Butler looked really good tonight.... She will make a difference against the Gamecocks....

[KevCav]

What is strange is that a good amount of "bigs" don't jump. remember that real good big from Oregon State last year? she did so many good things yet her feet were nailed to floor.

Come to think of it, Dolson didn't jump much, or am I mistaken?

 

[KevCav]

The SFU game was by far Butler's best, IMHO. But I think it's unrealistic to expect that in the face of a couple of reeeeally big opponents, she will have the same kind of night. She needs to effectively guard her opponent, grab some rebounds and be opportunistic with that pretty jump shot.

What no one has mentioned, including me until now, is that there are a half dozen games between SFU game and Coates/Wilson game. Natalie has some games, coaching, and practice to add to her upside.

 

[ME Husky Fan]

I think any time Nat is on the court vs. SC and Coates will be a challenge for her. I think Geno will use her sparingly, presuming he has that luxury. As to the USF game there were a couple of things I liked with Natalie. The objections from last year (mine and others) and early on were her footwork, her hand/eye coordination and lack of soft hands. Last night she was in a position a couple of times where in the past she'd take the extra step (or two) or she'd fumble the ball. Not in the USF game - she was composed and didn't make those same mistakes. So, maybe we've seen Natalie take that next step? (or two)

 

[Paesano]

Beat the Cocks!!!!!