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Paige and Azzi keeping busy

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"Next year UConn Woman's basketball is going to be insane!"​
 
Good thing they are practicing, I assume the rest of the team is just kicking back and watching these seemingly never ending videos.
For this team oriented old schooler, the “teenybopper like” obsession with these two players is a bit much. Just my opinion of course, but then I think The Beatles were the greatest of all rock and roll bands by far but feel the adoration for them was also WAY over the top.
 
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After she committed to UConn Azzi declared that there will multiple NCs coming......these two are trying to do the best they can to prepare. Paige is minus one already from her stated goal.

Am sure the word to teammates has gone out as reminder while some are clearing their minds......the incomings who didn't play much during the year are probably working out as well....

Wonder if there is someone helping Nika in Croatia....
 
Littlemin said:
Good thing they are practicing, I assume the rest of the team is just kicking back and watching these seemingly never ending videos.
For this team oriented old schooler, the “teenybopper like” obsession with these two players is a bit much. Just my opinion of course, but then I think The Beatles were the greatest of all rock and roll bands by far but feel the adoration for them was also WAY over the top.
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And yet you clicked on the thread. [shrugs]
 
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DocStressor said:
Azzi has a nice handle but does not appear to be as quick as Paige. I wonder if they will speed her up once she gets to Storrs.
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That question has been brought up before once about Azzi on another board, well find out soon, playing against other D1 talent and remaining at the top of her class would be a good sign to me.
 
BlueSkyGLW said:
After she committed to UConn Azzi declared that there will multiple NCs coming......these two are trying to do the best they can to prepare. Paige is minus one already from her stated goal.

Am sure the word to teammates has gone out as reminder while some are clearing their minds......the incomings who didn't play much during the year are probably working out as well....

Wonder if there is someone helping Nika in Croatia....
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Can you provide a link to that declaration?
 
Go/huskies said:
I can’t see Azzi not being a starter next year. Maryland and South Carolina could be close, but what backcourt will be better than Paige Buckets and Auto Fudd?
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I can - at the start of the year. As the year progress and Azzi integrates herself well into the execution of switching defense, she will take more minutes and likely is on the floor with Paige and Christyn in the 3rd & 4th quarters during crucial moments against stronger opponents. However, during that progression, she could be in to start games if the team does not start out strong. In any case, look for Christyn, Paige, and Azzi more as the season approaches the tournaments as well as early on against Non-conference opponents.

Coach has to make sure the other players are given time to develop and integrate themselves into the system and he mixes and matches the players depending on the opponents.
 
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BobbyJ said:
Can you provide a link to that declaration?
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Have to look for it.....her announcement immediately after the commitment.

“I have a feeling we have muliple national championships in our future,” she said on Live.

She announced her decision on ESPN’s Instagram Live, revealing a UConn t-shirt under her jacket while her dog, named Stewie, also wore a UConn shirt.

www.theuconnblog.com

2021 No. 1 recruit Azzi Fudd commits to UConn

The Huskies land one of the most sought-after prospects in recent memory.
www.theuconnblog.com www.theuconnblog.com
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RockyMTblue2 said:
I declare that little battle a tie!
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In all honesty, I give Paige a slight but definite advantage. That's not a surprise. She's a year older and has been in the program a year already. No slight intended to Azzi. Paige is just incredibly smooth.

The two of them on the court together will be a daunting combo. As you pointed out (I think), there is only one 'opposing teams best defender' and their are the two of them and that's not counting the rest of the team.

We are still doomed, however.
 
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BlueSkyGLW said:
After she committed to UConn Azzi declared that there will multiple NCs coming......these two are trying to do the best they can to prepare. Paige is minus one already from her stated goal.

Am sure the word to teammates has gone out as reminder while some are clearing their minds......the incomings who didn't play much during the year are probably working out as well....

Wonder if there is someone helping Nika in Croatia....
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I'm pretty sure that Nika's sister Hana is working out with her. Rumor has it that Hana is even more competitive than Nika, which is a scary thought.
 
As Geno said in the Slappin' Glass Podcast, all the kids today can play offense against the cones :)
 
Crossover said:
I'm pretty sure that Nika's sister Hana is working out with her. Rumor has it that Hana is even more competitive than Nika, which is a scary thought.
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Right, forgot about her.....having started for UConn apparently has raised her status and elevated the profile of women BB players over there. Hoping a good coach is helping them.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
There is fast and fast enough. Azzi is fast enough. Fast enough to be First Team All American.
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There is quick and fast, fast, and quick. All can be improved but quickness yields immediate dividends on offense. On defense, it helps most in switching. Her first step looks quick to me and, as you say, she is fast enough.....that will do nicely. The quickness will get her open against most defenders which is enough for her quick release.
 
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