So the next time someone post some nonsense about Jeff walz being this great coach I will pull this video out and prove contrary. The game strategy was to give Tiffany the open 3 Point shot fair enough. After she hits 2 or 3 in a row don't you have to adjust and guard her differently. They gave her the same shot from the beginning of the game until near the end of the 4th quarter, when she had already buried your team to the tune of beng 26 points behind. Still shaking my head at this.
Considering Hayes was a Freshmen I had no issue with that (leave Hayes open) as a going in strategy but to not change it is reminiscent of 2000 NCAA womens championship game. in that game UCONN came off the team bus running backdoor cuts off the double high post. While cutting down the nets after winning the championship UCONN was still running that play and Lady Vols NEVER adjusted. When you watch this game they gave Tiffany more room after she had proven that she could shoot. Doesn't that say you are not trying to win?Hard to fault Coach Walz's strategy in that game. One must pick your poison when game planning against UConn. Hayes, up to that point in the season, had not demonstrated the three point proficiency she displayed that night.
Considering Hayes was a Freshmen I had no issue with that (leave Hayes open) as a going in strategy but to not change it is reminiscent of 2000 NCAA womens championship game. in that game UCONN came off the team bus running backdoor cuts off the double high post. While cutting down the nets after winning the championship UCONN was still running that play and Lady Vols NEVER adjusted. When you watch this game they gave Tiffany more room after she had proven that she could shoot. Doesn't that say you are not trying to win?
According to this siteTiffany has really had a nice career at Atlanta. She also plays in Spain I believe which is really important for someone trying to make a mark in the WNBA and does well there. That's why I really wish that Faris would have played overseas. It's a way to work on the things that you are not confident about.
I do recall those last two games. Wish I had them taped.I do not recall Tiffany Hayes scoring 32 points in a half. In her career, she had three 32+ scoring games: A 32 point effort against Holy Cross in her junior year, a game in which she scored 30 points in the first half; She scored 35 points against Syracuse in her senior year followed by a 33 point effort against South Florida, the 68 points in back to back games setting a UConn record.
Ms Hayes' four year stats at Connecticut stand up pretty well against the those currently on The Wall.
I do recall those last two games. Wish I had them taped.
Thanks for correcting me. Tiff had 32 overall, but "only" 30 at halftime. It's still a lot of points and the UConn record. As noted, she also has the 2-game record.I do not recall Tiffany Hayes scoring 32 points in a half. In her career, she had three 32+ scoring games: A 32 point effort against Holy Cross in her junior year, a game in which she scored 30 points in the first half; She scored 35 points against Syracuse in her senior year followed by a 33 point effort against South Florida, the 68 points in back to back games setting a UConn record.
Ms Hayes' four year stats at Connecticut stand up pretty well against the those currently on The Wall.