Maya and Sarah's first 20 games compared

[PvP]

Maya Sarah Comments

Points 330 344 Both have begun to score more on a game-by-game basis

Rebounds 136 154 Sarah leads by just over 10%

Assists 71 74 Essentially identical

Steals 30 46 Sarah leads by over 50%

Blocks 29 21 Maya's only clear lead

Turnovers 42 31 Sarah leads by over 30%

Personal Fouls 35 28 Sarah leads by over 20%

With roughly half the season in the books, the numbers favor Sarah in nearly every category.

 

[Rowdy831]

The thing I remember about Maya when she was young (and it didn't change) was she was clutch. When she needed to make a shot, it went in, when she needed a stop she got. Her play elevated when the game called for it and the bigger the game the more you could rely on her to make the play.

 

[Jonathan14]

I feel so fortunate to be witnessing Sarah's stellar freshman season, just as I felt so fortunate to witness Maya's. Sarah also seems to share Maya's humble demeanor and work ethic. I imagine that if and when she contemplates these numbers, she will recognize what an honor it is to be compared to such an extraordinary basketball player and human being!

 

[Bone Dog]

Fascinating comparison.

One thing to consider is that Sarah has the advantage of playing with Paige.

 

[DennieEddy]

Maya Sarah Comments

Points 330 344 Both have begun to score more on a game-by-game basis

Rebounds 136 154 Sarah leads by just over 10%

Assists 71 74 Essentially identical

Steals 30 46 Sarah leads by over 50%

Blocks 29 21 Maya's only clear lead

Turnovers 42 31 Sarah leads by over 30%

Personal Fouls 35 28 Sarah leads by over 20%

With roughly half the season in the books, the numbers favor Sarah in nearly every category.

If Sarah leads in turnovers & personal fouls, aren't those negative "leads"?

Who has the 42 turnovers & who have the 35 personal fouls?

 

[ConnMotors]

Maya had a pretty good cast on teammates as well.

Rene Montgomery - Junior
Charde Houston - Senior
Mel Thomas - Senior
Tina Charles - Sophomore
Kalana Greene - Junior
Brittany Hunter - Senior

 

[hookshot]

If Sarah leads in turnovers & personal fouls, aren't those negative "leads"?

Who has the 42 turnovers & who have the 35 personal fouls?

Maya / Sarah

 

[bantamlaker]

The thing I remember about Maya when she was young (and it didn't change) was she was clutch. When she needed to make a shot, it went in, when she needed a stop she got. Her play elevated when the game called for it and the bigger the game the more you could rely on her to make the play.

Sarah is having a great freshman season and now will have a chance to really prove herself in the next few weeks against Tennessee and SCarolina and then in the tournament. I think Sarah has the talent not only to make big plays but to take over a game if needed the way Maya could. We shall soon find out.

 

[BBallF]

The thing I remember about Maya when she was young (and it didn't change) was she was clutch. When she needed to make a shot, it went in, when she needed a stop she got. Her play elevated when the game called for it and the bigger the game the more you could rely on her to make the play.

At least that's how we remember it. I certainly do. The test will be the Big East tourney and then the Big Dance. Watch the Tennessee and SC games too. You know she has that in her. It's just matter of when.

 

[Blond D.]

I think after a spring and summer, also with it being her second year as a Huskie and knowing what it takes to play college basketball, Sarah will come back a little leaner, a little stronger and a bit faster. That in itself is scary.

 

[donalddoowop]

I think after a spring and summer, also with it being her second year as a Huskie and knowing what it takes to play college basketball, Sarah will come back a little leaner, a little stronger and a bit faster. That in itself is scary.

And a lot better!

 

[uconnfan68]

Maya Sarah Comments

Points 330 344 Both have begun to score more on a game-by-game basis

Rebounds 136 154 Sarah leads by just over 10%

Assists 71 74 Essentially identical

Steals 30 46 Sarah leads by over 50%

Blocks 29 21 Maya's only clear lead

Turnovers 42 31 Sarah leads by over 30%

Personal Fouls 35 28 Sarah leads by over 20%

With roughly half the season in the books, the numbers favor Sarah in nearly every category.

Maya didn’t have Paige, or Azzi, or Kaitlyn.

 

[diggerfoot]

I earlier stated that, though I think Strong might surpass Moore in productivity, that would be a bad sign. Since then there have been three developments to help prove me wrong. Our shooting percentage has gone up, the opponents shooting percentage has gone down and we are playing at a faster pace. Together that means Strong’s productivity is not coming at the expense of the team’s as a whole.

I still would like to see further post development, but things are looking great right now for both Strong and her teammates.

 

[packwrap]

At least that's how we remember it. I certainly do. The test will be the Big East tourney and then the Big Dance. Watch the Tennessee and SC games too. You know she has that in her. It's just matter of when.

SCs leading scorer now is Sarah's freshman rival Joyce Edwards, coming right now off the bench. Just in case Sarah needed any extra motivation.