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No, actually it’s not. You compete for every game, never mind the season.That’s a bit of hyperbole
No, actually it’s not. You compete for every game, never mind the season.That’s a bit of hyperbole
Of course I don't want to get back to even I want UCONN to be bad for WCBB again. Having said that I disagree that an experienced big should be the priority. The primary reason i disagree is you have two players coming in that are capable of playing the post and Amari might also develop into a rotation players. We only have 3 guards total. Nika the presumptive non-starter among the three has not show the ability to play shooting guard at a UCONN level. We need another rotation guard more than we need another post IMO. UCONN cannot dictate tempo with three guards and Paige does not need to have another season where she averages over 36 MPG.Coco, I hear what you are saying and I don't want to get too nutty about this. I understand that if you lose 2 you need 2 to back to even. But do you really want to get back to even? I think it's better to look at what you got left, what you need, and try to fill that need. IMHO that need is a proven, experienced big, think Dorka 2.0. That should be the top priority, the best guard you can get is priority #2.
We’re talking about 2 different things. I agree that you play to win every game. My point had more to do with what is best for the team overall from a long term standpoint. IMO, there is no Big in the portal that makes UConn a better team than SC next year. That doesn’t mean UConn can’t beat SC next year. But it does mean that UConn is better off playing the hand they hold rather than trying to draw to an inside straight.No, actually it’s not. You compete for every game, never mind the season.
Clearly not. But it's only mid April.I’m just wondering as I sit here in mid-April, will the additions Geno will make over the summer (whoever they may be), be enough to beat South Carolina in the tournament? As I clearly delineated in a post prior to the start of the games, the road to the championship goes through Columbia.
The site for next year's tournament will change, but not the path to get there. That remains the same. To beat SC, he must configure a team that can do so.
Sure hope you’re right this time. You’ve been wrong a few times lol.After watching Ayanna and Ice recently I think both will contribute soon next year. That is a reassuring feeling. I think Ayanna may even be exactly what we need against SC. That girl is focused on rebounding and can go get it. She is not an Aneesa Morrow offensively but she can go get it. She may be capable of being the top rebounder on the team because of her ability and because of her positioning. I love how hard she works it now. She knows what her job is.
most likely not, this past season was the best shot to win. Now this season starting lineup is projected to be, 2 sophomores, 2 jrs, and a sr coming off a horrible injury. Meanwhile the depth is Nika and then... Feels like all that depth UConn had just left in an instant.I’m just wondering as I sit here in mid-April, will the additions Geno will make over the summer (whoever they may be), be enough to beat South Carolina in the tournament? As I clearly delineated in a post prior to the start of the games, the road to the championship goes through Columbia.
The site for next year's tournament will change, but not the path to get there. That remains the same. To beat SC, he must configure a team that can do so.
the only "big" (and she's really not that big) in the portal that would make an appreciable difference in the quality of the team is Angel Reese and I doubt she is all that interested in the UConn "experience".......believe me, I'd love to be wrong about that........2 May be more than one but not necessarily greater or better. Would you rather have Paige or 2 guards from Sister Mary’s School for Wayward Girls ? It’s not a numbers game. If all you want to do is replace leaving positions with the same amount of portal positions, you haven’t evaluated what is needed to improve.
I’ll leave Brazil nuts out of this. I don’t like them anyway. I’ll put it this way…………..
If we do nothing and just go with the current roster ….maybe bring in a couple of walk-ins to fill up the bench (they are always fun to have on the team and root for), we are a FF team.
If we bring in more guards from the portal, we are a FF team.
If we want to stop teasing the record for consecutive FF appearances without a NC, we need bigs who can get it done.
Portal players come in to help meet short term needs and goals. With the current roster, it wouldn’t take much to finally get over the hump. That help needs to be someone who helps us control the paint….rebounds and points.. not another 3 point shooter.
I'm very confident that Patterson will be a great addition defensively and on the boards as she can jump out of the building, is aggressive and something of a ball hawk..............my only question is about her shooting ability.........she needs to be able to hit the midrange jumper with enough consistency to keep defenders honest.....I suspect we are going to see her do some very exciting things next season......if Aubrey returns in good form the two of them are going to cause a lot of problems for opponents on the defensive end and on the fast break..........Sure hope you’re right this time. You’ve been wrong a few times lol.
While a relatively small point, I love what I see of Ayanna and Ice setting picks. This past year, UConn guards, excluding Paige, tended to run around picks, not use them to "pick off" the defender. With Edwards and the two frosh having solid frames and not afraid of contact, I suspect defenders will have to always be aware UConn's motion offense. Running into any of the 3 a few times will tend to slow the defender down.After watching Ayanna and Ice recently I think both will contribute soon next year. That is a reassuring feeling. I think Ayanna may even be exactly what we need against SC. That girl is focused on rebounding and can go get it. She is not an Aneesa Morrow offensively but she can go get it. She may be capable of being the top rebounder on the team because of her ability and because of her positioning. I love how hard she works it now. She knows what her job is.
