Game Thread - #8 NC State at #1 South Carolina

[Gamecockfan77]

I think both teams are stronger and more efficient than they showed last night. I still do think SC is a much better team than NC State, but State made the plays and won the game fairly. They could deservedly be ranked #1 next week. Put another way, I think SC played further away from its potential than State did in this game.

I was surprised to see how many point-blank layups Boston, Beal, and Amihere missed. State packed the paint, but some of those shots just seemed too makeable to miss.

All in all—this one is over now and State proved there’s more to its game than Cunane. State doesn’t have too many real challenges ahead on its schedule; just ACC matchups with Louisville and Syracuse. You have to wonder if NC State put itself in the driver’s seat for a #1 seed last night—and if SC perhaps knocked itself to a #2.

Carolina probably has the toughest non-conference in the country.

one loss isn't going to matter a bit for seeding.

Losses that confirm this one? Sure.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

South Carolina desperately needs a point guard. Henderson/Cooke are more scoring/combo guards than pure point guards. Nothing wrong with that, especially, when you have floor general PG to mix in (Harris/Henderson/Cooke).

Right now the SC guards are adjusting to knowing when to find their shot and when to get their teammates involved. So far as a team (56ast 47TO). To their credit they’ve been playing some QUALITY competition. I for one commend them on that.

All in all, SC is not a team I would want to see down the road. The lineup of Henderson, Cooke, Grisset, LA, and Boston has scary potential. Dawn is going to get that team right!

I disagree mildly.

Henderson is playing pretty well at point guard, but it prevents her from playing off the ball. She's not at Ty Harris's masters level, but she's way better than average.

Carolina only has two guards at the moment and that is a problem. And their wings can't shoot. Another problem.

 

[donalddoowop]

Who is calling Boston a generational player???

You must not have read the Boneyard last season. One thing for sure, for now, people can drop the "generational" from the front of her name unless generations are a lot shorter than they used to be.

 

[DeeHusky]

What’s up with the development of Destiny Littleton? I would’ve thought she’d be much further along by now

 

[Gamecockfan77]

What’s up with the development of Destiny Littleton? I would’ve thought she’d be much further along by now

She had surgery on both ankles (I think ankles).

I don't think she was out of casts and full go until the summer though all time runs together in Covid.

After seeing the difference in Amihere, I'm willing to give anybody the benefit of the doubt. I'm kind of wondering about her though.

 

[triaddukefan]

I'll poke my head back into this thread for a minute... The Statewide Cable Sports Program led off with this game. First time I can recall the Show leading off with women sports. Coach Moore was a guest on a Statewide sports Radio Show this afternoon... and they are talking alot about the game on another sports radio show right now. I didnt see it.... but apparently they talked about this game on the ACC Network's Packer and Durham show this morning. Glad to see WCBB get some recognization.

 

[Anchor Town]

You must not have read the Boneyard last season. One thing for sure, for now, people can drop the "generational" from the front of her name unless generations are a lot shorter than they used to be.

Yeah generational talents typically mean "only come around once every 10 years" type hype. Boston doesnt even look like a top 5 forward in the country this year.