Gamecocks 2022, part III

[visitingcock]

So, we will be without Amihere and Cardosa for Kentucky and Georgia?

Not worried about Kentucky (much), but the Georgia game could present some problems. Staiti plays Boston tough! It could be physical and Boston could have some foul trouble. Both backup bigs will be gone. That leaves freshman Feagin. Can she rebound and play defense against Georgia's bigs? Can she be relied on offensively enough for the Dawgs to not worry about her.

 

[GamecockFam]

So, it's Feagin Time! Let's hope she can step up.

Yep! I'm guessing heavier doses of Feagin and Grissett for the next few games. I don't see a problem with Kentucky. I wish we would have Cardoso and Amihere to match up with Georgia, but it is what it is. We can still win those games without them as long as there are no injuries and Saxton/Boston do not get in foul trouble.

 

[SCspur]

Yep! I'm guessing heavier doses of Feagin and Grissett for the next few games. I don't see a problem with Kentucky. I wish we would have Cardoso and Amihere to match up with Georgia, but it is what it is. We can still win those games without them as long as there are no injuries and Saxton/Boston do not get in foul trouble.

Georgia bigs outside of Stati doesn’t do much in fact none of them average over 8ppg or 5 rpg we should be fine. watching Georgia vs Tenn we should kill them on the boards regardless they struggle big time in that department.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Being without both is not ideal but at least I should see Feagin.

 

[visitingcock]

Georgia bigs outside of Stati doesn’t do much in fact none of them average over 8ppg or 5 rpg we should be fine. watching Georgia vs Tenn we should kill them on the boards regardless they struggle big time in that department.

Cardosa and Amihere combine for about 13 pts per game and 11 rebounds off the bench. Victaria averages 5. 8 and 4.8 (and has 25 blocks). We will need contribution from Feagin and/or LeLe.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

Perhaps Wesolek is going to go on the floor and shock us all. But seriously this is a great opportunity for Feagin to get some experience and get more into the rotation.

 

[SCspur]

Some of y’all are so dramatic lol. Weren’t we without both at LSU? I trust Dawn knows what she’s doing and our bench is much better now than they were in early January and missing them.

 

[SCspur]

Cardosa and Amihere combine for about 13 pts per game and 11 rebounds off the bench. Victaria averages 5. 8 and 4.8 (and has 25 blocks). We will need contribution from Feagin and/or LeLe.

They will I don’t question their ability to step up. Feagin will also be in front of family and friends she could have a big day who knows.

 

[visitingcock]

Perhaps Wesolek is going to go on the floor and shock us all. But seriously this is a great opportunity for Feagin to get some experience and get more into the rotation.

I had really forgotten Wesolek but she gave us some meaningful minutes in 2019/20

 

[SCGamecock]

I think this is Feagin’s opportunity to shine and grab more playing time down the stretch. Grab it and take it.

Rivers and Hall have been so solid. And they’re going to be very good at SC. It’s Feagin’s turn now.

 

[shiverz45]

I hadn't ever thought of Saxton as a freakish athlete...good defender obviously...does she have a huge vertical? Just never thought about it.

She has at least a 30-inch vertical leap. The average NBA player is 28-30 Inches.

 

[TC22]

Feagin will be ready. It’s her turn. Stati stays in foul trouble too so let’s hope that’s the case. This is the time for Boston to show why she should be NPOY. She’s got her work cut out for her. Lele can play the 4 and move V to 5 to give Aliyah a break. I’m excited to see how it goes.

 

[NetWorth]

Feagin will be ready. It’s her turn. Stati stays in foul trouble too so let’s hope that’s the case. This is the time for Boston to show why she should be NPOY. She’s got her work cut out for her. Lele can play the 4 and move V to 5 to give Aliyah a break. I’m excited to see how it goes.

