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A lot of talk recently before the DePaul game about defending the three. A couple here, one Juicy Landrum of Baylor has set the new NCAA record for 3s, and two is Baylor the new bad for women's basketball team beating Arkansas State by 68?
Baylor's Landrum Hits NCAA-Record 14 Threes

I don't think she will do anything like this with us but an impressive feat nonetheless as she also found time for 7 assists in 33 minutes. Here's the box.
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Well, we better be ready for WCBB's best 3 point sniper Taylor Robertson averaging over 5 made 3 pt shots per game at 49% accuracy. And the Okies have some big bodies to set screens
 
eebmg said:
Well, we better be ready for WCBB's best 3 point sniper Taylor Robertson averaging over 5 made 3 pt shots per game at 49% accuracy. And the Okies have some big bodies to set screens
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I hope Anna is able to show her shooting skills that we have seen glimpses of and matches her 3 for 3....
 
Congratulations to Juicy Landrum for setting the NCAA record. However, a part of me is wondering why Juicy played 33 minutes and chucked up 24 3-point attempts in a 68 point blowout. I'm sure Mulkey left her in there so she COULD set the record, but considering the opponent and the score, in my opinion, that's kinda bush league. If I was the other coach, I would NOT have been happy.... I mean, 24 3's in an epic blowout? Come on, man!
 
Ewecon said:
Congratulations to Juicy Landrum for setting the NCAA record. However, a part of me is wondering why Juicy played 33 minutes and chucked up 24 3-point attempts in a 68 point blowout. I'm sure Mulkey left her in there so she COULD set the record, but considering the opponent and the score, in my opinion, that's kinda bush league. If I was the other coach, I would NOT have been happy.... I mean, 24 3's in an epic blowout? Come on, man!
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I congratulate her on the feat. But the reaction as if they won at the buzzer in front of those poor kids on the opposing team kind shows a lack of sportsmanship from Mulkeys team especially since it was low quality opponent. I don’t believe Geno would ever do that or let that type of sportsmanship happen on the court.
 
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I remember Lou doing that, but I can't remember what game it was. My guess is it wasn't a 68 point blowout. Landrum should never have played 33 minutes. Mulkey is all about the records and Baylor accolades, though. Is there anything more disrespectful than allowing one of your players to jack up 24 3-pointers up 60+ points against an obviously far inferior team, just to set a record? Geno would never humiliate a team like that. The only time I saw him WANT to humiliate an opponent was that game against Syracuse years ago when they were playing really dirty. Geno never called off the dogs and I think we hung 106 points on them. If memory serves (and it doesn't serve all that well these days), Maya had about 40 points and made 10 3-pointers.

While Juicy should be recognized for her feat, there are many good 3-point shooters in the country that could knock down 14 3's if given the opportunity to attempt 24 of them and play 33 minutes against a cupcake.
 
Yawn....

a. Landrum made 14 out of 24 three point shots taken... that's 58%...but it pales when compared to 10 for 10... or 100% made by a UCONN Husky a few years ago. MOST players in NCAA WBB don't get a chance to put up 24 shots in a game...but she got that many in 33 minutes of playing time?? WOW... throw em up.

b. Baylor has 11 players on their roster... I hope that 2 were injured or sick... because Baylor only played 9 players in a 68 point blow out win???????? Perhaps they were going for style points like NCAA Football?


EDIT: Just saw the highlights of Landrum's 14 made 3s... for the vast majority of the shot she was wide open...no defender in the same zip code. A good shooter will make them under this lack of defense.
 
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Ewecon said:
I'm sure Mulkey left her in there so she COULD set the record, but considering the opponent and the score, in my opinion, that's kinda bush league.
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To your point....
Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey added: "When you're feeling it as a shooter, you're feeling it. I went in at halftime and I told them, 'If you get a chance, let Juicy break the record today.' Well, I was talking about the Baylor record. ... It just kept building. ... It's just a joy to watch teammates be happy for each other."
Landrum set the Baylor single-game record when she hit her 10th three in the third quarter:

Not a good one for Kim here, no problem if they were playing a more formidable opponent.
 
Kim Mulkey shows her true colors by allowing her to do it. She played 33 minutes and jacked up 23 3-pointers in a game they won by 68 points. Clearly, Mulkey left her in the game so she COULD set the record, showing complete and utter disrespect for their opponent. Real classy, Kim! Nice to see you put aside sportsmanship in favor of running Baylor's flag up the flagpole so you get the attention. I can't even imagine how the other coach and players felt. Baylor was up 58-19 at the half. Juicy had 5 3's at halftime. It was 85-35 after the 3rd quarter, yet Juicy was still in the game in the 4th, taking 7 more 3-point attempts and making 3 of them. Her last 3-pointer was taken with 2:01 left in the 4th quarter. The score was 107-40. Absoluetly shameful, in my opinion.
 
hart2hart said:
I am also hoping that Anna becomes more comfortable shooting each game. I just love watching her when she’s in the game. If you notice she really plays hard! Just love that girl!
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Before I make my comment about what you posted I just wanted to say something to the posters down on Kim for allowing what she did... and to bring it back to Geno...

