Chong

[msf22b]

Lucas for the last two years has been vastly more than a spot up shooter. She drives the lane constantly getting into the lane and looking for the foul kick outs. She is simply so automatic on spot up 3s that that is what is ingrained in folks mind. She is excellent with the ball on the floor.

True, but the degree that Chong will find herself open is (IMHO) infinitely greater.

 

[Rayvin56]

Shooting underhand FTs used to be a favorite trick of mine when playing youngin's in PIG ot HORSE. They had no clue how to shoot it.

I remember Rick Barry shooting those underhanded FTs when I used to listen to the Long Island Nets (ABA) on my transistor radio in the 60's...

 

[phil sampieri]

Very true, but it is right about eye level. Although for huskybill it is over his head.

Shooting underhand FTs used to be a favorite trick of mine when playing youngin's in PIG ot HORSE. They had no clue how to shoot it.

As a youngster an older man maybe in his 60's put on a freethrow show underhanded at the Waterbury Boys Club in 1949. He made as I recall 200+
then stopped. He was the world record holder at that time. Anyone old enough with a memory who he was ?

 

[Icebear]

Maria Conlon great shooter just not big or quick enough for the pros-If it's not broke don't fix it. some of us (not me) must be getting bored with the blowouts to make staements

In many cases you are absolutely correct as to not monkeying with success. With Saniya she does shoot many traditional Js very well so it isn't a matter of changing her form but rather working to extend the range at which she shoots the J. It would be similar to the way in which Stef has extended her range from the foul line to the top of the key to the 3 point line using essentially the same shot form. Same form + added conditioning and strength = longer range success.

One of the reasons it works for Tiffany is that she often shoots it from 23-24 and beyond. It gives her all of the clearance she needs. Saniya, also, shoots it well beyond the line and at UCONN the threats are numerous and spread the court well.

 

[phil sampieri]

As a youngster an older man maybe in his 60's put on a freethrow show underhanded at the Waterbury Boys Club in 1949. He made as I recall 200+
then stopped. He was the world record holder at that time. Anyone old enough with a memory who he was ?

Guess he wasn't in his 60's Harold "Bunny" Levitt. Actually toured with the Globetrotters made 499 in a row once

 

[Icebear]

As a youngster an older man maybe in his 60's put on a freethrow show underhanded at the Waterbury Boys Club in 1949. He made as I recall 200+
then stopped. He was the world record holder at that time. Anyone old enough with a memory who he was ?

I remember him and have met him and shook his hand at a similar event. Nice guy and very courteous. His record streak was in the hundreds. Yes, you are right it was Bunny Levitt aka Mr. Basketball. In his 60s when I saw him.

 

[doggydaddy]

Let's keep track on how many times Chong has her three point shot blocked.

 

[Icebear]

Let's keep track on how many times Chong has her three point shot blocked.

Not worried about that in college. UCONN will always keep the floor spread. Featured as a singular bomber as Maggie Lucas was her freshman year and the likelihood of blocked shots would go way up.

 

[doggydaddy]

Not worried about that in college. UCONN will always keep the floor spread.

Personally, I think it's way to premature to talk about a WNBA career for Chong and her changing her 3 pointer jumper.

 

[Bestiarius]

As a youngster an older man maybe in his 60's put on a freethrow show underhanded at the Waterbury Boys Club in 1949. He made as I recall 200+
then stopped. He was the world record holder at that time. Anyone old enough with a memory who he was ?

Not the same guy you're mentioning but Ted St Martin in 1996 made 5221 consecutive.

 

[jsloanjr]

We have been blessed having her and all the current players and Geno and staff will get them all ready to make another run in March. SC is the real deal and even our walk ons are getting plenty of PT........Go figure!!