Post Players (video)

[DaddyChoc]

take notice Kiah Stokes, Morgan Tuck and whoever else want to come to UConn

 

[Sonny44]

Did anybody ever figure out what those black straps were on her shoulder?

 

[Icebear]

Kinesio tape.

 

[alexrgct]

It took her some time to realize just how good she really could be, but when that light came on, she became an absolute monster for UConn. Her and Maya together were an unbeatable pair of aces. Just tenacious, quick, strong, born to play basketball, and when she figured out what paying the price to be great was all about, she paid it and then some. Being the next Tina is not pressure I'd want to put on any future UConn big, but they can all emulate her fearlessness, desire, and love/joy for the game.

Maya deserves all the accolades she got while at UConn, but it was a privelege to be able to watch Tina's college career up close as well.

 

[Sonny44]

Kinesio tape.

Thanks, did she have an injury; never heard anyone speak of it.

 

[meyers7]

take notice Kiah Stokes, Morgan Tuck and whoever else want to come to UConn

Did you also notice how well Renee, Maya and Kalana were feeding it into the post? We don't presently have those kind of passers on this team. (not saying even if we did Stokes/Dolson would be on Tina's level).

In Charles we are talking about one of the best posts in the world. If any of the posts can get to a level below her, they would be AA's.

 

[vtcwbuff]

I donh't think she would have ended up the superstar she is if I had not bitched so much about her rebounding her freshman year.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Did you also notice how well Renee, Maya and Kalana were feeding it into the post? We don't presently have those kind of passers on this team. (not saying even if we did Stokes/Dolson would be on Tina's level).

In Charles we are talking about one of the best posts in the world. If any of the posts can get to a level below her, they would be AA's.

I think the 2010 weapons we're more of a threat than this year's team so they sag until UConn prove they can hit shots. Renee and Maya were also great midrange shooter... this team doesnt have a true midrange shooter (Bria is close)

 

[Sonny44]

I donh't think she would have ended up the superstar she is if I had not bitched so much about her rebounding her freshman year.

I think Geno deserves all the credit for that project, a four year struggle.

 

[Aluminny69]

Tina was the number one ranked high school player. I think her team beat Maya's team. I would hardly call her a project. I guess that makes Griner a project also.

 

[Sonny44]

It took Geno the better part of three years to get her to play near her potential.
Not sure what that has to do with Griner though.

 

[Goodies07]

Tina was the number one ranked high school player. I think her team beat Maya's team. I would hardly call her a project. I guess that makes Griner a project also.

I would never have considered her a project. Tina was always really good. The problem was that she and Geno knew she could be great. This is where I think Geno and the coaching staff deserve some credit-pushing her to that next level.

 

[Sonny44]

Exactly, from good to great can be a long haul; that's all I meant.

 

[Bestiarius]

Did anybody ever figure out what those black straps were on her shoulder?

I call it placebo tape.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Tina was the number one ranked high school player. I think her team beat Maya's team. I would hardly call her a project. I guess that makes Griner a project also.

I would never have considered her a project. Tina was always really good. The problem was that she and Geno knew she could be great. This is where I think Geno and the coaching staff deserve some credit-pushing her to that next level.

well said... some have no clue what they are talking about and just bitch & moan about certain players.

BTW Tina was a HUGE part of 2 titles...

and it takes post longer to "develope"

 

[wire chief]

There's been a (understandable) moaning on the board that Maya is missing this year, but the one player I'd wish was still with us is Tina. Muffet didn't wish so much for Renee or Maya to graduate, but she sure said that about Tina.

 

[Aluminny69]

There's been a (understandable) moaning on the board that Maya is missing this year, but the one player I'd wish was still with us is Tina. Muffet didn't wish so much for Renee or Maya to graduate, but she sure said that about Tina.

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen? "Life is worth Living"

 

[magic]

Did you also notice how well Renee, Maya and Kalana were feeding it into the post? We don't presently have those kind of passers on this team. (not saying even if we did Stokes/Dolson would be on Tina's level).

In Charles we are talking about one of the best posts in the world. If any of the posts can get to a level below her, they would be AA's.

Great pass ,after great pass, after great pass. To a great player. AMEN!

 

[Icebear]

Did you also notice how well Renee, Maya and Kalana were feeding it into the post? We don't presently have those kind of passers on this team. (not saying even if we did Stokes/Dolson would be on Tina's level).

In Charles we are talking about one of the best posts in the world. If any of the posts can get to a level below her, they would be AA's.

Exactly, the issue presently is two parts and the entry pass is critical. Both Stef and Kiah frequently attain position but do not receive the ball at that time.

 

[DaddyChoc]

those mentioned were seniors OR taller that the current passers AND Tina was a better athlete than both Dolson and Stokes.... awesome balance and quicker feet etc.

 

[bruinbball]

Exactly, the issue presently is two parts and the entry pass is critical. Both Stef and Kiah frequently attain position but do not receive the ball at that time.

Agreed, but one thing Tina did so well was not only gain position, but keep position. Her quickness, strength and amazing hands allowed to catch balls (like the first contended entry pass on the video) that if thrown to our current centers in the same fashion would not result in that same outcome.

 

[alexrgct]

Agreed, but one thing Tina did so well was not only gain position, but keep position. Her quickness, strength and amazing hands allowed to catch balls (like the first contended entry pass on the video) that if thrown to our current centers in the same fashion would not result in that same outcome.

Yep, Tina was wiry and incredibly sure-handed. She wanted the ball more than you, she was stronger and more active than you, and she always went in the right direction and with authority when she was ready to make her move with the ball.

The interesting thing about those three Louisville games in 2009: we beat them handily each time, but in very different ways. The first game was Tiff's breakout game as a freshman. Maya absolutely obliterated them in the BET championships. And Tina put on the clinic you can see in DC's video in the national championship game.

 

[Georgestarr7]

, and she always went in the right direction and with authority when she was ready to make her move with the ball.
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I think that this is a really important point reflected on this year's team. With Tina the rest of the team could anticipate her moves and drill the ball to her...she was consistant. I don't believe the rest of the team this year has that kind of confidence yet in Stef's positioning to receive an entry pass. Uconn has excellent passers but they have not yet been able to get in synch with Steph. I don't see it as her fault or shortcoming as she has been changing her game this year. I say "yet" because I'm sure that situation will improve.

 

[wire chief]

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen? "Life is worth Living"

What? You think I'm only about test questions?

 

[Sonny44]

well said... some have no clue what they are talking about and just bitch & moan about certain players.

BTW Tina was a HUGE part of 2 titles...

and it takes post longer to "develope"

No clue? Did you live through it? Don't you remember some of Geno's comments and frustrations throughout?
Or is your memory is clouded?

Here's a related post post:

I also remember what a disappointment Tina was!!! God she was awful her sophmore season, and half way through her Junior year it was only getting worse! Geno just has such a crap record with post players.
I think Stef has had the hardest time adjusting to life without Maya - she isn't getting the service she used to, defenses are focused more on her, and the team as a whole has struggled at times with offensive sets.
The sky is not falling, Stef will continue to improve, and whatever the future holds for her, splinters are not part of it.
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Yes Tina was and is great, but she NEVER would have achieved what she did without Geno's constant opportunings and I'll bet she would not be too proud to admit that.