Nevada Post Presser

[Niles]

I hope this works.

 

[Teacherdeb]

I hope this works.

Is it just me, Coach Levens bears a strong resemblance to Sue Bird. Plus she's a darn good coach.

 

[eebmg]

Their coach is very impressive. I like her analysis of Gabby Williams

1) Can't appreciate her athleticism until you see her in person. Plays above the rim (a little hyperbole but we get what you mean) for 5' 11"
2) Will be a great pro in the WNBA. She improves every year
3) Her jump shot can be inconsistent but she has good mechanics.

 

[DefenseBB]

Is it just me, Coach Levens bears a strong resemblance to Sue Bird. Plus she's a darn good coach.

Sue Bird? Umm, no, it's just you.

 

[Kevin G]

I hope this works.

I became a fan of Neveda women's basketball. Classy coach and players. I love how positive and motivating Coach Levens has toward her program, players, university, and community.

Her team played hard. Kudos!

 

[Bestiarius]

The Gabby rebound that inspired all the Oohs from the crowd was spectacular. Not only for the height of the jump, but for the classic form, perfect timing and the overall Greek Goddess like look.

 

[FanHam]

I was impressed by Nevada: they played hard and clean, never quit, were well coached, had smart shot selection and great fans. I think UConn was UConn and the "closeness" of the final score was a reflection of the Nevada team's effort.

I wonder why Andra Espinoza-Hunter didn't play. I'm assuming it's a Geno message about practice performance.

 

[Niles]

Is it just me, Coach Levens bears a strong resemblance to Sue Bird. Plus she's a darn good coach.

I think her mannerisms resemble Sue

 

[ochoopsfan]

I think one of the best things for Nevada was they didnt have a long time to think about this game. They played Sunday and won vs SMU and had one day off before UConn. Sounds like they were focused for their Sunday game and were ready to play "some team from back east" on one days rest. I give them a ton of credit for not being deer in the headlights with UConn. Now they go to Hawaii and play Oregon State on Friday. Interesting to see how they do.

 

[HopJim]

I was impressed by Nevada: they played hard and clean, never quit, were well coached, had smart shot selection and great fans. I think UConn was UConn and the "closeness" of the final score was a reflection of the Nevada team's effort.

I wonder why Andra Espinoza-Hunter didn't play. I'm assuming it's a Geno message about practice performance.

Hope UConn was tired since they didn't react all that well to the physical play.

 

[bags27]

If you look at their website, you'll appreciate that their main--nearly exclusive--recruiting range is within a couple of hundred miles. Leven's doing a lot with what she has.

 

[Carnac]

I was impressed by Nevada: they played hard and clean, never quit, were well coached, had smart shot selection and great fans. I think UConn was UConn and the "closeness" of the final score was a reflection of the Nevada team's effort.

I wonder why Andra Espinoza-Hunter didn't play. I'm assuming it's a Geno message about practice performance.

You're right, they played clean. A dynamic that's not a given in today's game anymore . They gave UConn a very good game for 40 minutes, in spite of being over matched.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Some background on Coach Levens. She's in the ASU HOF.

Amanda Levens - Wikipedia

 

[MilfordHusky]

Their coach is very impressive. I like her analysis of Gabby Williams

1) Can't appreciate her athleticism until you see her in person. Plays above the rim (a little hyperbole but we get what you mean) for 5' 11"
2) Will be a great pro in the WNBA. She improves every year
3) Her jump shot can be inconsistent but she has good mechanics.

I don't think the "above the rim" comment is hyperbole. Gabby is able to dunk. Some of the rebounds really were were at or above the rim level.