EVINA IS COMING BACK! [Merged Thread]

[jdubct]

There's unfinished business and she can help lead them to the promised land.

 

[afanincny]

I see a full court press in our future taking advantage of our outstanding athleticism. Games will be over by half time.

 

[jaundicedeye]

Now only if Evina could teach Olivia how to make lay ups when being jostled near the basket.

No need for that here, Sarge.

 

[JeannoCT]

Maybe she's interested in coaching after her playing career. No better place to be than with the GOAT.

 

[Blakeon18]

Jeanno is on point. Given her chronic leg issues I wonder if she is considering playing next year and then wallk
through the desirable doors regarding coaching that Geno will help open for her. Once in the room Evina will surely impress.
Hmmm...maybe a one year internship in Storrs...and if we then have a coaching departure, would she jump on the already best staff in the game? Delighted to see her coming back.

 

[cwaduke]

Now only if Evina could teach Olivia how to make lay ups when being jostled near the basket.

Evina needs to learn to shoot layups on the left side with her left hand so she doesn't miss so many.

 

[Bald Husky]

Evina coming back makes next years roster really, really (as Geno would say) intriguing. She has been a steady leader for this team, and her contributions and experience in some of our biggest games were readily apparent. I think her drive for a NC will be relentless next year and will continue to be a motivating factor for Paige and the rest of the team. Besides, with 3 new kids coming in, its always good to have "mom" around.

 

[Wbbfan1]

With Evina coming back it probably eliminates a starting lineup that includes both Aaliyah and Olivia. I was looking forward to both being in the starting lineup.

Potential Starters.

Evina
Paige
Christyn.
Presume Olivia because she's a senior. Aaliyah is possible.
Nika at the start of the season, but Azzi might be starter by the end of the season.

If Aaliyah and Olivia are both in the starting lineup.

Evina
Paige
Aaliyah
Olivia
Christyn.

I want Aaliyah in the starting lineup as she provide the physicality the team need in the low post.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Big mistake for Evina. And creates more problems for the team.

 

[Bald Husky]

With Evina coming back it probably eliminates a starting lineup that includes both Aaliyah and Olivia. I was looking forward to both being in the starting lineup.

Potential Starters.

Evina
Paige
Christyn.
Presume Olivia because she's a senior. Aaliyah is possible.
Nika at the start of the season, but Azzi might be starter by the end of the season.

If Aaliyah and Olivia are both in the starting lineup.

Evina
Paige
Aaliyah
Olivia
Christyn.

I want Aaliyah in the starting lineup as she provide the physicality the team need in the low post.

Amari has to get playing time to be ready for the good teams. I'm sorry, but Liv is undependable and we can't take a chance of a repeat performance of what she has shown multiple times this season. If there will be any weakness for us next year it will be in the post. The combination of Alya and Amari may be our best bet to survive the more physical and taller teams.

 

[ConnMotors]

Even though I was wrong and thought that she should leave I am happy that she is coming back.

 

[Husky fanatic]

The Anchor is back!!

 

[MSSportsGuy]

I admit to being surprised but also intrigued to see how all these pieces work together. It's clear there is "unfinished business" for the 3 seniors and them plus all the young talent will be difficult to defeat. One never knows about chemistry or injuries and I don't see a couple of the teams with lots of talent back going down without some pretty big fights. Still the Huskies will be the team to beat.

 

[oldude]

Big mistake for Evina. And creates more problems for the team.

That’s a real “glass half empty” comment

 

[pvdoggy]

That’s a real “glass half empty” comment

Half?

especially since we don't know the full reason why she decided to come back and what the coaches told her during their 1-1 final meeting.

 

[jcoton56]

Leaving the post mortems aside, the one thing I would fervently wish, is that next year we play with the raw hunger and desire that some of the less famous squads displayed in the tournament. Go Huskies!

 

[mbr33ct]

Even when there's good news to some is bad news.

 

[JoePgh]

With Evina coming back it probably eliminates a starting lineup that includes both Aaliyah and Olivia. I was looking forward to both being in the starting lineup.

Potential Starters.

Evina
Paige
Christyn.
Presume Olivia because she's a senior. Aaliyah is possible.
Nika at the start of the season, but Azzi might be starter by the end of the season.

If Aaliyah and Olivia are both in the starting lineup.

Evina
Paige
Aaliyah
Olivia
Christyn.

I want Aaliyah in the starting lineup as she provide the physicality the team need in the low post.

Your second version of the starting lineup is what I would vote for at this point. That is the November version; the January, February, or March versions may be quite different. I would not expect anyone other than Paige to average more than 30 minutes per game, and even Paige may be in the 28 range with Nika getting the remainder of the PG time.

 

[oldude]

Your second version of the starting lineup is what I would vote for at this point. That is the November version; the January, February, or March versions may be quite different. I would not expect anyone other than Paige to average more than 30 minutes per game, and even Paige may be in the 28 range with Nika getting the remainder of the PG time.

It would be interesting to watch the battle of wills if Geno were to try to limit Paige to less than 30 mpg. As it is, it will be hard enough for Geno to limit Paige to 35 mpg.

 

[Sanka541]

I honestly cannot understand anyone who sees this as being even remotely a negative. She is by far the best leader on the team and her contributions on the court were important this year, she is the teams swiss army knife and will continue to be that. With 3 newcomers her leadership will be huge next year with a massive group of underclassmen and she will drive and motivate this team forward. Playing time will sort itself out, those who earn it will play and those who dont wont.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Compose yourself, Gus!

It's hard to sometimes! This news really strikes a chord.

So we'll have C, E, and G back next year. That's major!

 

[Ozimoto]

This is indeed good news for Husky fans after the wailing and gnashing of teeth over the past few days.

 

[MooseJaw]

It would be interesting to watch the battle of wills if Geno were to try to limit Paige to less than 30 mpg. As it is, it will be hard enough for Geno to limit Paige to 35 mpg.

Agree, also don't see CW getting vastly reduced minutes-if she starts next year like she finished this year. You may recall Geno laughs when pressed about freshman replacing upper-class players. Few have the talent, non have the experience and unless they are transitional and needed Geno rarely has the inclination. Fun for us to speculate, it's our past time and job. Not so for our coach. His comfort zone has always been talented experience over untested potential.

 

[MooseJaw]

It's hard to sometimes! This news really strikes a chord.

So we'll have C, E, and G back next year. That's major!

Ouch! ?