Dorka Juhasz transferring to UConn

[oldude]

The difference between Duke and UNC is we graduate smarter waiters.

Oh c’mon now. Everyone knows that Duke grads get great jobs, once Daddy’s trust fund runs out........

Sorry. The Blue Devil made me say that.

 

[Heytherego]

I remember all the excitement generated when "Z: committed to UConn. She hit the three point shot in practice but struggled in games. Will Dorca hit enough to keep defenses honest? We shall see. That was one of the most talented teams UConn had had since 2016. The talent alone won't get UConn a 12th championship. Some right coaching decisions are going to have to take place also.

Even if she can’t hit the 3 consistently I think it will be great having another big girl who had experience and has stated she loves rebounding. Even if she can hit a few bunnies, grab a few boards and play solid defense it’s a good get for UConn. I hope she’ll do more than that but I’ll be happy with either.

 

[UcMiami]

She went to Duke.

It's the same difference isn't it. Both located in upper Carolina, questionable education and morals, mediocre basketball.

(Just trying to get a rise from Triad and Cameron )

 

[Centerstream]

It's the same difference isn't it. Both located in upper Carolina, questionable education and morals, mediocre basketball.

(Just trying to get a rise from Triad and Cameron )

I'm surprised you didn't add NC State to the mix...oh, wait, you did state "mediocre basketball", so...

 

[Argonaut]

It's the same difference isn't it. Both located in upper Carolina, questionable education and morals, mediocre basketball.

(Just trying to get a rise from Triad and Cameron )

And, for the record, the bbq is terrible.

 

[mbr33ct]

Even if she can’t hit the 3 consistently I think it will be great having another big girl who had experience and has stated she loves rebounding. Even if she can hit a few bunnies, grab a few boards and play solid defense it’s a good get for UConn. I hope she’ll do more than that but I’ll be happy with either.

Not only she does not hit the 3 consistently @28.43% (career), her free throws are about par with her 3's. It should be interesting at the foul line between Dorka and Olivia, my money is on Olivia (55.83% to Dorka 53.00%)

 

[donalddoowop]

And, for the record, the bbq is terrible.

The only really good BBQ is found in St. Louis, Mo. As for Dorka, I believe if used right she will definitely help the team.

 

[jabstep]

No doubt that is true. If Dorka simply provides UConn a capable Big with another 5 fouls to give, that will undoubtedly be a good thing. But one of the things most often cited by the sometimes overzealous BY crowd is Dorka’s ability to make 3’s.

I think with Paige, Azzi, and Caroline Ducharme we will have much better 3 point options. All three could hit 50%. I do not have confidence in Saylor as a 3 point shooter yet. Her Fiba stats and the eye test from this year's minutes. Her shot is more of a push shot and maybe the reason she shoots from so deep so it won't get blocked. If Dorka can shoot 40% from 3 ball land we will be trouble. Maybe Christyn and Evina will improve over the summer. Can't wait to see how the team improves over the summer.

 

[donalddoowop]

It may just be me but, I think it is unfair to judge Saylor on anything about her play this past season. It took some of UConn's best players a year to two years to grasp the offensive system and Saylor had nowhere near the time or opportunities to excel at UConn. Plus, she had too many people ahead of her who were well versed in the system. How many threes did KLS miss early in her freshman season even though she had been practicing with the team at the start of official practice? As for Dorca, I hope she plays well enough in practice to earn a lot of minutes.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

Do not sleep on Baylor or MD. They are going to make it a big 5 at least.

Only four can make the final four. It will be important to beat three of the other four during the season.

Stanford will not play us unless Tara thinks she can win by 20 points. Not happening in the next five years unless it is in the Final Four and required to play UCONN....

 

[oldude]

Only four can make the final four. It will be important to beat three of the other four during the season.

Stanford will not play us unless Tara thinks she can win by 20 points. Not happening in the next five years unless it is in the Final Four and required to play UCONN....

You touched on something that’s going to be really important next year in particular and beyond. With tough matchups in the BE highly unlikely, Geno needs to set up a killer OOC schedule to test his team against the best possible competition. I would love to see a schedule that takes on the best of every P-5 conference: SC, Baylor, MD, Louisville, and if not Stanford, then either OR or UCLA.

