Evina's Availability

[RockyMTblue2]

8 days old and you've read some of it in news reports. Anyway I hope it hasn't been posted and I just missed it. She's fast talking and articulate. Really like the end where she's talking about UConn in the WNBA.

 

[eebmg]

Had seen a few excerpts but the full 8 minute clip is very cool. Her comments about the UConn players in the WNBA are particularly telling.

 

[Boreifs]

She is a remarkable young woman

 

[JordyG]

Just wait Evina until those UConn grads who are now in the Association come back to play pick up games with you and your mates. That stuff will be basketball gold for you.

 

[CL82]

8 days old and you've read some of it in news reports. Anyway I hope it hasn't been posted and I just missed it. She's fast talking and articulate. Really like the end where she's talking about UConn in the WNBA.

Wait what?

 

[dogged1]

Wait what?

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Any chance that's Ian doing an Alfred Hitchcock?

 

[Carnac]

I like the part (at the 4 minute mark) where she says the team is "in touch" with each other. She said she's never been on a team like that before. I wonder how many times she wished she had gone to UConn directly instead of Tennessee. She would have played with Megan for 3 years. They were 1-2 in the class of 2017.

 

[Alydar]

I like the part (at the 4 minute mark) where she says the team is "in touch" with each other. She said she's never been on a team like that before. I wonder how many times she wished she had gone to UConn directly instead of Tennessee. She would have played with Megan for 3 years. They were 1-2 in the class of 2017.

That should be a lesson for you know who.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I believe at her height she is able to see over a lot of guards hence those nice passes to cutting players.

 

[eebmg]

Seeing all those scores I took delight in now seems surprisingly painful.

 

[Charliebball]

if EW remains healthy with all of the time she's missed, I really doubt she will play two years at UConn.........hopefully she will help lead the team to an NC this coming season.........

 

[Go/huskies]

Westbrook will probably be the most diverse scorer on the team, as well as lead the team in PPG, she will probably be asked to guard the other teams best perimeter player as well, I could see her in the running for NPOY.

 

[Plebe]

Evina is a tremendous young woman. She has personality, poise, intelligence, and a smile that can light up an entire arena. I'm so glad she was able to extricate herself from that cesspool and become part of, as she calls it, that UConn Mentality. This current squad, in particular, with lots of youth, is no doubt benefiting immensely from having Evina as a team leader and prominent voice.

As someone who by default was compelled to dislike her in repulsive orange, I say now without reservation: count me in for the Evina Westbrook fan club.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

Westbrook will probably be the most diverse scorer on the team, as well as lead the team in PPG, she will probably be asked to guard the other teams best perimeter player as well, I could see her in the running for NPOY.

I particularly liked how she referred to the freshmen as "the kids" and them referring to her as "mom" or grandma.... Knowing one's role helps one to be in [and grow your] character. Game ON!

 

[veryolddog]

I wanted to say something on this topic, but I do not know what to say. Geno, will decide what is best for his team. That works for me.

In so far as Evina going pro or not after one year. that is all speculation. I did not think that what's her name would go pro last year, but she did. From a personal opinion point of view which all of this is, I would like her to stay with the team for two years. Her presence will bring maturity and stability. If she is injury prone, I am not sure that the pros would be a good place for her. I would only like for her to be healthy and happy and to do the kind of things in life which she finds personal gratification.

 

[MSGRET]

I wanted to say something on this topic, but I do not know what to say. Geno, will decide what is best for his team. That works for me.

In so far as Evina going pro or not after one year. that is all speculation. I did not think that what's her name would go pro last year, but she did. From a personal opinion point of view which all of this is, I would like her to stay with the team for two years. Her presence will bring maturity and stability. If she is injury prone, I am not sure that the pros would be a good place for her. I would only like for her to be healthy and happy and to do the kind of things in life which she finds personal gratification.

I believe it will depend on a few things happening before she decides to go pro or not. First she needs to have a very good season. Second she needs to stay injury free for the season. Last I believe that she wants a championship so if they win then she will go pro.

 

[Go/huskies]

Stevens looked like a 6’6 guard at times while she was at Duke, and she also made All ACC 1st team, Westbrook doesn’t have the same kind of buzz going into this season. Unless Evina has a NPOY type of season, I think she’ll be at UConn for 2 years, unlike Walker and Z, Evina still has a lot to prove.

 

[Reypl21]

Stevens looked like a 6’6 guard at times while she was at Duke, and she also made All ACC 1st team, Westbrook doesn’t have the same kind of buzz going into this season. Unless Evina has a NPOY type of season, I think she’ll be at UConn for 2 years, unlike Walker and Z, Evina still has a lot to prove.

Walker is not even in the same conversation as Steven's. If you compare Walker's and Westbrook's first two seasons, Westbrook looked like the better player.

 

[Go/huskies]

Walker is not even in the same conversation as Steven's. If you compare Walker's and Westbrook's first two seasons, Westbrook looked like the better player.

But Walker did have 3 years in the UConn system to her credit, and sorta became the go to player last season, that alone made her a ok gamble for wnba scouts.

 

[eebmg]

Nice summarizing article by David about mother hen Evina. Hitting all the emotional heartstrings

Evina Westbrook embracing ‘big sis’ role for UConn

The redshirt junior is leading by example and helping her fellow Huskies feel at home.

connecticut.rivals.com

 

[Sam.the.Man]

Walker was highly overrated coming out of high school and in my opinion remained that way throughout her UConn career. I'll be greatly surprised (but not disappointed) if she lasts more than a few seasons in the WNBA. Evina has much to prove, but should we win another NC she'll be gone (especially if she stays healthy throughout).

 

[pvdoggy]

Walker was highly overrated coming out of high school and in my opinion remained that way throughout her UConn career. I'll be greatly surprised (but not disappointed) if she lasts more than a few seasons in the WNBA. Evina has much to prove, but should we win another NC she'll be gone (especially if she stays healthy throughout).

Megan was first-team All American in her junior year (both the 5 person and 10 person team) so she can't be that much overrated. I am sure many players wish they are that overrated.

 

[LoTrader]

Assuming back to her healthy self, Evina is going to rock your (UCONN Faithful's) world