Providence Postgame Thread

[TeamFirst!]

You are NOT the only one. There were a lot of people that said it.

For the record, I still believe it. It may be that Geno still follows that approach with such good shooting guards to work with in Azzi and Paige. Both Paige and Azzi could be better PG though if they used that option. It comes down to what combination is better? Azzi, Paige & Aubrey? Azzi, Caroline and Paige? or Azzi, Paige and Nika? They all warrant consideration. Aubrey really brings the running game and solid D comparable to Nika or better overall IMO plus very efficient offense. Caroline brings better scoring, solid ball movement and off ball movement plus decent defense and rebounding. Nika brings solid defense and passing. Any combination is good. Which ones make us great?

 

[TeamFirst!]

It seems that Ayanna always goes up with two hands on the ball when shooting underneath. Possibly she should consider using one hand to ward off blocks and use the shooting hand to get some space between the ball and the defender. At least some of the time.

 

[npignatjr]

Im the one who said it and I have since been corrected. I totally underestimated and undervalued her pass firstness and this team compliments her style of play more than anyone. When Paige returns there's going to be issues because I don't know how you not start her at this point and make Paige and Azzi her passing targets.

Lou will be gone

 

[JellyBean]

I will have to watch the game later. I saw the score. Way to go, UConn!! Oh and I see that my girl, Amari got some minutes in the game and did well with the numbers. 6/7 in 13 minutes. Yes!!

 

[SVCBeercats]

• LOU is shooting 50% for 3 pointers!
• Azzi is at 43.5, Caroline and Nika are both at 37.5%.
• UCONN as a team is averaging 42.3% 3FG%. Yeah, mostly Lou and Azzi.
• After 6 games Nike has 66 assists! She needs to only average 5.6 assists for the next 30 games to break Sue's single season record.
• Nika's A/TO ratio is 3.67!
• Nika is only averaging only 1,83 fouls per game.
• Aubrey is close to Tamika Williams territory (70+%) with a FG% of 69.4%.

 

[Bama fan]

For the record, I still believe it. It may be that Geno still follows that approach with such good shooting guards to work with in Azzi and Paige. Both Paige and Azzi could be better PG though if they used that option. It comes down to what combination is better? Azzi, Paige & Aubrey? Azzi, Caroline and Paige? or Azzi, Paige and Nika? They all warrant consideration. Aubrey really brings the running game and solid D comparable to Nika or better overall IMO plus very efficient offense. Caroline brings better scoring, solid ball movement and off ball movement plus decent defense and rebounding. Nika brings solid defense and passing. Any combination is good. Which ones make us great?

Wah, wah, wah,wah, wah!

 

[freshler40]

It seems that Ayanna always goes up with two hands on the ball when shooting underneath. Possibly she should consider using one hand to ward off blocks and use the shooting hand to get some space between the ball and the defender. At least some of the time.

Ayanna needs a pump fake on occasion and Amari would be more effective by not trying to dribble inside but by taking one step and finishing at the rim. Her inside dribbles expose her to turnovers and steals.

Great growth by the bench with a good run of minutes. Our team is lots of fun to watch with room to grow.

 

[Bama fan]

These kids are a joy to watch. So glad to see Ines and Amari get good minutes and perform well. Go Huskies!

 

[fomalhaut]

Muhl will be the starting point guard for the rest of her Connecticut career. Bueckers can play SG when she returns next year.

 

[REB1094]

I like Aubrey

 

[UConnCat]

Friday night game against Providence. Love this.

 

[cgshuskie]

Unfortunately, she (Nika) won't start next year. The Paige and Azzi thumping begins next year. Add Jana and WOW

 

[Ron and Vida]

What I like best about our team...

Passing – they pass like they play infield with an MLB team, what great arms. Half-court, line drive, pinpoint accuracy, behind the back, no-look, over the shoulder – just WOW in their ability and how they’ve been coached to develop this skill. Not just Nika but the entire starting six from AE to Caroline Ducharme to Azzi, etc. Super fun to watch and WAY superior to most teams.

This year’s team adopts other historical UConn trademarks with superb defense, minimal fouls, excellent foul-shooting, enough 3-pt threats, solid team play which – in my mind – is soooo Geno/UConn.

Just a complete pleasure to watch.

Better if we had a fuller bench, living on the edge now and so many threats could disrupt us - Covid resurgence, sprained ankles – better with 2 extra players IMO.

Loved to see Ines & Amari get minutes tonight. Wanted a hundred also.

Great comments

 

[CTtoSanDiego]

I love watching how OldDude and EricnLa, especially, always race to see who can post the first postgame thread.... lol

 

[Carnac]

I have an early New Years wish that nobody on this site ever suggests again that Nika will not start next year.

I agree, but...................there's always that one guy.

 

[Boreifs]

Unfortunately, she (Nika) won't start next year. The Paige and Azzi thumping begins next year. Add Jana and WOW

Please! Do you watch the games?

 

[DEpup]

Unfortunately, she (Nika) won't start next year. The Paige and Azzi thumping begins next year. Add Jana and WOW

I'm not so sure about that..... I could see a Nika, Paige, Azzi, Aubrey, and Edwards starting line up....

 

[Carnac]

I love watching how OldDude and EricnLa, especially, always race to see who can post the first postgame thread.... lol

......and their both worth the read. ALAWYS great analysis and observations. When I leave the chatroom, That is the first thread I go to. I'm always anxious to read their take on the just completed game. We're lucky to have these two.

 

[Mdoggie]

I agree, but...................there's always that one guy.

The victim/wooden award guy?

 

[Notyetready]

I'm not so sure about that..... I could see a Nika, Paige, Azzi, Aubrey, and Edwards starting line up....

#1 start to finish.

 

[Carnac]

If Notre Dame is not concerned even just a little bit, they should be. This is not a good time to play UConn. Those stats bare that out.

 

[jaydee602]

While this game was a laugher from the start, gamblers had to sweat out thepoint spread. UCONN was actually favored by FORTY points! Luckily, their subs played well & extended the lead to a 45 point final score.

 

[The deacon]

I agree, but...................there's always that one guy.

Or more...

I'm not so sure about that..... I could see a Nika, Paige, Azzi, Aubrey, and Edwards starting line up....

I could see that, too, DDpup, but I could also see a lineup with two excellent point guards, Paige and Azzi, with Caroline, Aubrey and Aaliyah... and are we assuming KK Arnold doesn't measure up as a freshman? My belief has been that she'll be a really good point guard from Day One.

 

[Carnac]

You may be right but somehow I remember Mir missing a lot of shots around the baskets and getting a lot of rebounds from it and Geno even talked about how she gets a lot of rebounds from her own misses. I keep forgetting that they are/were freshmen though.

Here I go again...........out on another limb. But we'll have to wait 2 months to see if I'm right.
Prediction: By February 1, Ayanna WILL NOT be missing bunnies, lay ups and put-backs like she is now. She will adjust. She's playing much better now than she did a month ago. Give her 60 days to make this adjustment. Believe me, she watches the game film, and her position talks to her constantly. She knows what she has to work on.

 

[Carnac]

Or more...

I could see that, too, DDpup, but I could also see a lineup with two excellent point guards, Paige and Azzi, with Caroline, Aubrey and Aaliyah... and are we assuming KK Arnold doesn't measure up as a freshman? My belief has been that she'll be a really good point guard from Day One.

From day 1!!!!