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Mikayla Coombs to Transfer

Centerstream said:
And if she stayed at UConn and didn't play defense, well, we know how our coach would handle that
So I guess we can assume her reasons for leaving and choosing MSST...:eek::confused:
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AEH plays defense, she does not play at an elite defense level yet but effort is definitely there, with Vic’s emphasis on defense she will get better. According to Vic She is an ideal team player and I think she will be a major player for MSST.
 
UConnCat said:
In her last game as a Husky, Stef scored 17 points, grabbed 16 boards, set multiple wicked screens and won her 2nd national championship.
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Afterward, Stef said it was important to go undefeated. Not only was that team one of eleven UConn National Championship teams and one of six UConn undefeated teams, it was the only one to go 40-0.
 
stick said:
Yeah, I agree. I think she and Collier are the two most underrated All-American UConn players. IMO, KML was the greatest shooter in program history and she seemed to have a knack for making plays in key situations.
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Kaleena was arguably the best shooter in NCAA history. She missed being a 50/40/90 shooter by 1 free throw in 2 different seasons. No one combined volume and accuracy as well as Kaleena: .447 shooting percentage with 398 makes. She is now tied for 6th in UConn career scoring. If not for her elbow injury, she would have been a 3-time All-American, would be ahead of Nykesha, Tina, and Lou in career scoring, and would have made 430 treys. Because K's pro career has been lackluster so far, people tend to diminish her accomplishments, but she was a great collegiate player.
 
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Jmsdawg said:
AEH plays defense, she does not play at an elite defense level yet but effort is definitely there, with Vic’s emphasis on defense she will get better. According to Vic She is an ideal team player and I think she will be a major player for MSST.
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I'm not sure why we have an AEH pissing contest.

I watched four MSST games this year where AEH started. She reminds me of Courtney Ekmark. Her best attribute is shooting but she is slow-footed on D. Her fit with MSST may be much better than at UConn and, if so, the best of luck to her. Courtney had two good years at ASU but never reached the prominence she had as a high schooler.

Is that bad????
 
MilfordHusky said:
Kaleena was arguably the best shooter in NCAA history. She missed being a 50/40/90 shooter by 1 free throw in 2 different seasons. No one combined volume and accuracy as well as Kaleena: .447 shooting percentage with 398 makes. She is now tied for 6th in UConn career scoring. If not for her elbow injury, she would have been a 3-time All-American, would be ahead of Nykesha, Tina, and Lou in career scoring, and would have made 430 treys. Because K's pro career has been lackluster so far, people tend to diminish her accomplishments, but she was a great collegiate player.
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Here here! That was a rousing speech and I agree with it emphatically.
 
visitor123 said:
I'm pretty sure she was ranked 10th & the #1 Post just before she committed to UConn. I distinctly remember Triaddukefan (yes I'm a lurker) complaining on the Duke board about how unfair it was for UConn to swoop in at the last minute to get Bria Hartley whom they had been recruiting, although we recruited Hartley really hard for a long time as well. She was up to 3rd or 4th in the overall rankings at one point.
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tower1 said:
Big blow to this team. I thought she was not getting enough playing time that she deserved. I don't blame her for transferring into a program that gives her a fair chance. We've been loosing bench players that can help us.
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“Deserved” based on what? Please explain.

She didn’t earn more minutes. She had a fair chance and made a modest contribution despite extraordinary laurels upon entering the program.

Then she quit rather than dig in and earn her minutes. Another example of a highly-touted player who could not accept that minutes in a UConn Jersey must be earned - and are not owed or simply given.

Excellence has a cost.
 
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SCspur said:
Never thought about GT. Plenty of pt and an outstanding education could sway her. Plus Nell is a very outgoing woman so that could factor in as well.
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Mikayla must have had good academic credentials coming out of high school. Think is was @UConnCat who said Michigan was among her other options.
 
CocoHusky said:
Mikayla must have had good academic credentials coming out of high school. Think is was @UConnCat who said Michigan was among her other options.
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She’s certainly a smart young lady that’s for sure! I’m certain she’ll find a school that’s for her academically and athletically.
 
Like others, I wish her the best. Looking at the website, 7 players on roster. Never seen so few players before. The one thing I don't get is, if a player wanted more minutes/playing time, why not out work somebody for that spot? Be competitive. Maybe she was and could not catch the eye or confidence of the coaching staff who knows. I just know that I am going to come at a person hard for a playing spot. Wish Mikayla the best
 
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FanFromMaine said:
I'm not sure why we have an AEH pissing contest.

I watched four MSST games this year where AEH started. She reminds me of Courtney Ekmark. Her best attribute is shooting but she is slow-footed on D. Her fit with MSST may be much better than at UConn and, if so, the best of luck to her. Courtney had two good years at ASU but never reached the prominence she had as a high schooler.

Is that bad????
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Not sure what you mean by pissing contest, I simply stated AEH is putting effort into improving her defense and she is getting better but I am beginning to feel AEH is a sore subject for many BYers, so I will refrain from any AEH comments in future post.
 
Espinoza-Hunter is already better than Ekmark. Anyone who watched them go head to head would likely agree. Espinoza shot about 9% better from 3 than Ekmark.
 
uconnfan68 said:
But Ekmark is halfway through law school. I’d say she’ll end up ok.
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I didn’t say she wouldn’t end up okay? I said she wasn’t as good as AEH. Basketball is not in her future.
 
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Jmsdawg said:
Not sure what you mean by pissing contest, I simply stated AEH is putting effort into improving her defense and she is getting better but I am beginning to feel AEH is a sore subject for many BYers, so I will refrain from any AEH comments in future post.
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Please don’t refrain on my account. I enjoy your commentary.

I inferred that you were continuing the “sky-is-falling” mantra using AEH as an example of someone UConn lost but who is succeeding elsewhere. If that was not your point, mea culpa.
 
DaBball said:
Espinoza-Hunter is already better than Ekmark. Anyone who watched them go head to head would likely agree. Espinoza shot about 9% better from 3 than Ekmark.
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I don’t agree that AEH is better and I did watch both kids last year.

AEH was an adjunct to MSST’s offense and got a lot of open looks as the defense collapsed. Ekmark was a key element of ASU’s offense and was guarded accordingly. Both were adequate defenders but could be easily beaten latera

But it may occur that AEH takes a bigger role next year and I was wrong. If so, more power to her. One of the fascinating aspects of WBB is watching kids develop.
 
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