Has any official info been released on the condition of Lou, Nika and Dorka?

[itsasport]

My brother was an emergency room MD Concerning concussions, there ae three levels- Nika's seems to be toward the high end.

But, he says that the level and ability to play can be clearly diagnosed. It is not just a subjective call.

 

[Hist-teacher]

I'd guess, Dorka and Nika no, Lou yes. With a week-long break until their next game I'd venture to guess Geno's not taking any chances with their long-term health. In the big scheme of things the Maryland game really means nothing. With the bulk of the Big East games coming up (including tough games against Seton Hall and Creighton) he's preparing for these.

 

[KingKong139]

That assumes Nika was actually diagnosed with a concussion. Unless you have a link saying otherwise, there has been nothing released to say that is the case. I'm sure they screened her for one, but it seems odd that they would have concluded she suffered a concussion, yet nobody would say a word about it.

She was visibly unsteady walking of the court, and couldn’t/wouldn’t open her eyes. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know she won’t play 4 days later.

With that said, I’ll add on I have no doubt they share my thoughts on rather being undermanned in December than in March because you rushed a player back.

 

[MSGRET]

The NET rankings are not a national popularity contest.
They are officially used for the NCAAT brackets & are based on a math formula.

And if UConn loses the NET's would reflect an away record of 0-2.
It also creates a reflection for the national audience which includes young BB prospects who may not even have a favorite WCBB team yet, and they're looking for one to root for.
They won't want to buy merchandise for a team that they perceive as losing too often.
Or maybe even choose not to play for UConn if recruited.
UConn's winning history is only as meaningful as their short memory beginning from 7 days ago on ABC.

As far as the players psyche, if they begin to believe that they can't win without certain players, then that can be like having a jinx placed on them.
They're only young adults and even among the BY fan base, many don't believe that UConn can go far without certain players being healthy.
Even Geno may not have made up his mind yet about how far UConn can go.

I guess we'll see how the team plays today and reacts going forward based on today's game results.
The game could be more important then is currently realized.
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That is part of it, but the committee also looks at injuries, if UConn's losses can be contributed due to the loss of major players it can make those losses not as bad as it seems. They won't take into consideration the loss of Paige and Ice, but they will with Dorka, Azzi, Nika, and Lou, if that is the case today and Dorka and Azzi when we lost to ND.

 

[Linart]

I wouldn't worry about looking bad on national TV and turning off potential recruits. All the camera has to do is pan down to where our walking wounded are seated and you'll realize that we have a National Championship team ON THE BENCH.

 

[jaydee602]

Vegas still has UCONN as a 5 1/2 point favorite. They must know something! I thought the game might be taken off the board or Maryland would be less of an underdog.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Assuming Geno won’t be at the game either

 

[BballFan]

I think Geno’s mom passed today according to his daughters social media. Not sure he’ll be there.

Thoughts are with the family. ❤️

 

[CL82]

I think Geno’s mom passed today according to his daughters social media. Not sure he’ll be there.

Wow, I am so very sorry to hear that. She seemed like a nice woman and was very much the proud mom about her son.

 

[Centerstream]

I think Geno’s mom passed today according to his daughters social media. Not sure he’ll be there.

When confirmed, needs it's own thread, IMHO.

 

[mrmojack]

Vegas still has UCONN as a 5 1/2 point favorite. They must know something! I thought the game might be taken off the board or Maryland would be less of an underdog.

I saw the same thing. I am very surprised that there is even a line on this game due to availability question
of some players.

 

[Ralph]

If Geno is not there another streak on the line, CD is undefeated as a substitute coach.

 

[Hayven]

A few minutes ago

 

[Skeets]

No information has been released which is what I expected. So it's game on.

Geno has a plan and we will find out today what it is. He's got over 30 years doing this and there is not much he hasn't seen.

After the Princeton game, I'm not selling Amari and Ines short. They are going to get minutes and contribute. This team is much tougher than some think. I'm not worried about a potential fragile psyche. Nika will make sure that doesn't happen as will others. They will compete. Whether they win or not is another discussion.

As to rankings, this is a mid December game, right before finals. League play really hasn't started. A long road to go. Come on people, did you forget about last season? Many counted UConn out after Paige went down and other injuries hit. Remember the result? We made it to the championship game.

Enough said.

I have to believe none of the players (heathy or otherwise) or the coaching staff have given up this game as a loss. That so many on the BY believe MD is going to win is like a Benedict Arnold moment for me. The kids sitting on UConn's bench are not dog poop. They are all good basketball players, otherwise they would not be sitting on the bench to begin with. I'll go with UConn. Sempre Fi.

 

[BRS24]

 

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[MSGRET]

At least it looks like Lou will be playing, just don't think it's going to be enough, hope I'm wrong.

 

[Centerstream]

Can we assume that Lou is in her warm ups?

 

[MSGRET]

Agree with the line up except switch Aubrey and Caroline. I think Geno will coach, then go to Philly instead of flying to Storrs with the team.

 

[BRS24]

Until it's confirmed, can we please stop speculating about Geno and his mom?

 

[Sanka541]

Dorka and Nika are confirmed as out...so we have 7 players. Yikes