Watchout for the Mongoose. I bet he still packs a punch.
Maya may have been a mess running around aimlessly, but the ball found its way to her and very soon thereafter was in the basket. She was arguably the best freshman in history.I don't disagree at all with people who think Aubrey or Anna will have breakout games. If Evina is not available, IMHO the 5th starter will be one of those 2. But the challenge will be in how quickly they can pick up the UCONN way of playing offense and defense. IMHO defense is easier cuz it's mostly about effort.
Offense, on the other hand, is based on motion offense, moving without the ball, knowing where teammates are going, and not only staying out of their way, but moving to the right places for them. Even the great Maya Moore was a mess running aimlessly around her freshman season. Anna might have an advantage given how fluid many European teams play offense. We will see soon enough!
Anna comes from Poland, which puts her under the radar, because most folks follow only U.S. prep players. I expect her to surprise the heck out of the competition.
I don't disagree at all with people who think Aubrey or Anna will have breakout games. If Evina is not available, IMHO the 5th starter will be one of those 2. But the challenge will be in how quickly they can pick up the UCONN way of playing offense and defense. IMHO defense is easier cuz it's mostly about effort.
Offense, on the other hand, is based on motion offense, moving without the ball, knowing where teammates are going, and not only staying out of their way, but moving to the right places for them. Even the great Maya Moore was a mess running aimlessly around her freshman season. Anna might have an advantage given how fluid many European teams play offense. We will see soon enough!
All I meant is the concept is not as difficult to grasp. it's more about effort. UCONN's offense is harder intellectually for players to pick up. It's more complicated.
Thanks Coach. It would have been a bad spring or summer without your support. Thanks is too little to say you deserve much more.
FAN--Tastic. I love it. Can we make it into a Tee Shirt/Sweat shirt Icon---thanks. She is my fifth Starter candidate--Aubrey (without Westbrook) Sixth.
Let us be truthful, Players for Geno don't have an EASY time with offense (Read the defense, see the opening but first check to see who has the best shot if you do then score) Defense pick up a player it could be one in the morphing zone or your player or aAnia's pkayer if she slipped through---heck, it's easy for an IQ of 220 or above and play BB at an extremely high level and practice harder than Mohamad Ali for a 200 million dollar fight. EASY. You are both right.
Thanks!!!!! The last time I saw a Uconn WBB team doing cooking was when they cooked for a Connecticut Town after a winter disaster. These young ladies, Geno, CD, Shea, etc give back and give back and give back---to town, State, Country---Bless CD and GENO for caring for the people of CT. ThanksAt least they'll have cooking to fall back on since their basketball is in flux:
At least they'll have cooking to fall back on since their basketball is in flux:
And remember, one of the most difficult challenges in running a restaurant is getting good wait staff, and these kids will have their pick of all those talented Duke grads seeking jobs where they can get a close-up look at one of those national championship rings.
Chef Olivia! She needs the chef's hat to make her look taller.At least they'll have cooking to fall back on since their basketball is in flux:
Chef Olivia! She needs the chef's hat to make her look taller.
