You're correct, but so was Ashlynn ... again! Q was also very strong. The seniors should play well every game, but without strong play from our freshmen we won't be going very far.Don’t kill the messenger, but KK was a total badass. This was Aaliyah’s night so she was automatically the hero. She deserves the kudos for lots of reasons. But badassery is not quite the same thing. It’s about that spark, often mischievous, even edgy, that gives the team its ferocity. KK was a badass on defense and offense last night.
Also, Qadence had 9 rebounds. She boxed out and played better defense, in addition to shooting the lights out. She may have turned a corner, and that’s badass, too. Stepping outside one’s comfort zone to have a great game is always badass.
Ashlynn was the spark that ignited the team in the first quarter with 16 points. She is the result of a lifetime program of dedication and fortitude of training to play this game of basketball and only with Uconn. Ashlynn has cemented herself into a four year starting role for Uconn. I also predict she will be an AA as a sophomore . GO ASHLYNN!!!!GO FRESHMEN!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!You're correct, but so was Ashlynn ... again! Q was also very strong. The seniors should play well every game, but without strong play from our freshmen we won't be going very far.
This is what I was saying all summer, that Ashlynn was going to surprise everyone. I'd seen enough of her HS games to know. She's only 5'9" or 5'10" and she doesn't have KK's quick first step. But she is crafty and polished and relentless. Her skills are pretty much what they were in HS, which means there's lots of room to grow. The future is bright for Ashlynn.
I'd say something similar about Qadence, though I didn't get to see many of her HS games. Mainly highlights. But watching her run the floor, you can see how coltish she is. A year from now she'll be bigger and stronger, and her shot will be even better. This is why I loved seeing her rebound yesterday. She's willing to mix it up in the paint now. Imagine what she'll be a year from now.
You should have watched her in the 2022 4A State Finals against Franklin. She scored 31 points and was voted the Outstanding player. I watched last year on YouTube, I don't know if it's still there.Ashlynn has totally surprised me, and I am now a giant fan. She, KK and Q are our future that's for sure! They could well be our present as well. I watched parts of a couple of Ash's high school videos last season and wasn't that impressed. I sure am now. She just goes about her business and delivers!