In the last Villanova game, Edwards guarded Siegrist on every single possession for 37 minutes other than transitions and after switches. She gave her all of 9 pts of her 21. With the way the rest of UConn's kids played D today, I doubt she would have gotten that. Somebody other than Siegrist will have to beat them tomorrow because I don't think Auriemma is going to let her.
While I was OK with Azzi getting some playing time, not a big fan of Dorka, whose ankle/foot was in a boot a week ago, playing with a 32 point lead and 5 minutes left. One of the best UConn performances in several weeks so was happy Dorka was able to get a big ovation with 2 minutes left.
Dorka only played a total of 32 minutes, while Nika played 35, Aaliyah & Aubrey played 31 and Lou played only 24. Azzi played 21, Caroline 13, Ines 7, Ayanna 4, and Amari 2.
She'll be faced with a tough challenge if Paige is back, and if KK and Ashlynn are half the players we all expect, but I agree Ines is far more than anyone would have expected when she showed up on campus just six months ago!
She’ll get some minutes next year. Nika will be graduating the following year and Geno would love to have two seasoned point guards on the roster after she’s gone. Ashlynn is a shooting guard
Understood about Ashlynn, Nan, but having Paige, Nika and probably KK ahead of her is a tough climb for minutes... plus Azzi and Ashlynn possibly at the 2.
The key is your first sentence, but yes when they both get their best offensive stuff going it is going to be next level. With the full roster in play we are a team that can beat anyone in the country on any given night. All season our defense has remained solid at worst and stifling at best. When we have been able to spread the floor our offense is exceptional. There is no way an opponent can cover all our options and if we are hitting our shots it will be pick your poison - basically how do you want to get burned.
I think Geno has sworn never to be short of guards again
Yeah I was pulling for Creighton but they choked down the stretch. Villanova always relies on Maddie but today she was practically their entire offense. Not a bad night for Olsen but she’s had better. Considering UConn was able to keep them in check during the season when they were playing poorly, I’m not losing sleep over tomorrow’s game (I’ll leave that for Geno).
Look at the post preceding yours. They show up every time.
Aubrey's defense today on King was outstanding. Siegrist is a tougher match-up for Aubrey because of her size and the high release point on her shot. That's where Aaliyah's size is so important when defending Siegrist. Aaliyah moves well and her size has allowed her to contest Siegrist's shots. Hope that's true tomorrow night.
I don't mind seeing some of these teams lose, but there is no joy in them losing because players were hurt. I hate it when any player can't compete.
Brought back a memory of the walk on kid name of Breanna Pulido who made a shot at the end of the Syracuse national championship game and the bench rose up like it was the game winner. A very special moment for her. On to Med school as I recall, should be in practice somewhere by now. Very special moment!!!
Based on what we saw today, she is destined to be a nuch needed force off the bench.
Also , Ines has proven she can play, and deserves to play, at this level. Kk and Ashlyn have proven themselves at the high svhool level and are unknowns for elite D1. Ice Brady and Ayanna Patterson were highly touted prospect as well. Yet here we are celebrating Ines breaking out in the post season. Ines blocking a shot at her end of the court then racing the length of the court for a long pass then racing back the other way to steal the ball blew my mind. Too awesome. Wait til next year, yes. But I am a fan now.
You think the last few minutes of a blowout game playing with the second string is the magic elixir Azzi needs to find her rhythm and confidence? Sorry, I think you're wrong. Azzi's minutes are limited, those last few minutes would have been good to be part of that limit.
Poly ultimately decided against med school, ending up in the business world.
Yes, but beating the 11th ranked team in the nation again can only help UConn’s seeding in the Big Dance. With many of the top teams losing around the nation, a convincing win by UConn tonight will give the Selection Committee something to seriously consider when they do their seeding for the Tournament.
