Nika this morning!

[MSGRET]

She looks so sweet smiling. So nice to see that she looks OK.

Until she gets on the court, then it's very frightening and intimidating. She's UConn's version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

 

[BostonBay]

Play her 40 minutes today Geno! 😄 We need to send a message to the league that no one is stopping us from #12 this year!

 

[schmendrick]

We have Nika and you don't.😜

 

[Bama fan]

I just love this kid! What a way to brighten the day. Go Huskies!

 

[Fore!]

She looks so sweet smiling. So nice to see that she looks OK.

Agreed. Just love that kid.

 

[bluedevil]

What a great attitude!

 

[Papa33]

Until she gets on the court, then it's very frightening and intimidating. She's UConn's version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Jekyll to her teammates; a pick-pocket Hyde to those wearing a different uniform. We Slovenes know just how feisty those Croatians are!

 

[Dogstar]

Spit on it. Really old school.

Its only a bruiseGet up and walk it off.....really really old school

 

[darkstar1]

I love this kids heart! One tough customer.

 

[HopJim]

Agree-I like seeing that it wasn't a season ending injury, which I thought for sure it was.

Hope you are correct. Have seen these types of injuries last for weeks. Yes, you can run but you often lose your flexibility and quickness. Hoping Geno sits her for 2+ games.

 

[Bama fan]

Jekyll to her teammates; a pick-pocket Hyde to those wearing a different uniform. We Slovenes know just how feisty those Croatians are!

I did some work with an engineering group that was helping to modernize a Serbian steel mill. The Serbs do not appreciate just how fiesty the Croatians were in the War of Independence. Some pretty tough cookies there for sure.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[LarryLegend]

I did some work with an engineering group that was helping to modernize a Serbian steel mill. The Serbs do not appreciate just how fiesty the Croatians were in the War of Independence. Some pretty tough cookies there for sure.

case in point Toni Kukoc

 

[meyers7]

Is Rosemary Ragle back on staff??

 

[Argonaut]

 

[PacoSwede]

nika's starting to rival paige in the hearts of BYers. i like it.

that's great, especially for a kid who was taking so much speculative crap about her value just several weeks ago!

 

[Dogstar]

nika's starting to rival paige in the hearts of BYers. i like it.

that's great, especially for a kid who was taking so much speculative crap about her value just several weeks ago!

Totally agree!!

 

[hoopsfan22]

Nika is starting today. Wouldn't have expected that after yesterday.

 

[GRIFFBIFF20]

I don't care what the doctor's say, or what Nika tells the coaching staff, it is not worth risking this kids season by playing her today against Villanova. UCONN can easily beat the Wildcats without Nika on the court. Questionable indeed.

 

[Qwerty]

 

[RedStickHusky]

I don't care what the doctor's say

And there you have it.

 

[Bald Husky]

Wow, she is so great. I had nightmares last night. Rest today, tomorrow too. Should wear the boot today. NCAAs here we come. Will miss her against Maddie today.

 

[Skeets]

Spit on it. Really old school.

OK you guys made me laugh. As a little kid, the best medicine was spit on it and rub a little dirt on it. You guys get a "like" for bringing back memories.

 

[SVCBeercats]

!!!!

If I could, I'd give you a million likes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bama fan]

I don't care what the doctor's say, or what Nika tells the coaching staff, it is not worth risking this kids season by playing her today against Villanova. UCONN can easily beat the Wildcats without Nika on the court. Questionable indeed.

And if she did not start who else might get some big minutes today? Might it be AG?

 

[SVCBeercats]

Rub some dirt on it -- old school.

My old school coaches - run it off! Stop Jake'ing! What? You want a pity party? Get out there and produce!

 

[BostonBay]

Geno making a statement by starting Nika today! This team will NOT get pushed around in the playoffs. Tough as nails - unlike the last few UConn teams.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

at minimum the ligaments are weakened and ripe for another ankle turn.

I hope she doesn't hurt herself. And certainly that she doesn't make an injury much worse. Big lead at the half. Let her sit and heal.

 

[Hoops66]

The worst part of this is that there isn't a full house attendance to give her a standing O! You're too much Nika.

 

[oldude]

I hope she doesn't hurt herself. And certainly that she doesn't make an injury much worse. Big lead at the half. Let her sit and heal.

Personally, I hope Nika doesn't hurt one of her teammates, the way she flies around the court...