Olympic women's basketball tournament (5x5) (SPOILER ALERT)

[Kaizen]

Hmm, she's not even the best guard on her team. I would put her behind Mabrey.
It's kind of a double-edged sword for MoJeff. I think the quantity of minutes she's getting is beneficial to her health. I'm not sure any team would want to ramp up her minutes unless she can string together a few seasons with no injuries.

Very very bad take ~~~

 

[CL82]

Maybrey couldn’t guard a chair nor
can Arike

Fortunately, they won’t be playing against chairs, so they have that in their favor!

 

[ochoopsfan]

To play on Team USA 3 x 3, in the Olympics, you needed qualifying points. Arike hasnt played 3 x 3 since 2015(at least I see no mention of her playing it anywhere since). I dont know if the points she had playing 3x3 back in 2013 thru 2015 carry this far out. If they had, she might have been considered ahead of Jackie Young. All four players on Team USA, plus KLS, all played in a tournament in Pittsburgh in Dec 2019 thru January 2020, and accumulated points. Others who have played in other tournaments in 2019 were Bella Alarie, Christyn Williams, Michela Oneynwere, Aleah Goodman(now a coach) and Charli Collier. Recent USA players who just won a tournament in Latvia, in July 2021, are Cierrra Burdick, Linnae Harper, Alex Peterson, Jordan Reynolds and Breanna Richardson.

It might be moot whether Arike would be a great 3x3 player if she shows no recent interest in getting points.

 

[Reypl21]

Very very bad take ~~~

What's bad about it?

 

[Boreifs]

Her ability.

She was a great college player, but based on how her pro career has evolved, she has a greater chance to be out of the league in 2024 than on the Olympic team. I say that with great sadness; she was spectacular while at UConn, but her size almost never translates into a great pro career.

 

[uconnfan68]

Plus Azzi ...

Thought it was point guard limited.

 

[BBallF]

Watching the game now and shaking my head. Staley's substitutions are inexplicable.

 

[Blueballer]

Watching the game now and shaking my head. Staley's substitutions are inexplicable.

Yeah the momentum shifted completely when she subbed.

 

[msf22b]

Just like the other night
You put in the 2nd group and the offense grinds to a halt
then tonight, the 1st group which needed a bit of time at the outset
to find their rhythm; doesn't have it right away
Slowly, order being restored

 

[Blueballer]

Bird and Stewie especially have to be in to keep the team focused.

 

[BBallF]

We had 25 points in the first quarter and we were rolling by 15, but only 5 more after the first 6 minutes of the second quarter when the starters were out and a total of 16 after the starters went back in. At one point Staley had 4 guards on the court.

 

[rvwsleep]

41-23 at the half.
I hope all those doubters who said it was time for Bird to give someone else her spot are watching. The USA offense isn't better when she's in, it's much better. (And she's 2 for 2 tonight from 3).

 

[MilfordHusky]

A good run at the end of Q2 to expand the lead. I think it was 16-11 for Q2. Not dominating, but not bad.

 

[eebmg]

Boxscore

Stewie and Sue along with BG dominating the +/- , minutes and efficiency stats

Semifinal 1 Women's Basketball Olympic Results and Live Scores | NBC Olympics

 

[Hayven]

Diana holding her hip and wincing

 

[Blueballer]

Diana holding her hip and wincing

Serb girl backed into her setting a screen. I guess they only call moving if they’re moving side to side. Diana didn’t need that. Hurting big time.

 

[rvwsleep]

Diana holding her hip and wincing

Yeah, she hurt it when trying to get around a pick. Lots of hips being thrown when setting picks.

 

[Blueballer]

Lloyd is a gifted player but she makes some bad decisions.

 

[rvwsleep]

USA has played airtight D so far.
That's been the constant this game.
Gray has been impressive too.

 

[pvdoggy]

So weird that Pheesa does not get any playing time.

 

[Hayven]

Griner was about to hit that girl with the ball

 

[eebmg]

Gray has solidified her position on the team. I know TO's are an issue but she is an elite clutch scorer and at times a fantastic passer.

 

[rvwsleep]

Subs in with 4:30 left.
Including Pheesa.

 

[eebmg]

Phessa with 2 FT's. First Olympic points and follows with a made 3. Nice.

 

[rvwsleep]

79-59 final.
Off to sleep.