Injury updates from Geno

[CTtoSanDiego]

Not the best news, but not the worst.

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[UConnCat]

None of these updates should be surprising given the timing and/or nature of the injuries.

 

[MilfordHusky]

None of these updates should be surprising given the timing and/or nature of the injuries.

Agreed. Carol's situation is an enigma. Azzi and Aubrey are on track, but they need a little more time. Maybe Azzi in December and Aubs in January. Fingers crossed for both.

Geno didn't talk about Ayanna or Morgan. I consider that good news.

 

[Bone Dog]

Geno didn't talk about Ayanna or Morgan. I consider that good news.

Ayanna played today. She's ready.
Geno said he expects Morgan to be ready for the first game.
Azzi may be ready later in November "fingers crossed."

And of Kaitlyn, he said, "if she had been here from freshman year, we'd be talking about an All-American and a high draft pick."

 

[Boreifs]

Ayanna played today. She's ready.
Geno said he expects Morgan to be ready for the first game.
Azzi may be ready later in November "fingers crossed."

And of Kaitlyn, he said, "if she had been here from freshman year, we'd be talking about an All-American and a high draft pick."

By the end of the season, she could be an All-American and a high draft pick. She was honorable mention last year.

 

[uconnever]

So what I took from that was that it’s probably best not to expect anything big from those three this year. Azzi may have a huge impact but we need to be patient because she can’t do much now and hasn’t played in a year. Caroline may never play again so prepare for that as it sounds like that’s the most likely scenario and Aubrey may have an impact toward the end of the year if at all. GREAT! Not only maybe my three favorite players on the team, but three of the biggest difference makers on the team and in my opinion the difference between final four again and national title.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Ayanna played today. She's ready.
Geno said he expects Morgan to be ready for the first game.
Azzi may be ready later in November "fingers crossed."

And of Kaitlyn, he said, "if she had been here from freshman year, we'd be talking about an All-American and a high draft pick."

Yeah, Geno does discuss Morgan, but she's had nagging issues from high school, is gradually making progress, and is expected to be ready at the start of the season. Sounds encouraging.

Ayanna looks VERY fit.

Azzi looks really good. Geno says she's confident. She looks very fit, other than the knee that still needs to get stronger. Just a wild guess, but I imagine that her shot looks splendid.

 

[Dugway]

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And of Kaitlyn, he said, "if she had been here from freshman year, we'd be talking about an All-American and a high draft pick."

Well, um, she is an All American now.

 

[MilfordHusky]

So what I took from that was that it’s probably best not to expect anything big from those three this year. Azzi may have a huge impact but we need to be patient because she can’t do much now and hasn’t played in a year. Caroline may never play again so prepare for that as it sounds like that’s the most likely scenario and Aubrey may have an impact toward the end of the year if at all. GREAT! Not only maybe my three favorite players on the team, but three of the biggest difference makers on the team and in my opinion the difference between final four again and national title.

It depends on what you mean by "this year." If you mean calendar 2024, I probably agree. If you mean this season, I expect Azzi for sure and Aubrey eventually to have large impacts on our games.

 

[uconnever]

It depends on what you mean by "this year." If you mean calendar 2024, I probably agree. If you mean this season, I expect Azzi for sure and Aubrey eventually to have large impacts on our games.

Kinda do too, but I’m also thinking there’s a chance they may not find the rhythm to be all they can be this year. I hope so because I feel like they are honestly the three players that would make us dominant when healthy. Hard to do nowadays but slight chance at being undefeated if all three started the year healthy.

 

[Bone Dog]

Well, um, she is an All American now.

Um?

That's what Geno said. Take it up with him.

 

[huskeynut]

The injury update should not he a surprise for anybody. It is what I expected.

ACL's take a year. Azzi maybe in December and Aubry maybe end of January. We just have to wait and see.

Caroline, we just have to wait and see.

 

[Ozimoto]

 

[yhun89]

Gonna really need Yanna if Aubrey’s out most of the season. Need her athleticism in the forward role. Good thing is she looks muscular.

 

[veryolddog]

It seems tat injuries plague this team for years. However, on the optimistic side, the player, all of them, always step up and some of the newer players rise to the challenge and perform higher than expected to lift the team forward.

 

[Skeets]

I’ll straighten him out; do you have his phone number by chance?

I think it's 1-800-mor-vino.

 

[Conndog]

Maybe with Azzi out for a while still, and possibly Caroline too, we’ll see sharpshooter Allie Ziebell get a few minutes

 

[GoUconn7961]

Not the best news, but not the worst.

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I had to talk a few people off the ledge yesterday on social media. A lot of people who only casually follow the team don't remember when Azzi and Aubrey had their surgeries, so this timeline is only natural. I think Caroline will always be the biggest question mark. Thanks for posting the update.

 

[yhun89]

Maybe with Azzi out for a while still, and possibly Caroline too, we’ll see sharpshooter Allie Ziebell get a few minutes

I hope so, it’ll better prep the bench for the hardest part of the schedule. A high volume scorer like her can do wonders for spacing. More spacing=more room for PB to do her thing.

 

[meyers7]

Anti Tony view, practice just started and we're down 4 players already. (and so it begins)

 

[yhun89]

Glad that Cheli and Strong seem to be okay. Strong's going to likely be a staple for the team in Dec-January once she learn the ropes a bit more.

 

[Bone Dog]

I hope so, it’ll better prep the bench for the hardest part of the schedule. A high volume scorer like her can do wonders for spacing. More spacing=more room for PB to do her thing.

This has been my take, too, since the early lineup threads. The delayed returns for some of the veterans could be a blessing in disguise if it gives the bench more minutes early. As someone said, Geno’s team may enter March fresher and with more energy because of it, too.

 

[yhun89]

This has been my take, too, since the early lineup threads. The delayed returns for some of the veterans could be a blessing in disguise if it gives the bench more minutes early. As someone said, Geno’s team may enter March fresher and with more energy because of it, too.

We can have a bench like SC did-ready and just as good/up to par with the starters.

 

[Bone Dog]

We can have a bench like SC did-ready and just as good/up to par with the starters.

Absolutely. This is exactly how Dawn was able to give Fulwiley plenty of minutes, and how Tessa was able to get upwards of 20 mins/game in the tournament, even in the close game against Indiana. And Dawn made a discovery by doing it. Everyone knew Milaysia had some flash and talent, but Tessa was the real talent in that class and she got a chance to show it in the tournament. I expect Tessa to be a foundational player for Dawn for the next few years. Similarly, though for different reasons, Ash and KK were able to show us all who they are last season.

 

[Forego]

Ayanna played today. She's ready.
Geno said he expects Morgan to be ready for the first game.
Azzi may be ready later in November "fingers crossed."

And of Kaitlyn, he said, "if she had been here from freshman year, we'd be talking about an All-American and a high draft pick."

Sort of like Dorka and LLS. Limited time at UConn helped them get drafted higher, and if they played four or five years in the program their talents would have been showcased against the highest ranked teams with more national coverage and recognition.