Jana officially not participating in the 22-23 season [MERGED]

[Aluminny69]

Jana in warmups, next to Ice

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

That isn't an impossibility, or UConn could have front court injuries.

She speaks perfect "American" English and has been playing at above a high school level. She might just need to be a defensive presence.

Finally, if she can contribute to a national championship now, why give up that opportunity for some future situation four years away when her presence might not be as significant.

UConn is all about national championships , not regular season play.

You are absolutely right... and the GREAT THING is that Geno can make this decision as the season continues... he can watch her in practice, how she competes against Dorka, Aaliayh, Amari and Ayanna and see if it makes sense to put her on the floor THIS season. IF Azzi and Caroline return and are productive... Geno can scout the rest of D1 WBB and make his assessment if this would / could be the missing piece of a championship.

 

[Gordo]

I must have missed where / when Geno won his 12th NC ...

You didn't miss it, I just want to see how many on here actually pay attention. Besides, if I made the story to believable there are many on here that would have actually believed it.

 

[canidae]

She’s as physically able as Chloe Kitts or Cassandra Prosper.

If, as reported, she has been added to the rosters, she can go any time Heno feels the need to put her in.

I doubt it happens, but with what y’all have experienced this year . . .

 

[Littlemin]

One word of caution, many of the same posters gushing over this young lady were the same people wondering how many times Patterson was going to dunk the ball this year. I guess some will never acknowledge the tremendous jump in competition these players face, especially big players.

 

[CL82]

But the post said she's not playing against high school players, but professional players older than college. This response confuses me in the context of your back and forth.

Lol, I’m not sure it really matters, but since you asked, it’s challenging for highschoolers to move at it peace and intensity of high-level college athletes in this server, more prone to injury.

Better?

 

[uconnfan68]

Jana in warmups, next to Ice
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Whew. She looks much taller there than the few times I’ve caught her on tv.

 

[Carnac]

The amazing thing about this video is its not a highlight video its an actual game. This girl has skills and I cant wait to see how Geno and Chris develop her for next year. There is alot of potential there and alot of raw talent. Jana is special already.

Humph...............she has her foot work together. Once she get's comfortable in the system and with her teammates, Jana looks like she could be a real nasty piece of business for our opponents next season.

 

[Carnac]

One word of caution, many of the same posters gushing over this young lady were the same people wondering how many times Patterson was going to dunk the ball this year. I guess some will never acknowledge the tremendous jump in competition these players face, especially big players.

I was one of them. I was wrong. You're suggesting we temper our enthusiasm until AFTER the first 5-6 games in November eh?
That's going to be hard. Some posters will have her as the BE freshman of the year between April and November.

 

[Inthepaint]

Jana in warmups, next to Ice
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Is Nika actually wrestling with HERSELF?!

 

[UConnCat]

 

[DEpup]

Whew. She looks much taller there than the few times I’ve caught her on tv.

Hmm. I wonder if they did some under rounding when converting cm to inches... maybe she's a bit over 6' 4"

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Jewels]

I hope that they introduce Jana as the newest Husky prior to the game so she can get the biggest Uconn welcome
from all the students and fans. Go Huskies.

They did and a nice crowd welcome it was!

 

[Carnac]

UConn has two 17 year olds on the team, wonder how many times that has happened in Women's basketball. Guess Ines and Jana will be considered the young ones this season.

Correction Ines turned 18 on September 29th, they are still the young ones though.

And Lou is the oldest player on the team at 24. Dorka turned 23 in December.

 

[Forego]

Is Nika actually wrestling with HERSELF?!

Yes. She has put herself into a figure 4 leg lock. It is very painful, but in typical Nika fashion, submission (even to herself) is out of the question.

 

[Millenial23]

Also FYI - i didn't know this so figure maybe some here didn't either - when they introduced her last night, they pronounced it JAN-A, not Jay-na (like I had thought originally). Or at least that's what my ears told me.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

I have the utmost respect and adoration for these young international players. I remember my first deployment to the Middle East, the loss of everything familiar, and the aching to get it back. That's some serious commitment. Welcome...Jana.