Oregon Postgame Thread

[huskeynut]

Geno said:
''They came in here and did something that very few people have been able to do,'' Auriemma said. ''In that first quarter it was evident that physically we couldn't match up with them tonight, plain and simple.''

“Hebard and Sabally are too good for us," Auriemma said. “We don’t have anyone at that level right now; we don’t. And we certainly didn’t have anyone at that level tonight.”


Very poor job by Geno and here's some points to consider:

- Starts Kyla and she plays 4 minutes. UCONN is playing 4 on 5, AGAIN.

- After She fills the stat sheet with ZEROS and Oregon jumps into a quick lead, Geno takes her out.

- She will come back in for about the last 30 seconds of the game.

Really, how is that good coaching?

- Anyway, the tone is set and Oregon knows that the game is theirs.

- Telling your team and the world that the other team has at least 3 players that they can't match is VERY poor form and guaranteed not going to inspire anyone.

- Asking your freshman to defend the post against two experienced bigs and giving away 4 inches, after only seeing five or six minutes of action in most games so far, is madness. And yet, the freshman busted a gut and gave everything. She deserved better.

- Standing there, arms folded and just watching is NOT helpful. This is where the team needs you - sooo, go coach and offer them something, PLEASE?

Look, this team is a final four team and it's a shame to see these goings on.

I always like it when the "expert" shows up and informs us all of what is drastically wrong with UConn and how to fix it. Problem is most of the "experts" do not know the ins and outs of the program.

Obviously you have a major problem with Geno's coaching and you are entitled to your opinion. But just because you spouting off doesn't mean you are right.

Sayanora!

 

[hart2hart]

If I were coaching last nights game I would have sat MW instead of Ono. I also would have in the huddle screamed at the players to pass to Anna. Aubrey although pretty ineffective might have been more effective if Geno not only let her play more but calmed her down in a timeout. I love Geno but not his best coaching night. Maybe a little tired.
I say we can still make the Final Four if they re-group and the coaches emphasize movement and cutting! Hey a few back door cuts worked last night, we just need like 10 more! Love these gals!

 

[meyers7]

Geno said:
''They came in here and did something that very few people have been able to do,'' Auriemma said. ''In that first quarter it was evident that physically we couldn't match up with them tonight, plain and simple.''

“Hebard and Sabally are too good for us," Auriemma said. “We don’t have anyone at that level right now; we don’t. And we certainly didn’t have anyone at that level tonight.”


Very poor job by Geno and here's some points to consider:

- Starts Kyla and she plays 4 minutes. UCONN is playing 4 on 5, AGAIN.

- After She fills the stat sheet with ZEROS and Oregon jumps into a quick lead, Geno takes her out.

- She will come back in for about the last 30 seconds of the game.

Really, how is that good coaching?

- Anyway, the tone is set and Oregon knows that the game is theirs.

- Telling your team and the world that the other team has at least 3 players that they can't match is VERY poor form and guaranteed not going to inspire anyone.

- Asking your freshman to defend the post against two experienced bigs and giving away 4 inches, after only seeing five or six minutes of action in most games so far, is madness. And yet, the freshman busted a gut and gave everything. She deserved better.

- Standing there, arms folded and just watching is NOT helpful. This is where the team needs you - sooo, go coach and offer them something, PLEASE?

Look, this team is a final four team and it's a shame to see these goings on.

 

[terif831]

When you guys come to Eugene in a few years and beat us, you can do the same thing.

You know what? Seeing the joy on the Ducks' faces after the game made me smile, for 2 reasons:
1. Their win is one more indication that there are more and more great womens' basketball teams.
2. They were so happy because they beat my Huskies, which says a LOT about UCONN's role in helping #1 to come to pass.
Congratulations on the win. I really, really like your team.

 

[Big Mick]

These were the points I raisedin my original post:

- Starts Kyla and she plays 4 minutes. UCONN is playing 4 on 5, AGAIN.
- After She fills the stat sheet with ZEROS and Oregon jumps into a quick lead, Geno takes her out.
- She will come back in for about the last 30 seconds of the game.
Really, how is that good coaching?

- Anyway, the tone is set and Oregon knows that the game is theirs.
- Telling your team and the world that the other team has at least 3 players that they can't match is VERY poor form and guaranteed not going to inspire anyone.
- Asking your freshman to defend the post against two experienced bigs and giving away 4 inches, after only seeing five or six minutes of action in most games so far, is madness. And yet, the freshman busted a gut and gave everything. She deserved better.
- Standing there, arms folded and just watching is NOT helpful. This is where the team needs you - sooo, go coach and offer them something, PLEASE?

How about giving some meaningful counter-points ?

 

[mbr33ct]

I hope I'm not giving up any new info here but it seemed UConn was playing 2 on 5 all night long.

 

[Centerstream]

I always like it when the "expert" shows up and informs us all of what is drastically wrong with UConn and how to fix it. Problem is most of the "experts" do not know the ins and outs of the program.