 

[CocoHusky]

It may just be me but, I think it is unfair to judge Saylor on anything about her play this past season. It took some of UConn's best players a year to two years to grasp the offensive system and Saylor had nowhere near the time or opportunities to excel at UConn. Plus, she had too many people ahead of her who were well versed in the system. How many threes did KLS miss early in her freshman season even though she had been practicing with the team at the start of official practice? As for Dorca, I hope she plays well enough in practice to earn a lot of minutes.

Saylor is also recovering for hip surgery (June of 2020). I recently posted a quote from her mother saying the surgery was throwing everything off including her shot. Her shot mechanics are also noticeably different (worse) from the fluid mechanics she displayed at USA basketball. It maybe a while but if she gets back to those fluid mechanics watch out.

 

[hoophuskee]

Still not sure why people seem to think DJ was brought to Storrs to shoot threes. If she never attempts a three for the Huskies that won't bother me a bit. There are a myriad of ways she can contribute.

I am damn glad to have her whatever she is.

I am not arguing with you - but I'm just wondering why you don't think her 19-20 season is relevant? Thirty % of her shots were from 3 that year.
In 19-20 her efficiency was much better from 3 than from 2. So you think that .396 that she shot in 19-20 from 3 is an outlier? Again - I don't know but .396 from 3 would have been 2nd best on this team. It would be terrific if she could hit near that, right?

I tend to agree though with your tone. For me, if she can't hit ft's then I find it odd that she would do that well shooting 3's. Especially in close games unless you have supreme confidence and I think the 20-21 season reflects much more what you're saying. -- Again I am not arguing.

 

[Stoli]

You touched on something that’s going to be really important next year in particular and beyond. With tough matchups in the BE highly unlikely, Geno needs to set up a killer OOC schedule to test his team against the best possible competition. I would love to see a schedule that takes on the best of every P-5 conference: SC, Baylor, MD, Louisville, and if not Stanford, then either OR or UCLA.

According to the Oregon Coach Graves UConn has Espn game at Oregon

WATCH: Kelly Graves recaps Oregon's 2020-21 women's basketball season

Oregon women's basketball coach Kelly Graves spent about 30 minutes on Wednesday recapping the Ducks' 2020-21 season. Graves discussed outgoing transfers, how next

247sports.com

 

[nwhoopfan]

Stanford will not play us unless Tara thinks she can win by 20 points.

This is based on nothing. Stanford has played UConn plenty of times over the years, including some stacked Huskies teams. You know Tara does not owe it to UConn to put them on her schedule, right?

 

[BostonBay]

I think with Paige, Azzi, and Caroline Ducharme we will have much better 3 point options. All three could hit 50%. I do not have confidence in Saylor as a 3 point shooter yet. Her Fiba stats and the eye test from this year's minutes. Her shot is more of a push shot and maybe the reason she shoots from so deep so it won't get blocked. If Dorka can shoot 40% from 3 ball land we will be trouble. Maybe Christyn and Evina will improve over the summer. Can't wait to see how the team improves over the summer.

I would put EW on the list of reliable 3-point shooters. She should be better playing less minutes - more rested & hopefully injury free.

I'd rather Dorka play most of her minutes in the post - rebounding, getting passes from our driving guards in the post for high % shots, and easy put-backs. she doesnt need to be playing the perimeter. Geno has outstanding guard play/swing forward options that its not needed to play our bigs high. We need bangers & easy points down low!!

 

[mbr33ct]

I am damn glad to have her whatever she is.

I am not arguing with you - but I'm just wondering why you don't think her 19-20 season is relevant? Thirty % of her shots were from 3 that year.
In 19-20 her efficiency was much better from 3 than from 2. So you think that .396 that she shot in 19-20 from 3 is an outlier? Again - I don't know but .396 from 3 would have been 2nd best on this team. It would be terrific if she could hit near that, right?

I tend to agree though with your tone. For me, if she can't hit ft's then I find it odd that she would do that well shooting 3's. Especially in close games unless you have supreme confidence and I think the 20-21 season reflects much more what you're saying. -- Again I am not arguing.

You sure you have that bolded statement correct? Efficiency same as percentages in your case...or one and the same? For 2019-20 her 3P% was 39.60% while her 2P% was 51.10%. This is true for her career also, 3P% at 28.43% while her 2P% at 54.40%...unless my stats are incorrect.

 

[HuskyNan]

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