Low post scoring is hardly a thing of the past. Bigs setting up down low is not seen a lot. But payers at all levels,men and women, look for size mismatches, and will get down low to take advantage . It's a major emphasis in the W. Can't say I've seen much of that going on with the UConn women over the years , though. Maybe I need to pay more attention.
I’m sure Paige is thinking the same thing..
The layup she missed was actually a tough shot and, as someone pointed out, she caught some contact from a Ft Hays player on that play. But Paige was not happy that she missed the open 3-pt shot in the 4th qtr. Perfection is never easy.
Exactly. Amazing the hot takes after an exhibition game rout. Jana is in the same situation as Ice last year. Missed her whole first year. Tough year to miss and come flying out of the gate. Ice missed some short range jumpers she will make.
Saving her for the regular season opener. Geno said she is feeling better, but my guess is she is more needed for real games rather than an exhibition.
It's not like they are healthy and will get hurt. They are coming back from injuries, so they have nothing to do but get healthier because they are not playing UNTIL healthy. Now, during the course of a season everyone gets bumps and bruises and no one is 100% at the end of the season, but that is a different scenario than players who haven't played coming back from injury. Let's get them back before we get them hurt again.
In Geno’s press conference before the game, he talked about the importance of post play, pointing out that every one of his championship teams had either one or two dominant post players, sometimes three. That puts some incredible pressure on Sarah, who is not really a dominant post in the classical sense, but a product of the modern game. Of course Paige can play the four ( she did in today’s game), but IMO that is a move of desperation instead of a proven winning formula. She should be playing her normal position, where she can control the game on both sides of the ball.
Shame Hollenbeck is at the end of her college career. She was impressive. Quite a few D1 programs could use a talent like her.
Why would you play the players that need the least adjustment to the college game in the pre-season? Isn't the idea to get the new guys experience and build team chemistry?
So you are saying Azzi is more experienced?
If only this was the energy we all could bring to the BY - but alas...I was just happy to see the kids playing.
New players.
New season.
Did I mention I’m really happy that the season has arrived?
Hamstring issue from HS. Lingering.
thank you! Do we know how serious it is?
Doesn’t seem too bad. Coach said she was in and out of practice. Said she’d be back the earliest of the injured bunch.
Prior to the game, Geno described Morgan’s problems as a series of successive injuries: hamstring, quad and ankle. So I don’t think her absence relates to an ongoing problem with her hamstring.
A lot of moving parts to synch up for running offense in the post: get to the spot, seal off, swing the ball, make the entry pass... They'll get it down as they get to know each other a little better. The more shooters we have on the floor, the easier it'll be.
The whole dang leg? Geez.
I agree.