"OMG that pass!"

[Plebe]

Loved this.

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

And Crystal's reaction!!!! like... DID I REALLY JUST DO THAT????

 

[pvdoggy]

I don't understand how that can be a 3pt play though. The foul happened long before Lou went up for the layup.

 

[JonathanXIV]

One of the keys to the play was that Crystal knew Lou would be running hard and filling the lane.

 

[nwhoopfan]

I don't understand how that can be a 3pt play though. The foul happened long before Lou went up for the layup.

Yep, no way that bucket should've counted. Maybe in the NBA you get continuation on that.

 

[Checkmate 2.0]

One of the keys to the play was that Crystal knew Lou would be running hard and filling the lane.

There is no way Crystal "knew" KLS would be there. KLS must have yelled trailer or something else.

 

[donalddoowop]

Yep, no way that bucket should've counted. Maybe in the NBA you get continuation on that.

The foul was not on the player guarding KLS. It was on the player who committed a block on Dangerfield. That gave the ball back to UConn. If UConn was in the bonus then they should have gotten free throws.

 

[Dove]

OMG that charge!!!!

 

[nwhoopfan]

The foul was not on the player guarding KLS. It was on the player who committed a block on Dangerfield. That gave the ball back to UConn. If UConn was in the bonus then they should have gotten free throws.

Well there was no one near KLS so obviously she couldn't have been the player that was fouled. Did the bucket count or was it waived off? The blocking foul that Dangerfield drew was well before KLS shot, thus it should have been waived off.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Well there was no one near KLS so obviously she couldn't have been the player that was fouled. Did the bucket count or was it waived off? The blocking foul that Dangerfield drew was well before KLS shot, thus it should have been waived off.

KLS's bucket counted and Dangerfield got two FTs after the bucket. The ref was right there and called it including indicating the basket should count. The guy on ESPN explained the rule that allowed for that sequence, and that it was rare, but this was a case where it was applicable.

 

[JoePgh]

Seriously, can someone explain why the foul was called as a block on Te’a Cooper rather than a charge on Crystal? Looking at the replay, Cooper had both feet planted at the moment of contact, and both of Cooper’s feet were outside the restricted area. I have noticed that a lot of these plays that are near but not in the restricted area get called as blocks even when they seem to be charging fouls under the rules.

 

[npignatjr]

Seriously, can someone explain why the foul was called as a block on Te’a Cooper rather than a charge on Crystal? Looking at the replay, Cooper had both feet planted at the moment of contact, and both of Cooper’s feet were outside the restricted area. I have noticed that a lot of these plays that are near but not in the restricted area get called as blocks even when they seem to be charging fouls under the rules.

Look again

 

[Plebe]

Seriously, can someone explain why the foul was called as a block on Te’a Cooper rather than a charge on Crystal? Looking at the replay, Cooper had both feet planted at the moment of contact, and both of Cooper’s feet were outside the restricted area. I have noticed that a lot of these plays that are near but not in the restricted area get called as blocks even when they seem to be charging fouls under the rules.

On the broadcast they showed the reply from behind the basket, where you could see that she was still moving and leaning to her left when contact was made.

 

[eebmg]

On the broadcast they showed the reply from behind the basket, where you could see that she was still moving and leaning to hear left when contact was made.

In the beginning, the defender was definitely planted but Crystal shifted in mid air and the defender needed to shift leading to the call.

 

[Boreifs]

It was indeed a block, but there is no way that basket should have counted, even in the NBA. The block occurred before the ball reached Lou’s hands. Of course, it didn’t matter; UConn was already in complete control.

 

[veryolddog]

That was amazing!

She is not Moriah. She is CRYSTAL!

 

[Wbbfan1]

While Crystal's play was a Highlight pass, shouldn't the pass have gone to Christyn who was to her right and wide open for a layup? It would have been an easier pass and also easier layup for Christyn. The pass to KLS was riskier and KLS making the basket was also lower then Christyn's attempt would have been.

 

[hoopsfan22]

It was indeed a block, but there is no way that basket should have counted, even in the NBA. The block occurred before the ball reached Lou’s hands. Of course, it didn’t matter; UConn was already in complete control.

So the refs just screwed up? Even though there was one right on top of the play, and it was explained at the time why the basket counted? If you know the rules better than the refs you should work the games. Seriously. Officiating generally isn't great in WCBB, so you should offer up your services though I have no idea what the job pays.

 

[Boreifs]

So the refs just screwed up? Even though there was one right on top of the play, and it was explained at the time why the basket counted? If you know the rules better than the refs you should work the games. Seriously. Officiating generally isn't great in WCBB, so you should offer up your services though I have no idea what the job pays.

Explained why it counted?! The refs never looked at a replay; all of us had that luxury. I’ll try to refrain from being as condescending as you were in this post. Have a nice day and stay safe during the storm.

 

[oldude]

The basket did not count. At first one ref signaled that the basket was good and that Crystal was fouled after Lou’s shot. It was a definite blocking foul on Cooper. The announcers picked up on that, but the basket was eventually waved off, and Crystal ended up on the foul line. The announcers never corrected their call.

 

[eebmg]

While Crystal's play was a Highlight pass, shouldn't the pass have gone to Christyn who was to her right and wide open for a layup? It would have been an easier pass and also easier layup for Christyn. The pass to KLS was riskier and KLS making the basket was also lower then Christyn's attempt would have been.

I agree in theory but she was in the moment and sensing that a great play would just raise the roof and put the nail in the coffin.

Geno's thoughts. I am fine with it (as long as it works). But I suspect that even if it did not work, he would be okay with it deep down. He understands the importance of entertainment and playing freely and not worrying about the risks and she has earned the right.

 

[huskyd]

Loved this.

Great, creative basketball: the team is having FUN. And how about a rebound Lou made in which she twisted her body and seemed to absorb the ball with one arm. Magnifico!

 

[eebmg]

.... and the play when Lou crashed to the ground for a loose ball and was able to just barely tip it across the floor like a bowling ball to Crystal who fed CW for a layup when we were up 20 halfway through Q4.

 

[JonathanXIV]

While Crystal's play was a Highlight pass, shouldn't the pass have gone to Christyn who was to her right and wide open for a layup? It would have been an easier pass and also easier layup for Christyn. The pass to KLS was riskier and KLS making the basket was also lower then Christyn's attempt would have been.

I don't agree. The defender was closer to Christyn, Lou's layup was uncontested. Defender was moving away from Lou. Don't see anything risky about the pass (except that apparently Crystal has eyes in the back of her head).

 

[hoopsfan22]

The basket did not count. At first one ref signaled that the basket was good and that Crystal was fouled after Lou’s shot. It was a definite blocking foul on Cooper. The announcers picked up on that, but the basket was eventually waved off, and Crystal ended up on the foul line. The announcers never corrected their call.

The score went from 66 to 69 on the play. Crystal missed one of the FTs. Someone even commented in chat that ESPN only counted the FT, and then they corrected the score and added two more points, and the man announcing the game stated the ruling on why Lou's basket would count.