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Agreed! I think that's what I said, or at least was trying to...Neither are career journalists, since they write those news reports. All I can say is it’s a very sad state of affairs.
I might be with you about that quintet.A'ja, Stewie, Gray, Plum, Sabrina are the best combination on the floor. First people off the bench should be Collier, Young, Loyd, Griner, Copper, Thomas, and DT.
But Gray, Plum, and Sabrina showed the feistiness needed in FIBA games.I might be with you about that quintet.
I thought Napheesa looked quite rusty and mostly was ineffective. I'd guess she'll get better.
Loyd did about what I expected her to do... virtually nothing except for throwing up shots as soon as she had the chance.
Even with 13 assists, most of them flipping the ball into A'ja, Stewie or Griner, Chelsea Gray did not impress me. She and DT were incapable of playing defense against Japan's quickness. The latter seemed more concerned with smiling - on or off the court - and showing how happy she is playing in her sixth Olympiad than contributing to the cause.
Still, it's likely Stewie and A'ja are just too good for the rest of the world.
No way should those two play major minutes together unless we want every decent guard in the tournament to have an Arike moment.A'ja, Stewie, Gray, Plum, Sabrina are the best combination on the floor. First people off the bench should be Collier, Young, Loyd, Griner, Copper, Thomas, and DT.
Offensively she doesn't fit well on this team, too much one on one, the team has to go through A'ja, and Stewie.I thought Copper looked like she could be the best perimeter defender. She was disruptive in the few short minutes she was on the court. I wish she didn't get hurt in the first half.
Rugby 7s have been very entertaining. The physicality and speed of the game is unreal! Love it!I'm so excited about the US women's rugby 7s team playing for a chance at a medal tomorrow.
In Olympics past they have ranked 5th and 6th. They have improved a lot from Tokyo and at least have a good shot to get bronze, if not pull off a massive upset to play in the finals. If you haven't ever watched rugby 7s, it's a very fun sport and you should give it a chance!!
They're doing a condensed version of the team's competition right now. It's not bad but there was something magical about watching the US team interacting between events in the unedited showing. The team chemistry is undeniable.I just finished watching the live recording of the men's gymnastics competition from this morning. That was probably my favorite event so far. I was pumped! They're such a fun team to watch and easy to cheer for. USA! USA! USA! USA!
If we were to reroster based on what we know now, and recent trends from the first half of the W, here's who I'd substitute:Offensively she doesn't fit well on this team, too much one on one, the team has to go through A'ja, and Stewie.
And the 2nd half DT sat along with Loyd, no one else is going to try to run with the USA team.
The women Announcer kept saying you can't let Japan speed you up, but the 2nd half that's when they blew it open, Stewie got 2 or 3 layups bearing Japan down the floor.
Disappointing, although the 'controversy' occurred after her opponent had already taken a lead in the match... Vekic recently made it to the Wimbledon semis, so she's been playing well.A shock elimination in the tennis as Coco Gauff is sent home after an emotional moment on the court arguing over a call as Donna Vekic of Croatia ends Gauff's hopes of three gold medals at the games.
Excellent commentary, The Farm Fan... I'll add only that Hambey will have an excellent chance to get a gold medal in 3x3, but Nneka will again get shut out despite being one of women's basketball's best players (and sportswomen) for many years.If we were to reroster based on what we know now, and recent trends from the first half of the W, here's who I'd substitute:
Nneka (if she were eligible) for Collier: Napheesa is obviously still dealing with her injury. She looks hesitant moving and I think should just rest. Right now she's a shadow of who she was at the start of the season. But she and Neeka do so many of the same things well, and I think both are such complements to either Stewie or A'ja.
Hambey for AT: love me some AT, but she's an awkward fit with such a loaded frontcourt, and she is effectively playing the three most of the time, but without any outside shooting skills to play as a wing, leaving her nothing to do. Hambey is that complete package of a power forward who could pivot between the 3 and 4 seamlessly.
Arike for Loyd: Can't have both, but boy is Arike streaking while Loyd is flatlining. Plus I actually think Arike is the better distributor and defender now.
McBride for Copper: as others noted, Copper is an amazing 1 on 1 player, but she's a bad fit when our team runs through A'ja and Stewie. I think McBride would feast from beyond the arc, and our team apparently seems to need three point shooting. (ASG Alisha Gray would also fit the bill here, and also provide outstanding D.)
We'll have to get out of pool play first. Yikes.Excellent commentary, The Farm Fan... I'll add only that Hambey will have an excellent chance to get a gold medal in 3x3, but Nneka will again get shut out despite being one of women's basketball's best players (and sportswomen) for many years.
I'm sorry for Napheesa her contributions likely will be minimal. I just hope her Olympics action doesn't hurt her when she's back with the Lynx.
The real problem which is showing up was taking 7 guards. Thomas is only effective if both Stewie and A'ja are on the floor. She also slows the team down when she is bringing the ball up.Excellent commentary, The Farm Fan... I'll add only that Hambey will have an excellent chance to get a gold medal in 3x3, but Nneka will again get shut out despite being one of women's basketball's best players (and sportswomen) for many years.
I'm sorry for Napheesa her contributions likely will be minimal. I just hope her Olympics action doesn't hurt her when she's back with the Lynx.