Paige Update

[hoopsfan22]

Participated in team shooting drills and did some light running for the first time. Per Maria Marino's pre-game.

 

[eebmg]

Wow. Some positive news.

 

[Centerstream]

Participated in team shooting drills and did some light running for the first time. Per Maria Marino's pre-game.

We are looking forward to a lot of slow breaks and 4 corners offense with Azzi and Paige taking turns shooting.

 

[hoopsfan22]

We are looking forward to a lot of slow breaks and 4 corners offense with Azzi and Paige taking turns shooting.

Yeah can't wait for Paige and Azzi on opposite sides of the floor with the high post surveying the defense and passing to whichever one of them isn't doubled.

 

[Centerstream]

High post - Amari
Only when Liv is unavailable.

 

[JordyG]

We are looking forward to a lot of slow breaks and 4 corners offense with Azzi and Paige taking turns shooting.

Actually we'll see a lot of the same actions for Azzi. She'll start with a down screen in the paint, run out to the nail behind a high screen for a shot. We'll see that a lot. We'll also see a lot of curls, looking for her on cuts, and she'll shoot a lot of pull ups. Hopefully she'll show more of that power drive to the basket like she did on Horston, with that shoulder bump to the chest. And one. The game will really depend on how AE plays against Morrow and whether she can contribute offensively and on the boards. AE cannot continue to commit sillysilly offensive fouls such as under the basket and moving screens, all of which she is prone to.

 

[Centerstream]

Actually we'll see a lot of the same actions for Azzi. She'll start with a down screen in the paint, run out to the nail behind a high screen for a shot. We'll see that a lot. We'll also see a lot of curls, looking for her on cuts, and she'll shoot a lot of pull ups. Hopefully she'll show more of that power drive to the basket like she did on Horston, with that shoulder bump to the chest. And one. The game will really depend on how AE plays against Morrow and whether she can contribute offensively and on the boards. AE cannot continue to commit sillysilly offensive fouls such as under the basket and moving screens, all of which she is prone to.

I'm so bummed that Paige didn't suit up and play.
Otherwise, what a game by our BIGS!!!!!

 

[UConnCat]

 

[UConnCat]

 

[letsgogirls]

Anyone wanna take a random game prediction on when they think Paige will be back? I'll say Big East Tournament Championship game.

 

[CTrefugee]

Anyone wanna take a random game prediction on when they think Paige will be back? I'll say Big East Tournament Championship game.

Against the Golden Eagles for 6 minutes. Will enter the game at the 5 minute mark. - Geno told me.

 

[Childhood]

No rush back please.

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

Against Villanova IF the Jan 7th game gets rescheduled... .

although there is not much room in the sked except next week

 

[AzzisBraids]

Very good news. Bring her back in March, these young ladies can snatch the BE title if they play like they did tonight

 

[Mdoggie]

We are looking forward to a lot of slow breaks and 4 corners offense with Azzi and Paige taking turns shooting.

When has UConn ran a 4 corners offense? They run a Princeton pinch post type offense.

 

[Bigboote]

Anyone wanna take a random game prediction on when they think Paige will be back? I'll say Big East Tournament Championship game.

I'm thinking Providence, last game of the season and Senior Day, for 5 minutes each half. They'll need to ease her into the game both for her sake and the team's sake.

 

[CocoHusky]

Anyone wanna take a random game prediction on when they think Paige will be back? I'll say Big East Tournament Championship game.

Senior Night against Providence 2/27/22 she will just quietly come into the game to replace either Christyn or Evina who will have both started this game.

 

[pinotbear]

Senior Night against Providence 2/27/22 she will just quietly come into the game to replace either Christyn or Evina who will have both started this game.

she may come in, but, it won't be quiet

 

[msf22b]

Wouldn't it be a hoot if she returns before Liv and Caroline

 

[eebmg]

Wouldn't it be a hoot if she returns before Liv and Caroline

Since there is no chance, I think until end of month, no.

 

[eebmg]

Lots of optimism from Geno

Injury Update: Geno expects Paige Bueckers to return this season

Geno Auriemma provided updates on UConn’s injured players including Bueckers, Caroline Ducharme, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

www.theuconnblog.com

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

During Post Game presser after Depaul game tonight, when Geno was asked about Paige the question included, "we see her on the bench in the brace, ..... what's her status? "
Geno started off with "well, she wears the brace for a reason..." then went on about her doing more and more each day in practice.

When he said "she wears the brace for a reason" I was sure he was going to say something like... "to protect her from doing any damage during the bench celebrations and her jumping to celebrate a great play or shot. "

 

[LarryLegend]

its gone from 8 weeks to “I think she will play this season “. IMO she won’t be back this season and its for the best. Obviously hope I am wrong.

 

[Skeets]

During Post Game presser after Depaul game tonight, when Geno was asked about Paige the question included, "we see her on the bench in the brace, ..... what's her status? "
Geno started off with "well, she wears the brace for a reason..." then went on about her doing more and more each day in practice.

When he said "she wears the brace for a reason" I was sure he was going to say something like... "to protect her from doing any damage during the bench celebrations and her jumping to celebrate a great play or shot. "

or from getting too close to Nika.

 

[gold2323]

Best if she waits till BE Tournament gives her 20 more days to get as close as 100% as possible.