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3/12

Paige Bueckers: 15 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists

Hopkins advanced to the state final.
 
Amari DeBerry won't get a chance at a state title as the final has been cancelled.

But here's a nice piece on her and Geno's trip to watch her last night (3/11):

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DeBerry’s gifts were evident from the outset. She clearly has the size and skills to play at an elite level. In the first three minutes, she nailed a three-pointer, blocked a shot, and passed adeptly out of a double team to set up a Billies teammate for a basket.


But DeBerry, who can be overeager on defense, picked up her fourth foul early in the second half, forcing her teammates to play without her for about eight minutes. No matter. They didn’t lose any of their nine-point lead. She admitted she had been nervous, playing in front of her legendary future coach.

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Not surprisingly, she has dreams of one day joining her in the WNBA one day, too. “Yeah,” she said. “I’ll keep playing as long as I can.”

The man standing top right in the arena Wednesday night will be thrilled to see her play for four long years. Auriemma didn’t have to say a thing. His presence said it all.


www.wivb.com

UConn-bound Amari DeBerry will surely have more championship chances

Jerry Sullivan writes about perhaps the brightest women’s basketball phenom in Western New York history, and Geno Auriemma.
www.wivb.com www.wivb.com
 
Not surprised that many states have joined CT in ending their tournaments early.

Saw that some of the college conferences have terminated recruiting activity as well as training and competition. I assume that is 'in person' recruiting, sure the texts and calls will continue.
 
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Well - I think Paige and other seniors should be allowed to repeat her senior year of HS so she has a chance to play the championship game - would only be fair since we are discussing similar situation for the college seniors. :eek:
 
eebmg said:
Maybe Tax Day is suspended too? ;)
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Seriously, "postponement" is being discussed (by those whose primary concern is the health of the economy vs. the health of the people)
 
Hopkins' coach Brian Cosgrove interviewed about the cancellation of the state final. Said Geno had planned on attending.


kstp.com

Hopkins girls hoops coach Brian Cosgriff expresses sadness in not getting to play 4A title game

The Hopkins girls hoops team was hoping to put its 62-game winning streak on the line Saturday night. They were supposed to play Farmington for the 4A state title at the Barn. We talked with coach Brian Cosgriff, who expressed sadness that his team won't get a chance to defend its championship...
kstp.com kstp.com
 
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Does anyone know how Saylor compares to Brunell when Brunell was a junior? Is she as talented?
 
The New Mexico girls state tourney was allowed to be played to conclusion. Jaelyn Bates and Volcano Vista came up short in the 5A title game. Bates went 4-13 for 12 points in the title game. She helped get them to the final with games of 21 points and 19 points with 7 rebounds.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
The New Mexico girls state tourney was allowed to be played to conclusion. Jaelyn Bates and Volcano Vista came up short in the 5A title game. Bates went 4-13 for 12 points in the title game. She helped get them to the final with games of 21 points and 19 points with 7 rebounds.
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Congrats on a great season, even if not a championship, to Jaelyn. I love that kid.
 
donalddoowop said:
Does anyone know how Saylor compares to Brunell when Brunell was a junior? Is she as talented?
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I've seen Saylor 3x in person and Sam 2x on television. I know that Sam was rated higher, but I think Saylor is better. Both played in small high schools against mediocre competition, so both dominated.

Saylor is a better ball handler, more agile, quicker, a better leaper, at least as good a passer, better defender, and at least a comparable shooter.

Saylor was made for the UConn game of pressing and transition. She throws 50' passes on the money and is a ballhawk on defense like Gabby or Stewie. She has a high basketball IQ and great instincts on the court.
 
UcMiami said:
Well - I think Paige and other seniors should be allowed to repeat her senior year of HS so she has a chance to play the championship game - would only be fair since we are discussing similar situation for the college seniors. :eek:
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Yes, I remember how much we all would rather stay in high school than go off to college. I think I started packing in 10th grade.
 
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I assume GA is the closer but any thoughts on how the staff is utilized for recruiting? I'm hoping for more EU or Canadian involvement.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
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Yes, Azzi is not bubbling with fun in these photos. I am not putting any reliance on all those who want to call her in the bag. In fact I am discounting her as a recruit and doing that as a form of reverse mojo. Last time Paige brought this up she discounted the notion that UConn was a lock, saying she genuinely had no idea where Azzi was going.
 
MilfordHusky said:
I've seen Saylor 3x in person and Sam 2x on television. I know that Sam was rated higher, but I think Saylor is better. Both played in small high schools against mediocre competition, so both dominated.

Saylor is a better ball handler, more agile, quicker, a better leaper, at least as good a passer, better defender, and at least a comparable shooter.

Saylor was made for the UConn game of pressing and transition. She throws 50' passes on the money and is a ballhawk on defense like Gabby or Stewie. She has a high basketball IQ and great instincts on the court.
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What he said.
 
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