It's an exhibition against a bad team. I'll be there, but mostly all I want is to see the new guys in action, see Alex's updated physique, see if there are any changes in the games of Solo, Reed and Stewart. We have several freshmen and transfers so it's a first look at the team. It's like a movie preview.
I don't think BC is that bad. Definitely better than the URI team they played last year. This game probably won't tell us much about the entire team, but it might tell us small details of the parts as you pointed out.
Division 1 ACC team. May not be a total walkover?
Even when they were a D1 Big East team we beat them over 20 times in a row. I admit the women's game is probably an even bigger mismatch, but BC isn't good. They are project to be last or next to last in the ACC with Stanford.
Yep. I think that'll be one of the big takeaways. Does the team look efficient? Is he distributing the ball effectively? Does he generate enough offense so that defenders can't sag off him?
Would love a beat down but I expect coaches are more interested in evaluating players than game outcome. This game is primarily about learning what the team does well and what it needs to work on.
The UConn website lists UConn+ as a way to watch the game. That seems too good to be true. Is it subject to blackout? Anyone have any information on that?
Its free, so that's not bad. I don't think its subject to blackout.
Not seeing Demary would be disappointing. Reed is the key person we need healthy this season. We know what he can do, so the silver lining if he doesn't play is some insight into our center depth.
I get it. That’s why I said team will use this game for different purpose, ie to evaluate players, lineups, etc.
I get it, but they are simulating real game.action, so that is not unusual. Players could slip, overextend, bump into screens, or many other things could happen.
Yeah when will he learn how to run a successful program
I'll believe defense is the key when both Stewart and Mullins start and Ball comes off the bench.
Agreed - one can hope.
Probably not until hw611 is put in charge of player development 😊
They were worse than URI last season, and yet to be seen if they'll be better than last year's URI this season. My favorite preview set has them between 15th and 18th in the ACC. Very likely outside of the top 100.
