Looking at this season

[wallman]

Not understanding the disdain toward Shepard she is bigger at your comparable position and showed that she was difficult for you to contain. Team USA had no 3's and Morgan Tuck was chosen as she was the only player to demonstrate she had some consistency from the arc. In fact the USA games showed that the college players there are going to have to adjust for the W game and that it will take them some time to do so.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

No one predicted last year’s team would enter the tournament undefeated, but they did.

Are you thinking of the 2016-2017 team? Because I think pretty much everyone believed last year's team had a significant chance of being undefeated entering the tourney.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Specifically 16-17. I read a few comments from some naysayers (same as this year) that UConn will probably lose to 1-2 of the elite teams on the schedule, but it didn’t happen. Somehow UConn found a way to win.

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Scoring points will not be a problem. Getting stops will. UConn gave ND too many easy uncontested baskets last time. When was the last time UConn gave up 91 points? During the Stewart era, the Huskies habitually kept opponents under 60 points. How wonderful it would be if somehow they would make 60 points their high water mark this year on defense.

The point about the team two years ago is certainly true. The way they outperformed their expectations was to have two of their sophomores become Wade trophy finalists, and to have Gabby Williams ascend from good player to best player in the nation. There aren't that many candidates to match what three players did that season.

 

[bbballfan23]

The point about the team two years ago is certainly true. The way they outperformed their expectations was to have two of their sophomores become Wade trophy finalists, and to have Gabby Williams ascend from good player to best player in the nation. There aren't that many candidates to match what three players did that season.

Well 2 of those sophomores are now seniors. Crystal is a junior and a top 3-5 PG in the country & Gabbys shoes could be filled by committee. There isn’t one formula to win a championship.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Well 2 of those sophomores are now seniors. Crystal is a junior and a top 3-5 PG in the country & Gabbys shoes could be filled by committee. There isn’t one formula to win a championship.

Accurate, but it's hard for me seeing this team doing it when last year's more stacked team couldn't.

 

[DEpup]

Accurate, but it's hard for me seeing this team doing it when last year's more stacked team couldn't.

I agree with you that last year's team was stacked with talent but they weren't healthy and AZ was inexperienced at the post and couldn't get the 3 going and that can be the difference. If this years team stays healthy and progresses throughout the season then I think it is a good possibility for #12.

 

[Tonyc]

Specifically 16-17. I read a few comments from some naysayers (same as this year) that UConn will probably lose to 1-2 of the elite teams on the schedule, but it didn’t happen. Somehow UConn found a way to win.

Teams are often judged on paper, but I’ve never seen games won on paper. Games can be won or lost due to numerous variables that cannot be factored in or anticipated prior to the tip-off. Until I see different, I think this year’s team’s biggest challenge will be on the defensive end of the floor.

Scoring points will not be a problem. Getting stops will. UConn gave ND too many easy uncontested baskets last time. When was the last time UConn gave up 91 points? During the Stewart era, the Huskies habitually kept opponents under 60 points. How wonderful it would be if somehow they would make 60 points their high water mark this year on defense.

Foul trouble for UConn is the main reason for losing to ND and loosing most of the time to ND. It used to happen against Tenn. IMO UConn wins big last season in the FF against ND if fouls are not called early and frequently on UConn making them defenseless. UConn is a team that doesnt foul and against ND UConn is called for too many touchie fouls and ND isnt giving them the opportunity to drive the lane uncontested. I dont like it one bit.

 

[Ouremblem]

Hi Tony!
I’m sure this has been discussed on the board but I haven’t been on the board much this year, so I’m curious. Given what we’re hearing about Megan’s improvement in the offseason, what is your starting 5? We will have foul trouble occasionally so Ono and CW will get minutes regardless.

 

[uconn34]

Heavy ND influence on this board and in this topic. Normally doesn't bother me much but some of our folks are drinking their Koolaid. They are always pretty good, but I will take our chances in every game, every year!

 

[Dillon77]

Hey there Boneyarders:

This chart looks at 9 top WCBB teams and examines their rosters and examines "gains" and "losses." Losses include graduation and transfers, while gains include freshman, players returning from injury and transfers becoming eligible. If there's a person or issue that is kind of a grey area (applying for a transfer waiver, injury to a freshman), it's noted in bold.

This chart is the brainchild and product of my McGraw's Bench colleague Baba Ghanouj, who often creates charts, quizzes, poems and all sorts of reasons to look for his byline on the Bench. If you want to read his lead-in to this chart please hit this link.

Otherwise, enjoy. If you have any changes, please let us know with a "reply" message and either Baba and/or I will pick it up.
https://ndnation.com/boards/showpost.php?b=mcgraw;pid=62070;d=this


Dillon (for Baba Ghanouj)

 

[Tonyc]

Hi Tony!
I’m sure this has been discussed on the board but I haven’t been on the board much this year, so I’m curious. Given what we’re hearing about Megan’s improvement in the offseason, what is your starting 5? We will have foul trouble occasionally so Ono and CW will get minutes regardless.

IMO the Big 3 will start Lou Phessa and Dangerfield. I also see Walker starting and becoming a huge part of this team. We need to start another guard and Coombs Bent Gordon and Williams will get time.

 

[baggerbob]

IMO the Big 3 will start Lou Phessa and Dangerfield. I also see Walker starting and becoming a huge part of this team. We need to start another guard and Coombs Bent Gordon and Williams will get time.

All the championships except 1999-2000 had Lobo, DT, Maya, or, Stewie. That team did have Sue, no one else has been good enough to win a Championship. Those were the 5 best to play at Connecticut.

 

[bbballfan23]

All the championships except 1999-2000 had Lobo, DT, Maya, or, Stewie. That team did have Sue, no one else has been good enough to win a Championship. Those were the 5 best to play at Connecticut.

Argument could be made that Tina was better than Lobo but I see what you’re saying.

 

[Sam.the.Man]

I'll gladly have my crow well-done and savor ever bite. What a terrific showing against the former #1 team. Ms. Williams was fantastic!!!