McDonalds All-Star Game

[Sluconn Husky]

I think both teams started their bench for the second half.

 

[Orangutan]

Liking Patberg's pure point guard game.

 

[UcMiami]

I find the comment that coaches are watching sort of interesting - this is an all star game - good coaches would be cringing most of the time I would guess.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Lou buries her first three after an NC offensive board and pass. Collier also got another block near the rim.

 

[stwainfan]

Cooper's High School coach said she will play in the WNBA.

 

[mtsuraider06]

Cooper's High School coach said she will play in the WNBA.

I'd imagine most of their coaches would say the same thing.

 

[hoophuskee]

How tall does Collier look? 6'1?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

NC and KLS have sparked a run. Collier posting hard is creating driving lanes and she's got 6 quick points. She also got her hands in on another ball and created a tie-up.

 

[LadyVols9]

Next year's starting 5 will be super talented for TN:
diamond
cooper
mercedes
jones
graves or carter

TN missed out on a FF b/c of bad guard play on the offensive side of the ball. They played stellar defense for 35 minutes. I am ready to see the newbies take the floor.

 

[Blueballer]

Next year's starting 5 will be super talented for TN:
diamond
cooper
mercedes
jones
graves or carter

TN missed out on a FF b/c of bad guard play on the offensive side of the ball. They played stellar defense for 35 minutes. I am ready to see the newbies take the floor.

TENN has never been short on talent. Playing together as a cohesive unit has been challenging.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Collier has 8 points, 10 boards, and 2 blocks. She and KLS love to trap together and it's done some damage.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Collier even sets screens, freeing up Lou for a three to cut the lead to one possession. Unfortunately, Lou missed a potential tying three.

 

[Icebear]

Next year's starting 5 will be super talented for TN:
diamond
cooper
mercedes
jones
graves or carter

TN missed out on a FF b/c of bad guard play on the offensive side of the ball. They played stellar defense for 35 minutes. I am ready to see the newbies take the floor.

The issue has never been the talent they have. It has been too many individuals and coaching.

 

[LadyVols9]

TN has had talent but they have not had THIS much TOP talent since 2008. That's the truth.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Collier had 8 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists, and showed her great hands, set screens, and made a great trapping partner. Still would take her over anyone else.

 

[Icebear]

TN has had talent but they have not had THIS much TOP talent since 2008. That's the truth.

Not near true.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Piece on KLS, NC, and DB, also put in the recruit thread:

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/recruit...three-mcdonalds-all-americans-headed-to-uconn

 

[HuskyNan]

Next year's starting 5 will be super talented for TN:
diamond
cooper
mercedes
jones
graves or carter

TN missed out on a FF b/c of bad guard play on the offensive side of the ball. They played stellar defense for 35 minutes. I am ready to see the newbies take the floor.

No to be a downer, but that starting five has:

1. A kid that hasn't played for a year
2. A freshman
3. A kid recovering from a knee injury (recovering mentally is as difficult as recovering physically)
4. A kid that played only 7 games this year and is recovering from a concussion
5. One former starter from the previous season

I wonder if Holly Warlick might go with a less talented, more experienced lineup until the team gels because that starting five has no experience in playing together.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Cooper's High School coach said she will play in the WNBA.

Didn't Massengale's coach say...oh, never mind.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Next year's starting 5 will be super talented for TN:
diamond
cooper
mercedes
jones
graves or carter

TN missed out on a FF b/c of bad guard play on the offensive side of the ball. They played stellar defense for 35 minutes. I am ready to see the newbies take the floor.

It is easy to be a team that plays good defense and craps the bed offensively. You should be more than ready for the "newbies".

 

[rvwsleep]

No to be a downer, but that starting five has:

1. A kid that hasn't played for a year
2. A freshman
3. A kid recovering from a knee injury (recovering mentally is as difficult as recovering physically)
4. A kid that played only 7 games this year and is recovering from a concussion
5. One former starter from the previous season

I wonder if Holly Warlick might go with a less talented, more experienced lineup until the team gels because that starting five has no experience in playing together.

3. Not knee, surgery on both feet.

 

[mtsuraider06]

Next year's starting 5 will be super talented for TN:
diamond
cooper
mercedes
jones
graves or carter

TN missed out on a FF b/c of bad guard play on the offensive side of the ball. They played stellar defense for 35 minutes. I am ready to see the newbies take the floor.

The only one that will likely start is Diamond, because she is too good not to, even with a year off. She will likely be a preseason AA.

The other spots are up for grabs. Bash will likely be a starter, as she is a Senior with the most experience. I'm waiting to see how Russell does this summer in Italy. From what I've heard and seen, she is already better in terms of last season in terms of S&C, speed, and power. She hasn't played in a year though.

Holly will have options, and that's a good thing. They will have to compete for a starting spot. However, everyone will get minutes if they earn them.

I wouldn't look for Tucker to make a lot of noise. Anyone that says differently isn't being honest. I hope she proves me wrong. I want her to have a chance, especially after all she has gone through.

 

[HuskyNan]

3. Not knee, surgery on both feet.

Sorry, faulty memory. And there have been too many knee injuries lately so I sort of latched onto that.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I like our players but Tea cooper is GOOD

Some people have thought that she's really good; others have thought that, other than taking the ball to the hole, she's not so elite.

 

[BearJWS]

How tall does Collier look? 6'1?

She could be 6'1", but she was skinnier than I thought she was. AND she has really long, thin legs but she's quick. I knew KLS was thin, I just didn't know Collier was just as thin. A year from now, we'll be seeing more muscle on them & more mature bodies. They have the frames to fill out without losing speed. UConn will get them built up & strong soon.