Geno can only add players that are available...........................and that want to come to UConn. Right now, the elephant in the room is South Carolina!! That's not breaking news. Let's not worry or concern ourselves with any other team but THAT one. We didn't beat them in 2 tries this season. Dawn didn't lose enough players to graduation and the portal for us to relax and figure "we got this" the next time we meet. So, next season Geno must put together a team that can.We’re talking about 2 different things. I agree that you play to win every game. My point had more to do with what is best for the team overall from a long term standpoint. IMO, there is no Big in the portal that makes UConn a better team than SC next year. That doesn’t mean UConn can’t beat SC next year. But it does mean that UConn is better off playing the hand they hold rather than trying to draw to an inside straight.
I would certainly take another player or two to add some depth. But I don’t see a game changer available at C/PF.
I think that the Geno and staff are busy in the portal as we speak.The ball is in our court, what do we do with it? Score it, or turn it over?
I thought the same thing going into this past season. Earlier this week, we lost 3 seniors with 12 years of experience. They are being replaced by two freshmen with zero college level experience who will play like freshmen and make freshmen mistakes while they're learning Geno's system and their new teammates, along with getting their WCBB sea legs. There is no substitute for experience. Other than Dorka Juhasz (came in as a graduate transfer), Aubrey Griffin will be the only senior on the roster next season.most likely not, this past season was the best shot to win. Now this season starting lineup is projected to be, 2 sophomores, 2 jrs, and a sr coming off a horrible injury. Meanwhile the depth is Nika and then... Feels like all that depth UConn had just left in an instant.
I agree with you but we have room for both should we find them. Heck, lousy in math that I am, maybe we have room for 3. However, I don't want to see us just populate the end of the bench and 1 year transfers are pretty shaky for sliding into the rotation.Of course I don't want to get back to even I want UCONN to be bad for WCBB again. Having said that I disagree that an experienced big should be the priority. The primary reason i disagree is you have two players coming in that are capable of playing the post and Amari might also develop into a rotation players. We only have 3 guards total. Nika the presumptive non-starter among the three has not show the ability to play shooting guard at a UCONN level. We need another rotation guard more than we need another post IMO. UCONN cannot dictate tempo with three guards and Paige does not need to have another season where she averages over 36 MPG.
I honestly think the graduate transfer preference for UCONN has to take a back seat here. Not saying it is going to happen but this coming season might be Paige's last. If UCONN can get a quality player just do it already. Some of the best players in the portal have 2 or more years of eligibility remaining. Don't see the problem in getting a player than can help the team for more than one year.I agree with you but we have room for both should we find them. Heck, lousy in math that I am, maybe we have room for 3. However, I don't want to see us just populate the end of the bench and 1 year transfers are pretty shaky for sliding into the rotation.
What makes you think next season is her last? I may be all wrong but I was thinking with the money she's making now, she'd stay all four years and possibly even stick around for a covid fifth if she's still having fun........I honestly think the graduate transfer preference for UCONN has to take a back seat here. Not saying it is going to happen but this coming season might be Paige's last. If UCONN can get a quality player just do it already. Some of the best players in the portal have 2 or more years of eligibility remaining. Don't see the problem in getting a player than can help the team for more than one year.
all the injuries she's gone through you really think she's going to risk an extra year to stay and lose on millions? Idc what she makes in college, it's nothing to the pro's. Especially with exclusive shoe deals in the Wnba. Plus what if someone like the Liberty get the 1st overall pick, who would pass on going to NY?What makes you think next season is her last? I may be all wrong but I was thinking with the money she's making now, she'd stay all four years and possibly even stick around for a covid fifth if she's still having fun........
as long as she is healthy, unless UConn wins the NC next season, I just don't see it happening but what do I know.....The point is Paige MIGHT turn pro next year. She probably carries those endorsement deals with her when she leaves. A lot of her endorsement value is in her social media following. She probably makes more the minute she does go pro. The sooner she gets done with her rookie deal the faster she gets to negotiate bigger money. There are injury concerns as well. There is a very good chance she leaves next year folks.
You couldn’t be more wrong. If we’ve learned anything about Paige it’s that she cares deeply about her teammates and coaches. I absolutely believe she will be here for another 2 years. If I was laying odds, I would bet there is a better chance that Paige stays for 5 years as opposed to leaving after 3.The point is Paige MIGHT turn pro next year. She probably carries those endorsement deals with her when she leaves. A lot of her endorsement value is in her social media following. She probably makes more the minute she does go pro. The sooner she gets done with her rookie deal the faster she gets to negotiate bigger money. There are injury concerns as well. There is a very good chance she leaves next year folks.
the only "big" (and she's really not that big) in the portal that would make an appreciable difference in the quality of the team is Angel Reese and I doubt she is all that interested in the UConn "experience".......believe me, I'd love to be wrong about that........