First Night Images

[CocoHusky]

I am not so foolish as to try to outsmart Nonna Auriemma, but you can be certain that familia Cox will learn to master the basics, like "buon appetito," "mangia mangia," and "al dente" before the gelatto or spumoni are served.

No doubt Nonna can throw down in the kitchen.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Scrimmage boxscore in PDF:

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools...auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/FirstNigh.pdf


Collier missed a shot (4/5).

Gabby missed all of her shots including a three! She did have 4 boards and 2 assists.

Nurse had 6 points and 3 assists.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Scrimmage boxscore in PDF:

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools...auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/FirstNigh.pdf


Collier missed a shot (4/5).

Gabby missed all of her shots including a three! She did have 4 boards and 2 assists.

Nurse had 6 points and 3 assists.

Collier is going to take Gabby minutes

 

[Kmoney]

Wbbfan1: It is not enough to just "like" you for this thread. You have taken a lot of your time to take these photos and immediately post them. It is so easy to go to an event and only be concernered with you own enjoyment. You took the time to share with those who are unable to attend. That is an act of an exceptionally kind person. Thank you.

 

[HGN]

Morgan didn't play in the scrimmage. Minor hamstring issue so held her out, says Jim Fuller.

Thanks UConnCat, I was wondering about Morgan as well. You answered my question.

 

[Wbbfan1]

In all honesty, I did not attend 1st Night as I don't live in CT. I monitored twitter and uploaded images as they were posted. Wish I was able to attend, as it seems it was a good time for all.

Wbbfan1: It is not enough to just "like" you for this thread. You have taken a lot of your time to take these photos and immediately post them. It is so easy to go to an event and only be concernered with you own enjoyment. You took the time to share with those who are unable to attend. That is an act of an exceptionally kind person. Thank you.

 

[Wbbfan1]

1st Night Light Show

 

[warbler1055]

What a great college experience!!! My 2 kids graduated from UConn but we have never seen anything like this year First Night!!! Thanks Wbbfan1 for the videos!!!

 

[reno tony]

Is Moriah trying to get him to hurry up or dribble with his hand on top of the ball? Any clues?

 

[huskyd]

If you're a top recruit, why would you go anywhere else? Do you want to win championships or not? It really boils down to that if you're the best of the best.

Sadly, it's not so cut and dried. Some want to be close to home; some prefer a warmer climate; some want a diploma from a "top" academic institution; almost all want significant playing time; for some there's the challenge of lifting up a weak program; some can't stand the high standards and/or the pressure of playing at UConn. Probably other reasons . . . In a perverse sense, it's just as well that many good players find their way to other programs to provide competition (Lauren excepted).

 

[EricSD]

What a great experience for the fans and players and potential recruits. I am bummed about the injuries - to have the entire summer off to work out etc, for Natalie, DJB, and Morgan to start the season with injuries is not a good thing. Hopefully they all get well soon... I know last year, for Ekmark, her injuries kept her out of practice and exercising/working out just long enough for her season to basically be a bust. Let's hope that's not the case for Natalie, and especially for DJB - her injuries sound a tad more serious...

 

[donalddoowop]

What are the injuries to DJB and Morgan?

 

[HoopsFan21]

What are the injuries to DJB and Morgan?

Wrist for DJB and hammy for Morgan.

 

[UcMiami]

Morgan has a hamstring strain, DJB is having issues with an Achilles as well as continued recovery for her wrist, and Butler just injured her left thumb in practice - severity unknown at this moment - happened when it was hit with a basketball.

 

[donalddoowop]

Thank you HoopsFan21 and UcMiami.

 

[ed4ourgirls]

Gotta work the pecs Geno!

Work or no work, geezer come to us all eventually.

 

[Kibitzer]

A few odd thoughts came to mind while I watched the fabulous light show.

Geno and Kevin genuinely like and respect each other.
This positive attitude filters down to their staffs, players and student body. I know of no other school that could/would present a mixed scrimmage.
The "new" Husky logo looks better all the time. It is now unimaginable that many objected to its adoption.
Forgive me, but I wish Geno would cease his tiresome harangue about a game a few years ago that didn't sell out. Geez, let it go.​

 

[UcMiami]

A few odd thoughts came to mind while I watched the fabulous light show.

Geno and Kevin genuinely like and respect each other.
This positive attitude filters down to their staffs, players and student body. I know of no other school that could/would present a mixed scrimmage.
The "new" Husky logo looks better all the time. It is now unimaginable that many objected to its adoption.
Forgive me, but I wish Geno would cease his tiresome harangue about a game a few years ago that didn't sell out. Geez, let it go.​

While I agree with most of this, I think there are a number of universities with good relations between the two programs in basketball, whether they run joint First Nights or not. Uconn was noticeable previously for the frosty relationship between the two coaches, though the teams themselves seemed to get along very well. Much prefer the Kevin/Geno relationship than what came before.