Notre Dame 2024-25 Season

[darrell]

Show me an undefeated champion who hasnt.

When UConn graduated Jefferson, Stewart and Tuck, I believe they started the next season at 3 or 4.

 

[Frankus]

I don’t think it will be that gargantuan . A loss today would probably do it. As disjointed as we have been playing, that could happen

I was talking about winning the NC. South Carolina is a dynasty right now and- despite the fact that to grow the game all the focus is on "stars"- South Carolina is a two-deep team in the best sense of the word. Win or lose today, I expect them to be gelling better and better as the year goes on.

 

[Reypl21]

ND was impressive in their win yesterday. Happy all around! Going forward I'd love to see more half court offense, and adding more variety. We are missing Maddy where she could get to the open space and hit a mid range shot, or space the floor for a 3. Sonia hasn't found her shot yet, but she will eventually. The key for their half court offense to me is Koval. She sets a nasty screen yes, but she needs more low post touches. There were times when she was posted up, but Hidalgo or Olivia dribbled it into traffic instead. We have an offensively able 5 now, we should utilize her. I also want to see her shoot from the outside more often, since that was hyped up.

Really excited for Westbeld and Karlen to come back. They'll space the floor and provide space inside. King had a few mid range shots that she passed up to drive and her drives didn't end well. She had two smooth mid range shots. Her playing the 5 has to be her more natural position. I'm thinking she will start at the 5 and Westbeld the 4 when everyone is back.

Lots of things to rave about! The past two seasons ND has increased its half court offense over the course of the season. I know that they will improve in that regard. Excited for them. This is a tough string of games!

 

[my2cents]

Notre Dame won the game, but both teams didn't look very impressive to me. 20 turnovers each. It was like the ball was greased. USC two premier players shot poorly the entire game. How many point blank shots can you miss in one game?
Why the USC coach let a screen on top by Koval free up Hildago without Koval's man jumping the screen, made no sense.

 

[Zanzman]

Show me an undefeated champion who hasnt.

UConn after Stewarts class graduated, but I was just talking winning title April and preseason ranking in Nov not being specific to undefeated