He's NEVER been about individual accolades with the exception of players becoming AA's. He has always told great players that they can become the best while at UCONN, and I know he discusses individual goals, but it's never about statistics. It's all about the TEAM. He's been consistent on that since he started coaching.

So my point is I find it highly unlikely (and agree), he'd never let a kid do what Juicy did ESPECIALLY against a severely over-matched opponent. I agree - poor sportsmanship by the coach IMHO.

As for Anna - I watch her a lot when she's on the floor. She doesn't do any one thing GREAT (except maybe see the floor and pass), but she does almost everything really well.

She reminds me of Morgan Tuck - not the same kind of player, as Tuck was a forward and Anna is a guard/wing, but Tuck would never wow you with flashy plays. She would just go out there and be all around solid and awesome. That's what Anna reminds me of...
 
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hart2hart said:
I am also hoping that Anna becomes more comfortable shooting each game. I just love watching her when she’s in the game. If you notice she really plays hard! Just love that girl!
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After a dreadful start to the season, Makurat has shot the ball very well (.50 fg% and .54 3pt%) over the past 4 games.
 
I’m not sure I understand how this “looks bad” for Mulkey in any way. We all remember/know the infamous layup Geno got approved so Nykesha Sales could break the UConn scoring record at the time. We all remember the triple doubles where Geno left a player in against a weaker opponent so they could get the final stats needed to complete it, and we all remember KLS’s game against USF in the AAC Tournament back in 2017 where she played 28 minutes in a 100-44 blowout scoring 40 points on 10-10 3pfg.

Kiah Stokes’ performance is easily the best since it came in 22 minutes, but still a lesser opponent (East Carolina).The other instances were 30+ minutes in blowouts against weak opponents and KLS’s performance was in 28 minutes against a decent (definitely better than whoever it was Baylor slaughtered during Landrum’s record performance). Main point being that a coach usually wants their players to feel good and break records that are within their grasp. Mulkey letting Landrum play to beat the record just shows she cares more about her players than the game/opponent she’s playing against. That’s important since a team shouldn’t be expected to take it easy on lesser opponents.

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https://uconn_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/sports/w-baskbl/stats/2013-2014/1120ore.html

https://uconn_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/sports/w-baskbl/stats/2013-2014/032514.html

https://uconn_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/sports/w-baskbl/stats/2014-2015/gm20ecu.html
 
southofnorth said:
I’m not sure I understand how this “looks bad” for Mulkey in any way. We all remember/know the infamous layup Geno got approved so Nykesha Sales could break the UConn scoring record at the time. We all remember the triple doubles where Geno left a player in against a weaker opponent so they could get the final stats needed to complete it, and we all remember KLS’s game against USF in the AAC Tournament back in 2017 where she played 28 minutes in a 100-44 blowout scoring 40 points on 10-10 3pfg.
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I don't find your comparisons and reasoning convincing. The Sales record was worked out in cooperation with the other team and had absolutely nothing to do with the game's outcome or running up the score against an over matched opponent. As for Lou, it was a tournament game against the second best team in the conference, not a team ranked 300+ early in the season. And Lou took 10 shots, not 24. What was she to do, shoot left-handed. And even then, she sat out the 4th quarter. I don't see how these examples are in any way comparable.
 
Ewecon said:
Congratulations to Juicy Landrum for setting the NCAA record. However, a part of me is wondering why Juicy played 33 minutes and chucked up 24 3-point attempts in a 68 point blowout. I'm sure Mulkey left her in there so she COULD set the record, but considering the opponent and the score, in my opinion, that's kinda bush league. If I was the other coach, I would NOT have been happy.... I mean, 24 3's in an epic blowout? Come on, man!
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Landrum made her last 2 3pt shots at the 3:02 and 2:01 mark of the 4th quarter. The score at the time was 104-40 and 107-40.
 
Why is it that players who have never hit a 3 in their life, or who shoot 20%, seem to hit everything against UConn? I've seen it many times. Maybe they're just jacked to be playing the best college team in the history of the game.
 
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UConn has been accused of rubbing it in, but there were times when they had so few players that some starters were playing at the end of the game.
 
hart2hart said:
I am also hoping that Anna becomes more comfortable shooting each game. I just love watching her when she’s in the game. If you notice she really plays hard! Just love that girl!
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"Becomes more comfortable?" Over the past 4+ games, Anna has been a solid 3 point shooter. She is there today.
 
DEpup said:
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Ewecon said:
Congratulations to Juicy Landrum for setting the NCAA record. However, a part of me is wondering why Juicy played 33 minutes and chucked up 24 3-point attempts in a 68 point blowout. I'm sure Mulkey left her in there so she COULD set the record, but considering the opponent and the score, in my opinion, that's kinda bush league. If I was the other coach, I would NOT have been happy.... I mean, 24 3's in an epic blowout? Come on, man!
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Minus those 24 3's, it was a pretty close game. Baylor's victory margin would have been only 4 points. No wonder Kim kept the metal to the pedal! :rolleyes:
 
Anyone know the record of most 3-point shots attempted? Twenty four must be on the top ten list. I hope she makes 38 attempts against UCONN.
 
