How much more can Stewie improve in 2014-2015..??

[RadyLady]

Replying to you, but also to others having the same expectations of free throw accuracy. In the history of the Uconn program, only eight players have a career average of 80% or better and only three above 85%. Sweat shooting Maya Moore - career average a miserable 79.8%. In fact there have only been 5 players who topped 85% for a single year and only one of those players shot more than 100 FTs. (Sue with 104.)
80% is a much more realistic expectation for a great shooter, and 75+% is very very good.

thank you.

poor indeed. How do you manage expectations with expectations like that?

 

[genosguy]

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On the surface, that might seem a silly question. Having won back to back National Championships, in which she was twice the Most Outstanding Player, maybe Breanna Stewart doesn't need to improve much at all. On the other hand, if Geno is right about Stewie, she may have a chance to become one of the greatest players ever in WCBB with that rare combination of unstoppable offensive production and unlimited defensive talent. A player who dominates the game at either end of the court, pretty much whenever she wants. Geno is probably right, there is always room for some improvement.

From her freshman to sophomore seasons, Stewie improved in virtually every statistical category. Offensively, her scoring total went from 497 points to 777, a 56% rise. Even more remarkably, her assists rocketed from just 35 to 122, an astounding 248% improvement. Her 291 made field goals were 51 more than 2nd place Bria Hartley and her 147 made free throws were 62 ahead of 2nd place Hartley. Those 147 made free throws were more than the 112 she attempted from freshman year. Stewie also led the team in offensive rebounds w/ 92, up from 78, which was only 3rd on the team.

Stewie led UConn in scoring 22 times, including 9 of the last 11 games of the season. That streak covered the last two regular season games, all three AAC tournament games and 4 of the 6 NCAA tournament contests. She was dominant offensively despite being the focus of every opponent's game plan.

Defensively, she was a monster on the best defensive team in the nation. Rebounds went from 229 to 324, 41% better. Blocked shots jumped from 74 two years ago to 110 this past season. Even steals improved from 41 to 63. Remarkably, Stewie had those 324 rebounds, 110 blocked shots and 63 steals while only committing 62 personal fouls, less than 1.5 fouls per game. It is hard to imagine those gaudy numbers won't improve further w/ another season of strength conditioning, maturity and added confidence. The thought of a stronger, smarter and more confident Stewie must give opposing teams nightmares.

Stewie's field goal accuracy from inside the 3 point line was 54.5%. From 3 pt range it was "only" 34.3%. Both can probably improve this coming year. (By comparison, MoJeff made 2 pt shots at a 64% rate and 3's at 42%.) The graduation of Hartley and Dolson, who together took 878 shots and scored 1,145 points, should give Stewie plenty of additional offensive opportunities. Geno has indicated she is working on "scoring off the dribble" to go along w/ her shooting and cutting ability. With Dolson gone, her 122 assists should go up as well with more of the offense running through her at the top of key.

Can Stewie get even better this season? Probably, but not just because every player can improve some part of their game. Stewie herself has said her goal is to constantly refine and improve how she plays. That motivation, along with Geno & staff's coaching, is a combination that just might make the best player in WCBB, even better. One last thought, Stewie won't turn 20 years old until August 27th. At some level, it almost becomes unfair.

Go Stewie..!! Go Huskies..!!

P.S. One of my favorite pictures of Breanna, who as a young lady and role model doesn't need to improve at all.

 

[genosguy]

Can Stewart improve? He--- yes! Too often she opted to throw up a 3 with the shot clock more that 20 sec left. Yes, Geno is right, she needs to score off the dribble. And to make better offensive decisions. She's an emotional player which isn't good in the Geno system--she folds personally when she isn't hitting or getting mugged--she took too long to get started in scoring. Otherwise we wouldn't have had the Elite 8/Sweet 16 scares---Again Geno is right she is amazing now but she's had KML, Hartley, Jefferson and Stef to take scoring pressures off of her. I feel that Kaleena M. Lewis is being under rated and under appreciated by the fans and hopefully not by WNBA--in every aspect of her game she's as good as Maya was in College.

 

[genosguy]

UConn is going to be a hard out either way you look at it. But Morgan Tuck is the key....If Tuck is healthy and can provide a breather to either Stewie or Kiah , Uconn is truly going to be difficult to handle.

