Can Ice have a big season this year?

[Bone Dog]

So many obstacles have fallen into her path the first three years, so many disruptions. But have the stars perhaps aligned for her this season?

The virtues she brings: strength, used to have an excellent midrange game and might be able to regain it, sets incredible solid screens, has a quick outlet pass, can move her feet well.

Her weaknesses: she’s not a sure handed rebounder, not a great rim protector, she is a reluctant low post shooter, and she tends to rack up handsy fouls in the post.

This seems to me to mark her out for a slot as power forward. She’ll have to make progress with that midrange shot and with her rebounding. Last season, when she subbed in for Sarah the team offense lagged. This limited her minutes.

But perhaps this season opens up more possibilities for her, either playing next to Serah or anchoring a smaller lineup next to Blanca, Caroline or Ayanna. A group like that, along with Azzi and another guard could pack enough scoring punch to take the pressure off Ice.

Whatever happens, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Ice.

 

[Bigboote]

I said earlier today in the Sacred Heart thread:

I am guilty of having said this before, but I think Ice is going to have a really good season. . .

I was very excited when UConn signed Ice, and I still think the sky's the limit for her. I agree with you about her hands, but she does often tip rebounds to teammates. In practice video, and evidently at the practice yesterday, she's shown good moves near the basket, and she finishes with both hands. I hope that Geno and CD are able to make her more of a post player than she has been. Recall that Azura really wanted to be a guard at Duke, but played more inside at UConn, and is definitely a post player in the W.

 

[Bills Fan]

I hope Ice can continue on her path to physical recovery. Since we have not seen her in a Husky uni before her leg injury, I'm not sure if she ever elevated better to rebound or if she is still having difficulty jumping due to her FR year injury. Hope it's the latter and that she is better this year, because she brings a lot to the table.

 

[RoadWarrior]

So many obstacles have fallen into her path the first three years, so many disruptions. But have the stars perhaps aligned for her this season?

The virtues she brings: strength, used to have an excellent midrange game and might be able to regain it, sets incredible solid screens, has a quick outlet pass, can move her feet well.

Her weaknesses: she’s not a sure handed rebounder, not a great rim protector, she is a reluctant low post shooter, and she tends to rack up handsy fouls in the post.

This seems to me to mark her out for a slot as power forward. She’ll have to make progress with that midrange shot and with her rebounding. Last season, when she subbed in for Sarah the team offense lagged. This limited her minutes.

But perhaps this season opens up more possibilities for her, either playing next to Serah or anchoring a smaller lineup next to Blanca, Caroline or Ayanna. A group like that, along with Azzi and another guard could pack enough scoring punch to take the pressure off Ice.

Whatever happens, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Ice.

Ice made a decisive pass to Sarah near the top of the key with 1:48 in the third quarter of the UCONN vs. UCLA Final Four match, and Sarah drained a three-pointer. I used the word decisive because, besides the weaknesses described by @bonedog, Ice has not looked comfortable or confident in many instances. I think she can have a much stronger season if she can maintain high confidence and execute. I hope she rises to the challenge, but this year’s depth in the post may lessen the chance for a big season. Clip below:

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[LuvBball]

As a proud member of the Ice Bradiacs, yes! Yes, she can...and will! MIP Brady, incoming

 

[Charliebball]

The ability is certainly there........time to add the aggressive mindset......