Naismith Semifinalists Announced

[Orangutan]

A preview of the All-American teams, perhaps?

 

[oldude]

Of course I would have loved to see another Husky or two, but it’s hard to argue with any of the names on the list.

 

[Samanthabrown3]

Two from the powerhouse SEC, two from the "weak" AAC. Hmm. . .

 

[victor64]

If you had to pick an "old school five" from that list who would they be?

Mine:

Lou
Mitchell
Durr
Ionescu
Wilson

 

[Carnac]

A preview of the All-American teams, perhaps?
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This would be one hell of an all-star team.

 

[HGN]

I know it had to be tough leaving off some great players like Pheesa , Kia , Gustafson , etc.... Who are very deserving.

 

[LoTrader]

A preview of the All-American teams, perhaps?
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I may get some argument here, but I would've had Marie Gulich on the semi-final list before Jordan Canada.

 

[chrissaran]

Has Kelsey Mitchell made her teammates better? Is Ohio St. a real threat to win the NC? No and no. I would take Kia Nurse and Napheesa Collier over Mitchell any day as players and teammates.

 

[Alydar]

This is posted in the right margin of the UConn-USF box score page on ESPM

Does everyone see the error?
South Florida vs. UConn - Box Score - February 26, 2018 - ESPN

 

[j66kicker]

This is posted in the right margin of the UConn-USF box score page on ESPM

Does everyone see the error?
South Florida vs. UConn - Box Score - February 26, 2018 - ESPN

Is this from last year or something?

 

[Alydar]

The point is that the best the editors at ESPN can do is year-old posts? It kind of reflects on the committment ESPN has to WCBB. That same margin is usually filled with WNBA crap and unless Lobo is bragging about her kids or Antonelli is dropping names the WCBB news is nearly completely absent.

 

[nwhoopfan]

If Plum was still at UW she might be up to around 4500 career points now!

 

[j66kicker]

The point is that the best the editors at ESPN can do is year-old posts? It kind of reflects on the committment ESPN has to WCBB. That same margin is usually filled with WNBA crap and unless Lobo is bragging about her kids or Antonelli is dropping names the WCBB news is nearly completely absent.

I agree it's pitiful relative to what we'd like to see. But at least ESPN actually does have a commitment to WBB. And it's way, way ,WAY ahead of any other national media organization's 'commitment', if there is such a thing. Thanks to ESPN every single game in the non-P5 (and pathetic) AAC tournament can be seen by anyone with an ESPN subscription. No one else comes close to that kind of commitment to WBB. I'm glad we have them.

 

[donalddoowop]

If Plum was still at UW she might be up to around 4500 career points now!

And Washington would be put on probation.

 

[RegisteredUconn]

And Washington would be put on probation.

It's the NCAA. Do they even put teams on probation anymore?

 

[nwhoopfan]

And Washington would be put on probation.

They need all the help they can get. 3 players had to retire medically, 2 more have been out w/ injuries all year, and 3 more have been injured recently. Notre Dame has nothing on UW's injury situation. Down to 7 players available, including 2 former walk ons.

 

[Plebe]

If you had to pick an "old school five" from that list who would they be?

Mine:

Lou
Mitchell
Durr
Ionescu
Wilson

Canada
Durr
Samuelson
Wilson
Brown

 

[donalddoowop]

It's the NCAA. Do they even put teams on probation anymore?[/QUOTE Not if it is Duke or North Carolina.

 

[donalddoowop]

They need all the help they can get. 3 players had to retire medically, 2 more have been out w/ injuries all year, and 3 more have been injured recently. Notre Dame has nothing on UW's injury situation. Down to 7 players available, including 2 former walk ons.

Can't get much worse than that. Thanks for the information. I believe they will be a lot stronger in two years. I like to watch them play. Their style of play is exciting to watch.

 

[cbraarj]

I agree it's pitiful relative to what we'd like to see. But at least ESPN actually does have a commitment to WBB. And it's way, way ,WAY ahead of any other national media organization's 'commitment', if there is such a thing. Thanks to ESPN every single game in the non-P5 (and pathetic) AAC tournament can be seen by anyone with an ESPN subscription. No one else comes close to that kind of commitment to WBB. I'm glad we have them.

J66 I agree with you! Where would WCBB be without ESPN? Analog TV maybe,lol. Where are the other top stations? The other thing people complain about is the attention Uconn receives from ESPN. There were great teams before Uconn. USC, Texas, Stanford and Tennessee and helped the game grow! What Pat Summit did for WCBB back then was amazing! But the 95 Uconn team just opened up the door for people to take notice with the help of ESPN! Uconn just happened to be in the same state as ESPN.

 

[triaddukefan]

If you had to pick an "old school five" from that list who would they be?

Brown
Durr
Samuelson
Wilson
Brown

 

[bballnut90]

A preview of the All-American teams, perhaps?
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Surprised McCowan didn't make the list. I'd definitely put her on there over Canada.

 

[Charliebball]

A preview of the All-American teams, perhaps?
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I like her game but has Canada had an All American season? I've seen her play some pretty inconsistent ball this year including the game here against Seton Hall where she was outplayed by an SH bench player...........

 

[Plebe]

I like her game but has Canada had an All American season? I've seen her play some pretty inconsistent ball this year including the game here against Seton Hall where she was outplayed by an SH bench player......

16 points per game and more than 7 assists per game. I don't know many point guards who are that strong at both assists and scoring.

 

[Charliebball]

16 points per game and more than 7 assists per game. I don't know many point guards who are that strong at both assists and scoring.

very true...............I really enjoy watching her............she just seems to have taken a step back this season from what I have observed.............

 

[Alydar]

2 UConn Players Nominated for Naismith Award

Four finalists for the Naismith award will be announced on March 16. Fans will be able to vote for their favorite player between March 19-30 with fan vote counting for 5 percent of the overall final vote.

 

[Alydar]

I agree it's pitiful relative to what we'd like to see. But at least ESPN actually does have a commitment to WBB. And it's way, way ,WAY ahead of any other national media organization's 'commitment', if there is such a thing. Thanks to ESPN every single game in the non-P5 (and pathetic) AAC tournament can be seen by anyone with an ESPN subscription. No one else comes close to that kind of commitment to WBB. I'm glad we have them.

The year-old post has been removed along with the year-old post about the Husky winning streak. ESPN reads this board.