Paige warming to Geno already

[AmeriConn]

It has been said very often that Geno's greatest gift is his insight into his players and his ability to push the right buttons to get them, to reach their best. The evidence is very clear that Geno is completely in tune with Paige and visa versa and will be played exactly as she should be.

It also appears that we are blessed with a great supporting cast of aggressive, confident, ambitious, like minded players completely fixated on winning and competing and we are just entering the next great era of UConn ball played in that unique unselfish team first style that we all love.

Of course, there is room for 'ahem' 'ahem' .

Like a cool drink of water. So refreshing!

 

[dogged1]

I'd take Bird over Paige any day.

A 39-year-old pro versus an 18-year-old kid?

Exactly! It’s kind of a dumb statement.

There's a fix for that. Wait 10 years, then have that one on one.
Time is always on the side of the young.
But, for now, the old pro would school the beginner, despite her youthful energy.

 

[Go/huskies]

well have to see if Paige will be a number 1 recruit like Moore and Stewart, or will she be a number 1 like Lou, Walker, and Williams to this point.

 

[hoophuskee]

well have to see if Paige will be a number 1 recruit like Moore and Stewart, or will she be a number 1 like Lou, Walker, and Williams to this point.

Or in between.

Or - other --whatever that may be.

 

[eebmg]

well have to see if Paige will be a number 1 recruit like Moore and Stewart, or will she be a number 1 like Lou, Walker, and Williams to this point.

Neither. Number 1 like DT.

Already seeing alot of evidence in USA Ball

 

[bluedevil]

If you want more than four busts on it, I suggest you call the mountain something other than Rushmore.

We are going to need a bigger mountain...

 

[Buzzyboy]

I'd take Bird over Paige any day.

How soon they forget .... Didn't Sue just set a record for the most assists in a game AT THE AGE OF 38 .... how disrespectful that someone who hasn't played a single college game is already anointed over our most toasted point guard in our programs history with championships after championships wherever she's played.

 

[Buzzyboy]

Neither. Number 1 like DT.

Already seeing alot of evidence in USA Ball
[/Quote DT is a distant 3rd

 

[JonathanXIV]

How soon they forget .... Didn't Sue just set a record for the most assists in a game AT THE AGE OF 38 .... how disrespectful that someone who hasn't played a single college game is already anointed over our most toasted point guard in our programs history with championships after championships wherever she's played.

All good points. But as I understand it, the UConn Mount Rushmore discussion is about a player's UConn career only.

 

[hoopsfan22]

How soon they forget .... Didn't Sue just set a record for the most assists in a game AT THE AGE OF 38 .... how disrespectful that someone who hasn't played a single college game is already anointed over our most toasted point guard in our programs history with championships after championships wherever she's played.

Yeah my original post was in response to people talking about making Paige the fourth head on UConn WBB's Mount Rushmore before she's even played her first collegiate game. It's insane how much Bird has accomplished. Bird is one of the best point guards to ever pick up a basketball. I'll be happy if Paige turns out half as good. I mean I do understand that we're just talking UConn career, and that is implied in these discussions, but so far Paige has the same number of championships and points as a dead person.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I have been looking at the thread title ever since it went up and couldn't agree with it. The notion that she warmed to Geno during practice just isn't right. I would think that Paige warmed to Geno somewhere along the way in his huge number of visits to her high school games. After all the deal was closed early with Paige. She knew what she wanted and made it happen.

 

[Shorty Dee]

I love it!! Paige and Coach Geno have a great relationship. She isn't letting the "hype" get to her, she seems very levelheaded. I am looking forward to another fun amazing season.

 

[huskyd]

Top recruit Paige Bueckers already warming to Geno Auriemma's trash talk

Paige Bueckers is already all too familiar with UConn coach Geno Auriemma's use of harsh sarcasm to motivate his biggest stars.

www.espn.com

love this quote, "Hey, it's just great to be in the presence of greatness and be in her aura of her celebrity-ness," Auriemma said. "We've been such a downtrodden program for all these years, we needed that savior to come in here and save us. She's the anointed one. I'm waiting for the three Magi come to bring me some gifts for having her."

Hope one of the Magi is at least 6'4. Trick question: what's ONE Magi?