First 2.5 games of the season Paige was the PG and the team was doing just fine in the transition game. In fact that transition games propelled UCONN to lead the nation in FG% because UCONN was shooting mostly layups. Paige was not wasted there. Paige is a playermaker in the mold of Jen Rizzotti that can facility as well as score. DT was one of a kind.
Paige can make plays against bad defenses, and good ones, but not when there is a gang waiting for her. Her teammates have to keep moving so Paige has targets, when the defenses collapse on her. "Page time" is not the time to stand around watching PB get in a jam(b).
Agree. That’s where they miss having that third strong rotational big inside. Edwards has to play more minutes, especially in tandem with ONO against any good teams with size. They’re just too soft on contested rebounds and against penetration without both. ONO has to over commit leaving the offensive board too exposed.
She was injured tonight and was questionable. He wisely kept her out in the second half.
We are seeing the flower blossom.
She had 18 pts, 6 reb, 2 a, 4 stl, and went 4 for 6 from three point land and only one turnover. This in only her 6th collegiate game. Maybe a little slack due?
You have missed out on a bit, she is a joy to watch. Hope you get to see more real soon. Not sure of the comparison as Paige is a finesse type player where as Gen was of a rugged body contact type player.
Agreed. At this point we have two really good freshman who are ready to contribute. The rest I’m not sold on thus far.
Regarding Makurat, I’ve mentioned before that she can’t get off a contested shot because she can’t leave the floor. She knows it and whenever in traffic will always pass. She won’t even shoot the 3 if anybody is close and teams have scouted it. It’s not going to change.
Don't like the offense when Evina brings the ball upcourt with Paige on the wing. Paige is exceptional at setting up the offense and intuitive in her decisions. Evina solid at cutting and getting open on the wing for 3Pointers. Not sure I understand Geno's reliance on this set up but seems to get everyone away from their strengths.
Paige had at least 3 more assists if the players would've made the shots under or near the basket.
Anna has proven she can hit the 3 last year and the offense moves well with her cuts and passes. Unfortunately, things tend to slow down with others in. As always, Geno seems to be giving playing time based on match ups. Audrey, Mir and at times Edwards just stand around. OK against smaller teams but unlikely to work with SC, Baylor, etc.
Don't disagree based on a few games but we saw this last year and by the end of the year she was the best 3 point shooter on the team. Considering the other options, appears giving her more time has merit.
DePaul was very good at trapping Paige tonight. Paige blew buy the 1st defender but there was always someone there to pick her up quickly. Forced the ball out of her hands. She found her way of it most times, but it took away from the flow.
Like I said, teams have scouted her. Last year they let her shoot 3s. Now they know she can’t go by them and just stay close. The other option to me is starting Edwards. You start the game controlling the boards, and if they double ONO, Edwards gets 15 a game on cuts and garbage. Let Makurat give one or the other 4-5 minute breaks when you can afford it against good teams.
I saw a glimpse as she went to the bench. Said something to either the trainer or manager next to her, pulled her support down and moved her leg like she was trying to move some stiffness out of it. I think she might have been having a tough knee day.