David's analysis is mostly dead on....If Stewie adds a dribble-drive to her game , I don't see any stopping her either. She becomes more dangerous outside because opponents will give her room, afraid of the blow-by. If they get too close she can use that blow-by and get inside the lane/paint where its 2pts or 2 free throws....Or she can choose the option of passing it back out to a WIDE open KML or Ekmark.

That added skill is going to improve Stewie's game as well as UConn's ability to score and win games.
It may be hard to imagine , but the added skill of a dribble-drive by Stewie , and good health of Morgan Tuck , could offset the loss of Dolson and Hartley and put UConn right back in the FF.

 

[genosguy]

Tuck---she was an amazing Freshman--just watched 3 of those games. She was quiet and able and scored. But IF (big if) 2 of the 4 newbies live up to half of the hype--Morgan may not be needed> I surely do want her to play, because she is a superb compliment to Steward and KML. Kiah Stokes I believe (actually hope) will return to campus with a chip on her shoulder and more offensive skills. She could be a major factor in reaching the final 4.
I agree with most of the comments about Stewie, but let us not anoint her MOP of AAC or NCAA just yet. Let us see the competition, now that we don't have ND to contend with (they were not really as talented as hyped by the media this past year, final game showed that , with or without Achonwa)

 

[genosguy]

The only person that is capable of stopping Breanna Stewart this year is Breanna Stewart. This year without Dolson and Hartley means that Stewart will be looked to for more of a leadership role and {along with KML }as the main scoring option. As long as she does not try to do too much, plays relaxed, and lets the game come to her which I think she will then there is no limit as to how good she can be.

 

[genosguy]

I would normally call the comment about Stewie stopping Stewie as nonsense. However, we all saw in the NCAA's this past season Stewie not scoring for 20 25 minutes. It's obviously between the ears and she showed in her Frosh year that she couldn't handle being "bullied", "mugged", "handled" more than half of her Frosh season she sat because she wasn't aggressive and in more than 4 of the 6 NCAA games she sat for all too long stretches this past season---so Stewie did STOP Stewie.

 

[genosguy]

I agree with your level of competition analysis. However, the problem could be Tuck's health. If she is not able to play to a high enough level, that would leave Stewart, Stokes and KML up front. When either Stewart or Stokes sit, you would have to move
KML to the 4 and have one of the freshman play the 3. I don't see this as a problem during conference games but it would be in the NCAA's. Let's just hope that Tuck will be healthy this year.

Chong is a player no one is counting IN. She's a dangerous out side shooter. She can score. She handles the ball well and passes pretty good. Attacks the basket occasionally. Something happened to her head. [mod edit]... she may have improved to the level Geno thinks he can work with. Any comments on that???

 

[sarals24]

I would normally call the comment about Stewie stopping Stewie as nonsense. However, we all saw in the NCAA's this past season Stewie not scoring for 20 25 minutes. It's obviously between the ears and she showed in her Frosh year that she couldn't handle being "bullied", "mugged", "handled" more than half of her Frosh season she sat because she wasn't aggressive and in more than 4 of the 6 NCAA games she sat for all too long stretches this past season---so Stewie did STOP Stewie.

Not sure what games you were watching. Stewart was much better this year handling physical play, and making plays for herself and her teammates when her shot wasn't falling. In the Baylor game they played her very physically and I thought she had a great game. Same with Rutgers and Maryland. She had stretches where she didn't play well in the tournament, but when it counted, she made the most of her minutes and earned another Final Four MOP.

 

[rvwsleep]

Chong is a player no one is counting IN. She's a dangerous out side shooter. She can score. She handles the ball well and passes pretty good. Attacks the basket occasionally. Something happened to her head. [mod edit] ...she may have improved to the level Geno thinks he can work with. Any comments on that???

Yes, I do have a comment. Proof read what you write before posting. I see that you're a new member but why do I have the feeling that you've been on this board before ?
"she folds personally when she isn't hitting or getting mugged". Is this an attempt to stir the pot ?
"we all saw in the NCAA's this past season Stewie not scoring for 20-25 minutes". Really ? They needed her scoring and she didn't deliver for 25 minutes ? Well then, they must have lost the game. Oh, wait a minute. They blew out the competition.
Now that I think about your posts further, they are an obvious attempt to get a rise from the boneyard.
Does this make you happy ?
Speculating on transfers ? That's forbidden, but then you knew that.

