Exactly how good was Napheesa Collier at UConn...?!

[DavidinNaples]

As Pheesa closes in on what might be a Rookie of the Year season in the WNBA, I thought one final look at Collier's UConn career stats might be in order. The only thing more impressive than her final stats was just how quiet & undramatic a path she took to the top level of Uconn's career leader board in points, rebounds, and blocks. Four years of steady, relentless work in the lane put Collier in rare company. Consider:

1. Points - Napheesa is 3rd all-time at UConn with 2,401 points. Only Stewie (2,676 pts) and Maya (3,036 pts) scored more points for the Huskies. Collier is ahead of such greats as Tina, KML, Diana and her buddy Katie Lou. She led the team in scoring Sophomore, Junior and Senior seasons.

2. Rebounds - In perhaps her most amazing statistic, Napheesa gathered enough rebounds to place 4th all-time with 1,219 boards. She had more rebounds than Stewie, who is 5th at 1,179. As an undersized forward, usually guarding a taller opponent, Collier used long arms, great leaping ability, and impeccable timing to dominate the glass. Only Tina, Maya and Rebecca finished with more rebounds than Napheesa.

3. Blocked shots - Collier's 251 blocks places her 7th all-time and just 3 behind Stef Dolson for the 6th spot. Those ahead of her all had superior height (Stewie, Rebecca, Kara, Kiah and Tina) but Napheesa made up for that with instinct and determination.

4. Perfect attendance - Collier dressed for 150 games at Uconn and played in every one of them. She never missed a game and started 121, including 9 her freshman season. Her career record in those 150 games was 145-5.

5. Other stats - Pheesa did much more than score and rebound. She also finished with 373 assists, 230 steals, and 368 made free throws. While not her strong suit, Collier did hit 61 three-point shots at Uconn. Overall, her 986 baskets left her with a 61.3% shooting % from the field. That is outstanding..!!

Players don't come more well rounded than Napheesa Collier. Her two All-America seasons (2017, 2019) were sandwiched around a 2nd team All-American year (2018). Geno summed it up best when he said, "Her motor never stops, not even for one play."

Go UConn..!!

 

[CL82]

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As Pheesa closes in on what might be a Rookie of the Year season in the WNBA, I thought one final look at Collier's UConn career stats might be in order. The only thing more impressive than her final stats was just how quiet & undramatic a path she took to the top level of Uconn's career leader board in points, rebounds, and blocks. Four years of steady, relentless work in the lane put Collier in rare company. Consider:

1. Points - Napheesa is 3rd all-time at UConn with 2,401 points. Only Stewie (2,676 pts) and Maya (3,036 pts) scored more points for the Huskies. Collier is ahead of such greats as Tina, KML, Diana and her buddy Katie Lou. She led the team in scoring Sophomore, Junior and Senior seasons.

2. Rebounds - In perhaps her most amazing statistic, Napheesa gathered enough rebounds to place 4th all-time with 1,219 boards. She had more rebounds than Stewie, who is 5th at 1,179. As an undersized forward, usually guarding a taller opponent, Collier used long arms, great leaping ability, and impeccable timing to dominate the glass. Only Tina, Maya and Rebecca finished with more rebounds than Napheesa.

3. Blocked shots - Collier's 251 blocks places her 7th all-time and just 3 behind Stef Dolson for the 6th spot. Those ahead of her all had superior height (Stewie, Rebecca, Kara, Kiah and Tina) but Napheesa made up for that with instinct and determination.

4. Perfect attendance - Collier dressed for 150 games at Uconn and played in every one of them. She never missed a game and started 121, including 9 her freshman season. Her career record in those 150 games was 145-5.

5. Other stats - Pheesa did much more than score and rebound. She also finished with 373 assists, 230 steals, and 368 made free throws. While not her strong suit, Collier did hit 61 three-point shots at Uconn. Overall, her 986 baskets left her with a 61.3% shooting % from the field. That is outstanding..!!

Players don't come more well rounded than Napheesa Collier. Her two All-America seasons (2017, 2019) were sandwiched around a 2nd team All-American year (2018). Geno summed it up when he said, "Her motor never stops, not even for one play."

Go UConn..!!

... and yet she is soft spoken and humble. She's quite a kid young woman.

 

[BobbyJ]

She was wicked good.

