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Mir McLean, Live and In Person

Crossover said:
I thought that was a typo, or that you were hallucinating until I watched it on YouTube. However, I think the technique that was employed, and the way the jump was measured made all the difference. When verticals are measured at, say, the football combine, the score is the difference between the height one reaches while standing flat-footed with ones arms stretched straight overhead and height one achieves overhead after jumping. In the case of the Canadian recordholder, the score was based on the height of a "box" onto which he jumped. Ungar achieved his amazing year by beginning in a deep squat, propelling himself upwards and forward, and landing on the box in a tucked position. Truly impressive, but completely useless if you are trying to catch a pass, snare a rebound, block a shot, or dunk a basketball. Apples and oranges.
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Thanks for the info. I only googled the info, didn't go on to watch the video. I agree, it's a lot harder to be carrying a BB or catching a FB when you go up.
 
Demonstrating her excellent body control, McLean hit several acrobatic, twisting layups, including a couple on inbounds plays, despite being double-teamed when she got the ball.

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Known for scoring the bulk of her points on putbacks in the past because she’s so hard to box out, McLean has found several other ways to score. She hit a 3-pointer on Tuesday and ended up shooting 10-of-14 from the field.

She’s still a menace on the boards, grabbing 18 rebounds on Tuesday. Plus, she looks for open teammates when drawing double-teams, and she had four assists against the Vikings.


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Vikings can't get past McLean, Reds

With its season on the line during Tuesday’s playoff game, St. John’s Catholic Prep’s girls basketball team looked poised to complete its comeback against Roland Park Country School.
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Sluconn Husky said:
Demonstrating her excellent body control, McLean hit several acrobatic, twisting layups, including a couple on inbounds plays, despite being double-teamed when she got the ball.

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Known for scoring the bulk of her points on putbacks in the past because she’s so hard to box out, McLean has found several other ways to score. She hit a 3-pointer on Tuesday and ended up shooting 10-of-14 from the field.

She’s still a menace on the boards, grabbing 18 rebounds on Tuesday. Plus, she looks for open teammates when drawing double-teams, and she had four assists against the Vikings.


www.fredericknewspost.com

Vikings can't get past McLean, Reds

With its season on the line during Tuesday’s playoff game, St. John’s Catholic Prep’s girls basketball team looked poised to complete its comeback against Roland Park Country School.
www.fredericknewspost.com www.fredericknewspost.com
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Mir may need to learn more basketball, but she has physical gifts that can't be taught. She reminds me a lot of the Gabulous One.
 
CocoHusky said:
Gabby had some other elite skills besides her great leaping ability which earned her playing time. Even as a freshman Gabby was the best interior passer on a team full of great passers, her first step with the ball was elite enough to get by even great defenders. Gabby also didn't miss many bunnies at the basket either except for that one time in the championship game against ND. I agree with you, Mir is going to have to bring something else to the table to earn playing time because that F position is going to be loaded (Megan, Anna, Aubrey, & Aaliyah). I also could envision UCONN utilizing a 3 guard line up next year also which could be problem for Mir.
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Alydar said:
Given the extended periods of cold shooting we have seen this season there will be a serious need for offensive rebounders. McClean and Griffin may be busy
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Alydar said:
Given the extended periods of cold shooting we have seen this season there will be a serious need for offensive rebounders. McClean and Griffin may be busy. ;)
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frankly I'd prefer some shooters who have a 45%+ likelihood of making their shots the first time............other then PB I'm still not sure how many of the other recruits will fit that criteria
 
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Charliebball said:
frankly I'd prefer some shooters who have a 45%+ likelihood of making their shots the first time............other then PB I'm still not sure how many of the other recruits will fit that criteria
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I agree, does McLean have an outside shot?
 
Charliebball said:
frankly I'd prefer some shooters who have a 45%+ likelihood of making their shots the first time............other then PB I'm still not sure how many of the other recruits will fit that criteria
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I rewatched last summer's U19 game between the US and Canada and frankly Edwards was a non-factor for much of the game. I am very optimistic that eventually she can be a star because she has the physical tolls, but at least last summer she didn't compete very well against the US.

