Azzi to become the new point guard?

[sun]

Does anyone doubt that Azzi will become the new point guard once she's healthy?

 

[EricLA]

Does anyone doubt that Azzi will become the new point guard once she's healthy?

Yes, I do.

 

[Argonaut]

Yes, I do.

As do I.

 

[fireford]

Depends what question you are asking.

Are we talking starting point guard first day back? Probably Not

Starting point guard eventually before Paige comes back? Shooting guard maybe if there is another injury or someone gets in Geno's doghouse. Point guard, probably not.

First point guard off the bench? Possibly if more injuries and/or foul trouble.

 

[EricLA]

My short answer was "yes, I do" - doubt that she will become the PG when healthy. She's a freshman. She's had a foot injury since she played for Team USA this past summer, maybe longer. It's been lingering for months, and honestly, I'm not sure she will be back any time soon. Azzi has a laid back personality and while a tough, silent assassin on the floor, there is no way she's ready to shoulder the responsibility of being the vocal, emotional, and physical leader of the team. Too much too soon.

Nika is a year older and a true PG. Evina, while TO prone while at Tenn, played PG for 2 years there. It's not ideal - Geno said he does "not like the offense when Paige is not on the floor". I agree with him looking thru a fans' eyes, but now we have no choice. We will need to see what the rest of the team does and who steps up.

Opportunity is not only knocking, but has flung the door wide open. This team has the talent for multiple players to step up.

 

[ballerfan]

I doubt it. She has unlimited potential, but she has frequently played like a freshman, and she does not have enough experience with the team.

I’m an Azzi fan, but I think Azzi’s near term role is shooting guard.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

I'll think about it, but I want to thank you first...for not starting another Paige thread.

 

[CocoHusky]

Does anyone doubt that Azzi will become the new point guard once she's healthy?

Yes I do. BTW the title of that video is "Shooting workout" applicable to a "Shooting Guard"= Azzi

 

[LoboDays]

“Once she’s healthy”. Infers as soon as she is back to active status she will be the starting point guard. IMO the chances of that happening are about the same as me saying “ I think I’ll skip Happy Hour today.”

 

[Zarathustra]

NIka Muhl or Evina Westbrook....... a shared responsiblity.
Azzi is , IMO, the future Shooting Guard ( Caroline on the WING )

 

[visitingcock]

She wasn't quick enough before her injury and had not adjusted to game speed

She isn't going to be quick enough while Paige is out and will not adjust to game speed fast enough before Paige returns (soon as we all hope)

She won't be point guard when Paige gets back. She shoots too well to keep her behind Paige,,

She might be capable of playing point after Paige leaves. Might.

 

[stamfordhusky]

Not a chance.

 

[sun]

"Today "don’t (or never) look a gift horse in the mouth" means don't find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor. Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a present, even if it’s not exactly what you wanted. If you complain about a gift someone has given you or a favor someone has done for you, you could be accused of looking a gift horse in the mouth."

She has tons of experience.
She can drain shots from anywhere so easily that she will draw added attention from the defense that will open up other players and passing lanes.
She won't be the only point guard, but the team is in a situation that calls for an apprentice.
Paige is probably the main reason why Azzi hasn't been on the floor learning the job.
Not allowing her the opportunity to learn would seem to be like looking at a gift horse in the mouth.

What does the phrase looking a gift horse in the mouth mean?

Definition of look a gift horse in the mouth

: to look in a critical way at something that has been given to one

I look forward to seeing Azzi becoming one of UConn's point guards.
Of course she will need to practice but there's plenty of weak opponents to practice against.
If Caroline can become a star then I'm quite sure that Azzi can. too.
How else can they be on the floor at the same time.

 

[Littlemin]

Does anyone doubt that Azzi will become the new point guard once she's healthy?

I would be more concerned that she can compete at the speed of the D1 game when she comes back.

 

[Sam.the.Man]

She's not a point guard.

 

[sun]

I used to think the same way about Khalid el-Amin.
How could UConn ever make him the point guard?
He certainly didn't look the part.
But I was wrong, he was great and brought home a NC.
Sometimes seeing is believing.
That's the difference between a good coach and a great coach, seeing the potential.

There's some adages.

"It's about the players not the plays."

and

"You need to win the one on one battles."

 

[Charliebball]

UConn doesn't really play with a traditional point guard who monopolizes the ball in their half court offense..........I view the UConn point guard as the player with the best handle and the ability to move the ball across half court under pressure. via dribble, pass or both.......could Azzi do that? I'd say yes but whether she's the best choice under the circumstances is open to question.....

 

[CocoHusky]

"Today "don’t (or never) look a gift horse in the mouth" means don't find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor. Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a present, even if it’s not exactly what you wanted. If you complain about a gift someone has given you or a favor someone has done for you, you could be accused of looking a gift horse in the mouth."

She has tons of experience.
She can drain shots from anywhere so easily that she will draw added attention from the defense that will open up other players and passing lanes.
She won't be the only point guard, but the team is in a situation that calls for an apprentice.
Paige is probably the main reason why Azzi hasn't been on the floor learning the job.
Not allowing her the opportunity to learn would seem to be like looking at a gift horse in the mouth.