If DD, Ice, et al are on "probation", This "new member" should be slapped and hard.

 

[calpedaler]

How much can Stewie improve?

This much!

 

[RadyLady]

Yes, I do have a comment. Proof read what you write before posting. I see that you're a new member but why do I have the feeling that you've been on this board before ?
"she folds personally when she isn't hitting or getting mugged". Is this an attempt to stir the pot ?
"we all saw in the NCAA's this past season Stewie not scoring for 20-25 minutes". Really ? They needed her scoring and she didn't deliver for 25 minutes ? Well then, they must have lost the game. Oh, wait a minute. They blew out the competition.
Now that I think about your posts further, they are an obvious attempt to get a rise from the boneyard.
Does this make you happy ?
Speculating on transfers ? That's forbidden, but then you knew that.

If DD, Ice, et al are on "probation", This "new member" should be slapped and hard.

ON PROBATION??!?? WHAT THE HECK?! I didn't know SCHOOL was in session. sheesh..
(is that where everyone is? on "probation"???)

 

[RadyLady]

Tuck---she was an amazing Freshman--just watched 3 of those games. She was quiet and able and scored. But IF (big if) 2 of the 4 newbies live up to half of the hype--Morgan may not be needed> I surely do want her to play, because she is a superb compliment to Steward and KML. Kiah Stokes I believe (actually hope) will return to campus with a chip on her shoulder and more offensive skills. She could be a major factor in reaching the final 4.
I agree with most of the comments about Stewie, but let us not anoint her MOP of AAC or NCAA just yet. Let us see the competition, now that we don't have ND to contend with (they were not really as talented as hyped by the media this past year, final game showed that , with or without Achonwa)

Really? and which of the 4 incoming, 3 of which are guards can replace the height and presence in the paint of Morgan Tuck? Not be needed indeed. And given that Stewie was MOP of the last 2 final fours at least, both of which where she was an underclassman, I am pretty sure that she should be in the conversation for MOP of the AAC and/or another final four.


Honestly....

 

[RockyMTblue2]

She needs a better interview poker face and needs to memorize a few politically correct old cunards for said interviews when asked a dumb question. She has this look she gives, only fleeting, but it screams REALLY! Too funny. Don't change Stewie

 

[sawxfan23]

Tuck---she was an amazing Freshman--just watched 3 of those games. She was quiet and able and scored. But IF (big if) 2 of the 4 newbies live up to half of the hype--Morgan may not be needed> I surely do want her to play, because she is a superb compliment to Steward and KML. Kiah Stokes I believe (actually hope) will return to campus with a chip on her shoulder and more offensive skills. She could be a major factor in reaching the final 4.
I agree with most of the comments about Stewie, but let us not anoint her MOP of AAC or NCAA just yet. Let us see the competition, now that we don't have ND to contend with (they were not really as talented as hyped by the media this past year, final game showed that , with or without Achonwa)

I couldn't disagree more about Tuck. I think that Tuck will play a major role on this years team. She will provide much needed depth in the post and can be counted on to score off the bench. I also have high expectations for the incoming freshman but to say that Tuck won't be needed because of them is absurd. You do realize that of the frshman 2 of them play the 1 and the other 2 play the 2 and some 3. Not one of them can rebound and block shots in the post like Tuck. As for Stewart, we have already seen the competition in the AAC and UConn won each game by an average of 37 points so barring injury Stewart will be the MOP of the AAC.

 

[Sonny44]

If DD, Ice, et al are on "probation", This "new member" should be slapped and hard.[/QUOTE]

Is that true?
If so, how would anyone know that?

 

[meyers7]

If DD, Ice, et al are on "probation", This "new member" should be slapped and hard.

Is that true?
If so, how would anyone know that?

Actually it's "double secret probation". Those that have the "need to know", ummmm know. Shhhh.

 

[RadyLady]

Is that true?
If so, how would anyone know that?

Actually it's "double secret probation". Those that have the "need to know", ummmm know. Shhhh.[/QUOTE]


oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh

 

[JRRRJ]

I wouldn't compare MoJeff's three point shooting with Bre's. Breanna took many more and with people knowing she was the number one option. Moriah doesn't get that kind of attention when she's behind the arc. Not a fair comparison.