I continue to see a pattern where HS recruits are touted as the next big thing, who will fit right into the rotation and contribute, only to see them flounder. Griffin is an exciting prospect who I hope to see develop into a great college player. She has athletic tools that are rare and shows flashes of what she can become but she is not ready for prime time even now, late in her freshman year.
There are a few prodigies (I think Bueckers is one) but for the rest starting out at UConn it is a struggle. Next season, with the exception of Bueckers, the success of the Huskies will rest with the 5 returning players. I expect them to be a completely finished product, polished and hardened. The freshman class? I'll pass on predicting.
 
Alydar said:
I rewatched last summer's U19 game between the US and Canada and frankly Edwards was a non-factor for much of the game. I am very optimistic that eventually she can be a star because she has the physical tolls, but at least last summer she didn't compete very well against the US.

I continue to see a pattern where HS recruits are touted as the next big thing, who will fit right into the rotation and contribute, only to see them flounder. Griffin is an exciting prospect who I hope to see develop into a great college player. She has athletic tools that are rare and shows flashes of what she can become but she is not ready for prime time even now, late in her freshman year.
There are a few prodigies (I think Bueckers is one) but for the rest starting out at UConn it is a struggle. Next season, with the exception of Bueckers, the success of the Huskies will rest with the 5 returning players. I expect them to be a completely finished product, polished and hardened. The freshman class? I'll pass on predicting.
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Edwards had virtually nothing to work with on that U19 Canadian team last summer. I believe the score at one point was 50 to 16. Aaliyah looked much better when she was moved up to the National team in the fall. I'm not predicting stardom or starting for any of the '20 recruits. What I'm predicting and looking for is contributions to reduce the starters minutes to something under 30 MPG. UCONN currently has 4 starters averaging over 35 minutes per game and that numbers is closer to 40 against ranked teams. UCONN doesn't and hasn't had a reliable 3rd guard for 3 full seasons now and Liv has no backup in the post. What the team needs is 30 MPG of reliable guard play and 25 MPG of reliable front court play from the class of '20. That kind of contribution from the class of 20 would have us as a the top 2-3 team in the country next year without having to rely on any 1 player being superwoman. Mir, Nika, and Aaliyah are also quality defenders which when combined with the added depth allows you to add in game changing defensive wrinkles which are today just not an option.
 
Alydar said:
I rewatched last summer's U19 game between the US and Canada and frankly Edwards was a non-factor for much of the game. I am very optimistic that eventually she can be a star because she has the physical tolls, but at least last summer she didn't compete very well against the US.

I continue to see a pattern where HS recruits are touted as the next big thing, who will fit right into the rotation and contribute, only to see them flounder. Griffin is an exciting prospect who I hope to see develop into a great college player. She has athletic tools that are rare and shows flashes of what she can become but she is not ready for prime time even now, late in her freshman year.
There are a few prodigies (I think Bueckers is one) but for the rest starting out at UConn it is a struggle. Next season, with the exception of Bueckers, the success of the Huskies will rest with the 5 returning players. I expect them to be a completely finished product, polished and hardened. The freshman class? I'll pass on predicting.
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agreed................just adding Westbrook and Bueckers to the returning cast will be a shot in the arm................. the athleticism and board strength from the other freshmen will hopefully also help put the team back in contention..........
 
Alydar said:
I rewatched last summer's U19 game between the US and Canada and frankly Edwards was a non-factor for much of the game. I am very optimistic that eventually she can be a star because she has the physical tolls, but at least last summer she didn't compete very well against the US.

