Kibitzer Memorial Badass Award
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Really difficult choice! I gave it to Ice yesterday, and she played even better today. Nika passes DT for 2nd on the all-time assist leaderboard for UConn and Paige is Paige.
I'm going with Q, who played as solid an all-around game as I have seen from her all season. Heading into the Big Dance, Q will be a factor.
I'm going with Q, who played as solid an all-around game as I have seen from her all season. Heading into the Big Dance, Q will be a factor.
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My badass award goes to the team!! They were like Ford....built TOUGH!!!! They were like Timex....took a licking, and kept on ticking!!!! They were like the Energizer Bunny.....they kept going and going!!!! I loved every bit of it!! Them girls were on fire...help me sing it 
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They all deserve it
Gotta say Ice came alive just when we needed her.
Paige was her usual amazing self
Nika 9 assists and iron tough
Shade fought like a big cat
KK was relentless
Q wouldn’t quit on anything
Gotta say Ice came alive just when we needed her.
Paige was her usual amazing self
Nika 9 assists and iron tough
Shade fought like a big cat
KK was relentless
Q wouldn’t quit on anything
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Agree with all—the TEAM! Looked adversity in the eye and punched it in the nose!
(With apologies to Aaliyah!)
(With apologies to Aaliyah!)
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Even with so many to choose from tonight. . .
ICE
Monte
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Yeah, I was just thinking: It WAS Q's best game of the season!
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YES, the team.
But, to all the Ice nay-sayers, and as Geno pointed out: Ice played back-to-back 40-minute games.
But, to all the Ice nay-sayers, and as Geno pointed out: Ice played back-to-back 40-minute games.
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she's certainly getting there but has yet to showcase her foul line jump shot that can be so devastating.........hope to see that in the next few games
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The team? The heck with that.
The reason I’ve been reluctant to give the award to Paige in previous games is because she’s beyond individual badass games. But this game symbolizes the entire season for me and Paige is the badass who carried her team for a season. She is the rock they all count on, the one who shoulders the sky for them, the one who clears a space so they can shine. She’s the example of greatness they have right before their eyes everyday. They are all better for having her standing next to them.
Remember, Evina turned down her initial shot at the draft just to have a chance to play one more year with Paige. Now we can all see what Evina saw. Who wouldn’t trade something precious just for a chance to play with Paige?
The reason I’ve been reluctant to give the award to Paige in previous games is because she’s beyond individual badass games. But this game symbolizes the entire season for me and Paige is the badass who carried her team for a season. She is the rock they all count on, the one who shoulders the sky for them, the one who clears a space so they can shine. She’s the example of greatness they have right before their eyes everyday. They are all better for having her standing next to them.
Remember, Evina turned down her initial shot at the draft just to have a chance to play one more year with Paige. Now we can all see what Evina saw. Who wouldn’t trade something precious just for a chance to play with Paige?
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In future games: MORE "ICE" please! (that's ICE added to whatever Aaliyah is having!)
Ice for playing 40 minutes two games in a row and not fouling but still rebounding. She flowed so well with the offense making passes screening and cutting. With her and Q coming off the bench we now have two players who can impact the game and give our starters the needed rest to keep their legs fresh which should equal better 3-point shooting which is key to keeping the middle open for our new post player Paige Mutumbo.
Want to put in a word for the log headed toward the terrible buzzsaw at the sawmill. This space is about the UConn badass, yes and true. There were many moments when the TEAM was a very impressive buzzsaw. I'm impressed with the fight on the other side, too. And the team to team camaraderie after the game was touching to watch.
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What is amazing is the team switches and movement on defense. Watch all seniors set the tone but especially these freshmen, KK, Ash, Q and Ice. They never stop moving their feet to stay in front of the player they are defending. Switches are communicated loudly and are split second. It's like a well-tuned orchestra with the floor generals Nika and Paige with the baton. How many times did KK, Ash, Q or Ice disrupt a player driving into the paint to cause a steal or jump ball. It is something that Geno and all the coaches can take great pride in. Job well done!