Ewecon said:
Congratulations to Juicy Landrum for setting the NCAA record. However, a part of me is wondering why Juicy played 33 minutes and chucked up 24 3-point attempts in a 68 point blowout. I'm sure Mulkey left her in there so she COULD set the record, but considering the opponent and the score, in my opinion, that's kinda bush league. If I was the other coach, I would NOT have been happy.... I mean, 24 3's in an epic blowout? Come on, man!
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That Arkansas St. coach should also be sued for malpractice. That passive 2 X 3 zone which allowed Juicy those 23 shot attempts from deep was executed at half speed. I'm being way generous because it's almost Christmas.
 
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HopJim you misinterpreted my post. As Anna becomes more comfortable with UCONN’S
system of play she will be shooting more and thus more comfortable”. As I have posted many times I just love her game and it will only
get “more comfortable”. Can’t wait until Sunday’s game. Cheers to all!
 
eebmg said:
Well, we better be ready for WCBB's best 3 point sniper Taylor Robertson averaging over 5 made 3 pt shots per game at 49% accuracy. And the Okies have some big bodies to set screens
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The Sooner are not a bad team they can be dangerous from inside and out. However, at Uconn that may be different. It will be interesting to see how Geno, CD, and Olivia handle the '' Big bodies of the Sooners.
Also it too is interesting to wonder who Geno puts on Robertson (along with Garth Brooks my neighbors in Yukon, OK. along the Canadian River Dale owned much of it.)
 
HopJim said:
"Becomes more comfortable?" Over the past 4+ games, Anna has been a solid 3 point shooter. She is there today.
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I agree, but too I think she has a long way to go (Ania that is) before she feels comfortable totally in a Uconn suit.
 
Ewecon said:
Kim Mulkey shows her true colors by allowing her to do it. She played 33 minutes and jacked up 23 3-pointers in a game they won by 68 points. Clearly, Mulkey left her in the game so she COULD set the record, showing complete and utter disrespect for their opponent. Real classy, Kim! Nice to see you put aside sportsmanship in favor of running Baylor's flag up the flagpole so you get the attention. I can't even imagine how the other coach and players felt. Baylor was up 58-19 at the half. Juicy had 5 3's at halftime. It was 85-35 after the 3rd quarter, yet Juicy was still in the game in the 4th, taking 7 more 3-point attempts and making 3 of them. Her last 3-pointer was taken with 2:01 left in the 4th quarter. The score was 107-40. Absoluetly shameful, in my opinion.
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You like many on this thread are reading Kim's mind. There is no knowing what she thought or intended. The fact is her player threw up a lot of shot.s, The question is: Was this dreadful for Conway/Arkansas St I'm making a jump here--it's possible they expected to be badly beaten. I often say one point is all that's necessary to win. So, what is the meaning of the 10,20,30, 40, 50 point wins are they less detrimental to the losing team? The Ark St coach knew when he/she scheduled this game it may be a sad day ---so why was it done. If anyone is to be chastised let it be the Ark St coach but maybe that coach got something from this game??
 
JonathanXIV said:
I don't find your comparisons and reasoning convincing. The Sales record was worked out in cooperation with the other team and had absolutely nothing to do with the game's outcome or running up the score against an over matched opponent. As for Lou, it was a tournament game against the second best team in the conference, not a team ranked 300+ early in the season. And Lou took 10 shots, not 24. What was she to do, shoot left-handed. And even then, she sat out the 4th quarter. I don't see how these examples are in any way comparable.
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So it’s okay to break a record only when a it’s agreed upon by the coaches prior to the game? Logical fallacy. It’s okay to keep a player in after the game is out of reach and you’ve already beaten that team multiple times that year (regardless of being the second ranked team in the conference, which means nothing) just because she’s hot from 3 that day? Doesn’t seem like it’s any better.

And what about the other examples? You missed my point. The point was that coaches want their players to break records or achieve things that are within their grasp. I get that many on this board don’t like Mulkey for whatever reason, but that’s no reason to bash her for letting her player stay in and break a record. Why should landrum have to wait until it’s another top 10 team and a game that’s down to one possession to break a record? Should UConn ignore the wins they had against lesser teams in any of their streaks because their lesser teams? The argument that this was bad because of the score/RPI of the team is a bogus attempt to hide the hate for Baylor/Mulkey. If this were a UConn player nobody would be saying Geno looks bad for doing this.
 
ABCDFE said:
I congratulate her on the feat. But the reaction as if they won at the buzzer in front of those poor kids on the opposing team kind shows a lack of sportsmanship from Mulkeys team especially since it was low quality opponent. I don’t believe Geno would ever do that or let that type of sportsmanship happen on the court.
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If you think back to the twin big girls Ashley and Courtney Paris...when Kim Mulkey would keep Courtney in the game no matter what the score until she had her double / double...all for the reason so she could keep her double / double streak going. So...this kind of thing has long been encoded in Mulkey's DNA.
 
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