 

[DEpup]

She was better than anyone gave her credit for. While the various player of the year winners from last year have had expected or worse than expected rookie years in the WNBA, she is lighting it up!

 

[Zanzman]

I knew that

 

[eebmg]

Oh. Crap. I have her number.

Anna. Hope you are watching.

 

[Bigboote]

Don't forget her career 0.614 field-goal percentage. I'm pretty sure that's top-5, possibly second in UConn history?

 

[Mdoggie]

Best player on the team her last 2 college years.

 

[southofnorth]

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As Pheesa closes in on what might be a Rookie of the Year season in the WNBA, I thought one final look at Collier's UConn career stats might be in order. The only thing more impressive than her final stats was just how quiet & undramatic a path she took to the top level of Uconn's career leader board in points, rebounds, and blocks. Four years of steady, relentless work in the lane put Collier in rare company. Consider:

1. Points - Napheesa is 3rd all-time at UConn with 2,401 points. Only Stewie (2,676 pts) and Maya (3,036 pts) scored more points for the Huskies. Collier is ahead of such greats as Tina, KML, Diana and her buddy Katie Lou. She led the team in scoring Sophomore, Junior and Senior seasons.

2. Rebounds - In perhaps her most amazing statistic, Napheesa gathered enough rebounds to place 4th all-time with 1,219 boards. She had more rebounds than Stewie, who is 5th at 1,179. As an undersized forward, usually guarding a taller opponent, Collier used long arms, great leaping ability, and impeccable timing to dominate the glass. Only Tina, Maya and Rebecca finished with more rebounds than Napheesa.

3. Blocked shots - Collier's 251 blocks places her 7th all-time and just 3 behind Stef Dolson for the 6th spot. Those ahead of her all had superior height (Stewie, Rebecca, Kara, Kiah and Tina) but Napheesa made up for that with instinct and determination.

4. Perfect attendance - Collier dressed for 150 games at Uconn and played in every one of them. She never missed a game and started 121, including 9 her freshman season. Her career record in those 150 games was 145-5.

5. Other stats - Pheesa did much more than score and rebound. She also finished with 373 assists, 230 steals, and 368 made free throws. While not her strong suit, Collier did hit 61 three-point shots at Uconn. Overall, her 986 baskets left her with a 61.3% shooting % from the field. That is outstanding..!!

Players don't come more well rounded than Napheesa Collier. Her two All-America seasons (2017, 2019) were sandwiched around a 2nd team All-American year (2018). Geno summed it up when he said, "Her motor never stops, not even for one play."

Go UConn..!!

Wonderful stats of a wonderful player! She continues to improve, too, which is scary for opposing teams!

Also, her arms look as long as Stewie’s in that pic!

 

[Bigboote]

Wonderful stats of a wonderful player! She continues to improve, too, which is scary for opposing teams!

Also, her arms look as long as Stewie’s in that pic!

That's a good point. You always hear about Stewie's 7-2 wingspan, but Napheesa has long arms and broader shoulders than Stewie.

One thing I love about them both is when they're in the scrum for a rebound and you see the seemingly disembodied arm sticking up that's magically eventually connected to Pheesa or Stewie.

 

[Rema64]

She was better than anyone gave her credit for. While the various player of the year winners from last year have had expected or worse than expected rookie years in the WNBA, she is lighting it up!

You re so right. Underestimated because she worked hard all the time but wasn't that vocal big personality that the marketing people want.

 

[Shorty Dee]

Napheesa is a very special player. She is an amazing player. All the Coaches that have had contact with her, basically say the same thing about her. Napheesa is a hard working player on the court. I love to watch her play. Napheesa deserves ROY and MVP.

 

[msf22b]

And she's even better as a pro!

 

[Plebe]

It's extremely rare that Geno rhapsodizes at such length and in such terms about a player as he repeatedly did about Napheesa last season. Geno isn't one to gush lightly, and that alone should tell us what a special gem she was and is.

I fear that we haven't yet fully realized what a tremendous load she carried.

 

[PacoSwede]

he likely was responding to/trying to overcome the media/fans/almost everyone's obsession with surface glitz/perceptions. (see the college POY nominations, notably missing a multiple-time AA). it's sad how people who avoid self-aggrandizement are so often penalized when it comes to public recognition.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Well, Phee is behind only Maya and Stewie on the UConn scoring list. Maya and Stewie had 2 of the best college careers EVER.