Obviously you have a major problem with Geno's coaching and you are entitled to your opinion. But just because you spouting off doesn't mean you are right.

Sayanora!

well said

 

[jabstep]

You know what? Seeing the joy on the Ducks' faces after the game made me smile, for 2 reasons:
1. Their win is one more indication that there are more and more great womens' basketball teams.
2. They were so happy because they beat my Huskies, which says a LOT about UCONN's role in helping #1 to come to pass.
Congratulations on the win. I really, really like your team.

We will be looking for you at the final 4 this year for the payback!!!

 

[Centerstream]

You know what? Seeing the joy on the Ducks' faces after the game made me smile, for 2 reasons:
1. Their win is one more indication that there are more and more great womens' basketball teams.
2. They were so happy because they beat my Huskies, which says a LOT about UCONN's role in helping #1 to come to pass.
Congratulations on the win. I really, really like your team.

And I got the same impression last year when Louisville beat us in the regular season but at their place.
And if I recall correctly, they only won 1 in a row against us....

 

[Jingo]

The idea of not passing to an open teammate because they are not in the “right spot” makes no sense to me.

Me either!

 

[Rixxx]

Likewise!

 

[CTHKY]

I believe that says it all.
The shoe has been on the other foot for so long, that this is kinda numbing.
There will be tons of BYer's "ifs and buts" and "we're doomed" types of posts but that is ok because @oldude , you said it all IMO!

Agreed...Oregon is a better team right now....most knew this would be a tough year, .. I think they played the season far better than they are capable of. 19-2 not to shabby. Could be worse. This is not a strong UCONN team, period. No front court to speak of. No bench...When Meg and CW are off they struggle....if Meg learned to play defense better she could help the team when she isn't shooting well. She has trouble playing ANYONE straight up. Ever notice she give's up everyone's first step......next season will be more fun......hang tough, it ain't over till it's over !!....Go Husky"s

 

[Jingo]

"They're just too good, and their big kids are too good," Auriemma said. "We don't have anybody at that level. We just don't."

UConn only has three #1 recruits on their starting five .. howz that for level?

 

[billybud]

UConn only has three #1 recruits on their starting five .. howz that for level?

I can see where Auriemma might think that after that game...it was said in the heat of the moment immediately post game. That doesn't mean the Huskies don't have potential...they just did not match up well right now.

The Ducks floor leaders have a lot of game experience..

 

[Viet Vet]

44-14 in the paint.
ONO better hit the weight room this summer.
Makurat, please stop playing "matador" defense.

 

[Centerstream]

UConn only has three #1 recruits on their starting five .. howz that for level?

Who are the three #1s...I can only think of 2 in the starting lineup and none not starting?

 

[hart2hart]

Oh, I do agree with Jingo sand Rixxx!
Pass the Ball......seriously!
I also agree with the poster who said I hope a
reporter asks that very question! Pretty simple. Anna maybe starts the next game?
Go Huskies!!

 

[browns]

Agree can’t believe they were both ranked the #1 player coming out of high school. Neither has produced at that level in fact Williams looks like she regressed this season. I thought Williams would have a break out year after the flashes she showed during her freshmen season. For whatever reason I’ve never been that impressed with Walker. She’s great against the AAC teams but gets lost against the elite teams. We’ve got a terrific point guard coming in June and if we get Azzi we will be set at the guard position for the next 5 years, barring injury. We need to focus on height like Edwards and Brady. That’s where the elite teams like Baylor, Oregon, and probably South Carolina kill us.
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Who are the three #1s...I can only think of 2 in the starting lineup and none not starting?

You are correct..MW and CW ..CD was #3(right before Sabrina at #4)

 

[Martin]

44-14 in the paint.
ONO better hit the weight room this summer.
Makurat, please stop playing "matador" defense.

Matador? I don’t understand.

 

[Dokey]

Yeah, I simply dont understand starting Kyla against good teams. Team was down 10-2 in a heartbeat and set the tone. If its a time mgt. issue, Anna still ended up playing 36 minutes! Might as well start her & give her rest at "better" times like the end of the half. If its a matter of "rewarding" Kyla for good practices, well then put her in the game at the end of the half or when the game is out of hand.

Well, 5-2 actually.

 

[Dokey]

I think so. Everyone assumes Baylor would beat South Carolina if they had Cox and that might be so but is not a given. Boston has shown that she can guard the perimeter against smaller players because of her intellect so I fell she could guard Cox. Down Low, Boston would be very comfortable because of her size and would not have to worry about fouls called against her because she is so physically imposing. One of Cox's issue for alot of teams is she does not have to play her post counterpart heavily on defense because she is so big and long. Dawn loves to force an opposing team's best player to have to play defense to see if they are well conditioned to do so. Boston would make Cox have to player and then you would have to see if she could stay out of foul trouble. During the first game Baylor sent three other post players at Boston and none could handle her consistently without getting in foul trouble. As for all of the other matchups, South Carolina outplayed them to include shutting down their pg Cooper who seemed to have as field day against Uconn. I know some want to discount the victory but it wasn't fluke shots but more a 16 pt victory.

