Gametime: Red v. White Scrimmage for USAB

[MilfordHusky]

And Kelsey Mitchell. Agree with your statement but I was more surprised with her all around effect on the game.

Kelsey is a shooter. From anywhere. Win or lose.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Is it me or does Napheesa look like the best option at the 3 right now for team USA?? If it’s her or Diamond I feel like you go with Pheesa. Diamond is boom or bust with a more likely chance to bust. Diamond the flashier & probably better scorer from the 3 but Collier clearly the better all around player.

Napheesa is a better basketball player. She didn't show the 3-pointer she has been working on, but she looked solid.

Diamond was the most athletic player out there, but sometimes she looks like Usain Bolt would on a basketball court.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I lost track of what I was doing and moved into another thread. Then I started posting again. FWIW, there are a few stray comments at:

Stewie vs EDD - the best of the 2 wins the best of 5

 

[Bigboote]

Anyone know where there's a box score or better yet a rebroadcast?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Anyone know where there's a box score or better yet a rebroadcast?

The box is on the USAB page:

2018 USA Women's National Team: USA Red vs. USA White

 

[Bigboote]

Tanx, mon. Looks like Collier had quite a game.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Tanx, mon. Looks like Collier had quite a game.

She started and played 27 minutes. I think she may make the team.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Kelsey is a shooter. From anywhere. Win or lose.

She was awful last night; I went to the game. Arike plays with a ton of confidence.

 

[MilfordHusky]

She was awful last night; I went to the game. Arike plays with a ton of confidence.

Please provide as much detail as you can. I watched it, but there appeared to be only a few of us doing so.

Yes, Arike is a confident, aggressive player. When I say that Chrsityn Williams is a cross among Ogunbowale, Durr, and Taurasi, that's what I'm referring to.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Please provide as much detail as you can. I watched it, but there appeared to be only a few of us doing so.

Yes, Arike is a confident, aggressive player. When I say that Chrsityn Williams is a cross among Ogunbowale, Durr, and Taurasi, that's what I'm referring to.

A'ja had a good game rebounding and scoring, including her mid-range game;
I love Arike's confidence and aggression;
Napheesa had a very nice game and seemed to be everywhere;
Kelsey isn't a very good teammate, imo, she takes too many bad shots;
Diamond looked ok and didn't take as many bad shots as in college;
Tyasha shot from the outside with confidence;
Allisha came on in the second half and had some nice baskets;
Shepherd is fearless. ND will be tough to beat;
I can't think of anything else at the moment.

 

[BobbyJ]

She started and played 27 minutes. I think she may make the team.

She’s a chameleon. A Swiss Army knife. She can fit herself into any team seamlessly and make it successful. My all time favorite UConn player along with Moore.

 

[JordyG]

By the time the Olympics roll around both Pheese and Lou are going to be tough to keep off the team. A healthy Lou might have made this one.

 

[MilfordHusky]

By the time the Olympics roll around both Pheese and Lou are going to be tough to keep off the team. A healthy Lou might have made this one.

With the defections, I think Lou would have made this team. I wouldn't take her over Maya, but I think both of the "twins" are strong candidates for 2020.

 

[MilfordHusky]

A'ja had a good game rebounding and scoring, including her mid-range game;
I love Arike's confidence and aggression;
Napheesa had a very nice game and seemed to be everywhere;
Kelsey isn't a very good teammate, imo, she takes too many bad shots;
Diamond looked ok and didn't take as many bad shots as in college;
Tyasha shot from the outside with confidence;
Allisha came on in the second half and had some nice baskets;
Shepherd is fearless. ND will be tough to beat;
I can't think of anything else at the moment.

Thanks. I largely agree.

A'ja has developed better than I expected. However, I still question her shot selection. I'm sure this is an exaggeration, but it seems as if she shoots 80% on 8-10 footers in the lane or on the baseline, but 20% at best from 19 feet. Early in the shot clock, I'd like to see her pass rather than take a shot beyond the foul line.

Sometimes, Arike can be too aggressive, but overall I like her attitude.

Diamond was great for 10 minutes and then average.

Yeah, Pheesa continued to be a ball magnet. She makes plays of all types.