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Observations after watching USA-Australia FIBA U19

PvP said:
Ok I will keep that in mind. So, with that in mind, are you suggesting that Azzi has been the MVP of the US squad over these first two games? If so, I'm not seeing it. If not, what is your point?
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No I think what Alydar is saying is that being a hot shooter doesn't guarantee MVP at the end of the tournament. Doesn't mean it's Azzi, but just saying the FIBA voters look at more than just points.
 
fan4eva said:
bcuz I said she's a gunner is not character assassination I don't her to comment on her character but from I see in basketball she's a gunner period as for being the best option on her team that can fly for Iowa maybe I don't follow Iowa but on team USA i'm sure there are a lot options than her so if's she's such a good passer then her assist should be better than what she's average in college. so sir don't try and assassinate the character of other BY'ers who offer their opinions I think that's what the forum is for
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I still like the "GREAT CAITLIN CLARK"!
 
Thank you for the link. Have it up and it's still pre-game, but it's interesting to see the coaches talking to the players before the game. Specifically, Close was talking to Fudd and Verhulst - both players were very attentive and nodding to the coach as she gave them some final instructions.

Not that any players on the team are divas, but it's nice to see the attention and attitude of these young players being very positive!
 
Today so far is "get the ball to Azzi". Starts the game off with a 3, catches and dishes for a great would-be assist to Clark who missed the 3, then ran the floor and scored on a nice lefty layup. USA up 5-1
 
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Betts, Johnson and Citron in after two minutes.

Citron draws fouls...two straight trips to the foul line (4-4)
 
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Nice break with Citron dishing to Fudd, who hit a nice baseline jump. Clark's in the mood, too, whipping passes around. Citron to Fudd for the baseline, again; in between another Citron visit to the foul line.
 
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The score not withstanding, the Egyptian kids understand the game and play decent BB.
It's like a decent HS team playing a college-all-star team.

I'm impressed with their understanding of the game and their poise.

The American kids are really proficient and relentless.
 
I’m curious to see how this team reacts to being challenged. So far not one these opponents are even NCAA tournament quality.
 
eebmg said:
Box Score. So Caitlin has become pass first and Azzi the sniper.

Egypt v USA boxscore - FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2021 - 10 August - FIBA.basketball
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But I don't understand - Clark is a selfish "me first" player. I know this cuz I read it on the BY LOL.

Kidding and teasing anyone who implied that. I guess one needs to take each game as it comes. Azzi's shot was off yesterday and she wen 2-7 or something. Clark hit everything and then some scoring 30 points or so. Today, Fudd is 5-5, 13 points, and Clark has 8 assists. In the first half.

It's actually nice to see the full display of skills for each of these kids. USA basketball future is in very good hands based on the current talent level of elite American hoopsters!
 
Halftime. Some stats:
  • Azzi Fudd: 13 pts on perfect shooting (2-2 from two, 3-3 from three). +20
  • Caitlin Clark, 6 pts (2-5 from three), 8 assists, 4 rebounds +28
  • Sonia Citron, 8 pts (6 of 6 from line. Only U.S. Player to go to line), 5 assistst, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks. +31
  • Lauren Betts. 0 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks +17

On to 2nd half...
 
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Dillon77 said:
Halftime. Some stats:
  • Azzi Fudd: 13 pts on perfect shooting (2-2 from two, 3-3 from three). +20
  • Caitlin Clark, 6 pts (2-5 from three), 8 assists, 4 rebounds +28
  • Sonia Citron, 8 pts (6 of 6 from line. Only U.S. Player to go to line), 5 assistst, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks. +31
  • Lauren Betts. 0 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks +17

On to 2nd half...
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Clearly, Azzi did ask Paige for 'shooting' advice. ;)
 
They only list Azzi as having 5 assists and she should have at least 7. In Q3, she had a great pass to Citron I think for a semi-fast break layup that was not counted (she had 4 at the time per the box score), then she h ad a great feed to a post player who took one dribble and scored, then a great pass to one of her teammates who nailed a 3 point shot. And now she only has 5 assists.
 
EricLA said:
They only list Azzi as having 5 assists and she should have at least 7. In Q3, she had a great pass to Citron I think for a semi-fast break layup that was not counted (she had 4 at the time per the box score), then she h ad a great feed to a post player who took one dribble and scored, then a great pass to one of her teammates who nailed a 3 point shot. And now she only has 5 assists.Io
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I thought it was a tad low, too. She and Citron were zipping the ball all over the court in the third quarter.
 
USA beats Egypt by 61. Azzi’s stat line: 22 minutes, 18 pts on 7/8 (4/5), 3 rbs, 5 ast, 3 stls. Amari: 10 minutes, 6pts on 3/3, 3 rbs, 1 ast.

I would also add that Azzi is the most disciplined and poised USA guard, and has really taken over much of the responsibility for running the offense when she’s on the court.
 
oldude said:
USA beats Egypt by 61. Azzi’s stat line: 22 minutes, 18 pts on 7/8 (4/5), 3 rbs, 5 ast, 3 stls. Amari: 10 minutes, 6pts on 3/3, 3 rbs, 1 ast.

I would also add that Azzi is the most disciplined and poised USA guard, and has really taken over much of the responsibility for running the offense when she’s on the court.
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Pfft. I heard it through the grapevine from a friend who stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, so therefore is a WCBB expert. Azzi is not as good as everyone thinks. :rolleyes: :p
 
oldude said:
USA beats Egypt by 61. Azzi’s stat line: 22 minutes, 18 pts on 7/8 (4/5), 3 rbs, 5 ast, 3 stls. Amari: 10 minutes, 6pts on 3/3, 3 rbs, 1 ast.

I would also add that Azzi is the most disciplined and poised USA guard, and has really taken over much of the responsibility for running the offense when she’s on the court.
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Amari finally shows she can play and is not as bad as lot of BYs here think ... :p
 
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EricLA said:
Pfft. I heard it through the grapevine from a friend who stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, so therefore is a WCBB expert. Azzi is not as good as everyone thinks.
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It only matters what her coaches and teammates think. Everyone else doesn’t count
 
Kaizen said:
Amari finally shows she can play and is not as bad as lot of BYs here think ... :p
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In her limited PT, Amari impressed me in several ways: she has really good hands, can finish around the basket, and has really nice awareness. While UConn is an exceptionally deep team, I expect Amari to earn some quality PT as the season progresses.
 
After watching the entire game, 4 players just stand out as AA types, with an interesting school class difference.
Betts-High School
Fudd - Fr
Citron - Fr and
Clark - Soph

Those 4 really set themselves apart from the rest at this time. Citron is going to be to ND what Sabrina has been to Oregon - just outstanding in every phase of the game and a true leader. I thought it was significant that at various times in the game Azzi and Citron seemed to be telling teammates where to be.

As has been stated by quite a few posters, Betts is going to be a load as soon as she steps on the Stanford campus. It makes me more certain that we will need DJ to stay for this year and the next to give PG and Amari time to develop. Ice had the body and skills to match up with Betts except for being 4 inches shorter.
 
this game is a wash for me, this was by far the worst team in the tournament I wouldn't put much stock into in it. On a side note can someone tell me what the hell is going on with Canada basketball? First they can't even make it out of the group stage in the Olympics and I couldn't believe this they lost BY 23 TO MALI? They need to start cleaning house there because there is no reason why they should be getting killed by countries that have nowhere near the resources they do.
 
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