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Message: [QUOTE="DavidinNaples, post: 2275520, member: 3537"] [ATTACH=full]23799[/ATTACH] While I don't mean to curb the discussion on starting lineups, defensive abilities or the color of Geno's socks, Crystal is killing the competition in Italy and UConn fans should be excited..!! ;) So here is an update... In the last two games, Crystal has 15 assists and only 2 turnovers. One could easily add in half a dozen more assists lost due to poor shooting. She looks confident, in control and is seeing the court as well as ever. Against a competitive Italian team, the USA coach played her for 34 minutes, including virtually all the 2nd half. The fast tempo and ball movement suffers noticeably when Crystal is out. Poor shooting is a reality of international competition, by 19 year old kids, who haven't played together. Crystal had had her share of misses, but three facts stand out. 1. Her free throw shooting form looks improved. Very natural, easy stroke. Plus, she is 7-9 or 78%. Big improvement...:D 2. From 3 range, she is 9-25 or 36%. While not the best, I love that she keeps shooting. Showing confidence and determination. 3. Everyone is shooting poorly from outside on the USA team. Overall, they have hit only 40% of shots from the floor and only 29% from three range. Opponents are even worse, shooting 30% from the field and 22% from the arc. Other stats.... steals are up to 7, total points = 64 and USA is 7-0 in the games I've tracked so far this trip. USA plays France on Friday at 3pm. More time for Crystal to shine..!! Go USA and Crystal..!! :) [/QUOTE]

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