Players on campus for summer workouts

[FormerCTrez]

South Carolina losing Hennie will be a significant loss for them. She's tough to replace.

Yes, but they’ll be okay, as Hennie is the only major missing piece from last year’s team. I believe everyone else who played a huge role is returning. Also, Hennie’s understudy, Raven (Johnson, I believe) had a year to watch and learn the ropes, while she recovered from her knee injury.

 

[Bone Dog]

Sometimes we use the word "athletic" to mean muscular, and on that meaning, Aaliyah is very athletic, and maybe only Ayanna compares to her, or Aubrey once she's fully recovered.

But a fuller sense of "athletic" can also include lots of other physical and mental dimensions, and if we think of it that way, a healthy Paige is pretty clearly the most athletic player in the country, and only Caitlin Clark, Aaliyah Boston and Haley Jones really compare. I predict we'll be adding Azzi and Caroline to this list by the end of this coming season. I also think this is what Geno means when he distinguishes between "kids who play basketball well" and basketball players.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Bone Dog]

Awesome. Ayanna looks to be in incredible shape. Paige did 3 pull-ups, which may not seem like a lot, but it really is. She is clearly really strong in that sinewy way.

 

[BobbyJ]

Of course she needs to continue to work on all aspects of her game but this is what I've been waiting for so that Bueckers can maximize the big advantage she has in her physical skills. Balance and core strength should be the big separator for her.

 

[jdote33]

Basically only 2 more months of the off season left! Will be a painful wait but it's getting closer!