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Back at it (practice)

HuskyNan said:
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When I see Paige effortlessly draining shot after shot from the arc, I am in awe. I was a pretty good shooter back in the Dark Ages, but the 3-pt shot didn’t come around until well after my playing days were over. Every now and then, when the court at the local Y is empty, I’ll grab a ball and try my hand shooting from the arc. It’s a long shot! If I’m really on, I might hit 1 out of every 5 or so. Nowadays that would earn me a seat on the bench….:oops:
 
oldude said:
When I see Paige effortlessly draining shot after shot from the arc, I am in awe. I was a pretty good shooter back in the Dark Ages, but the 3-pt shot didn’t come around until well after my playing days were over. Every now and then, when the court at the local Y is empty, I’ll grab a ball and try my hand shooting from the arc. It’s a long shot! If I’m really on, I might hit 1 out of every 5 or so. Nowadays that would earn me a seat on the bench….:oops:
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I don’t think a single ball touched the rim
 
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The good thing about Paige is that she doesn't have to be open, open to take and make a shot. She has moves to
free herself, which she often uses. Also, she is not afraid to take a shot when her first option is not there. She will work
on to the second or third option. That is the sign of a great ball player.
 
MilfordHusky said:
Two points on the video:

1. People forget how good Paige Buckets is. She’s as good as anyone.

2. How did Azzi do? 29 in a row is something she would/could do.
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Remember what Diana said on the Bird and Taurasi show at the Final Four?

“You haven’t seen Paige play in so long, you forget how great she is…”
 
Not only a great talent, Paige is as cold-blooded as cold blooded gets when the game is on the line. What she did in that NC State Elite Eight tournament game in Bridgeport in March 2022, essentially playing on one leg, was unbelievable.

My only complaint with her game in the past is that she has had a tendency to ease into games, starting slow, deferring to others, feeling things out. I think those days are gone. Geno won`t stand for it, but I don`t think Paige will either. She will value every moment she is out there.

And with Nika starting at the point, I am hoping to see both Paige and Azzi taking at least 20 shots per game each.
 
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oldude said:
When I see Paige effortlessly draining shot after shot from the arc, I am in awe. I was a pretty good shooter back in the Dark Ages, but the 3-pt shot didn’t come around until ad well after my playing days were over. Every now and then, when the court at the local Y is empty, I’ll grab a ball and try my hand shooting from the arc. It’s a long shot! If I’m really on, I might hit 1 out of every 5 or so. Nowadays that would earn me a seat on the bench….:oops:
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True how easy she makes it look. I had decent range but not too short of 80 years I have found that the basket is much higher and further away than it used to be. I hope she can remind everyone why she was so great as a freshman.
 
MilfordHusky said:
Two points on the video:

1. People forget how good Paige Buckets is. She’s as good as anyone.

2. How did Azzi do? 29 in a row is something she would/could do.
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The shooting of Fudd & Bueckers overshadows the fact that both are great ballhandlers, outstanding passers, 5'11-6', and opportunistic defenders.

Imagine Iowa with two Clarks.
 
Great pic of Paige!

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MilfordHusky said:
Two points on the video:

1. People forget how good Paige Buckets is. She’s as good as anyone.

2. How did Azzi do? 29 in a row is something she would/could do.
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3. And she's been working out a while before that drill. You can see she is a little fatigued. Not that it mattered.
 
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A while back I saw a video of Diana Taurasi where she said her workout requires her to make 30 consecutive shots from beyond the 3=pt line for her to leave the gym. These kids don't practice until they get things right - they practice until they can't do things wrong.
 
JellyBean said:
Thank you. I will be sharing this clip with my players at workouts today. We marvel at Azzi's shooting stroke. Paige ain't no slouch either in that department.
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When they came out of high school, I thought that they were about equal, with Paige being the better ball handler and Azzi being the better shooter. Since they got to UConn, I think Paige may be Azzi’s equal as a shooter. And they play so well together.
 
MilfordHusky said:
When they came out of high school, I thought that they were about equal, with Paige being the better ball handler and Azzi being the better shooter. Since they got to UConn, I think Paige may be Azzi’s equal as a shooter. And they play so well together.
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That is the part that I love, the playing together so well. So many players, especially younger players, get into the mindset of "She ain't taking more shots than me!" If players can blend their egos (and stay healthy) with other talented players, great things can happen.
 
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UConnCat said:
The arms! Not that skinny freshman anymore.
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First time I saw Paige, I was totally underwhelmed.
Megan & Alan were extolling her virtues to the sky, but when I saw her warming up before the game, all I saw was a skinny little girl who looked about 14.
I thought “ You gotta be kidding me”
Then the game started.
At the end of the first half I thought “Oh, ok, now I get it”
 
Inthepaint said:
First time I saw Paige, I was totally underwhelmed.
Megan & Alan were extolling her virtues to the sky, but when I saw her warming up before the game, all I saw was a skinny little girl who looked about 14.
I thought “ You gotta be kidding me”
Then the game started.
At the end of the first half I thought “Oh, ok, now I get it”
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Did you ever watch any of her high school games? It was pretty clear she was a special player before she had set foot in Storrs.
 
hoopsfan22 said:
Did you ever watch any of her high school games? It was pretty clear she was a special player before she had set foot in Storrs.
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Me too! I saw about half of her games during her senior season. Hopkins was possibly the best HS team I’ve ever seen. I think they had 7 or 8 Top-100 players who were Division 1 recruits. And Paige was a step better than everyone else.
 
She’s certainly not that skinny kid anymore! While she’s still not exactly muscle bound, I was really impressed with a recent picture where her shoulders and arms were very obviously very much developed from her freshman/soph. years. I think she is going to be much more physical this season. The other thing I’ve always seen with Paige is how strong her hands look. She really looks to be in top shape right now! I cannot wait for November!
 
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