Geno on Azzi

[cancontent]

Well, this just popped up on azzi's insta..

I'm still trying to figure out when Shark got into the haircare products business. When I think of them, I remember the vaccum I bought for my first apartment.

 

[donalddoowop]

Obviously, Azzi is getting ready to play on Thursday…….

I hope so.

 

[Dugway]

I'm a fan of every kid on the UConn team. I honestly do not have a 'favorite' who I would want to argue for playing time over another, with the exception of 'I like the kid who is playing the best today!' Tomorrow, it is likely that I am going to have a different 'favorite' player and want them to get more play time. In essence, I am kind of a front runner in that I want the kid who is doing best for the team, right now. I am not worrying about two years from now, or anything like that! I am only concerned with this season, and frankly the next game on the schedule, after which it will be the next game on the schedule. There are going to be rotation players who sub in and out; I want them to play well, I want them to show me who my 'favorite' player is! Once we have a lead, once I am comfortable, I am of the opinion that the coaching staff should play not just the staters and rotation players, but also the bench, and I would hope that these bench players are able to produce quality minutes changing my mind in, who my 'favorite' player is!

It is not unheard of that they wouldn't play together on occasion, but Ash and Azzi play the same position. If one were to be unavailable, we would heavily look toward the other to fill that void. Recognize that this was the exact scenario early on. As such, Ashlynn has double the playing time so far this season. That has been changing over the last 3 or 4 games, but Ash really has had many more minutes so far. If Azzi were again to be unavailable, it is logical that we would see much more of Ashlynn, yet again.

So, as of recent Geno has been starting Fudd; is Azzi actually better than Ash? Is it vice versa, and statistically Shade has been better? Are they equivalent? Statistics are only as good as they are, and there are many things that are not shown into a statistical analysis, but what else do we have available to evaluate and answer these questions...

One of our members, @JRRRJ, produces a spreadsheet which creates an apples-to-apples comparison. He takes into consideration that Ashlynn has almost double the playing time and he does the math for that. His most recent "Per-40" spreadsheet does not include last weekend's Louisville game. Mentally, you will have to factor into what you know from that Louisville game and add them to the statistics that he has been able to calculate (shown below). As for Louisville last weekend, Azzi scored 18 in18 minutes, and Ash scored 13 in 20 minutes of play.

So without the Louisville game, where were they?
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Points: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 13.1, Azzi 20.6
Assists: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 2.58, Azzi 3.71
Rebounds: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 3.87, Azzi 5.77
Free Throws: Per 40-Min Game: Ash - yet to take a single shot, Azzi is 5 of 5
Turn Overs: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 0.86, Azzi 0.82
Fouls: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 0.86, Azzi 0.41
Steals: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 2.80, Azzi 1.65

 

[Geew1992]

 

[Geew1992]

 

[Henry]

That seems to be the best we could've hoped for. Wishing Azzi a speedy and complete recovery. Hope to see her on the court soon.

 

[The deacon]

It also seems it's the cost of playing for UConn.

 

[yhun89]

Oh god (censored) damn it.

 

[Blakeon18]

My fingers are now uncrossed...do the necessary rehab...play when she is ready.
Minor sprain....could have been SO much worse.

 

[Blueballer]

Hey better out this week than out this year! March / April is what counts the most. No need to risk anything for one December game. She and the team knows what she can do. And now we know she can get back to top form in just a few games.

 

[oldude]

A sprained knee can mean a lot of different things. I’ll be optimistic for Azzi’s quick return and very thankful that Ashlynn is ready to step back into the starting lineup.

 

[ashfan]

The bottom line is, if Azzi is cleared to play then let her play. The Louisville game was the best they have played this year, and why did that happen? Easy, Azzi played like Azzi can play, and what a difference that made in the game. They looked like their old selves, so it appears that Azzi is the missing piece to make the team great, and if she only has a minor injury, then we are on our way to becoming very, very hard to beat. So, if she is cleared, she plays, if the news is bad, we still have a chance, but the road will be that much harder because the youngins will have to show up every night. Hoping for the best, because Azzi is the player that will get us to Tampa.

If Ash steps in, little if anything is lost on offense, nothing on defense.

 

[Conndog]

Maybe Allie can get some extra minutes? I’m waiting for her to knock down a few 3’s

 

[oldude]

Maybe Allie can get some extra minutes? I’m waiting for her to knock down a few 3’s

If Allie gets some PT in South Bend it means one of two things: UConn is up big or UConn is down big .

 

[JRRRJ]

I'm a fan of every kid on the UConn team. I honestly do not have a 'favorite' who I would want to argue for playing time over another, with the exception of 'I like the kid who is playing the best today!' Tomorrow, it is likely that I am going to have a different 'favorite' player and want them to get more play time. In essence, I am kind of a front runner in that I want the kid who is doing best for the team, right now. I am not worrying about two years from now, or anything like that! I am only concerned with this season, and frankly the next game on the schedule, after which it will be the next game on the schedule. There are going to be rotation players who sub in and out; I want them to play well, I want them to show me who my 'favorite' player is! Once we have a lead, once I am comfortable, I am of the opinion that the coaching staff should play not just the staters and rotation players, but also the bench, and I would hope that these bench players are able to produce quality minutes changing my mind in, who my 'favorite' player is!

