KLS Ill [merged thread]

[bags27]

I think Gabby would start over Chong.

I suspect you're right, or even Napheesa, but if Lou can't play at all, Saniya gets minutes.

 

[MikeR01950]

Don't kill the messenger I'm just stating what was reported by the horde/media today. Obviously why even report it if it's going to do nothing but cause speculation. So Lou was held out of open practice not feeling well. Was reported she was shooting just not full practice, then a tweet comes out saying likely game time decision look up in the thread. U got to love the media making things appear worse or not. Guess we will all see what happens tomorrow come game time.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Really? When were the other times?

At the start of the season which I think forced her to miss some practices and maybe one of the exhibition games, and then again in December when she passed out in the Colgate game.

 

[Biff]

At the start of the season which I think forced her to miss some practices and maybe one of the exhibition games, and then again in December when she passed out in the Colgate game.

No need to exaggerate. She didn't pass out. She got dizzy.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Lou may be a very pretty California beach girl, but she's also a tough dude.

 

[bags27]

Lou may be a very pretty California beach girl, but she's also a tough dude.

it's interesting to compare her with older sis. Karlie, though more slightly built, is mentally tough, but rarely drives the paint. Lou only in her first year takes the charges and invites contact on drives. Still needs work on rebounding, but that's timing and attention, not fear. She plays through pain, as do all the UConn players. Geno makes them.

 

[bags27]

OTOH, has anyone seen Morgan with that knee brace since around 10 games ago when she decided it wasn't comfortable? Looks like she's gained complete confidence.

 

[HoopsFan21]

OTOH, has anyone seen Morgan with that knee brace since around 10 games ago when she decided it wasn't comfortable? Looks like she's gained complete confidence.

Yeah I've forgotten she even had a knee brace. She's looking better than ever out there without it.

 

[BroadwayVa]

At open practice. KLS is not practicing. Sitting on the bench.[/QUOTE

I hope Katie Lou gets well quickly!!!!!! She didn't look well in the Sweet16 but ok in the Elite 8. I just watched the Houston game again today---loved it. Slow down game Geno countered with Butler , Katie Lou, Gabby/ Collier, Moriah and Stewie. I suspected he'd use the same oversized back line with katie on the 3 point shooters. While she is desirable to have in any game. It would appear Gabby and Collier could fill in nicely--especially since Collier has been knocking in 3's in practice (per Geno)...

Congrats to Tuck on WCBA All American. Now we can all breath more freely--now Tuck will be hung (on the wall in a banner)

 

[BroadwayVa]

it's interesting to compare her with older sis. Karlie, though more slightly built, is mentally tough, but rarely drives the paint. Lou only in her first year takes the charges and invites contact on drives. Still needs work on rebounding, but that's timing and attention, not fear. She plays through pain, as do all the UConn players. Geno makes them.

Katie does drive and attack the basket more freely and with abandon, unlike a Frosh or Soph or Jr or Even a Senior Bonnie, Karlie was better more recently--the Geno influence--but Lou is so far ahead of her sisters in Big time College Basketball development. If you haven't noticed Lou is doing a lot more basket hanging and rebounding when Stewie and Tuck allows....Did I mention I like Katie Lou??

 

[BroadwayVa]

Don't kill the messenger I'm just stating what was reported by the horde/media today. Obviously why even report it if it's going to do nothing but cause speculation. So Lou was held out of open practice not feeling well. Was reported she was shooting just not full practice, then a tweet comes out saying likely game time decision look up in the thread. U got to love the media making things appear worse or not. Guess we will all see what happens tomorrow come game time.

How do you even show your posts ??? Did you get approval before posting your OPINIONS?? If you haven't realized it before you must present your OPINION before the "IN" committee or the nitpickers naysayers--clucks--will have a field day with your posting...
Next time ask for permission!!!! But sometimes absolution is easier to obtain, after the fact!!!

 

[MikeR01950]

How do you even show your posts ??? Did you get approval before posting your OPINIONS?? If you haven't realized it before you must present your OPINION before the "IN" committee or the nitpickers naysayers--clucks--will have a field day with your posting...
Next time ask for permission!!!! But sometimes absolution is easier to obtain, after the fact!!!

Your post makes absoutely no sense!! This information was posted way before I even started a thread so thank u for your concern!! Didn't realize my opinion mattered!!!

 

[Carnac]

Lou may be a very pretty California beach girl, but she's also a tough dude.

I'm confident that the UConn medical staff will do everything they can to have Lou ready to go tomorrow evening.

 

[Jeff H]

If Stewie, Mo and Tuck stay out of foul trouble I think we'll still be OK without Lou. But, it's the Final Four! Even if she's not 100% I bet she'll be ready to go and bring something meaningful tomorrow.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Katie does drive and attack the basket more freely and with abandon, unlike a Frosh or Soph or Jr or Even a Senior Bonnie, Karlie was better more recently--the Geno influence--but Lou is so far ahead of her sisters in Big time College Basketball development. If you haven't noticed Lou is doing a lot more basket hanging and rebounding when Stewie and Tuck allows....Did I mention I like Katie Lou??

