Freshman introduction: KK Arnold (free article from the Daily Campus)

[HuskyNan]

Freshman introduction: Five-star point guard KK Arnold

The long list of legendary UConn women’s basketball guards starts with the likes of Jen Rizzotti and Nykesha Sales and goes into more recent years with Moriah Jefferson and Paige Bueckers. The next on that long list? It could very well be Kamorea “KK” Arnold, the highest ranked player in the...

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[HuskyNan]

Bonus article for fans of the men and the women

Roundtable: Outside of Stephon Castle and KK Arnold, which UConn basketball freshman are we looking forward to seeing the most?

In 2023, the UConn men and women’s basketball programs will have some tremendous young talent on their roster. From Solomon Ball to Qadence Samuels, there’s plenty to rave about regarding these Husky newcomers. But the difficult part comes when thinking about which freshman player one is most...

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[Bills Fan]

Freshman introduction: Five-star point guard KK Arnold

The long list of legendary UConn women’s basketball guards starts with the likes of Jen Rizzotti and Nykesha Sales and goes into more recent years with Moriah Jefferson and Paige Bueckers. The next on that long list? It could very well be Kamorea “KK” Arnold, the highest ranked player in the...

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Nice. Too bad that the author, like so many other folks, misuses the word, "compliments." Not a good reflection on the UCONN newspaper staff. He/she meant "complements", which means goes along with or supplements something, not the "i" version which means saying something nice to someone.

I hope the article is correct with regard to KK's ability from beyond the arc, but otherwise a well-done and thorough story!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Smart Aleck that I am @Bills Fan, there is no - in well done.

 

[topogigio]

Nice. Too bad that the author, like so many other folks, misuses the word, "compliments." Not a good reflection on the UCONN newspaper staff. He/she meant "complements", which means goes along with or supplements something, not the "i" version which means saying something nice to someone.

I hope the article is correct with regard to KK's ability from beyond the arc, but otherwise a well-done and thorough story!

Nice pick-up. The use of spell check, along with a general decline in writing skills, are evident every day in the media!

 

[Zarathustra]

Freshman introduction: Five-star point guard KK Arnold

The long list of legendary UConn women’s basketball guards starts with the likes of Jen Rizzotti and Nykesha Sales and goes into more recent years with Moriah Jefferson and Paige Bueckers. The next on that long list? It could very well be Kamorea “KK” Arnold, the highest ranked player in the...

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Don't miss the KK video reel imbedded (sp) in this article. Early on you'll see a nice smile on
Jamelle's face after a KK drive to the basket. It's before the three minute mark and Geno
and Jamelle are seated behind the baseline at one end of the court.

 

[Bills Fan]

Don't miss the KK video reel imbedded (sp) in this article. Early on you'll see a nice smile on
Jamelle's face after a KK drive to the basket. It's before the three minute mark and Geno
and Jamelle are seated behind the baseline at one end of the court.

Having the GOAT WCBB HC and his top Assistant sitting first row, under the basket , there just to watch you, shows that KK can clearly perform under pressure.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Don't miss the KK video reel imbedded (sp) in this article. Early on you'll see a nice smile on
Jamelle's face after a KK drive to the basket. It's before the three minute mark and Geno
and Jamelle are seated behind the baseline at one end of the court.

Maybe Geno told her a joke? Naw, you're right, KK's drive much more likely.

 

[Carnac]

Having the GOAT WCBB HC and his top Assistant sitting first row, under the basket , there just to watch you, shows that KK can clearly perform under pressure.

As fans, we're playing catch-up. Geno and the staff have already seen her several times in games. They know what she can do. They know exactly how to coach and develop her so that she'll be ready and able to perform the way they want/need her to. They know what they have in KK. There are no surprises at this point.

 

[ballerfan]

Smart Aleck that I am @Bills Fan, there is no - in well done.

« Well done » as an adjective and placed before a noun has a hyphen, as in « well-done story. » Per the publishing guidebooks CMS and AP. Now back to basketball.

 

[Carnac]

For UConn fans still wondering how much Arnold will play this year, I think this quote by Geno gives us a clue......“She can push the tempo for us. Watching her play this summer, it was especially noticeable how aggressive she was getting into the lane, and defensively being disruptive. She’s a terrific leader and her teammates respond to her leadership. We think of all the point guards that are coming out of high school, she fits us better than anyone else. KK’s probably the first point guard since Moriah Jefferson that plays at that pace and is a little bit stronger."

As she creates space for herself, the move that stands out the most is her quick crossover, which compliments her in-and-out. They’re not complex moves, but she has them nailed down in a way that makes them tough to defend. I wonder how many times KK will be rewarded with an "and 1" this season after driving by an opponent using that wicked crossover and driving to the basket? That crossover-step back will also create "open shots" for as well. It's already been well documented that she is not bashful about taking shots. Shooters shoot!! That's what they do. KK is a pistol.

 

[jabstep]

KK will score on drives until they close down the defense or play zone which both options will open shots for our 3 pt wing shooters in Paige, Azzi and hopefully Caroline.
She will be a problem for other teams.

 

[#12in21]

Nice pick-up. The use of spell check, along with a general decline in writing skills, are evident every day in the media!

Even noticeably in many headlines!