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He keeps us posted. Now he tells us there's a new video out of Nika dominating in the U19 Croatian Championships.

That little poke steal of hers. You know it's coming, yet she gets away with it. The 3 goes up fast. She runs the run and gun. Her signature lay up is, well, interesting from the left side. The music is good too.

 
Kuhl is an outdoor clothing company based in Provo, Utah. They sponsored us for a couple of our long distance journeys. Their clothing is durable and wicks both moisture and odors well.

I also look forward to four years of Bueckers-Muhl.
 
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diggerfoot said:
Kuhl is an outdoor clothing company based in Provo, Utah. They sponsored us for a couple of our long distance journeys. Their clothing is durable and wicks both moisture and odors well.

I also look forward to four years of Bueckers-Muhl.
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My favorite tech pants are Kuhl's - not cheap. Around $90 +/- but will wear forever.
 
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If her teammates could make a layup she would have twice as many assists.

RockyMTblue2 said:
He keeps us posted. Now he tells us there's a new video out of Nika dominating in the U19 Croatian Championships. That little poke steal of hers. You know it's coming, yet she gets away with it. The 3 goes up fast. She runs the run and gun. Her signature lay up is, well, interesting from the left side. The music is good too.
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Wonder how she'll handle the faster paced games and athletes she'll face against USA College Players. Especially against the Elite Teams. She's probably more fundamentally sound then the typical freshmen that have arrived at UConn. When I look at her highlights, she reminds me of Jen Rizzotti. Don't know how accurate that is, but that's who's game Muka reminds me of.
 
Bama fan said:
Fantastic court vision, no hesitation, no fear. Can't wait!
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Rachel Galligan, a former assistant coach at Ball State and Eastern Illinois and now the owner of a service called Go Global Recruiting, has seen Nika Muhl play several times.

The first time was at the U18 European Championships in Italy last August.

"She jumped out at me immediately," Galligan said. "I thought she was a killer. She wanted the ball in her hands. Your eyes are drawn to her because of her confidence, her presence and the way she carries herself."

This is going to be so much fun! Game on, indeed.

When UConn called, it was game on for Croatian recruit Nika Muhl
 
SVCBeercats said:
If her teammates could make a layup she would have twice as many assists.
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Yeah, but she still disses to them. She's been critisized as too unselfish. I don't think so; her mates just have to knock them down.

Just for fun. I start this near the end. She makes the bucket and gives us something I love to see in a player: Fire.

 
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RockyMTblue2 said:
Yeah, but she still disses to them. She's been critisized as too unselfish. I don't think so; her mates just have to knock them down.

Just for fun. I start this near the end. She makes the bucket and gives us something I love to see in a player: Fire.

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I like your use of "her mates". Sounds British ,eh? But in the interest of welcoming our new Croatian prodigy, Reverso says her teammates are "suigraci" in Croatian. I think there is actually an inverted breve above the c, but I can't figure out how to type that! I have to brush up on my language skills to keep up with the new look UConn
 
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Wbbfan1 said:
When I look at her highlights, she reminds me of Jen Rizzotti.
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I didn't see until you mentioned it, but now I do. I think it's the way she dribbles and the hair.
 
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Really like everything I see and hear about this kid. Of course she's only 18 or whatever she is. She WILL get stronger while at UCONN. That will help her passes be even crisper. At first I thought she had a weak left hand (made a 2 handed layup going left), but there were several others where she drove to the hoop and made the layup only with her left hand.

She does everything well. Offense, defense, passing, shooting, and of course that no-look pass. Not only will she fit in, I think she will excel while at UCONN. Hard to tell from videos but she looks like at least a top 15-20 kid compared to the Americans, and may be even higher. I'm really excited to see her at UCONN!!
 
Every video of hers shows pretty much the same high end talents. Great court vision, terrific decision maker, nice form on her shots, sweet cross over, accurate long chest passes, nice quick pocket passes off the bounce, and good, not great speed. Can't wait until first practice with Buckets.
 
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Wbbfan1 said:
Wonder how she'll handle the faster paced games and athletes she'll face against USA College Players. Especially against the Elite Teams. She's probably more fundamentally sound then the typical freshmen that have arrived at UConn. When I look at her highlights, she reminds me of Jen Rizzotti. Don't know how accurate that is, but that's who's game Muka reminds me of.
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Look at the videos. The European game is generally faster than the US game. And she's fast. Scout reports and video show her running away from people.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
Look at the videos. The European game is generally faster than the US game. And she's fast. Scout reports and video show her running away from people.
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That's just not true! There is more freedom of movement in the European game, but there is by far more speed and athleticism in the US game! Not saying that Muhl is always going to struggle with the speed of the US game, but there certainly is going to be an adjustment period.
 
soxfan23 said:
That's just not true! There is more freedom of movement in the European game, but there is by far more speed and athleticism in the US game! Not saying that Muhl is always going to struggle with the speed of the US game, but there certainly is going to be an adjustment period.
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Athleticism aplenty in US game at every level, but the Europeans move up and down the court faster. US game at the junior levels is beset by the dribbles. There will be adjustment, but it won't be for speed, but for playing against ,on average, a higher caliber opponent.
 
JordyG said:
Every video of hers shows pretty much the same high end talents. Great court vision, terrific decision maker, nice form on her shots, sweet cross over, accurate long chest passes, nice quick pocket passes off the bounce, and good, not great speed. Can't wait until first practice with Buckets.
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I like the moniker of “buckets” for Paige, I hope it sticks. I also agree with your observations. From everything I’ve seen and read to this point looks like Geno struck gold, and we’ve got a good/great one.
 
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RockyMTblue2 said:
Athleticism aplenty in US game at every level, but the Europeans move up and down the court faster. US game at the junior levels is beset by the dribbles. There will be adjustment, but it won't be for speed, but for playing against ,on average, a higher caliber opponent.
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Good point. The Euro's understand a couple of things: 1) The ball travels faster than human legs. 2) The shortest distance between you and the basket is a straight line.
 
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cohenzone said:
With her and PB coming along, you’d think front court types would be salivating to play with them.
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The flip side of that is a big thinking she'll just be a rebounder and a clean up lay up 2d chance baller.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
The flip side of that is a big thinking she'll just be a rebounder and a clean up lay up 2d chance baller.
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Maybe. But it’s seems pretty clear that both are always looking for the open teammate with a better shot. If a big had basketball smarts they’d know these two are a front court player,s ticket to the pros.
 
cohenzone said:
Maybe. But it’s seems pretty clear that both are always looking for the open teammate with a better shot. If a big had basketball smarts they’d know these two are a front court player,s ticket to the pros.
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Oh I agree. Just look at how Paige made Ms. Boston look so good last summer. I was just offering the thing thought by unthinking bigs and whispered by other coaches to such recruits.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
The flip side of that is a big thinking she'll just be a rebounder and a clean up lay up 2d chance baller.
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Any recruit should easily see that good posts at UConn (Rebecca, Tina, Stef, Azura) get a lot of passes and score a lot of points. If they can get assists from Paige / Nika / Evina, they should be able to rack up huge scoring numbers.

However, you are correct that Geno will expect any 6-4 or taller players also to get a major volume of rebounds at both ends of the court. Those who don't want to get their uniforms dirty in the paint will not get a lot of minutes. There seem to be an increasing number of players who, despite their height, really don't want to do that (e.g., A'ja Wilson, KLS, even possibly Kalani Brown). They are going to have a tough time with Geno (and he with them) if they try to maintain that attitude in a UConn uniform -- which, fortunately, Lou did not (to her great benefit for her WNBA career).
 
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