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I've been reading for many months now what a tremendous skill set Jana has. I think she should just skip college ball and declare for the draft.
Don't forget she got to practice against the UCONN players for like 6 months before she went to play for Egypt and got hurt so Geno's seen what she can do and he knows what shes capable of becoming.I've been reading for many months now what a tremendous skill set Jana has. I think she should just skip college ball and declare for the draft.
It’s 3x3: Egypt v USA: 2022 FIBA U18 3x3Can someone link Jana’s stats vs Team USA in the World Cup thing in 2022? There’s a photo of her going against who looks to be Sarah Strong, I’d like to see how she performed against College level competitors.
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Jana's aggressiveness will serve her very, very well. Judging from the tapes I've seen, she's really mobile, sure footed, and has a flexible body capable of deceptive motion. The nays will be vastly surmounted by what I expect to be a very good start to her years in Storrs. Oh, yes. I like what I see.I think you’re right. This is one of the adjustments she’ll have to get used to, since on the Egyptian teams the guards were not adept at passing into the paint. In order to get the ball at all, Jana typically had to come out to get a pass and then drive or shoot from there. Receiving the ball in the low post may feel like a luxury and a new challenge for her.
Of course, her high school experience also means she’s gotten good at driving the lane, rather like Aaliyah became in her last two seasons. It’s been awhile since we’ve had a C who could do this well. And there’s something especially intimidating about trying to guard someone that big who moves that well with the ball. Stewie and Rebecca had this ability too. I can’t think of anyone else.
Based on what she was doing with the Egyptian U19 team last summer, I think people may be very pleasantly surprised by her play.Would sitting on the bench watching a season of games help Jana as she embarks on her Husky play? Of course there is also game review, film and observing practice. She's a big brain. I can't wait. Will there be some lows along with the highs. Yes, sure, unless you are the Nat'l POY.
Stretch four is basically someone who plays in the PF position who can shoot farther from the basket than the typical range for a forward, thereby brining defense out with them and un-crowding the paint. Jana is a stretch 4/ Center player.Heck, I always thought stretch-4 meant a 4 who could shoot from long and therefore would "stretch" the floor. But I never really knew.
Oh geez. It doesn’t seem anyone was on their game. But it does look like Jana has come a long way from one bad performance.It’s 3x3: Egypt v USA: 2022 FIBA U18 3x3
18-7 USA. Sarah had 0 points; Jana had 1 point. KK Arnold had 7 points. Mikayla Williams had 8 points. Boxscore
Jana also played in the 5x5 that year (replays available): Egypt - FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 - FIBA.basketball
Exactly. Back yard pundits better stop the negativity and save a mountain of embarassment. Frankly, I don't get it. A few years back we had a small group of nattering nabobs of negativity, but they drifted off or fell silent. That was good.Based on what she was doing with the Egyptian U19 team last summer, I think people may be very pleasantly surprised by her play.
Ha!Stretch four is basically someone who plays in the PF position who can shoot farther from the basket than the typical range for a forward, thereby brining defense out with them and un-crowding the paint. Jana is a stretch 4/ Center player.
Dorka was our most recent stretch 4.
Liked for "nattering knobs of negativity."Exactly. Back yard pundits better stop the negativity and save a mountain of embarassment. Frankly, I don't get it. A few years back we had a small group of nattering nabobs of negativity, but they drifted off or fell silent. That was good.
With age comes wisdom.Liked for "nattering knobs of negativity."
(Your old.)
This is exactly what the term stretch-4 refers to. A 4 was always considered a power forward and not necessarily a good long range shooter. A good example of an early stretch-4 in the NBA was Dirk Nowitzki. Unless it has morphed into some other meaning over the years.Heck, I always thought stretch-4 meant a 4 who could shoot from long and therefore would "stretch" the floor. But I never really knew.
Nowitzki is such a good example, by this definition. A skinny 7 footer with a great perimeter game including a favorite fadeaway who also rebounded well, he played a role that would be played also by KD, who had better handles. Dirk wasn’t quite strong enough to play the 5 at Dallas and may only have done so for one or two seasons.This is exactly what the term stretch-4 refers to. A 4 was always considered a power forward and not necessarily a good long range shooter. A good example of an early stretch-4 in the NBA was Dirk Nowitzki. Unless it has morphed into some other meaning over the years.