She's been showing it all season. The only reason she has her work cut out is the national media keeps moving the bar for Aliyah Boston. When has it ever been a factor to minimize a NPOY's accomplishments because they are on a talented team? If that's going to become a thing, Paige should never be in the running. Aliyah is a complete player. She is double and sometimes tripled teamed by the some of the best teams in the country. She still makes her shots while unselfishly sharing the rock.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

She's been showing it all season. The only reason she has her work cut out is the national media keeps moving the bar for Aliyah Boston. When has it ever been a factor to minimize a NPOY's accomplishments because they are on a talented team? If that's going to become a thing, Paige should never be in the running. Aliyah is a complete player. She is double and sometimes tripled teamed by the some of the best teams in the country. She still makes her shots while unselfishly sharing the rock.

Boston is a more complete player. She excels at BOTH ends of the floor. For ME...that's the difference if I'm forced to make comparisons. These awards get a thumbs down from me. If it's a player award, then TEAM shouldn't enter the conversation. If the award is for who scores the most points, then they should name the award accordingly. As named...IMO, it's not just about points or the TEAM.

 

[GamecockFam]

Boston is a more complete player. She excels at BOTH ends of the floor. For ME...that's the difference if I'm forced to make comparisons. These awards get a thumbs down from me. If it's a player award, then TEAM shouldn't enter the conversation. If the award is for who scores the most points, then they should name the award accordingly. As named...IMO, it's not just about points or the TEAM.

Agreed with the exception that I think the team accomplishments should be factored into the equation. As can be witnessed by Rickea Jackson and Lavender Briggs, sometimes a players with great stats could be an issue in the overall team goal of winning games. If a team isn't winning despite these great feats, then I think that could be reflection on the player in contention for these awards. It really comes down to a case by case basis but overall wins could become a factor if a player has great stats due to selfish play (FYI I don't consider Caitlin Clark as a selfish player).

 

[TC22]

She's been showing it all season. The only reason she has her work cut out is the national media keeps moving the bar for Aliyah Boston. When has it ever been a factor to minimize a NPOY's accomplishments because they are on a talented team? If that's going to become a thing, Paige should never be in the running. Aliyah is a complete player. She is double and sometimes tripled teamed by the some of the best teams in the country. She still makes her shots while unselfishly sharing the rock.

Oh I absolutely agree. I’m as disgusted with the CC stuff as you are. But she’ll have a lot more minutes that she’ll have to play and against Georgia she’ll have to take care of Stati. The Olympians should be back by Monday so her reinforcements should be ready. one thing all this back and forth has done is maybe people will watch to see what the fuss is all about. Many people that jumped in the argument this week have only seen the quick clip of CC shooting (and making) desperation 3s, as she crossed center court, trying to bring her team from 20 points back. I hope they see the WORK AB has to do all game.

 

[visitingcock]

Agreed with the exception that I think the team accomplishments should be factored into the equation. As can be witnessed by Rickea Jackson and Lavender Briggs, sometimes a players with great stats could be an issue in the overall team goal of winning games. If a team isn't winning despite these great feats, then I think that could be reflection on the player in contention for these awards. It really comes down to a case by case basis but overall wins could become a factor if a player has great stats due to selfish play (FYI I don't consider Caitlin Clark as a selfish player).

Nor do I. Look at her assists! She is an offensive machine.


However, she and her team play half the game of basketball: Offense. She and her team need to improve on defense. I would choose Ayoka Lee in front of Clark,

 

[SECbbfan24]

Nor do I. Look at her assists! She is an offensive machine.


However, she and her team play half the game of basketball: Offense. She and her team need to improve on defense. I would choose Ayoka Lee in front of Clark,

Clark is an amazing player and sure is fun to watch. She is a scoring machine and she provides for her teammates extremely well.

It would be cool to see Lee though on a team with a little more support than she does at KSU. What she has done this year has been nothing short of remarkable.

