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For those who don't read the UConn recruiting thread - Caroline Ducharme

Sluconn Husky said:
Wait till you find out DeBerry's game more resembles Azura Stevens' than Kalani Brown's.
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Sluconn, based on this post and a previous one in which you said that UConn has no post game with Olivia, you seem to hold the view that unless UConn's center plays like Kalani Brown, Aliyah Boston, or Stef Dolson, the team doesn't have the front court personnel to win an NC.

I think you are wrong about that. Who did UConn have like that in 2015 or 2016? What about 2003 or 2004, unless you think that Jessica Moore was a more satisfactory "5" player than Olivia? What about 2002? What about 2000, or do you think that Olivia is a lesser performer than Kelly Schumacher?

I thought that tonight's Marquette game was a demonstration (against a good team known for offensive rebounding) that the Huskies have the talent they need in the front court to contend with any team in the country. The game was close because UConn's guards simultaneously hit a wall, but Liv and Aaliyah played superbly and did everything that could be expected of them.
 
ju6381 said:
I think ESPN dropped her down after an injury while other sites kept her near the top 10.
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I think injuries affected Caroline's drop on HG, as well as Saylor's drop. Both players were misranked.
 
JoePgh said:
Sluconn, based on this post and a previous one in which you said that UConn has no post game with Olivia, you seem to hold the view that unless UConn's center plays like Kalani Brown, Aliyah Boston, or Stef Dolson, the team doesn't have the front court personnel to win an NC.

I think you are wrong about that. Who did UConn have like that in 2015 or 2016? What about 2003 or 2004, unless you think that Jessica Moore was a more satisfactory "5" player than Olivia? What about 2002? What about 2000, or do you think that Olivia is a lesser performer than Kelly Schumacher?

I thought that tonight's Marquette game was a demonstration (against a good team known for offensive rebounding) that the Huskies have the talent they need in the front court to contend with any team in the country. The game was close because UConn's guards simultaneously hit a wall, but Liv and Aaliyah played superbly and did everything that could be expected of them.
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I'm simply responding to the notion that DeBerry is a post player when, for the most part, she is not. She's a finesse forward with some post skills who likes to be on the perimeter. As for the current team, I would argue Edwards is the only post player on the roster and will be next season too. ONO struggles near the basket unless uncontested. She's much more comfortable shooting fadeaways and jumpers.

As for winning a NC, well, there are areas that need improving this year and next. That includes a post-up game.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
I'm simply responding to the notion that DeBerry is a post player when, for the most part, she is not. She's a finesse forward with some post skills who likes to be on the perimeter. As for the current team, I would argue Edwards is the only post player on the roster and will be next season too. ONO struggles near the basket unless uncontested. She's much more comfortable shooting fadeaways and jumpers.

As for winning a NC, well, there are areas that need improving this year and next. That includes a post-up game.
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While for some reason few comment on CD's coaching these days, I remember some of the same issues she helped Stewie with. Primarily an outside shooter on offense, by her 3rd year, Stewie could post up as well as anyone in county. DeBerry appears to be a smart player who wants to get better. She will be in a great position in that we will have other bigs and Geno will have flexibility when and where to use her.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
I'm simply responding to the notion that DeBerry is a post player when, for the most part, she is not. She's a finesse forward with some post skills who likes to be on the perimeter. As for the current team, I would argue Edwards is the only post player on the roster and will be next season too. ONO struggles near the basket unless uncontested. She's much more comfortable shooting fadeaways and jumpers.

As for winning a NC, well, there are areas that need improving this year and next. That includes a post-up game.
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AE will post up plenty..wouldn't worry..
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
Wait till you find out DeBerry's game more resembles Azura Stevens' than Kalani Brown's.
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I understand tht, but I'd take either style, preferably a combination of both,.
 
Dogstar said:
Her offensive game gets a A+, but how's her defense? That's what will earn her minutes, there should be enough "O" to keep the coach from complaining abt the shooting.
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If she is draining 3's her defense will be judged on a sliding scale.
 
MilfordHusky said:
I think injuries affected Caroline's drop on HG, as well as Saylor's drop. Both players were misranked
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Very true, but in addition, ESPN is totally out of touch on many things regarding those players. If they are still being pursued by major programs that should tell you something and affect the ratings. If you are a very good foreign player, some attempt should be made to place them on the list in a reasonable way, or don't include them at all. Giving Nika a rating score of 90, and Aaliyah ranked only 20 something was crazy.

There is video to view, coaches and others to consult. If they wanted to come up with at least a more realistic rating they could, they just don't. Without a ballpark valuation for foreign players, the class rankings if you have a key foreign player become almost meaningless.