I’d love to see Morgan get a chance at pg. but with Paige KK and Kaitlyn in n front of her, I suspect her destiny for next season is at the 3-4. Maybe the following season?BTW, what's with the commentary about morgan? sure, she's apparently versatile and could play 3 or 4, but to me she is obviously a point guard, an outstanding one (a rare commodity) and should be viewed primarily as such even though she's taller than the usual points. is anti-tall pg bias afoot?
there’s highlights of Morgan playing in other positions. She has a nice spot up jumper near the basket. She can extend to the 3, and with her height she’s tougher to guard out there. She can rebound fairly well for a guard when necessary. She’s a great PG, yes. But she doesn’t need to be viewed as just a PG. by the looks of her off season training, she’s working on being a 2-3 on the floor.this thread allegedly about jana has greatly morphed and lately has been about 'bigs' -- or the frontcourt in general. there are some competing perspectives, for sure.
i want to bring up a thought that has basically been ignored in a barrage of comments about players' prospects on the offense.
but, ummm, seems to me a much bigger factor for having more size in the frontcourt is the boon it would be to uconn's defense, including rebounding -- which of course helps offense too.
the team doesn't need more size to score. the talent to score is clearly there with this team regardless of player's height. it can make a huge difference on defense, though.
but it doesn't happen magically. it takes time to learn the right chemistry with teammates and familiarity with the husky approach with switching assignments, etc. plus, individual players need to have their skills improved to do the job, regardless on their innate ability.
and i've seen zippo commentary about the projected frontcourt's defensive potential and the impacts on the uconn title run. ... any ideas?
BTW, what's with the commentary about morgan? sure, she's apparently versatile and could play 3 or 4, but to me she is obviously a point guard, an outstanding one (a rare commodity) and should be viewed primarily as such even though she's taller than the usual points. is anti-tall pg bias afoot?
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UConn is no different from a lot of the top teams. USC has 6 freshmen and 2 transfers who are expected to play big roles. NDame has Koval coming in and Miles returning (hopefully).this thread allegedly about jana has greatly morphed and lately has been about 'bigs' -- or the frontcourt in general. there are some competing perspectives, for sure.
i want to bring up a thought that has basically been ignored in a barrage of comments about players' prospects on the offense.
but, ummm, seems to me a much bigger factor for having more size in the frontcourt is the boon it would be to uconn's defense, including rebounding -- which of course helps offense too.
the team doesn't need more size to score. the talent to score is clearly there with this team regardless of player's height. it can make a huge difference on defense, though.
but it doesn't happen magically. it takes time to learn the right chemistry with teammates and familiarity with the husky approach with switching assignments, etc. plus, individual players need to have their skills improved to do the job, regardless on their innate ability.
and i've seen zippo commentary about the projected frontcourt's defensive potential and the impacts on the uconn title run. ... any ideas?
BTW, what's with the commentary about morgan? sure, she's apparently versatile and could play 3 or 4, but to me she is obviously a point guard, an outstanding one (a rare commodity) and should be viewed primarily as such even though she's taller than the usual points. is anti-tall pg bias afoot?
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This is also why some of us are expecting a sophomore leap from Ice. As so many have observed, it tends to take longer for bigs to find themselves in D1 level competition than for guards. Jana’s first year will also undoubtedly be a “work in progress.”I’m not going to expect a great year from her. I learned my lesson from Ice. But, if she and Ice can contribute to around 18-20 points per game, I think that will be solid enough.
I think Ice showed great signs at the end of the season. For some reason, she seems to thrive when there's a ton of pressure on her, something I wouldn't expect from a freshman. She's starting to nail the jump shot down, and her range is extending towards the 3 little by little. That post up she did against Stuelke is also a great sign.I’m not going to expect a great year from her. I learned my lesson from Ice. But, if she and Ice can contribute to around 18-20 points per game, I think that will be solid enough.