Interesting Opening Day/Week Games

[nwhoopfan]

Weird game. OSU was down as much as 17 in the first half. Went up as much as 14 in Q4, then APB got it back down to 3. Looks like the Beavs are going to survive.

 

[nwhoopfan]

I didn’t realize Zaay Green was still playing.

Yeah, she's been around. She played 1 game last year, must have been injured so RS and came back for 1 more season.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Who was it that said Iowa might not miss Czanino all that much? Tonight they got 22 from Stuelke, 19 from Goodman and 9 from O'Grady off the bench. Clark was slacking, didn't even score 30 or have a triple double. 28/7/10.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Pac 12 starting the season very strong!!
Cant wait till next season when they really peak!!

 

[nwhoopfan]

The replacement players are around the same size. Czinano was never much of a defensive presence or rebounder. It looks like they can get some scoring from those players. Granted it probably won't be around 50 combined every game.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Pac 12 starting the season very strong!!
Cant wait till next season when they really peak!!

Can I give you a thumbs up AND a thumbs down?

 

[GoChips20]

I'm not sure, but I'm guessing that all the Ivy transfers are grad students. They couldn't stay at the Ivy schools and play this year, so USC made a good move to recruit them.

Yup, that’s correct! I meant my comment facetiously. I think it was a very good move. Met USC’s personnel needs perfectly.

 

[militarydog]

Mississippi State beat up on Alcorn State as expected and all eleven available players played in the first quarter.
First, the renovations to Humphrey Coliseum look great. I like the student area with the DJ. It adds a lot to the atmosphere to have them in that area. The club suite is really nice and it helps with some of the older fans being able to go up to the food area and graze and visit when desired. Most of the fans in their club seats were engaged.
Our starting five is exceptional. All are talented, mature and play within themselves. E Barnum looks like a completely different player in this system and alongside true post players. She is such a unique talent and has great size. She moves so well without the ball and is efficient in her scoring. She was fine guarding the four position. I also like her physical post play. We will really need that this season.
D Rogers, M Sheppard, and D Brown-Hagger all seemed to be pressing instead of letting the game come to them. I get the nerves but we will need them as the season progresses. Ball handling against a decent press could hurt us bad. Right now we have one exceptional ball handler. A Johnson would have been the perfect addition to this team.
I was pleasantly surprised by our three forward subs. Q Montague, N Gony and especially R Parker were all adds in their time played. R Parker is a very versatile player and Q Montague is a large human being that moves much better than I expected. However she looks like she needs a year in the strength and conditioning program.
I’m sure the turnovers will lessen as the rotation tightens and there aren’t the mass substitutions.

 

[azfan]

Wow! Thriller in Phoenix as Grand Canyon completes a miracle come back to win at the buzzer.

Trailing 52 to 36 with 7 1/2 minutes remaining in the game the Lopes who had suffered through a horrible shooting night caught fire. The Gaels didn't score again as the Lopes reeled off 22 in a row and win on a buzzer beater, a three pointer yet!

The Lopes always put on a great show, the students turned out in force and the last 5 minutes of the game were deafening as the student section helped Molly Miller squad push through for a really unbelievable victory.

After the game coach Miller had a look of disbelief followed by the biggest grin I've ever seen.

I will admit when the Gaels lead hit 20 midway through the third quarter I thought about driving across town to catch the second half of the ASU game. Glad I stayed, this game is reminiscent of the amazing ASU February 17th, 2019 come from behind victory over the Utes.

Lopes host Oregon on the 15th. Love Miller's willingness to schedule up.

NAU Lumberjacks traveled up to Eugene for a game tonight.

GCU preseason pic to win the WAC

 

[nwhoopfan]

Not a game to take much from, but my Washington Huskies cruised to a 76-28 thumping of Sacramento St. Looks like SSU is in full rebuilding mode in addition to losing their coach. Both teams basically took the 4th quarter off, it was a measly 7-3 in the final frame. UW has no front court depth, but plenty of options at guard/wing. Ladine is possibly a star in the making. She came on strong at the end of last year. Scored 20 in limited minutes tonight.

 

[nwhoopfan]

I ended up watching bits and pieces of a bunch of games. Opening day, couldn't help myself binging a bit. Anyway saw a little bit of Arizona. They might have a pretty nice duo in Nnaji and Cunningham.

 

[JstVisiting]

This year's team looks like a better shooting team. They may not have the automatic buckets inside, but Cardoso isn't much of a step down from Boston. Last year's team lived on the O boards. This year's team can actually make first shots. I'm not sure that Fulwiley is a shooter, but she's quick, a tenacious defender, and a gifted distributor. I've seen her listed at between 5'6" and 5'10". I think she's on the taller side of that.