They also had Carolyn's height wrong by what 4 inches for the longest time. Overall I think Hoops Girls has been a weak link at ESPN. It is a shame they are the most quoted source on women's high school prospects with ESPN's reach, because at best they are way behind Prospect Nation, Blue Star and maybe ASGR as well.
 
But the really important question is how does one pronounce Ducharme?
 
Waquoit said:
If she is draining 3's her defense will be judged on
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Waquoit said:
If she is draining 3's her defense will be judged on a sliding scale.
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Sliding scale huh
So as long as she's draining a certain volume of 3s, the Coach won't mind her opponent sliding pass her breaking down the defense setting up the possibility for an easy 2? I didn't mean she can't play Uconn defense, I meant I've never seen video or posts stating that she can or can't, just seeking a little information on it.
 
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Dogstar said:
Sliding scale huh
So as long as she's draining a certain volume of 3s, the Coach won't mind her opponent sliding pass her breaking down the defense setting up the possibility for an easy 2?
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Yes, because 3 > 2. Her defense will have to be epically bad to sit if she's hitting threes. This program has had more than one player that wasn't a lock-down defender but never sat as long as the shots were falling.
 
BostonBay said:
Ducharme & Saylor are a talented duo. Good to have wings with both good size & shooting ability. Both are top 5 recruits in my book.
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Just because they are headed to Uconn doesn't make them top 5 recruits. Watching film on them they both have skills, but neither is a top 10 recruit.
 
CONN78SEJ said:
She reminds me of Ann Strother, tall and rangy, good shooter. Caroline is listed at 6’2”, but looks a tad taller to me. I’m shocked that there wasn’t a recruiting war for her like there was for Strother. Anyone know who recruited her besides Geno?
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asuwish said:
Just because they are headed to Uconn doesn't make them top 5 recruits. Watching film on them they both have skills, but neither is a top 10 recruit.
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Saylor might not be a impact player, the rotation wasn’t set when she joined the team, yet she still couldn’t find any minute, I can’t see that getting any easier next season. Yes Ducharme was injured throughout her high school career, but she also jumped from a ranking of 41 to top 5 player in her class according to ESPN, Ducharme doesn’t just have skills, but she’s also a hard worker, she’s definitely going to find minutes on the court next year.
 
ln the video link @Big Mick shared recently, she made a couple that looked like 26-28. Hard to say with all the extra lines on the court and the perspective.
 
Impressions, intentions, predictions don't matter.............................Results do.
 
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oldhuskie said:
They were wrong on her rating and her height which they had at 5-10 for the longest time. I haven't looked today, but yesterday morning they were still not showing Ayanna Patterson as committed to Uconn. Pretty pathetic ESPN.
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It took Prospects Nation nearly three weeks to put the Husky emblem next to Ayanna Patterson. For some reason these sites just don't update their content all that often.
 
I love the shot talent of the incoming freshmen I just worry about the speed. I would really love to get and ultrafast point guard. Nika it not that fast either many guards blow right by her. She is a pest out near the 3 point line but is not fast enough to stay with a real quick guard. From looking at the video I don’t believe Azzi is either. Does anyone have input on how fast KK is or how fast Kiki is.one of them may be our future stopper on defense.
 
Fossil said:
I love the shot talent of the incoming freshmen I just worry about the speed. I would really love to get and ultrafast point guard. Nika it not that fast either many guards blow right by her. She is a pest out near the 3 point line but is not fast enough to stay with a real quick guard. From looking at the video I don’t believe Azzi is either. Does anyone have input on how fast KK is or how fast Kiki is.one of them may be our future stopper on defense.
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Stanford just won a national championship, and they’re not known for their speed. IMHO speed is much more important in the men’s game. In the women’s game I’ll take a solid shooter with passing skills any day over a quick point guard. If you do want speed CW has it, she has one of the quickest first steps in the women’s game. Maya Moore and Diana were not know for blinding speed.
 
Fossil said:
I love the shot talent of the incoming freshmen I just worry about the speed. I would really love to get and ultrafast point guard. Nika it not that fast either many guards blow right by her. She is a pest out near the 3 point line but is not fast enough to stay with a real quick guard. From looking at the video I don’t believe Azzi is either. Does anyone have input on how fast KK is or how fast Kiki is.one of them may be our future stopper on defense.
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Yes, our signature is speed, and as of right now I think we are alright. Our problem ever since Lou left is our half court game. Christyn, Evina, and Paige can knock them down, but the consistency has not been there. With Azzi, Caroline, and hopefully Saylor, that problem has been addressed. The thing I am most excited about is having good shooters coming off the bench. Don't try to squeeze all the best shooters in the starting line up, so now we can have a true second wave of offence whenever we have to sub.
 
Yes, UConn needs speed at the guard position to succeed. Maria Colon was one of the speediest guards UConn ever had. Right? She must have been, seeing how UConn won with her at guard.
 
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