Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="MilfordHusky, post: 4385406, member: 366"] I think that Caroline shot about 40% from the arc about halfway through the season. Then she hit a slump, perhaps due to her hip and/or multiple head injuries. She was taking 3-pointers off the dribble, which seemed ineffective. I think she was a better shooter when set and getting a good pass. Some people think Caroline is a great shooter, because she beat Azzi in a 3-point contest, but one needs to look at the details. I think there were 4 contestants, perhaps more. Caroline finished 2nd in the early round and advanced to the finals. That suggests she's pretty good. As I recall, Azzi made about 8 more 3-pointers (out of 25 shots/30 points) in the first round than anyone else, including Caroline. In the 2nd round, Azzi and Caroline finished with the same number of points. Because Azzi made more "money balls" and Caroline made more shots, Caroline won the tie breaker and the overall championship. Over 50 shots, Azzi made about 7 more buckets than Caroline, but Caroline's timing was better. I believe Azzi was still wearing a boot (she won the Curry Camp contest in a boot, beating the small number of girls and all the boys). Two points: (1) If you think Caroline is as good a shooter or better than Azzi, you are deluding yourself. Azzi is the best of the best. (2) If you think Caroline is a good shooter, I think that's true. I expect that she can shoot about 40% over a full season if not injured. BTW, that's about what Lou averaged over her past 3 seasons at Fairfield. I look for the team to shoot much better from the arc this year than last year. [/QUOTE]

Verification: First name of men's bb coach