Love coming to the BY and see people bashing a recruit. I agree that it is your opinion but there are way better ways to opine about a player's possible deficiencies.
I recall everyone saying how good Azura was in practice, that she was unguardable, that she would be NPOY and the #1 draft pick. I know Evina’s situation is different and maybe I’m overreacting, but I’m not sure a transfer starts. It depends on the other options.
I think we can begin to comment and debate about our players next season, because this season is done.
Hey, the women's college basketball GOAT, Stewart, struggled most of her freshmen year until tourney time. As Yogi Berra once supposedly said "déjà vu all over again." It would be really nice if Paige could reprise Stewart's freshman season finish. Remember only Maya ever arrive game ready.
Yes the poll is for the starters of the first game of the season, not who will start in March. As for assuming any of the starters, it's 100% that barring injury, Megan, Christyn and Olivia will be starting. Therefore, there is no point in putting a poll out to "pick the 5 starters" since we know for a fact who 3 of them will be.
Not sure I understand your comment. If you don't like my poll, don't participate in it, and create your own.
EricLA-Hang in there as the thread created spirited dialogue and only a few knuckleheads should not diminish the dialogue. Jingo gave an opinion which he is entitle to and ALSO to which no one is remotely agreeing with.
I think you should have a poll that is fair, that is, not partly pre-determined, eh?
Then you can make your own poll that IS NOT partly predetermined! His was a poll that I would say that over 95% of the BY agrees with and what the heck is this, "eh?" after everything you type?I think you should have a poll that is fair, that is, not partly pre-determined, eh?
For 1st game in November yes. 1st game after 15 January maybe not so much.
No .. Megan cannot create her own shot nor put the ball on the floor in traffic .. that's been her problem(s) against the good teams, eh? as a result she shot poorly in ALL of our important games .. i m not disagreeing that she is an AA in the AAC, I'll give you that.EricLA-Hang in there as the thread created spirited dialogue and only a few knuckleheads should not diminish the dialogue. Jingo gave an opinion which he is entitle to and ALSO to which no one is remotely agreeing with.
Suggesting that Meg would not start and should have to battle for a spot is utterly ridiculous to which most of us immediately discredit as he shows no support for his logic. After all why would the leading scorer at 19.7 points per game, our one player who can create her own shot, get rebounds against taller, bigger players and play good team defense deserve to start. I don't care how many USA Basketball Teams she was on or that the rest of the WCBB community put on POY watch lists, she has to prove herself worthy!!!
I find it absolutely astonishing that Anna doesn’t make you 100% list. I am actually surer about her that the three you list, with Meg excepted and perhaps—perhaps—Liv by default as no one matches her height and experience. But if Anna doesn’t start, the NCAA ought to call off the season, using coronavirus as reason, and award UConn the NC. She has the same tools as Sanrina.
Are you related to Anna cause hers is the only drum you beat
Ania absolutely in my book starts. I'm saying next year there will be loads of talent and competition for starting spots. Who really knows what might happen. For me the solids are Olivia, Meg, and Ania but I still want the option of picking the 5 starters and not have someone's opinion pressed upon me at mid-year. As for Geno I believe he goes with Olivia, Meg, Ania, Evina, and CW unless one or more of them totally craters. Paige, Nika, Aaliyah, and Aubrey will get loads of minutes. They should not be worn down for the 2021 NCAA tourney due more reasonable minutes for everyone particularly the starters.
I would love Olivia to make the jump next year like Tina did her Jr. year. The best center in America! She needs a little attitude and belief in herself. She should average a double next year in pts. & rbs. and most games by half-time!
Certainly a good point except we won't have the same front court as this year. We will have a better, stronger Meg, a better, stronger Aubrey, and an Edwards and Gabriel off the bench. You have to add Paige, Mir and Nika into the equation also because of the team speed. Size alone underneath won't beat us with the offense and defense we will have. What team will be faster, better passing, and better shooting? We were the best 3 shooting team in the country this year and we had a few real awful outings to bring the % down. Imagine going three players into your bench with Aubrey, Paige and Edwards. We will continue to shoot 3s at a torrid pace next year with Evina, MW, CW, AM, Paige, Nika, and MIr, and if we are cold, the defense will lead to offense in transition since we can press and trap all game long with this bench. It's a lot to project but after this year, my faith in the coaching staff, which I hope includes Jamelle again, is at an all time high. Let's face it, we went from a team that was painful to watch to a team that is outright entertaining. You play your best players as a coach and I think we identified them. I also get the caution about Liv, but after this summer, expect a monster, especially if Jamelle is in her ear.
I generally agree with your analysis but Geno has a tendency to start "out-of-this-world" freshmen, especially early in the season in somewhat less challenging games. Paige will at least get significant playing time right from the start. The exciting situation would be to see Aaliyah be a significant contributor. That would help Olivia tremendously.
Paige will have to adjust to the physicality of the college game. I think she will have no problem with the mental part. Her court vision and decision making are off the charts. She is our only pure point guard.
Not, wait, never going to happen.