I continue to see a pattern where HS recruits are touted as the next big thing, who will fit right into the rotation and contribute, only to see them flounder. Griffin is an exciting prospect who I hope to see develop into a great college player. She has athletic tools that are rare and shows flashes of what she can become but she is not ready for prime time even now, late in her freshman year.
There are a few prodigies (I think Bueckers is one) but for the rest starting out at UConn it is a struggle. Next season, with the exception of Bueckers, the success of the Huskies will rest with the 5 returning players. I expect them to be a completely finished product, polished and hardened. The freshman class? I'll pass on predicting.
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I am always skeptical regarding high school players whose stats are based solely on their physical abilities. Unfortunately, many did little to develop their basketball skills. Gabby is often used as an example but if you watch HS videos, she displayed guard and other talents throughout high school. Great to have these players on the team but they usually struggle as frosh/sometimes throughout their time at UConn.
 
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CocoHusky said:
Edwards had virtually nothing to work with on that U19 Canadian team last summer. I believe the score at one point was 50 to 16. Aaliyah looked much better when she was moved up to the National team in the fall. I'm not predicting stardom or starting for any of the '20 recruits. What I'm predicting and looking for is contributions to reduce the starters minutes to something under 30 MPG. UCONN currently has 4 starters averaging over 35 minutes per game and that numbers is closer to 40 against ranked teams. UCONN doesn't and hasn't had a reliable 3rd guard for 3 full seasons now and Liv has no backup in the post. What the team needs is 30 MPG of reliable guard play and 25 MPG of reliable front court play from the class of '20. That kind of contribution from the class of 20 would have us as a the top 2-3 team in the country next year without having to rely on any 1 player being superwoman. Mir, Nika, and Aaliyah are also quality defenders which when combined with the added depth allows you to add in game changing defensive wrinkles which are today just not an option.
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Edwards will be a year and a half older than in that U19 game. Hopefully she will pick up things quickly. Her coaches say she is destined for greatness but I've learned to not take HS coaches too seriously. 25 min from Edwards/Gabriel is an optimistic upper limit IMO. More likely under 20 min., and that would presuppose that Gabriel will get into a game before Geno empties his bench. Down the road Edwards could become an integral part of the rotation and a starter but Gabriel is a project, as are many posts coming out of HS. Maybe she will surprise and be able to get 8-10 min/game but that is a dim hope, not an expectation. In a year or two she could become a significant part of the rotation. She is the physical presence UConn has missed for several years.
I think UConn will get all the minutes they need from Westbrook and Bueckers in place of Dangerfield. Of course I'll feel better when Westbrook is off crutches and practicing. With a year playing together and an off-season of individual work this year's underclassmen should be more like what we fans are used to seeing.

I am reminded of the 2007 to 2008 teams. They went from a 4 loss season to a one loss season. I forgot that they entered the NCAA's undefeated and ranked No 1 in 2008.
 
Alydar said:
Edwards will be a year and a half older than in that U19 game. Hopefully she will pick up things quickly. Her coaches say she is destined for greatness but I've learned to not take HS coaches too seriously. 25 min from Edwards/Gabriel is an optimistic upper limit IMO. More likely under 20 min., and that would presuppose that Gabriel will get into a game before Geno empties his bench. Down the road Edwards could become an integral part of the rotation and a starter but Gabriel is a project, as are many posts coming out of HS. Maybe she will surprise and be able to get 8-10 min/game but that is a dim hope, not an expectation. In a year or two she could become a significant part of the rotation. She is the physical presence UConn has missed for several years.
I think UConn will get all the minutes they need from Westbrook and Bueckers in place of Dangerfield. Of course I'll feel better when Westbrook is off crutches and practicing. With a year playing together and an off-season of individual work this year's underclassmen should be more like what we fans are used to seeing.
I am reminded of the 2007 to 2008 teams. They went from a 4 loss season to a one loss season. I forgot that they entered the NCAA's undefeated and ranked No 1 in 2008.
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Edwards is not a post now nor will she ever have to be a post at UCONN. ONO or DeBerry or Brady will man the UCONN post during Edwards entire tenure at UCONN.
 
Regarding Piath, recall that Tierra McCowan was a project as a freshman and turned out very well. Piath is 2-3” shorter, but already runs the floor well and has shooting range.
 
