About 38 seconds into the video there is a highlite, against a team in black uniforms, that Inez starts in the far corner, makes a move past a defender(on the baseline) then does a Eurostep move against the C/F(#8). Sweet!!"Inês is a true point guard. She loves to distribute the ball and can make shots," Auriemma said. "She's used to playing in the European style of ball movement, ball screens, lots of 2-man game, 3-man game. I think she's a tough kid and a great competitor. I'm thrilled that we were able to find her."
Often lacking in the young American guards before they get to college, e.g., the current U18 3x3 team.
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When Nika sits against elite competition (fouls, rest) someone will have to take over the PG responsibilities. Who will it be? I'm guessing Azzi though obviously that's not ideal.So, are people thinking that she adds point guard depth? I’m not sure she does at the high D1 major level. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad we’ve added her. I’m just not clear on where she fits in the rotation.
She has the entire season to prepare for March Madness.So, are people thinking that she adds point guard depth? I’m not sure she does at the high D1 major level. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad we’ve added her. I’m just not clear on where she fits in the rotation.
How to pronouce Ines in French & English.How do you pronounce Ines? Is it literally In-ez?
Listening to the announcers in the video, one pronounced her name as ee-nes, and the other called her eye-nes.How do you pronounce Ines? Is it literally In-ez?
So, are people thinking that she adds point guard depth? I’m not sure she does at the high D1 major level. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad we’ve added her. I’m just not clear on where she fits in the rotation.
Geno may have settled this question for us. In the videos I've seen, she's mainly off the ball. But she can distribute the ball, seems to have real creativity as a passer, reminiscent of Paige, and like KK is totally able to finish at the rim. I wouldn't be surprised if Ines and KK compete with Nika for the starting slot next year."Inês is a true point guard. She loves to distribute the ball and can make shots," Auriemma said.
Geno may have settled this question for us. In the videos I've seen, she's mainly off the ball. But she can distribute the ball, seems to have real creativity as a passer, reminiscent of Paige, and like KK is totally able to finish at the rim. I wouldn't be surprised if Ines and KK compete with Nika for the starting slot next year.
Let's worry about next year later. I thought Geno other quote about Ines' ball movement and her ability to play 2/3 man game was very revealing.Geno may have settled this question for us. In the videos I've seen, she's mainly off the ball. But she can distribute the ball, seems to have real creativity as a passer, reminiscent of Paige, and like KK is totally able to finish at the rim. I wouldn't be surprised if Ines and KK compete with Nika for the starting slot next year.
From an article,Listening to the announcers in the video, one pronounced her name as ee-nes, and the other called her eye-nes.
No way to know how her game translates over here but I would be happy if she can contribute 5-7 minutes of competent basketball off the bench and fill in as needed if injuries or foul trouble impacts the other UConn guards........So, are people thinking that she adds point guard depth? I’m not sure she does at the high D1 major level. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad we’ve added her. I’m just not clear on where she fits in the rotation.
In North American circles tooIn European basketball circles, Geno is very much considered to be a legend. We’ve seen with Nika, Dorka, Lou & others that the chance to play at UConn for Geno carries enormous weight in their decision making.
Yes she adds much needed PG depth as in UCONN did not have any before she signed on. As far as where she fits in the rotation? She appears a more willing and capable shooter than the current UCONN PG- just sayin.So, are people thinking that she adds point guard depth? I’m not sure she does at the high D1 major level. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad we’ve added her. I’m just not clear on where she fits in the rotation.
Yes she adds much needed PG depth as in UCONN did not have any before she signed on. As far as where she fits in the rotation? She appears a more willing and capable shooter than the current UCONN PG- just sayin.
Don't believe Geno would bring in a player at this late date just to sit on the bench.Yes she adds much needed PG depth as in UCONN did not have any before she signed on. As far as where she fits in the rotation? She appears a more willing and capable shooter than the current UCONN PG- just sayin.
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Coco, I don’t think she’ll take many minutes from Nika. Instead, I think she will fill the gap in the time that we would normally expect Nika to be on the bench, allowing Azzi to play more off the ball.Yes she adds much needed PG depth as in UCONN did not have any before she signed on. As far as where she fits in the rotation? She appears a more willing and capable shooter than the current UCONN PG- just sayin.