It is not unheard of that they wouldn't play together on occasion, but Ash and Azzi play the same position. If one were to be unavailable, we would heavily look toward the other to fill that void. Recognize that this was the exact scenario early on. As such, Ashlynn has double the playing time so far this season. That has been changing over the last 3 or 4 games, but Ash really has had many more minutes so far. If Azzi were again to be unavailable, it is logical that we would see much more of Ashlynn, yet again.

So, as of recent Geno has been starting Fudd; is Azzi actually better than Ash? Is it vice versa, and statistically Shade has been better? Are they equivalent? Statistics are only as good as they are, and there are many things that are not shown into a statistical analysis, but what else do we have available to evaluate and answer these questions...

One of our members, @JRRRJ, produces a spreadsheet which creates an apples-to-apples comparison. He takes into consideration that Ashlynn has almost double the playing time and he does the math for that. His most recent "Per-40" spreadsheet does not include last weekend's Louisville game. Mentally, you will have to factor into what you know from that Louisville game and add them to the statistics that he has been able to calculate (shown below). As for Louisville last weekend, Azzi scored 18 in18 minutes, and Ash scored 13 in 20 minutes of play.

So without the Louisville game, where were they?
​

Points: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 13.1, Azzi 20.6
Assists: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 2.58, Azzi 3.71
Rebounds: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 3.87, Azzi 5.77
Free Throws: Per 40-Min Game: Ash - yet to take a single shot, Azzi is 5 of 5
Turn Overs: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 0.86, Azzi 0.82
Fouls: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 0.86, Azzi 0.41
Steals: Per 40-Min Game: Ash 2.80, Azzi 1.65

I uploaded the up-through-Louiville spreadsheet 2 days ago, on Sunday. The stats you quote are from that version. You can also check that by looking at the "Opponent" dropdown list at the top of the "Per-40" tab.

BTW, the boxscore information for every game can be found on the tab named "Detail".

 

[ERWUC65]

If Ash steps in, little if anything is lost on offense, nothing on defense.

Well, you got your wish - a showcase opportunity for Ash. We all shall be waiting and hoping to see her play at the level necessary to (as you say) become the heir apparent to Paige and acclaimed leader of the future.

 

[Dugway]

If Ash steps in, little if anything is lost on offense, nothing on defense.

I am so hopeful that Ashlynn absolutely goes off and scores 16 to 20 points against Notre Dame! For her to score something like that may be necessary if UConn expects a win. Ash is certainly capable of it, she was on pace against Louisville just the other night. And she does play very good defense and is an Energizer Bunny who does not get tired!

Let's be honest though, it has been a long time since we saw 18 points out of Ash. Statistically your comment, "little if anything is lost on offense" when comparing her to Azzi, is simply not accurate. Ask that guy who posted #90 above. He will show you; he is excellent at statistics.

 

[JoePgh]

I am so hopeful that Ashlynn absolutely goes off and scores 16 to 20 points against Notre Dame! For her to score something like that may be necessary if UConn expects a win. Ash is certainly capable of it, she was on pace against Louisville just the other night. And she does play very good defense and is an Energizer Bunny who does not get tired!

Let's be honest though, it has been a long time since we saw 18 points out of Ash. Statistically your comment, "little if anything is lost on offense" when comparing her to Azzi, is simply not accurate. Ask that guy who posted #90 above. He will show you; he is excellent at statistics.

Ashlynn had a curious stat line in last January's Notre Dame game: 6-for-12 from the field, but 0-for-6 from distance. That means that she made 100% of her 2-point shots. I watched the replay and thought that she played well, although she never was asked to guard Hidalgo.

If she has a similar offensive stat line on Thursday night (certainly less than what a "normal" Azzi would produce on most nights), I would expect UConn to win.

 

[ashfan]

I am so hopeful that Ashlynn absolutely goes off and scores 16 to 20 points against Notre Dame! For her to score something like that may be necessary if UConn expects a win. Ash is certainly capable of it, she was on pace against Louisville just the other night. And she does play very good defense and is an Energizer Bunny who does not get tired!

Let's be honest though, it has been a long time since we saw 18 points out of Ash. Statistically your comment, "little if anything is lost on offense" when comparing her to Azzi, is simply not accurate. Ask that guy who posted #90 above. He will show you; he is excellent at statistics.

It has been a long time since she got enough playing time to score 18. (I ignore the final games of last year, when she was gassed.)

Ashlynn had a curious stat line in last January's Notre Dame game: 6-for-12 from the field, but 0-for-6 from distance. That means that she made 100% of her 2-point shots. I watched the replay and thought that she played well, although she never was asked to guard Hidalgo.

If she has a similar offensive stat line on Thursday night (certainly less than what a "normal" Azzi would produce on most nights), I would expect UConn to win.

I think, but don't know, that Ash now realizes that she should go to her mid-range game when 3s are tough.

 

[HopJim]

It has been a long time since she got enough playing time to score 18. (I ignore the final games of last year, when she was gassed.)

I think, but don't know, that Ash now realizes that she should go to her mid-range game when 3s are tough.

Overall, when open both mid-range and 3-point shots are good options. The last thing you want to do to a shooter is make her think.

 

[ashfan]

Overall, when open both mid-range and 3-point shots are good options. The last thing you want to do to a shooter is make her think.

Yup--but Ashlynn has a brain, which I hope she'll keep under wraps. Shoot the damn ball, Ash!

 

[reelfan]

UCONN lacks the experience and killer instinct without Azzi.