Basket 1 show quickness to the ball, tenacity, good hands, and athleticism to put up the shot in a crowd.

Basket 2 shows a bit of a fake and then good form on a long 3-pointer.

Basket 3 shows a decent ball fake and handle to get inside and good body control and elevation on the shot.

Basket 4 shows speed to get down the floor and ability to shoot with the left hand.

Basket 5 is classic Mir: elevating to snatch a rebound and putting it back in.

Basket 6 shows the ability to drive through traffic and find an open teammate.

Basket 7 shows her speed down the court and body control on a shot.

Basket 8 shows a ball fake, dribble, and midrange jumper/floater.

Basket 9 shows tenacity on defense, quick hands, and good body control on the shot.

Basket 10 is another classic ball magnet offensive putback. She has quick reflexes and explosiveness both to the ball and to the hoop.

Basket 11 shows her quickness off the bounce.

I see a lot of Gabby Williams (maybe not the passing skills) in Mir.
 
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CocoHusky said:
Edwards is not a post now nor will she ever have to be a post at UCONN. ONO or DeBerry or Brady will man the UCONN post during Edwards entire tenure at UCONN.
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Next year I foresee that she will have to be Olivia's main backup in the post. She is certainly better suited for that role than Aubrey, and I don't think Piath will be ready to do that.
 
Alydar said:
Edwards will be a year and a half older than in that U19 game. Hopefully she will pick up things quickly. Her coaches say she is destined for greatness but I've learned to not take HS coaches too seriously. 25 min from Edwards/Gabriel is an optimistic upper limit IMO. More likely under 20 min., and that would presuppose that Gabriel will get into a game before Geno empties his bench. Down the road Edwards could become an integral part of the rotation and a starter but Gabriel is a project, as are many posts coming out of HS. Maybe she will surprise and be able to get 8-10 min/game but that is a dim hope, not an expectation. In a year or two she could become a significant part of the rotation. She is the physical presence UConn has missed for several years.
I think UConn will get all the minutes they need from Westbrook and Bueckers in place of Dangerfield. Of course I'll feel better when Westbrook is off crutches and practicing. With a year playing together and an off-season of individual work this year's underclassmen should be more like what we fans are used to seeing.

I am reminded of the 2007 to 2008 teams. They went from a 4 loss season to a one loss season. I forgot that they entered the NCAA's undefeated and ranked No 1 in 2008.
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Westbrook has been off crutches for quite sometime; she is always actively assisting any way she can in pre-game warmups. She appears to be very popular with all her teammates and seems to be in top physical condition as well.
 
Jordy said:
Westbrook has been off crutches for quite sometime; she is always actively assisting any way she can in pre-game warmups. She appears to be very popular with all her teammates and seems to be in top physical condition as well.
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My last attended game was Tennessee and she was still on crutches during pre-game warmups. I'm happy to see your post.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
She also has a wonderful post game. There's some Gabby Williams and some Napheesa Collier in her game. Those two were eventually seen as excellent players who could do just about anything. I think Edwards will eventually be seen the same way.
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How soon do you anticipate seeing Mir on the court getting "meaningful" minutes next year? Some of the in-coming freshmen are going to be needed to help immediately.
 
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Carnac said:
How soon do you anticipate seeing Mir on the court getting "meaningful" minutes next year? Some of the in-coming freshmen are going to be needed to help immediately.
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We can not expect Mir or Aubrey to play with front lines of South Carolina and Baylor or Oregon or Stamford but we are in the Big East which is so bad they will judged against that lower skill set.
 
Kevinmac said:
We can not expect Mir or Aubrey to play with front lines of South Carolina and Baylor or Oregon or Stamford but we are in the Big East which is so bad they will judged against that lower skill set.
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Big East is bad?! With UConn, that conference could be fourth or fifth in the Massey ratings next season. The men happen to be first in the Massey ratings! This will help UConn immeasurably in the long run.
 
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