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[TARZAN22]

I'm impressed with Prince

I love the way she move without the basketball. And she rebound well.

 

[NewCorn]

it's the 2019 and 2020 classes that will tell the story regarding UConn's future dominance.....Boston and Jones or Brunelle are must gets and then the great guards Beuckers or Van Lith and either Watson, Brink or Marshall

Don't forget Amihere.

 

[HuskylnSC]

UCONN "ideal" roster size has been 12-13 historically. The "rotation" depending on the year and talent level is 6-9. These two assumptions says that at a minimum UCONN will need to add 3 "rotation" players in 2019.


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looking at all your hard work, I think this summer would be a great time for an experienced post to transfer in. Someone with a bit of bulk.

 

[Bronx23]

I think Geno will have no choice next year. He returns 5 of his 7 player rotation (being generous to Walker) who generally played the lion's share of minutes in the "tough" games. Next season who shall play positions 6 and 7? 8? Irwin? Bent? McCombs? Gordon? Or Williams if she learns defense? Or a fast tracked big, ONO, who is needed to back up Azura? I'm betting on Williams and ONO. Geno will have no choice because the others have not shown much progress. Well, Irwin has shown some progress and may take a few more positive steps forward. Geno needs another starter. Walker has the inside track but Williams will push her. Walker had better not assume the fifth starter slot is hers by default.

I agree with your comments with just a slight alteration. I surely hope MW makes the usual jump for a top rated recruit, but even if she does, she's not a guard. Making her the three, and sliding over KLS puts their best player, in not her optimal spot. I expect that CW will begin her drive towards "legendary" status by starting. That would put MW in the sixth spot, and while very different than AZ would bring a lot there. This will be interesting to see how Bataly does if she's healthy. Then there's Ono. I think Kayla will play a bit more than this year and will be a good complementary player. Then there's backup point guard where Combs and Molly will fight it out, and I expect Combs speed and athleticism would win out.
They will surely be a likely FF team after losing two greats in Gabby and Kia.
Bronx23

 

[huskyrob1]

I agree with your comments with just a slight alteration. I surely hope MW makes the usual jump for a top rated recruit, but even if she does, she's not a guard. Making her the three, and sliding over KLS puts their best player, in not her optimal spot. I expect that CW will begin her drive towards "legendary" status by starting. That would put MW in the sixth spot, and while very different than AZ would bring a lot there. This will be interesting to see how Bataly does if she's healthy. Then there's Ono. I think Kayla will play a bit more than this year and will be a good complementary player. Then there's backup point guard where Combs and Molly will fight it out, and I expect Combs speed and athleticism would win out.
They will surely be a likely FF team after losing two greats in Gabby and Kia.
Bronx23

If Williams plays like she did in the All Star game, she will be the next Maya. She was doing it all, scoring, rebounding, making up court spot on passes for an assist, just incredible I thought.

 

[CocoHusky]

looking at all your hard work, I think this summer would be a great time for an experienced post to transfer in. Someone with a bit of bulk.

I have been saying that for two years now. I did not see Natalie Butler leaving. And there haven been a couple of bigs that could have helped. Kate Cain now at Nebraska was originally a Delaware commit and got out of her commitment when Delaware changed coaches she ended up at Nebraska. Big time shot blocker. Jenna Stati was a transfer from Maryland to Georgia fairly big and skilled. On the JUCO circuit there is Natasha Mack who was originally a Huston committment coming out of high school and she is probably going to be the JUCO POY this year.

 

[HopJim]

I don't disagree with the optimistic outlook that you, Milford and some others have outlined. But I do worry that UConn will lose an irreplaceable element of this team's success:

Geno: "Hey Kia, guard Ogunbowale and make sure she shoots 8-25. Then guard Durr and make sure she shoots 7-19. After that, take on Laska for three games and limit her to 14-53 shooting. That St. Francis kid, Kovatch, leads the nation in 3-pointers. Don't let her make any against you. Oh, and while you're at it, take the pressure off Lou and shoot 45% from beyond the arc, have a better than 2-1 assist to turnover ratio and be the toughest, most determined and unforgiving competitor on the floor this season."

And we haven't even gotten to Gabby.

As you write, I'm sure Geno will adapt to his personnel. But I'm still really going to miss Kia and Gabby...and I think UConn will, too.

Have to agree. Its been years since UConn didn't have a shut down guard/small forward.

 

[JustinesGuy]

I agree with your comments with just a slight alteration. I surely hope MW makes the usual jump for a top rated recruit, but even if she does, she's not a guard. Making her the three, and sliding over KLS puts their best player, in not her optimal spot. I expect that CW will begin her drive towards "legendary" status by starting. That would put MW in the sixth spot, and while very different than AZ would bring a lot there. This will be interesting to see how Bataly does if she's healthy. Then there's Ono. I think Kayla will play a bit more than this year and will be a good complementary player. Then there's backup point guard where Combs and Molly will fight it out, and I expect Combs speed and athleticism would win out.
They will surely be a likely FF team after losing two greats in Gabby and Kia.
Bronx23

Im interested in hearing why some people think Molly will be the back up point guard?
I think you'll see danger, CW, Walker, Lou rotation. Then z, pheese, Kyla, BC, Ono for bigs.
Not sure how much run Molly, Coombs, or Lexi will get even though they could be used since ur guard depth will be deficient.

 

[DEpup]

looking at all your hard work, I think this summer would be a great time for an experienced post to transfer in. Someone with a bit of bulk.

I think Batouly will come back healthy and take on that role. She plays like a mack truck when she is at her best.

 

[HuskylnSC]

Have to agree. Its been years since UConn didn't have a shut down guard/small forward.

I think it was last year in October when someone asked Geno who is best on ball defender was. His response, "Shea Ralph". I believe there will be a lock down defender at the right time