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Several comments, our defense was solid but our bigs need to close out much better, they tend to play off the offensive player too much. We only had two blocks against a much smaller team???? Our bigs need to finish shots, even when hit, we tend to give up and don't even get a shot off. We look too much for a foul and not to score!!!!! Why not get both???? How can we shoot a higher percentage from three than point blank?

Our full court press, after a hoop, was impressive and led to several quick scoring opportunities.

Overall a good win on paper but not so much while watching. Some rust exists but the future looks bright.
 
Ralph said:
Its simple, this is not just any basketball team, this is UConn. We don't practice until we get it right, we practice until we cannot get it wrong. We are totally spoiled, but that is what we expect. I think we can easy go and root for a player who is not that good, like the bench going wild for a walk-on's 3 pointer at the the very end of the championship game. But for most of our players, they are really really talented and we expect them to do it all better. They expect if of themselves also. A win is ok for the national championship game. For every other game, playing really well is part of getting better for the next game. Playing just ok and winning is not ok.
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Sigh! Nan, I’m with you.
 
Husky fanatic said:
Going forward the missed bunnies, turnovers and poor free throw percentage will become an issue as the competition increases. Today it didn’t matter but tomorrow it just might
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True, but only to a team that plays us perfectly. I would like to think that team is made up of humans.

But, yea, there is always something to get better at. FT's for sure. They are supposed to be free.
 
EricLA said:
  • Christyn - leading scorer but her offense was just not good. She needs to stop with the 3-point barrage. But her defense was tremendous.
  • Caroline - same for her. 2-6 from 3 - just stop with the shooting. The team shot 45% from 3 and Christyn and Caroline were a combined 4-14
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Wow. I don't think we want either of them to stop shooting three's when they are there. I am very confident that Geno wants them to shoot when the opportunities are there. As we go further into the tournament, we will need those outside shots and we want them to have the confidence to take them.
I would hardly say that the sum of Christyn's 3-pt. shots constitutes a barrage. SMH.
 
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Javafan said:
It's not complain, it's a review of which areas need to be improved. SIMPLE : Cut down mental mistakes of miss FT and miss bunny !
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don't you know you can't be objective or they call you a "non fan". Ft's are a concern esp for a player like Dorka, can't see her playing meaningful minutes in a close game in the 4th because opposing players will just hack her and send her to the ft line. I thought the last 5 min of the 1st quarter were the worst possibly of the season. 3 off rebs in 1 posession for Mercer and 4 turnovers. Not sure if it was being sloppy or lazy but it was not good. Agree that they can get away with this with an inferior squad like Mercer who poses no threat, but not against top level teams like Nc st/Sc/Stanford. Also someone in the chat mentioned the rotations were not fun to watch I agree. The players got no rhythm there was too many off and on subs.
 
oldude said:
A note to everyone who's complaining about UConn's offense. Go back and watch the 2010 National Championship game against Stanford. In a game when UConn couldn't throw the ball in the ocean, the Huskies won perhaps the ugliest championship game in the history of WBB 53-47. Defense wins championships, and this UConn team is playing championship defense right now, something we really haven't seen since 2016.
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That game was painful, LOL. Imagine, Maya, Tina, and Renee scoring 12 points in the first half. Stanford with 20, had to be the worst half of basketball in the history of the FF.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Considering I specifically commented on that game on the women's board I'm pretty sure I'm aware what SC did. And it's utterly irrelevant. SC's offense isn't good either. But when you allow 10 points in three quarters and out-rebound your opponent by 40 it doesn't have to be.
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How about giving Mercer some credit? They’re nationally ranked #12 in FG% defense