There was a constant back and forth on the Carolina boards throughout the season between a contingent worried over a roster build with so little shooting and the typical 'I gUe3s y0u KnoW MoRe thAn tHe cOaCHeS, hUh?!'

I'm glad we will hopefully not have to go through that again.

 

[triaddukefan]

Wow, only 1 game, but several touted freshman made a big splash today.

Freshman guards on opening day have been brilliant all day. Juju. Hidalgo. With 30! Fulwiley off the bench . Wow.

Makayla and LSU still to come

We have a freshman guard... Double O. She wasn't highly touted, but she is gonna be a factor for us this season. She had 22 pts, 12 rebounds, and 3 steals... OFF OF THE BENCH. The 12 boards wasn't a fluke. I went to the scrimmage Saturday and she had 10-11 rebounds.

 

[militarydog]

We have a freshman guard... Double O. She wasn't highly touted, but she is gonna be a factor for us this season. She had 22 pts, 12 rebounds, and 3 steals... OFF OF THE BENCH. The 12 boards wasn't a fluke. I went to the scrimmage Saturday and she had 10-11 rebounds.

Oluchi Okananwa started out her senior season not highly ranked but ended up being around a Top 25 player. Mississippi State wanted her badly. She is an excellent player and great kid.

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Oluchi Okananwa​

 

[Gamecockfan77]

40% from the field or from the arc?

Arc.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Yeah, Williams looks good too. Much better than the rest of her teammates.

Losing Watkins and Williams was rough as they both seemed like sure things.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

The replacement players are around the same size. Czinano was never much of a defensive presence or rebounder. It looks like they can get some scoring from those players. Granted it probably won't be around 50 combined every game.

Just need to be able to move slightly, catch and hit a wide open layup.

That was the thing that surprised me most in F4. But never thought it was Czinano particularly.

 

[jdote33]

Quick thoughts on opening day:

1. Loved what I saw out of south Carolina, particularly out of their starting back court of Paopao and Raven Johnson. Paopao has always been really good but she fit so well. She slowed the tempo down at times to get the best look. And Raven was aggressive and used her size. I think both had 6 assist.I think they are pretty slept on but they are the perfect vets to go alongside a super talented young crew.
2. I thought some teams struggled a bit more than I expected. Washington State was down at halftime. Oregon State struggled a bit as well. Any thoughts on Oregon States starting lineup or why TVO only played 15 minutes.
3. FSU seemed like they got a big win but I was a bit sad to see Latson didn't play. Hopefully she gets back healthy sooner rather later.
4. Quick rant, but shout out to Vonleh and Maddie Connors. Two transfers out of Arizona who balled out. Connors had like 30 and 11 and hit 6 threes I think for tcu. Vonleh was great last year and looked like the best big on the floor when competing against an All American. I don't get how or why they didn't fit in Arizona but this is the reason I really like the transfer portal.
5. I think Duke is going to be better than expected. VTech had a good showing but their real test comes on Thursday. I like Ekh but I fear the team is full of specialist, I wonder how they do when they are forced to play in the half court and Kitley is defended by a good post defender

 

[cancontent]

Quick thoughts on opening day:

1. Loved what I saw out of south Carolina, particularly out of their starting back court of Paopao and Raven Johnson. Paopao has always been really good but she fit so well. She slowed the tempo down at times to get the best look. And Raven was aggressive and used her size. I think both had 6 assist.I think they are pretty slept on but they are the perfect vets to go alongside a super talented young crew.
2. I thought some teams struggled a bit more than I expected. Washington State was down at halftime. Oregon State struggled a bit as well. Any thoughts on Oregon States starting lineup or why TVO only played 15 minutes.
3. FSU seemed like they got a big win but I was a bit sad to see Latson didn't play. Hopefully she gets back healthy sooner rather later.
4. Quick rant, but shout out to Vonleh and Maddie Connors. Two transfers out of Arizona who balled out. Connors had like 30 and 11 and hit 6 threes I think for tcu. Vonleh was great last year and looked like the best big on the floor when competing against an All American. I don't get how or why they didn't fit in Arizona but this is the reason I really like the transfer portal.
5. I think Duke is going to be better than expected. VTech had a good showing but their real test comes on Thursday. I like Ekh but I fear the team is full of specialist, I wonder how they do when they are forced to play in the half court and Kitley is defended by a good post defender

Re (4) - Agree 100%. Head scratcher there.

Re (5) - Don't overlook Michaux who transferred from Minnesota. While not 6'5" she's an energetic player who could pull defenders away from Kitley because of her athleticism. Thursday will definitely help fans see whether this is the case.

 

[GoChips20]

Re (4) - Agree 100%. Head scratcher there.

Re (5) - Don't overlook Michaux who transferred from Minnesota. While not 6'5" she's an energetic player who could pull defenders away from Kitley because of her athleticism. Thursday will definitely help fans see whether this is the case.

The biggest concern for VT is probably determining who gets the Clark assignment. Not sure they have anyone who can effectively guard her (who can, really?)

I don’t think Iowa can guard Kitley, either, but between Clark is going to have the ball in her hands more and is maybe the best closer in the league.

Should be an excellent game.

 

[triaddukefan]

Quick thoughts on opening day:

5. I think Duke is going to be better than expected. VTech had a good showing but their real test comes on Thursday. I like Ekh but I fear the team is full of specialist, I wonder how they do when they are forced to play in the half court and Kitley is defended by a good post defender

You are quickly rising up the list of great Boneyard posters.

 

[LoTrader]

Quick thoughts on opening day:

1. Loved what I saw out of south Carolina, particularly out of their starting back court of Paopao and Raven Johnson. Paopao has always been really good but she fit so well. She slowed the tempo down at times to get the best look. And Raven was aggressive and used her size. I think both had 6 assist.I think they are pretty slept on but they are the perfect vets to go alongside a super talented young crew.
2. I thought some teams struggled a bit more than I expected. Washington State was down at halftime. Oregon State struggled a bit as well. Any thoughts on Oregon States starting lineup or why TVO only played 15 minutes.
3. FSU seemed like they got a big win but I was a bit sad to see Latson didn't play. Hopefully she gets back healthy sooner rather later.
4. Quick rant, but shout out to Vonleh and Maddie Connors. Two transfers out of Arizona who balled out. Connors had like 30 and 11 and hit 6 threes I think for tcu. Vonleh was great last year and looked like the best big on the floor when competing against an All American. I don't get how or why they didn't fit in Arizona but this is the reason I really like the transfer portal.
5. I think Duke is going to be better than expected. VTech had a good showing but their real test comes on Thursday. I like Ekh but I fear the team is full of specialist, I wonder how they do when they are forced to play in the half court and Kitley is defended by a good post defender

Re: #2, Oregon State is going to be fine. I was more concerned about Coach Rueck's decision making, but Coach Rueck had a solid game himself. He started our 3 freshmen guards and 2 sophomores in the 2nd half and flipped the switch on Arkansas Pine Bluff. OSU's last 2 recruiting classes are solid. TvO will get her minutes, as she remains an important contributor. Coach Rueck has a much deeper bench this season, so he will give more minutes to the new players in the non-conference. Good thing he did last night because they turned around the game in the 2nd half. The PAC-12 is absolutely brutal this year, and again, no team will go undefeated.

 

[Jmsdawg]

Mississippi State beat up on Alcorn State as expected and all eleven available players played in the first quarter.
First, the renovations to Humphrey Coliseum look great. I like the student area with the DJ. It adds a lot to the atmosphere to have them in that area. The club suite is really nice and it helps with some of the older fans being able to go up to the food area and graze and visit when desired. Most of the fans in their club seats were engaged.
Our starting five is exceptional. All are talented, mature and play within themselves. E Barnum looks like a completely different player in this system and alongside true post players. She is such a unique talent and has great size. She moves so well without the ball and is efficient in her scoring. She was fine guarding the four position. I also like her physical post play. We will really need that this season.
D Rogers, M Sheppard, and D Brown-Hagger all seemed to be pressing instead of letting the game come to them. I get the nerves but we will need them as the season progresses. Ball handling against a decent press could hurt us bad. Right now we have one exceptional ball handler. A Johnson would have been the perfect addition to this team.
I was pleasantly surprised by our three forward subs. Q Montague, N Gony and especially R Parker were all adds in their time played. R Parker is a very versatile player and Q Montague is a large human being that moves much better than I expected. However she looks like she needs a year in the strength and conditioning program.
I’m sure the turnovers will lessen as the rotation tightens and there aren’t the mass substitutions.

Watched the game of ESPN+, there were major technical difficulties with the audio and the entire 4th quarter was not aired. Liked what I saw and was glad to see the fans in the stands. It appears to me that Coach Sam is doing something right, hopefully the team will continue to progress and the fans will support them.

 

[militarydog]

Watched the game of ESPN+, there were major technical difficulties with the audio and the entire 4th quarter was not aired. Liked what I saw and was glad to see the fans in the stands. It appears to me that Coach Sam is doing something right, hopefully the team will continue to progress and the fans will support them.

How did the student section look on the broadcast?