I'm afraid these assertions are unfounded. From Jan 1 through the end of the year, Moriah shot 25/51 3fg for 49%, number one for percentage on the team by a wide margin. Second best was Tierney at 40% on 2/5, then Bria at 39.4%. If you think any sane coach would decide to let Moriah shoot at will -- I'd have to disagree.

 

[temery]

Is that true?
If so, how would anyone know that?

It's not true. Not true at all. I upgraded the script a couple months ago, and there was a new option to limit the number of posts per day for users. Some of you may remember that I messed it up, and a bunch of people got messages saying they had hit their daily limit (after a couple posts). Apparently several people took this personal.

As it now stands, someone may get the message if their posting pattern over several days is greater than ten posts per day. Anyone who thinks they need to post more than ten times a day needs to get a life, and quit whining.

 

[RadyLady]

It's not true. Not true at all. I upgraded the script a couple months ago, and there was a new option to limit the number of posts per day for users. Some of you may remember that I messed it up, and a bunch of people got messages saying they had hit their daily limit (after a couple posts). Apparently several people took this personal.

As it now stands, someone may get the message if their posting pattern over several days is greater than ten posts per day. Anyone who thinks they need to post more than ten times a day needs to get a life, and quit whining.

and what if someone were engaged in debate? This often happens on this board. Heck, we have some posters who have to respond individually to every post on a thread. Or, what if someone is providing updates on games for those who cannot see the games. 10 posts can be done in an instant. I do stuff like this because it's a nice thing to do and not because I need a life - I need a job actually.

Limiting posts seems a strange choice for a fan forum.....Seriously....

 

[meyers7]

It's not true. Not true at all. I upgraded the script a couple months ago, and there was a new option to limit the number of posts per day for users. Some of you may remember that I messed it up, and a bunch of people got messages saying they had hit their daily limit (after a couple posts). Apparently several people took this personal.

That's exactly what a Mod would say if they were putting people on Double Secret Probation.

As it now stands, someone may get the message if their posting pattern over several days is greater than ten posts per day. Anyone who thinks they need to post more than ten times a day needs to get a life, and quit whining.

Somebody has to correct all these errors. Besides Real Life is overrated.

Oh and I can quit at anytime.

 

[JRRRJ]

From her freshman to sophomore seasons, Stewie improved in virtually every statistical category.

Yes, but in those things Stewie already did, the improvement was not as great as the raw numbers would indicate, since she was on-court for 1221 min in 2013/14 versus 854 min in 2012/13. One stat was reduced (in red), and two were virtual ties (in blue, arbitrarily defined as differing by less than < 7%).

Per-40-min stats 13/14
FGA 17.61/19.20
FGM 8.95/9.53
3FGA 3.93/4.59
3FGM 1.31/1.57
FTA 5.25/6.22
FTM 4.07/4.82
OR 3.65/3.01
DR 7.07/7.60
TR 10.73/10.61
PF 2.82/2.03
AST 1.64/4.00
TO 2.53/2.19
BLK 3.47/3.60
ST 1.92/2.06
PTS 23.28/25.45

The free throw, PF, TO and assist numbers are the biggest improvements from year to year. I think the FTs show she has already been going inside more. Adding a dribble drive should pump that number up considerably. And I think adding some strength will help the FT percentage as well. The TO number is pretty damn good for a big, though I don't know how it compares to her peers. At first I thought maybe she should become a bit more aggressive, get 20-25 shots a game, but the A/TO ratio mitigates against that and she's more of a defensive problem if she keeps the shoot/pass mix she has.

OOPS! David pointed out an error in my post above, which included some games twice. I have corrected the figures above. Fortunately, it didn't require me to change my conclusions (Though the eagle-eyed among you will have noticed I moved my arbitrary tie metric.)

 

[temery]

and what if someone were engaged in debate? This often happens on this board. Heck, we have some posters who have to respond individually to every post on a thread. Or, what if someone is providing updates on games for those who cannot see the games. 10 posts can be done in an instant. I do stuff like this because it's a nice thing to do and not because I need a life - I need a job actually.

Limiting posts seems a strange choice for a fan forum.....Seriously....

Only two people in three months have once hit the limit, and those aren't the people on double secret probation.

As for you ... You average six posts per day.

 

[RadyLady]

Only two people in three months have once hit the limit, and those aren't the people on double secret probation.

why does one have to have a double secret? The only way to really keep a secret between two people is to...... ummmm.......


uh-oh



I know you guys fixed the having to wait a long length of time between posts....