Ines playing for Portugal’s U20 team

[JellyBean]

Of course I got my Tournament confused! This was for Ireland, Gandy Malou-Mamel and the B division! GO "A" division Portugal and INES!

With so many tournaments going on at the moment, it is totally understandable where the confusion would come into play. I am wishing Ines and her Portugal team all the best. Hopefully their coach can learn to relax a little out there. All that yelling and hand gesturing. Jeez.

 

[oldcranky]

I agree about the passing "mismatches" between INES and her teammates (i.e. they needed more time playing together to prepare).
I saw quite a few teammates mishandling very fine passes from INES, and many "assists" that INES never got because of
failed "bunnies" and other makable conversions. On another line of thought I believed that INES would be one
of the IRISH's primary Point Guards . not so in the first two games. I'm curious how GONZAGA will use INES
next fall.

We must remember that Ines has had two years of coaching at Uconn I expect far above that of her teammates

 

[Latecomer]

The match against Spain is on Youtube now.

 

[From Canada]

The match against Spain is on Youtube now.

Portugal vs Spain - Group Phase - FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket 2024 | FIBA Basketball

Portugal vs Spain - Browse boxscore, game information & live stats, team rosters, photos and video highlights

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A tough match for Ines and the whole Portugal team, against a Spain team of a much higher standard. According to the FIBA tournament website, Spain has 4 players in its ranks who play in the USA in div.1, #7 Carla Brito, #12 Marina Asensio, #17 Judith Valero, who are with USF as well as Daniella Ikponmwosa with Wichita State.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

She's earned play and attention. Good on her.

 

[JellyBean]

Portugal vs Spain - Group Phase - FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket 2024 | FIBA Basketball

Portugal vs Spain - Browse boxscore, game information & live stats, team rosters, photos and video highlights

www.fiba.basketball

A tough match for Ines and the whole Portugal team, against a Spain team of a much higher standard. According to the FIBA tournament website, Spain has 4 players in its ranks who play in the USA in div.1, #7 Carla Brito, #12 Marina Asensio, #17 Judith Valero, who are with USF as well as Daniella Ikponmwosa with Wichita State.

Spain is just a tough squad period!

 

[Zarathustra]

A lost for PORTUGAL playing against Lithuania in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Ines led her team in minutes, points, and efficiency.
Stats for INES: Playing time: 36 minutes17 SECS with 20 POINTS ON
50 % FIELD GOAL SHOOTING 7/14, SHE
WAS 4/6 FROM 2 POINT RANGE (66.7%) AND 3/8
ON SHE THREE POINTERS (37.5 %), and THREE FOR FOUR
ON Free throws. Three rebounds, four assists,
3 personal fouls, three turnovers, and three steals
with an of 19... A busy day for our girl!
Unfortunately, after outscoring the Lithuanians
21 to 14 in the third and a lead of 62 to 54 at
6 minutes and 37 seconds in the fourth ... KABOOM!
The home team had a 4th quarter ending run of
22 to 6 to win 76 - 68. Lithuania was determined,
Portugal could not buy a basket. Ines made two
free throws late to close the gap to
70 - 68 and then .... that was that... a TOUGH,
Tough LOSS!

 

[Scud49]

Gotta love Ines, so happy she's doing well - she has to be an inspiration for her Portugal teammates....!