What does the phrase looking a gift horse in the mouth mean?

Definition of look a gift horse in the mouth

: to look in a critical way at something that has been given to one

I look forward to seeing Azzi becoming one of UConn's point guards.
Of course she will need to practice but there's plenty of weak opponents to practice against.
If Caroline can become a star then I'm quite sure that Azzi can. too.
How else can they be on the floor at the same time.

Definition of a Straw Man Fallacy.

No one ever said Azzi was not a great gift or that UCONN will not properly utilize her immense talents. What we are trying to tell you is she will not be utilized as the PG that's all. I must have missed the part where Caroline became a "star"-yet another straw man fallacy or were you speaking in hyperbole?

 

[Centerstream]

When a certain hot place freezes over.

 

[sno-cat]

"Today "don’t (or never) look a gift horse in the mouth" means don't find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor. Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a present, even if it’s not exactly what you wanted. If you complain about a gift someone has given you or a favor someone has done for you, you could be accused of looking a gift horse in the mouth."

She has tons of experience.
She can drain shots from anywhere so easily that she will draw added attention from the defense that will open up other players and passing lanes.
She won't be the only point guard, but the team is in a situation that calls for an apprentice.
Paige is probably the main reason why Azzi hasn't been on the floor learning the job.
Not allowing her the opportunity to learn would seem to be like looking at a gift horse in the mouth.

What does the phrase looking a gift horse in the mouth mean?

Definition of look a gift horse in the mouth

: to look in a critical way at something that has been given to one

I look forward to seeing Azzi becoming one of UConn's point guards.
Of course she will need to practice but there's plenty of weak opponents to practice against.
If Caroline can become a star then I'm quite sure that Azzi can. too.
How else can they be on the floor at the same time.

High school experience does not count in choosing a point guard!

 

[sun]

She wasn't quick enough before her injury and had not adjusted to game speed

She isn't going to be quick enough while Paige is out and will not adjust to game speed fast enough before Paige returns (soon as we all hope)

She won't be point guard when Paige gets back. She shoots too well to keep her behind Paige,,

She might be capable of playing point after Paige leaves. Might.

It's already been argued that the offense will slow down without Paige.
That's one way that the team can reduce turnovers and not give away so many points.

With defensive adjustments such as not playing man to man then Azzi should be able enough.
If she can't guard then where can she play?

I think that folks are being too critical of Azzi.
Of course Azzi wouldn't step into the role without practice.
But I don't believe that Evina is as good of a natural point guard as Azzi.

And I also think that Paige is going to be out for up to 3 months before she gets back into shape.
And the team needs replacments for Paige since she's going to need rest and will get bumps and bruises that will put her on the bench at times.

 

[sun]

Definition of a Straw Man Fallacy.

No one ever said Azzi was not a great gift or that UCONN will not properly utilize her immense talents. What we are trying to tell you is she will not be utilized as the PG that's all. I must have missed the part where Caroline became a "star"-yet another straw man fallacy or were you speaking in hyperbole?

Sure, the poll about who would step up overwhelmingly named CD as the most likely to replace Paige's points.
That indicates that everyone expects her to be the next star.
I agree that CD's great.
But we also have Azzi without a dedicated role and Paige's shoes to fill as a playmaker at PG.
I'm all for Nika, but there needs to be a back up.
Every player is expendable and needs more than one back up.
Can Evina dribble between her legs and behind her back?
I think not.
Can Evina or Nika drain shots like Azzi?
Of course not!
Do you get my drift?
Azzi is the better dedicated shooter and ball handler.
She has up to 3 months to prepare for the tourney.

 

[TCC Kid]

My short answer was "yes, I do" - doubt that she will become the PG when healthy. She's a freshman. She's had a foot injury since she played for Team USA this past summer, maybe longer. It's been lingering for months, and honestly, I'm not sure she will be back any time soon. Azzi has a laid back personality and while a tough, silent assassin on the floor, there is no way she's ready to shoulder the responsibility of being the vocal, emotional, and physical leader of the team. Too much too soon.

Nika is a year older and a true PG. Evina, while TO prone while at Tenn, played PG for 2 years there. It's not ideal - Geno said he does "not like the offense when Paige is not on the floor". I agree with him looking thru a fans' eyes, but now we have no choice. We will need to see what the rest of the team does and who steps up.

Opportunity is not only knocking, but has flung the door wide open. This team has the talent for multiple players to step up.

AZZI is a talent, but she isn't Paige. AZZI has proven she needs time to acclimate to the College game. She is not 100 percent and may not be for a while. A super talent. But Without Paige I think Muhl and Evina will be the Point, floor leader, coach on the floor. Evina has all the requirements. Ms Fudd will be a designated shooter for a while.

 

[veryolddog]

I personally do not care where she plays. She has been touted to be the most outstanding 3 shooter in her entire class for years and I want her to be scoring 30 points per game.