As far as POY I have to go with Boston, she is a walking double double and is on pace to catch Fowles with the double double streak. What she does offensively, on the boards and on defense is what separates her IMO from the others. Her success is simply invaluable and a giant reason SC is #1 and their success (not saying SC doesn't have other great players).

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Perhaps Wesolek is going to go on the floor and shock us all. But seriously this is a great opportunity for Feagin to get some experience and get more into the rotation.

This is Feagin's opportunity to prove she deserves more playing time. We could move Brea up to the 4 at times.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

This is Feagin's opportunity to prove she deserves more playing time. We could move Brea up to the 4 at times.

Dawn mentioned both Feagin in Wesolek in her press conference getting extra reps in practice, along with Lele.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

I really don't see Wesolek getting much playing time unless we're up by double digits.

 

[TC22]

I really don't see Wesolek getting much playing time unless we're up by double digits.

Me either but as long as Aliyah stays out of foul trouble either of them could come in at the end of quarters so Aliyah or Saxton can get some rest.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

I really don't see Wesolek getting much playing time unless we're up by double digits.

I think Wesolek would do ok honestly.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

I trust Dawn, if she says she believes a certain player can step up then I will believe it too. Dawn saw that Amihere could hold serve as an emergency PG when no else did and we remained undefeated with that challenge.

 

[bballnut90]

Clark is an amazing player and sure is fun to watch. She is a scoring machine and she provides for her teammates extremely well.

It would be cool to see Lee though on a team with a little more support than she does at KSU. What she has done this year has been nothing short of remarkable.

As far as POY I have to go with Boston, she is a walking double double and is on pace to catch Fowles with the double double streak. What she does offensively, on the boards and on defense is what separates her IMO from the others. Her success is simply invaluable and a giant reason SC is #1 and their success (not saying SC doesn't have other great players).

Boston is my POY pick too. Stats don't tell the story--she's just been the clear best player in almost every game I've seen. Dominates defensively, is much improved offensively and her improvement is the main reason why SC is the juggernaut they are compared to 2021.

 

[GamecockFam]

I really don't see Wesolek getting much playing time unless we're up by double digits.

I bet Dawn will favor the experience from Wesolek over the potential from Feagin.

If faced with a difficult situation, I bet Dawn would rather have Wesolek beaten because her opponent was more athletic rather than having Feagin getting beaten because she is out of defensive alignment.

Obviously, I hope both have fantastic games ... I'm more or less thinking worst case scenarios.

 

[JDuro]

I bet Dawn will favor the experience from Wesolek over the potential from Feagin.

If faced with a difficult situation, I bet Dawn would rather have Wesolek beaten because her opponent was more athletic rather than having Feagin getting beaten because she is out of defensive alignment.

Obviously, I hope both have fantastic games ... I'm more or less thinking worst case scenarios.

Heck no!

Wesolek will only get in for garbage minutes. Beal and Rivers will play at the 4 before Wesolek does. (IMO, Wesolek is not a P5 low post forward. She’s too short and has zero athleticism to make up for that shortness to play down low. If she wanted any chance for regular playing time, she needed to develop an outside shot and become a wing or a stretch 4.)

What we’ll likely see the next two games is Boston, Saxton, Lele, and Feagin will all see their PT extended. Maybe we will see Beal move down and play a some limited stretches at the 4 when match ups allow.

 

[JDuro]

New game time and some visitors coming to CLA. Does Jay Bilas still do Gameday?

 

[visitingcock]

New game time and some visitors coming to CLA. Does Jay Bilas still do Gameday?

Has Gameday been at a women's basketball game before? I'm guessing it has but I'm not aware of what game(s).

 

[JDuro]

Has Gameday been at a women's basketball game before? I'm guessing it has but I'm not aware of what game(s).

I assume they probably showed up for a big matchup involving one or both Tennessee or UConn. Would be surprised if they hadn’t ever done it, much less a couple or few times over their history.

EDIT:
This is on the CGD Wikipedia page: