An amazing line especially considering this was a classification game. No mailing it in. She’s prideful which is something Geno will tap into as her game develops, particularly on defense.
What do you do with so much talent and are only allowed to put 5 on the floor at a time? What do we know right now? I doubt if Geno knows who his starting 5 will be in November. I do know that Paige, Azzi and Aaliyah will be 3 of the starting 5. The other two?!? Anybody's guess. So many choices. Arguments can be made for at least 5 other players to fill those two other spots.
24 boards!!! That's like Paladin's "Have Gun - Will Travel" business card. If you've never heard of her, it tells you all you need to know about who she is, and what she does.
Jana was rather aggressive under the boards. She had 8 rebounds in the fourth quarter alone.
Note Allie Ziebell scored 9 points in this game ( against Czech Rep ). She played
I'd prefer her being a 5. I always want to see UCONN run. If she is a 3 UCONN won't run near as much, in addition to have a fast-paced wide open offense where the lanes are clear. She looks exceleent for a 5 in any pace. but as of this moment looks to have the outside shot, and handle to penetrate much, much more than a usual 5 while while looks to be able to drive and finish with either hand. That's a handful for an opposing slower center or someone not as equipped/expereinced/comfortable to guard a center that is a legit triple-threat starting from the perimeter..
Only 25 days until UConn begins its European tour, Aug 15-25.
Maybe she's been reading comments about herself here in the yard?!?
The team does know about this forum. Whether they come here or not is a mystery. I think they would be better off NOT coming here........ever!So that means only about 12-14 days before they start their 10 practices. Hopefully we get some information/videos/interviews once official practices begin. I would love an interview with Jana during that time.I'm sorry. I realize this is not against the level of the D1 opponents she'll see in league play, but these are impressive numbers, especially against her peers, the best players in her age group from around the world. If she is able to have a breakout game EARLY in the season similar to those of then freshmen Crystal Dangerfield and Christyn Williams, then we're going to know something. How can you not be impressed with the numbers Jana is putting up?
Geno said Ayanna does not look anything like herself from last year. Ice Brady and Amari DeBerry are coming back healthy with a chip on their shoulders. Brady (knee injury) is looking to make up for lost time from missing the entire season last year. DeBerry had back surgery earlier this summer, which is thought to be a contributing factor why she was used sparingly last year.
SMH. Geno can keep a fresh, rested and hungry (highly motivated) body in the paint all year with this quartet. It's nice and refreshing to not have to whine and complain about not having any BIGS this year.
UConn will tour Zagreb, Croatia; Ljubljana, Slovenia; Bologna, Italy and Venice, Italy. The Huskies will play 4 exhibition games, one in each city on the tour.
UCONN WBB TO TOUR EUROPE IN AUGUST
But Carnac, we on the Boneyard have so many valuable coaching tips to offer to the players.Maybe she's been reading comments about herself here in the yard?!?
I now, right?But Carnac, we on the Boneyard have so many valuable coaching tips to offer to the players.
I would also like a "detailed" state of the team report from Geno just before they leave for Europe. A brief update on each player, and what he hopes/expects to see from each one of them in the 4 exhibition games.
Interesting how the USA guards have suddenly started passing the ball to a wide open Allie!
The first few games it seemed like she was invisible.
ahonui calls it a masterclass performance. That's nice.........but here in the Boneyard.................we call it a BADD ASS performance, worthy of ALL praise!!!She ate the girlies up!!! So excited to see Jana in a UConn uniform
The 'GENO effect' is clearly on MY mind. January through April and then June. And more improvement to come.
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And we also had to whine about not having enough guards and forwards too. It would be refresheing to break free of this 2 year curse.SMH. Geno can keep a fresh, rested and hungry (highly motivated) body in the paint for 40 minutes this year with this quartet. It's refreshing to not have to whine and complain about not having any BIGS this year.
