Comeback Player of the Year

[Aluminny69]

She didn't play last season.
Had back surgery on Jan. 10, 2022.
Was using a cane a year ago.
But she's come back stronger than ever.

Averaging career highs with 13.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game this season.

 

[EricLA]

+100. Aubrey went from a great athlete to a great basketball player. Seeing her play with such a high level of confidence has been fantastic. Both she and Aaliyah for that matter. But i know this thread is about Aubrey. So happy for her and excited for her future!!!

 

[Charliebball]

I'm frankly amazed that she has recovered from serious back surgery to be 100% this season........she was really missed last year and was the defensive stopper and rebounder that UConn missed in the big tournament.....

 

[Blond D.]

If Aubrey was to develope a quicker shot (take lessons from Azzi) she would be unstoppable.

 

[Centerstream]

If Aubrey was to develope a quicker shot (take lessons from Azzi) she would be unstoppable.

And if she grew another 6 or 7 inches, she would be bringing the house down.

 

[OldSchooler]

Not quite as great an athlete as Gabby was, but unquestionably a greater offensive threat. I know Aaliyah has really emerged this year, but Aubrey is my favorite, and definitely the CPOY.

 

[Blueballer]

She gets my vote. Amazing recovery from major surgery!

 

[BBallF]

Not quite as great an athlete as Gabby was, but unquestionably a greater offensive threat. I know Aaliyah has really emerged this year, but Aubrey is my favorite, and definitely the CPOY.

For sure. She is such a weapon. A good dose of confidence in her outside shooting is all that is needed. She can shoot a pull up jumper and has but that should be happening 3 times a game at a minimum.

 

[Carnac]

She didn't play last season.
Had back surgery on Jan. 10, 2022.
Was using a cane a year ago.
But she's come back stronger than ever.

Averaging career highs with 13.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game this season.

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Absolutely!!! It's such a pleasure to watch 21 year old (born in 2002) Aubrey who looks nothing like 18 year Aubrey did.

 

[Carnac]

Absolutely!!! It's such a pleasure to watch 21 year old (born in 2002) Aubrey who looks nothing like 18 year Aubrey did.

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Correction....Aubrey is 20 yrs old. (Nov 2002)

 

[Ron and Vida]

+100. Aubrey went from a great athlete to a great basketball player. Seeing her play with such a high level of confidence has been fantastic. Both she and Aaliyah for that matter. But i know this thread is about Aubrey. So happy for her and excited for her future!!!

Nice
She kept at it and is now a UCONN girl

 

[oldude]

One thing that I really like about Aubrey this season is that she has learned how to move on offense: setting screens, cutting to the basket, passing, flashing out to the arc or attacking the basket off the dribble. In prior years, Aubrey was indecisive at times, and that would slow UConn’s half court offense.

There was a play in yesterday’s game when Lou had the ball at the top of the key with Aubrey on the wing. Aubrey caught Lou’s eye and she exploded on a backdoor cut. Lou hit Aubrey in stride for an easy layup. That’s a play Aubrey wouldn’t be able to make a few years ago.

 

[JordyG]

If Aubrey was to develope a quicker shot (take lessons from Azzi) she would be unstoppable.

Actually, if AG had a consistent pull up she'd be unstoppable. It ain't the release, it's the accuracy. Nevertheless, the way Ag's playing she's been pure gold.

 

[DeeHusky]

She adds another offensive element to the team. A fully healthy team with Paige and Ice Brady included, I don’t think UConn would’ve lost a game this year.

 

[jabstep]

I think the change in coaching strategy that Geno talked about in regards to Aubrey. He went from don't shoot the ball and Aubrey being scared of making a mistake to Geno telling her she had to shoot. She is finally throwing in the pull up jumper along with the 3 ball. The addition of of running flying floater is a thing of beauty to watch. Her potential for next year will be off the charts with her continued confidence in her abilities.

 

[Buzzyboy]

Not quite as great an athlete as Gabby was, but unquestionably a greater offensive threat. I know Aaliyah has really emerged this year, but Aubrey is my favorite, and definitely the CPOY.

I'm really surprised to hear you

Not quite as great an athlete as Gabby was, but unquestionably a greater offensive threat. I know Aaliyah has really emerged this year, but Aubrey is my favorite, and definitely the CPOY.

I'm stunned to hear that you could compare her favorably with Gabby .... I have to admit that she has become a better offensive player and she was always a great athlete but initially, she was horrendous on the offensive end ... she's obviously evolved and I'm very thankful of that and how she's contributed to this team, particularly after all the injuries that have plagued this team ....