Dom Amore on the eye test

[HuskyNan]

Dom is a believer

Column: UConn women’s Big East Tournament title run a feast for the eyes

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Rare is the team that grows this much during a season. Rare is the team that comes together at the right time, exactly the way the most

www.sentinelsource.com

 

[pvdoggy]

According to the latest betting odds, Uconn is only behind South Carolina as the favorite to win it all so it seems like the "smart money" is also a believer.

 

[HuskyNan]

According to the latest betting odds, Uconn is only behind South Carolina as the favorite to win it all so it seems like the "smart money" is also a believer.

2022 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Odds Favor South Carolina Over UConn and Stanford | FanDuel Research

The calendar has turned to March and that means the NCAA women's basketball tournament is soon here. Conference bids are being locked up every day as teams will soon fight it out to determine one true champion

www.fanduel.com

 

[VaConnFan11]

I got UConn at +750 before the BE tournament started. They are now at +480. That's a pretty big move.

I also got UConn at -150 to make the Final Four.

 

[LoboDays]

If Paige can’t return to the player from last year and UCONN cuts down the nets, this will be a team that should be up there with the greatest teams.

 

[Notyetready]

One thing I think about when I look at this team roster is that they are all likely bound for 1st (mostly) or early 2nd round WNBA draft choices when their time comes. This is effectively, now, a semi-pro team. The NCAA tournament will be a rocker.

 

[RoadMaster]

Dom is a believer

Column: UConn women’s Big East Tournament title run a feast for the eyes

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Rare is the team that grows this much during a season. Rare is the team that comes together at the right time, exactly the way the most

www.sentinelsource.com

"..A team that was thought to be all about Bueckers is now all about everyone.."

"Nail, meet Hammer.."

 

[Mdoggie]

Oh heck! I’m excited now!!

 

[The deacon]

I'm liking the odds on both UConn and Stanford more so than on South Carolina as a strong favorite.

 

[STLCardinal]

"Forget the metrics and open your eyes — there is something going on here, something unique." - Dom Amore

“If you think UConn is the eighth or ninth best team in the country, you’re a fool.” - Seton Hall coach Anthony Bozzella

Couldn't be said better.

 

[Charliebball]

I would have preferred the underdog role heading into the tournament, but there's no hiding a team playing really good basketball.......

 

[Geew1992]

When Bueckers went down, I said to my daughter, if they can figure it out before Bueckers returns, they are gonna be dangerous. Welp..............

 

[pvdoggy]

One thing I think about when I look at this team roster is that they are all likely bound for 1st (mostly) or early 2nd round WNBA draft choices when their time comes. This is effectively, now, a semi-pro team. The NCAA tournament will be a rocker.

I love Nika but unless she makes it a point to become a better offensive player I can't see her being drafted in the WNBA and knowing what we know about Nika, she probably does not care.

 

[Bigboote]

When Bueckers went down, I said to my daughter, if they can figure it out before Bueckers returns, they are gonna be dangerous. Welp..............

I would have said that to my daughter, but she'd still know I'm an idiot. I did say it to my wife, though.

 

[Notyetready]

I love Nika but unless she makes it a point to become a better offensive player I can't see her being drafted in the WNBA and knowing what we know about Nika, she probably does not care.

Understood and I somewhat agee but she still has two years to improve her offense and I'm guessing she will. Anyway, sudden disruptive defense from a sub is a desireable commodity. There are a lot of successful niche players in pro sports and I think two years from now she will be a prospect for the draft.

 

[drweo]

Dom is a believer

Column: UConn women’s Big East Tournament title run a feast for the eyes

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Rare is the team that grows this much during a season. Rare is the team that comes together at the right time, exactly the way the most

www.sentinelsource.com

Thanks for posting this.

I love this quote:

"A team that was thought to be all about Bueckers is now all about everyone. The Huskies are not only playing for one another but willing to sit for one another."

Perfect.

 

[SVCBeercats]

I love Nika but unless she makes it a point to become a better offensive player I can't see her being drafted in the WNBA and knowing what we know about Nika, she probably does not care.

become a better offensive player
I suspect you mean a better scorer because she already is a very good offensive player. Referring to Nika, Geno said: "“She’s just somebody you want out on the floor, period ...” WNBA? She may not want to take a pay cut considering what she can earn in the European leagues and be close to home. Perhaps some WNBA coach will appreciate her intangibles.

 

[oldude]

The last piece of the puzzle is Paige becoming a reasonable facsimile of last year’s Paige. She’s got 10 days to the first two rounds in Storrs, but more importantly 17 days to the Sweet 16/Elite 8 weekend when UConn likely needs Paige to be Paige.

If Paige is back, and the Huskies end up in Bridgeport, the prodigal daughter will return to Minnesota with her team, hunting a 12th banner. A deep UConn team will be on a role, and they will be a formidable opponent for whomever they face.

 

[EdSaid]

Villanova was a tale of two very different teams. Feb 9 they shot 29 of 56 and 10 of 22 for 3's. Monday night they shot 16 of 50 and 7 of 23 from 3 point land. It wasn't Villanova playing poorly, it was UConn's defense.

Good story

 

[tcno2fan]

Understood and I somewhat agee but she still has two years to improve her offense and I'm guessing she will. Anyway, sudden disruptive defense from a sub is a desireable commodity. There are a lot of successful niche players in pro sports and I think two years from now she will be a prospect for the draft.

Her peskiness and persistence on defense reminds me of Briann January, who will be retiring this season. Definitely room for her in the W

 

[BBallF]

If Paige can’t return to the player from last year and UCONN cuts down the nets, this will be a team that should be up there with the greatest teams.

And the coaching job will be considered to be one of the greatest in the history of sports.

 

[EricLA]

Boy Geno doesn't pull any punches. No love lost here:

“There was this perception early on at one point that without Paige we’re not very good, you know?” Auriemma said. “An ex-coach, [Muffet McGraw] who doesn’t know [much] about anything, said that recently. And I think we proved her wrong.”

Nice quote from Evina tho:

“To be able to adjust and sacrifice things for your team, especially this team is kind of easy because we all love each other. It’s kind of easy in that aspect,” said UConn senior Evina Westbrook, who embraced her bench role in January. “I think it’s pretty special. And honestly, it’s kind of fun to play like that, when you have whatever five are out there, and then subs are coming in. They can’t relax on who we’ve got coming in because everyone is really dangerous.”

 

[LoboDays]

Boy Geno doesn't pull any punches. No love lost here:

“There was this perception early on at one point that without Paige we’re not very good, you know?” Auriemma said. “An ex-coach, [Muffet McGraw] who doesn’t know [much] about anything, said that recently. And I think we proved her wrong.”

Nice quote from Evina tho:

“To be able to adjust and sacrifice things for your team, especially this team is kind of easy because we all love each other. It’s kind of easy in that aspect,” said UConn senior Evina Westbrook, who embraced her bench role in January. “I think it’s pretty special. And honestly, it’s kind of fun to play like that, when you have whatever five are out there, and then subs are coming in. They can’t relax on who we’ve got coming in because everyone is really dangerous.”

I’m happy that things turned out the way they did. This team deserves an amazing amount of credit. But, as far as perception is concerned, it was Geno himself at the presser after Paige’s injury who said he didn’t trust this team without Paige in the game. Maybe he was trying to justify her being in the game at the end when it had already been decided. Or maybe the resurgence of this team surprised him as well.

 

[donalddoowop]

Maybe you are right but, I believe they can win it all if she plays well, not necessarily as being the team's best player. Azzi playing her best could carry this team.