Paul Nilsen on Nika Muhl

[SVCBeercats]

I like her intensity! Follows a quad-double with a triple-double! Oh yeah, UCONN Nation will love this talent.

 

[SVCBeercats]

Note the defense that leads to the offensive play!

 

[SVCBeercats]

European Youth stars going to work as club season resumes - Bluestar Media
Oct. 2017 article
"A superb point guard who has got it all and an incredible amount of potential ..."
Includes snapshots of other Euro-players.

 

[SVCBeercats]

UConn commit eager for an American experience
“I want to play in the United States because of the education I can get here but also because of the high level of basketball that is here,” Muhl said. “I love how Americans think about basketball. I love how they represent it. I could go always back to Europe in a couple but playing here would be an experience and an opportunity not many people back home get.
I am not crazy about the embolden line. No, no! No going back in two years.

 

[OldAlum]

The last video reminds me of Nurse!

 

[eebmg]

UConn commit eager for an American experience
“I want to play in the United States because of the education I can get here but also because of the high level of basketball that is here,” Muhl said. “I love how Americans think about basketball. I love how they represent it. I could go always back to Europe in a couple but playing here would be an experience and an opportunity not many people back home get.
I am not crazy about the embolden line. No, no! No going back in two years.

better than Miss St.

 

[oldude]

While Nika is still a year away, look at those arms. She’ll definitely show up at Storrs with a college ready conditioning level capable of banging with the likes of UCF and others who play “Hack a Husky” defense.

 

[bantamlaker]

Can’t wait for Nika and Paige to arrive in Storrs. And remember that they get to play with CW for 2 years. I think we’re in for some exciting basketball !

 

[Kaizen]

10 pts, 10 steals, 10 rebs and 17 asts in 17 mins this is just awesome.
Is this a new record?

 

[SVCBeercats]

10 pts, 10 steals, 10 rebs and 17 asts in 17 mins this is just awesome.
Is this a new record?

Did you notice the tweet saying 24 hrs. later she had 14-13-10 triple double? A backcourt of Williams, Bueckers, an Muhl will scary good. We need one more big at least to partner with Olivia.

 

[Twolf]

While Nika is still a year away, look at those arms. She’ll definitely show up at Storrs with a college ready conditioning level capable of banging with the likes of UCF and others who play “Hack a Husky” defense.

The best way to describe the European players I have worked with is “well rounded” in their basketball skill set. As a general rule passing and ball handling are very strong. One thing that is always embarrassing to me is that most of these players speak at least 3 languages fluently, while I am still trying to master my native tongue. Worked with a coach at one time who could swear like a mule skinner, and told him one day that speaking fluent profanity was not really not considered a second language.

 

[Twolf]

The best way to describe the European players I have worked with is “well rounded” in their basketball skill set. As a general rule passing and ball handling are very strong. One thing that is always embarrassing to me is that most of these players speak at least 3 languages fluently, while I am still trying to master my native tongue. Worked with a coach at one time who could swear like a mule skinner, and told him one day that speaking fluent profanity was not really not considered a second language.

Sorry, one too many “nots”. Proved my own point about English.

 

[MilfordHusky]

UConn commit eager for an American experience
“I want to play in the United States because of the education I can get here but also because of the high level of basketball that is here,” Muhl said. “I love how Americans think about basketball. I love how they represent it. I could go always back to Europe in a couple but playing here would be an experience and an opportunity not many people back home get.
I am not crazy about the embolden line. No, no! No going back in two years.

I agree with you. In theory, I am often concerned about foreigners, because they could get homesick or they could turn pro back home. They have a different perspective than American players. But, empirically, I see very few players who come the the U.S. and leave early. It's more common for them to go pro at home and not come to the U.S. at all--see the Ezi Magbegor situation. I'm happy that we have Nika. I'll be even happier if we add Anna Makurat. If Geno can work a miracle and get Iliana Rupert, I'll be thrilled. I also like Aliyah Edwards from Canada.

 

[SVCBeercats]

Nika has a wicked change of direction.

 

[oldude]

I agree with you. In theory, I am often concerned about foreigners, because they could get homesick or they could turn pro back home. They have a different perspective than American players. But, empirically, I see very few players who come the the U.S. and leave early. It's more common for them to go pro at home and not come to the U.S. at all--see the Ezi Magbegor situation. I'm happy that we have Nika. I'll be even happier if we add Anna Makurat. If Geno can work a miracle and get Iliana Rupert, I'll be thrilled. I also like Aliyah Edwards from Canada.

How about that “foreigner” we’ve got as our HC. He’s hung around for quite a few years...

 

[Bigboote]

I haven't read every post on Ms. Muhl, but I haven't seen pointed out that she has 3/4 of a season of pro ball under her belt. She led the Women's Adriatic league in assists, and was top-ten in rebounding and top-20 in scoring. OTOH, her team didn't win a game.

She's also already 18 years old. I'm not sure why she wouldn't come to UConn this year; presumably there are requirements that the standard Croatian curriculum doesn't cover?

 

[itsasport]

Another Kelly Faris?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Another Kelly Faris?

Some similarities I think but Muhl is much more of a floor general. Farris was more of a jack-of-all-trades g/w.

 

[Twolf]

Another Kelly Faris?

If you could give every player in a UConn uniform one attribute that Kelly had, it would be her motor. She was a competitor’s competitor, and definitely got everything out of the physical abilities she was endowed with. One of my all time favorite Huskies.

 

[MilfordHusky]

How about that “foreigner” we’ve got as our HC. He’s hung around for quite a few years...

I think Geno coaches 6 more years--until Azzi graduates--and then spends some time under the Tuscan sun.

 

[stick]

Another Kelly Faris?

Looking at the highlights, Muhl looks pretty versatile like Faris but at the same stage looks like she has a better jump shot and passing skills. OTOH, Faris was a much better athlete and probably a better defender as well as rebounder. I would be thrilled if she turned out as good as Faris, but I don't know if she has the athleticism or physicality to play 3 positions like her that effectively.

 

[npignatjr]

If you could give every player in a UConn uniform one attribute that Kelly had, it would be her motor. She was a competitor’s competitor, and definitely got everything out of the physical abilities she was endowed with. One of my all time favorite Huskies.

The one thing missing the last 2 years was a Kelly.

 

[oldude]

The one thing missing the last 2 years was a Kelly.

But we did have a Gabby & a Kia last year...

 

[npignatjr]

But we did have a Gabby & a Kia last year...

Kelly always seemed to have that other, something?

 

[hoopsfan22]

Kelly always seemed to have that other, something?

Lack of offense?