Geno Auriemma: UConn women's basketball pre-European trip availability - 8/11/23
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One of Geno's best and informative interview I have heard him give. He is definitely passionate about this team and the freshmen players he has on his roster,He joked about Paige playing in the games overseas and commented about the Investors and Board of Directors regarding Paiges playing time. Stated about European players and what they had to do to play BB and because of that, they were better prepared to play BB wnen they came to the US. Geno was particularly happy talking about KK,Q ICE and Ashlynn. Great talking points about the team and I guess he has great expectations from this team. GO GENO!!! GO TEAM!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!
I agree the talk of the freshmen really stood out. I also liked how he didn't downplay the importance of the trip.
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My take on the freshmen, yes who doesn't love KK. She is infectious. Geno also confirmed much of our predictions regarding Q's shooting, she is a sharpshooter.
I love how he gave Ashlynn the Paige treatment. Nothing overtly positive, he knows how she needs to be motivated. He knows she is going to be special, but is giving her the "meh" treatment, because he knows that will drive her even more.
I love how he gave Ashlynn the Paige treatment. Nothing overtly positive, he knows how she needs to be motivated. He knows she is going to be special, but is giving her the "meh" treatment, because he knows that will drive her even more.
The anticipation is growing because soon we will have actual game action reports about our freshmen and returning injured players except for Amari and Ayanna. It sounds like we have another 3 point shooter in Q. Imagine Paige Azzi and Q and Caroline spreading the floor for Aaliyah and Aubrey to slash and score in the paint. Then they will be raining 3's when they try and close down the middle. The yard awaits. To speculate on our championship aspirations. Go Huskies!!!!!!!!
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I don’t know if Geno is mellowing with age or not. But I have never heard him being so upbeat about all of the incoming freshmen, not to mention his encouraging evaluation of Ice returning from injury. Maybe the freshmen are just that good!!! 
I'm not sure if this question has been answered in one of the other trip threads, but I assume the teak is on its way or there already in Europe. My question is, was Jana cleared to accompany the team? If not she is missing an excellent chance to bond with her teammates.
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Nika said they're having special meals prepared for Jana, so it sounds like she'll be traveling.
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Croatian falafel?
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They are scheduled to arrive on the 14th, so I would guess that they should be departing on the 14th.
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I think they fly overnight on Monday (today) and arrive on Tuesday, which is a typical itinerary from the East Coast to Europe.
I actually love falafel's and eat them at least once a week. My ancestor's the Irish don't stray to far from the beer and potatoes.