FIELD-GOAL PERCENTAGE DEFENSE

Last updated March 19, 2022 - Through games March 18, 2022

RANKTEAMGMOPP FGOPP FGAOPP FG%
1South Carolina32623192032.4
2UCF28477143133.3
3Liberty32579170733.9
4Tennessee31678199634.0
5Norfolk St.29530155334.1
6Stanford32641184834.7
7Jackson St.29638183334.8
8Princeton28508145534.9
9North Carolina29596170734.9
10Dayton32650186034.9
11Howard31643183635.0
12Mercer29593168635.2
13UC Davis28586166535.2
14UConn30610173235.2
15Charlotte31651184235.3
16SFA32629177735.4
17Montana30655184735.5
18Towson32723203635.5
 
Charliebball said:
"Caroline - same for her. 2-6 from 3 - just stop with the shooting. "

I agree with most of your comments but there's possibly going to come an important moment in one of these games when Ducharme will be called upon to make a three-point shot.........the only way she's getting her confidence back on that shot is to just keep on shooting......
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Couldn't agree more. Just posted something along these lines prior to seeing your post.
 
Bald Huskie said:
That game was painful, LOL. Imagine, Maya, Tina, and Renee scoring 12 points in the first half. Stanford with 20, had to be the worst half of basketball in the history of the FF.
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Yes, but in the end it was beautiful. :)
 
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Looking ahead....
IMO UConn needs Nika in the starting lineup. She sets the tone defensively. Right out of the gates the opponent runs into a wall. I know, who sits. Could you go small, with one post? With big time pressure full-court, in the passing lanes, and close outs, couldn't a small group with one post rebound? Set the tone, then sub in bigs as needed. Just a thought. BTW IMO all the bigs are playing good.
Hey, Geno has to get Azzi more shots. She's got to get 15 shots. That's a sure 20. This offense isn't getting her enough looks.
More dribble drive pitch with Azzi finding the open spot. Boom
 
If UCF wins over Fla (they're leading after one quarter), this forum's going to be a lot more miserable than it is now come Monday evening. Whether the Huskies win or not, I doubt any style points will be found in that game :P
 
HuskyNan said:
How about giving Mercer some credit? They’re nationally ranked #12 in FG% defense

FIELD-GOAL PERCENTAGE DEFENSE

Last updated March 19, 2022 - Through games March 18, 2022

RANKTEAMGMOPP FGOPP FGAOPP FG%
1South Carolina32623192032.4
2UCF28477143133.3
3Liberty32579170733.9
4Tennessee31678199634.0
5Norfolk St.29530155334.1
6Stanford32641184834.7
7Jackson St.29638183334.8
8Princeton28508145534.9
9North Carolina29596170734.9
10Dayton32650186034.9
11Howard31643183635.0
12Mercer29593168635.2
13UC Davis28586166535.2
14UConn30610173235.2
15Charlotte31651184235.3
16SFA32629177735.4
17Montana30655184735.5
18Towson32723203635.5
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I'd like to think that playing against a relatively strong defense (for a 15 seed especially) will serve us well in case we have to face UCF.
 
So, today was the 11th different starting lineup, the 14th change. Since Paige's return in the St. John's game, we've averaged 81.5 ppg, 30 oppg. It will be interesting to see if Geno stays with this lineup thru the tourney.
 
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CB360 said:
I understand the rust after 10 day bust as big as they won, I really don't think they played well. I was hoping to see most of what was seen during the BET. Hey, A Win is a Win!!! Monday should be better, more fluid and hopefully more dominating!!!
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More dominating than 45 pt. MOV!? Give us a break. Mercer has been making their bones as a defensive team, you know. Sheeesh.
Ralph said:
Its simple, this is not just any basketball team, this is UConn. We don't practice until we get it right, we practice until we cannot get it wrong. We are totally spoiled, but that is what we expect. I think we can easy go and root for a player who is not that good, like the bench going wild for a walk-on's 3 pointer at the the very end of the championship game. But for most of our players, they are really really talented and we expect them to do it all better. They expect if of themselves also. A win is ok for the national championship game. For every other game, playing really well is part of getting better for the next game. Playing just ok and winning is not ok.
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Ralph, there are always things to improve upon but please do not call their first round 45 pt. win, with excellent effort from everyone, after a 10-day layoff anything but a very good win.
 