I indeed get the impression you like Katie Lou.

I'm curious what you mean by "basket hanging." And I hope you're not going to tell me you knew Dr. Naismith.

 

[Mdoggie]

From reports this could be a very bad sign for the huskies. If she is indeed sick with something could it have been passed on to the team?? What effect will it have on tomorrow nights early game? We need Lou healthy and ready to go. First we are not a deep team. We really only go to Gabby and Colier. Most important Lou at 6'3 can stretch the D with her 3 point shooting. Not to mention last month she has been playing her best basketball. She is a starter for a reason. Talk about the worse time for this to happen. Not trying to sound negative but this doesn't sound to good. If she can't go tomorrow night this changes everything in my opinion. The game just got tougher if Lou can't go. And if she can't go at 100%.

Relax Mikey

 

[huskyd]

Would anyone notice if KML slipped into the game wearing #33?

Know you're kidding, Milford, but the "joke" has a lot of truth about it. There really isn't another 3-point shooter with whom to replace Lou. Sure, Napheesa and Gabby can bring a 5th body and a variety of skills, but neither will be able to stretch the defense out to the perimeter. The question is: how many points will it take to defeat UConn's opponents? OR, another way to ask this: how effective will the Husky defense be against its opponents? (so how many points will we actually need?) As someone else commented, UConn can likely defeat the remaining teams with or w/out Lou. BUT get well, kiddo, we sure can use you.

 

[MikeR01950]

Proof in the making.

 

[bags27]

There really isn't another 3-point shooter with whom to replace Lou.

No doubt, but here's the box score from the TX game:
Texas vs. Connecticut - Box Score - March 28, 2016 - ESPN

Lou was 3-6 from 3; the rest of the team was 9-15.

 

[HGN]

Never thought I would be rooting for food poisoning, but I am hoping that something she ate didn't agree with her and she will be all better tomorrow!

Not a bad thought Alum......I like it.

 

[WackyJack]

Really? When were the other times?

Hey Hoops, don't ya know Dr. Milford can't discuss a players condition and break the Doctor/patient Hippa laws!

I wanna know where they dined last night and did KLS get adventurous with the menu. On an ESPN Kate Fagan radio show this AM they talked Soccer per diems and suddenly it was about UConn and how the UConn women don't scrimp by on per diems, but are use to 5 star dining on the road!

I'm sure they don't normally dine at Mickey D's or Burger King! Just missed seeing the team at an Outback Steakhouse one time at a Regional final, wouldn't call that a 5 star place. What are the restrictions on where they dine, etc?

 

[mudcat]

So weather causes illness? Hmmm.

A lot of the different influenza strains don't really flourish in the West, or don't make it to the interior of the country. I can remember (after living in the Midwest for 6 years) when I moved back to the East Coast (New Haven) catching the flu over and over again that first winter. That could be what's going on: don't worry, after that first winter you usually catch up, but that first winter can be very stressful.

 

[hiker04]

OK here is a way out though to banter around. She is a Freshman and this is her first final Four (not her last either) maybe it is just a temporary case of nerves, which I am sure will be all gone come game time.

 

[Charliebball]

KLS is a tough kid....if she can walk I think she will play...if not Ms. Chong will hopefully get her chance to provide some additional 3 point shooting .......she sometimes seems to be at her best in important games like against Maryland earlier in the year........

 

[Sluconn Husky]

KLS is a tough kid....if she can walk I think she will play...if not Ms. Chong will hopefully get her chance to provide some additional 3 point shooting ..she sometimes seems to be at her best in important games like against Maryland earlier in the year...

You'll simply see more of Gabby Williams if KLS can't go.

 

[OldAlum]

Does anyone know what the NCAA rules are on medications?

 

[CocoHusky]

Does anyone know what the NCAA rules are on medications?

NCAA randomly drug test about 10% of the student athletes in season against a know list of drugs.
I don't know if the rules changes for post season play but the chances of KLS being tested with 2 games left in season are slim. If she needs medication I'm sure the staff is smart enough to prescribe something that would not be an issue either in NCAA testing or her ability to play.

 

[huskyd]

No doubt, but here's the box score from the TX game:
Texas vs. Connecticut - Box Score - March 28, 2016 - ESPN

Lou was 3-6 from 3; the rest of the team was 9-15.

I get it, but I was talking about a single player replacing Lou, not a collection of players. Regardless of stats, Lou has to be guarded on the perimeter; neither Collier nor Williams draw that kind of attention. And I have no doubt that the Huskies can outscore any team in the final 4 with or w/out Lou. So perhaps it's all moot.

 

[huskyd]

OK here is a way out though to banter around. She is a Freshman and this is her first final Four (not her last either) maybe it is just a temporary case of nerves, which I am sure will be all gone come game time.

This board needs more Master Banters. Good tension remover.

 

[bags27]

The irony of the situation: we need Lou for defense! She's important for disrupting the flow and shots of their big guards. It's a testament to how far Lou has come this year that we can say that.