Evina’s HS Work Ethic

[divots]

Training session conducted in Colorado’s thin air while still in high school....Evina will fit in just fine with UConn’s training and practice expectations....I recall her McDonald’s AA game interview when she talked about playing defense and shutting down the opponent’s top performer was her favorite part of her game....let’s hope that the NCAA finds in your favor and allows immediate eligibility....

 

[eebmg]

How did this girl choose TN. She is wearing UConn colors for god sake.

Maybe not enough O2??

 

[JordyG]

I think also that next year this will be a pressing, transition team., but that doesn't mean there won't a lot of 4 out/cutting in the quarter court. This team will be tough off the dribble in the quarter court as well. With so many skilled players I would love to see the return of the backdoor play to UConn. Can't wait until first practice. Also Evina, get ready for pick up games this summer against some of the greatest players in Association when they return for visits. Those names on the wall in the gym aren't just there for show.

 

[EricLA]

Love this kid. Love everything about her. Just a bad fit in most every way at Tennessee, so it will be great fun to see her blossom the way she was meant to...

 

[Plebe]

I must say, this is all a bit jarring to me. As soon as she committed to Tennessee, and then through her first year, I trained myself to dislike her. Now I have to untrain myself. A burden I'll gladly accept!

 

[JoePgh]

I thought I had heard (probably from the Boneyard) that her two finalists coming out of high school were Notre Dame and Tennessee, and that it was a last-minute decision between those two. I hadn't heard that there was interest between her and UConn. Does someone have a link to a thread about this?

If the above information is correct, then why didn't Notre Dame factor into her decisions about where to transfer? They are probably more in need of guards than UConn in the next couple of years. I would think that she could expect more minutes at ND than at UConn.

 

[Los24]

I thought I had heard (probably from the Boneyard) that her two finalists coming out of high school were Notre Dame and Tennessee, and that it was a last-minute decision between those two. I hadn't heard that there was interest between her and UConn. Does someone have a link to a thread about this?

If the above information is correct, then why didn't Notre Dame factor into her decisions about where to transfer? They are probably more in need of guards than UConn in the next couple of years. I would think that she could expect more minutes at ND than at UConn.

Pure guessing and just think aloud. A person's mindset and understanding when coming out of high school vs playing in college for a couple years is totally different. Also, here perspective and motives in terms of getting to the next level is heightened.

I would guess that playing with Crystal Dangerfield and MW while competing in a FF is more appealing than what ND has now that all 5 starting players have left. Two further thoughts on playing time, (1) when you have her talent and experience you should have enough confidence that you will be getting a lot of PT and (2) playing less minutes but with better players and more meaningful games (going deeper in March) will provide more development for the next level in my opinion.

 

[Ozimoto]

Remember what Jamie Nared had to say about Geno when he showed up at one of the USA camps? I think Westbrook is coming to UConn to be coached by Geno to maximize her potential as a pro.

 

[Go/huskies]

Here is a Tennessee game vs Alabama. Westbrook had a few turnovers just playing to fast, but she plays hard.

 

[eebmg]

Guess which coach was wired for sound and which one wasn't.

 

[j66kicker]

Remember what Jamie Nared had to say about Geno when he showed up at one of the USA camps? I think Westbrook is coming to UConn to be coached by Geno to maximize her potential as a pro.

Yes, and because Geno is SOOOO dope!!