Geno's most difficult job is getting everyone enough minutes. Caroline just does so many things while she's in there, score, rebound, pass, block shots. hustle, it's hard to keep her on the bench for a long time. Problem is, who is going to sit? Dorka, I believe has been out performing Liv for the better part of the last month or so. She goes after rebounds, and hits the floor on loose balls, I don't like her on the bench for a long time. Evina's defense and scoring was stellar. Paige, Paige and Azzi, Azzi. Great game overall, and very good problem for a coach to have.
 
Charliebball said:
"Caroline - same for her. 2-6 from 3 - just stop with the shooting. "

I agree with most of your comments but there's possibly going to come an important moment in one of these games when Ducharme will be called upon to make a three-point shot.........the only way she's getting her confidence back on that shot is to just keep on shooting......
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Totally agree. Further in the tournament, they will defend and try to wear down Paige and Azzi. And CWill can be an inconsistent shooter so to me Caroline and Evina are the keys to those games.
 
topogigio said:
Geno's most difficult job is getting everyone enough minutes. Caroline just does so many things while she's in there, score, rebound, pass, block shots. hustle, it's hard to keep her on the bench for a long time. Problem is, who is going to sit? Dorka, I believe has been out performing Liv for the better part of the last month or so. She goes after rebounds, and hits the floor on loose balls, I don't like her on the bench for a long time. Evina's defense and scoring was stellar. Paige, Paige and Azzi, Azzi. Great game overall, and very good problem for a coach to have.
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and consider what a miracle it is that nobody complains about not getting their points
 
UConn had 11 days off. I think it's a little too optimistic to think they are going to resume play without gathering a little rust and their timing being off. This was the perfect opponent to shake off the rust, and get back in sync with each other. :D
 
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I really liked the sustained defensive effort that was made in this game against a quick, aggressive team. Also liked that they were mixing it up underneath and going to the basket more which opens up the outside shooting game. Lots of energy from everyone. A very good first step in this tournament.
 
Bald Huskie said:
That game was painful, LOL. Imagine, Maya, Tina, and Renee scoring 12 points in the first half. Stanford with 20, had to be the worst half of basketball in the history of the FF.
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Pretty sure it is the record for worst half of basketball for the whole tournament as far as combined score for both teams. It was terrible! Thought K State and Wa State might challenge through the first quarter today, but they both reached double figures in the 2nd quarter to blow past the 32 point mark.
 
Husky fanatic said:
Going forward the missed bunnies, turnovers and poor free throw percentage will become an issue as the competition increases. Today it didn’t matter but tomorrow it just might
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I get your point, but we will be okay tomorrow. ;)
 
HuskyNan said:
How about giving Mercer some credit? They’re nationally ranked #12 in FG% defense

FIELD-GOAL PERCENTAGE DEFENSE

Last updated March 19, 2022 - Through games March 18, 2022

RANKTEAMGMOPP FGOPP FGAOPP FG%
1South Carolina32623192032.4
2UCF28477143133.3
3Liberty32579170733.9
4Tennessee31678199634.0
5Norfolk St.29530155334.1
6Stanford32641184834.7
7Jackson St.29638183334.8
8Princeton28508145534.9
9North Carolina29596170734.9
10Dayton32650186034.9
11Howard31643183635.0
12Mercer29593168635.2
13UC Davis28586166535.2
14UConn30610173235.2
15Charlotte31651184235.3
16SFA32629177735.4
17Montana30655184735.5
18Towson32723203635.5
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Did not know that, but you could see Mercer is no push over. Credit to them for sure. Mercer was just what the doctor ordered for preparing UConn for what will be tough competition going forward. I bet Geno is happy about who we played and how we did. Of course, Geno knows it can always be better.
 
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