Any report on Boston’s injury?

 

[Lucelab113]

There is clearly increased competition in this sport now. When I began watching it was Geno and Pat. Some talented players would go play for Gail at Duke but she wasn't a great coach. It was UConn and Tennessee. Than it was UConn and Notre Dame with some Stanford teams to worry about (but as good as Tara is she hasn't won since 1992 for a reason.) In between you'd have a Maryland or Texas A&M or LSU have their moment but they could never sustain it.

Now you got Oregon, Baylor, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Louisville, Oregon State with legit coaches who are recruiting and developing talent. None of these programs are going anywhere. Even NC State, UCLA, Arizona, Northwestern, Indiana, etc are showing signs of taking their programs seriously. I watched an Arizona game the other night and they had a sold out rabid crown in Tuscon. These types of crowds were never thought to be possible outside Connecticut and Tennessee 20 years ago. The sport is getting better. We will have to be at the top of our games to win a title. It's exciting but certainly more nerve wracking. Nothing will be guaranteed anymore.

I don't think we can be too surprised that we are not as good as Oregon and Baylor this year. This is our "down year". Sure we can be dissapointed with the development of certain players but it was always coming down to Oregon and Baylor this year. And last years team probably went as far as they should. Baylor was schooling ND before Cox went down and ND was supposed to be better than us. We blew a lead which sucked but we probably finished where we should have.

What I think really adds to the angst is how our 2017 and 2018 seasons ended. UConn had legit shots to win those years and made huge errors to cost themselves the games vs Miss State and ND which resulted in heartbreaking OT losses at the buzzer. I think that still lingers with the fans and maybe the players and coaches.

 

[domerduck]

Look, I appreciate this UConn team for what they are and what they are is not the best team in the country. A top ten team, for sure. And I will drop anything to watch them in action. A few weeks ago I suggested that the UConn starters would have a hard time breaking into the Oregon starting lineup. That statement came after watching every UConn game and a half dozen (then) Oregon games. That doesn’t mean the UConn players were bad. It means the Oregon players were that good. It doesn’t mean Kelly is a better coach than Geno, it means he has better players. Did he do it by recognizing talent that others didn’t see. Maybe. Or maybe it was just luck. High school player rankings might frequently find great players but the system can’t find all the greats. Unlike Geno, Kelly relies on foreign players. Anna just might make Geno look across the pond more often. Bottom line is we have a good team, we might well have a better team next year, but so will other schools. Women’s basketball is getting better and better because UConn set the standard.

The only starting foreign player is Satou as the other 4 are from the states (Sabrina & Moore-California, Hebard-Alaska, & Boley-Kentucky) . Jaz Shelley from Australia is usually the third sub after Chavez from Arizona and Giomi from Washington. It's true half his team is foreign, but the other 4 don't play that much including Satou's sister who is hurt. The other hurt player who also didn't get eligibility is Prince from Texas. Next year all 5 recruits are McDonalds AA and from the states, so I would argue he doesn't really rely on foreign players, but gets the best players he can get.

 

[domerduck]

We will be looking for you at the final 4 this year for the payback!!!

You do have to get by some other pretty good PAC12 teams to meet us in the Final 4. Hopefully for your sake you won't have to meet us in Portland because I suspect there will 20,000 Oregon fans at those games, twice as many as the UConn fans you had in Storrs.

 

[Jingo]

Who are the three #1s...I can only think of 2 in the starting lineup and none not starting?

Dangerfield 2016, Walker 2017, Williams 2018 ... Danger was a coupla spots higher than Ionescu in 2016

 

[YankeeTM]

Oregon out UConned us. On defense al 5 always had their hands up and their pic and rolls were perfection.
We were sick, shot poorly, had inexperienced freshman. We have potentional and a good coaching team. I expect we will get to the final for sure. WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR.

 

[Blue Huskie]

Dangerfield 2016, Walker 2017, Williams 2018 ... Danger was a coupla spots higher than Ionescu in 2016

I don't recall Crystal being a 1. Maybe 1 at her position but not overall.

 

[Longtime fan]

I remember clips of AG shooting and making 3s. Not sure when she forgot she knew how to shoot. I’m hoping she realizes it’s just mental by next week.

As do I.

 

[Viet Vet]

Matador? I don’t understand.

"Matador" Defense: As in a bullfighting matador; step aside and waive a red cape (flag) as the bull (opponent) rushes past. Makurat has not learned (coached?) to play defense with her feet. Playing defense with one's hands (ODO, Vital, Bouknight: take note too) is an invitation to foul trouble, and uncontested layups. For those old enough (includes me) to remember Lyman DePriest, he was the poster child for good D. Old school, good school.

 

[sivad40]

I don't recall Crystal being a 1. Maybe 1 at her position but not overall.

Dangerfield was #2 overall in her class.