of Slocum, all of Maryland's 2016 class will be bench players. Slocum, SWK, Jones and Confroy will be starters with either Gillespie or Fraser playing the 4 position.

Good luck in the huge game tonight.

 

[Carnac]

I can foresee a tough off season for us coming up.

You're right!!! We're going to analyze the entire program from A-Z. When we're done, we're going to analyze it some more.
We've got from April 6, to mid-October to figure this thing out.

We (the boneyard) should have everything figured out for Geno by then. With all of the knowledgeable, intelligent and long time UConn fans we have here in the yard, there's no problem or question we can't solve.
It's going to be a loooong summer.

 

[calpedaler]

You're right!!! We're going to analyze the entire program from A-Z. When we're done, we're going to analyze it some more.
We've got from April 6, to mid-October to figure this thing out.

We (the boneyard) should have everything figured out for Geno by then. With all of the knowledgeable, intelligent and long time UConn fans we have here in the yard, there's no problem or question we can't solve.
It's going to be a loooong summer.

A typical off season here.

 

[SCGamecock]

I agree with all your points in the post. Very well thought out. Louisville should have won that game yesterday. They were terrible in the 4th quarter. I agree with the PG play with South Carolina. For some reason I am seeing a transfer to them over the summer. With the exception of Slocum, all of Maryland's 2016 class will be bench players. Slocum, SWK, Jones and Confroy will be starters with either Gillespie or Fraser playing the 4 position.

Good luck in the huge game tonight.

Hey Terp, I like Maryland A LOT next year, and the next few years after that to be honest..

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I trust Geno!!! He is the man and can make things happen. I am not worried.

That being said I wanted to state that I personally believe that South Carolina could be better next year. I think Kaela Davis and Alisha Gray will make them better and actually give them something they don't have this season. If Bianca Cuevas can take the reins as a PG.

Baylor will miss Niya Johnson. They will be overcome it I am sure but will be an adjustment.

 

[HardHatGuy#2]

I can foresee a tough off season for us coming up.

"tough" meaning that we aren't heavy favorites in all of the games, yes. We should be underdogs in some games, and take a few losses. Teams will sense blood in the water and come at us even harder.

Back in 2003-2004, we had our own shark in the water, and she FEASTED.