Qadence

[HuskyNan]

I was impressed with her today. Despite some defensive lapse due to lack of experience at this level, she was doing what was needed from her. I love the upside on this kid. She’s only going to get stronger and savvier with more playing time. Her little sis Qandace, a high school freshman, is a person of recruiting interest, btw

Check out the three point scoring percentage after two games. Q is 7-13 for 53.8%

 

[pk1234]

She looks better than advertised especially as a scorer. It's inevitable she goes through a rough shooting stretch at some point so it will be important to see how she bounces back when that does happens.

She also needs to be more consistent on the defensive end and boxing out.

 

[LarryLegend]

She and the other freshmen should get more playing time

 

[HuskyNan]

She and the other freshmen should get more playing time

Q is averaging 19.5 minutes a game and KK 15.5. Ice’s minutes are managed after her injury.

 

[Rdkid]

She is a heat-check player so far. In terms of physical presence and as a defender, she is not there yet.

 

[Paul1969]

she should be starting in place of Caroline. Caroline is not producing

 

[pk1234]

she should be starting in place of Caroline. Caroline is not producing

2 game sample size and she was fine in the first game. Supposedly shot the lights out in preseason. We all need to be a bit more patient.

 

[Urshurak]

Q was a bright spot today. As was Paige. Glad she chose UConn.

 

[GaMo]

Q is averaging 19.5 minutes a game and KK 15.5. Ice’s minutes are managed after her injury.

Aubrey's minutes being managed because of her surgically repaired spine? Or just by game ircumstances and Geno's substitution pattern? Thanks.

 

[Bone Dog]

Yes, Qadence’s defense isn’t perfect, and she would do well to work on upper body strength. But all that says to me is the upside on this kid is huge. She will learn the defensive system and she will get stronger. She will be even awesomer soon enough!

 

[HuskyNan]

Aubrey's minutes being managed because of her surgically repaired spine? Or just by game ircumstances and Geno's substitution pattern? Thanks.

Aubrey’s surgery was early January 2022. She was cleared for unrestricted minutes long ago

 

[Conndog]

Would love to see what Qadence can do with the ball near the basket, maybe if she grabs a rebound- would be fantastic to see her go up aggressively right away

 

[Geew1992]

Aubrey’s surgery was early January 2022. She was cleared for unrestricted minutes long ago

It’s been said that Geno is trying to keep her minutes to 3-4 per quarter

 

[cgshuskie]

Q's defense will get stronger with practice and experience. KK should get more playing time.. Also, Ashlynn Shade is tough. We need her and should encourage her to shoot. Ice Brady will also get better, because she is fundamentally aggressive minded, unlike Azzi Fudd.

 

[GG]

she should be starting in place of Caroline. Caroline is not producing

I agree. Caroline is very nice and does some good things, but I guess I do not see why she should be a starter. In almost every “big game” she tends to get lost. Lots of driving to the basket with no plan, often resulting in turnovers. Loved what I saw from Q today and aubrey also brings great D.

 

[JBK]

I agree. Caroline is very nice and does some good things, but I guess I do not see why she should be a starter. In almost every “big game” she tends to get lost. Lots of driving to the basket with no plan, often resulting in turnovers. Loved what I saw from Q today and aubrey also brings great D.

Unfortunately- when the play is very fast and the opponents are tough kids our finesse players cannot compete. It is time the Azzi lives up to her reputation and Caroline needs to be a sub against specific competition.

 

[Kaizen]

Q is the biggest surprise Geno brought to 2023 UConn class. She will be really good in 1-2 years.

 

[Gordo]

I agree. Caroline is very nice and does some good things, but I guess I do not see why she should be a starter. In almost every “big game” she tends to get lost. Lots of driving to the basket with no plan, often resulting in turnovers. Loved what I saw from Q today and aubrey also brings great D.

Actually, that not an accurate statement! Caroline has (in the past) shined in "big games" (when she was healthy) and won a few of them. However, this certainly wasn't a "big game" going in! No one expected NC State to play that well. If they can produce that way the rest of the season, they could make the final 4.

I do agree with you (and it hurts my heart to say this), but Caroline (my favorite player) should definitely be removed from the starting line-up. Based on what we've seen of "Q", she should now be starting. If we are going to have one player float around the arc, waiting for the open 3 pt. shot then she's proven more than capable. The rest of her "game" will just be learned under fire.

 

[LarryLegend]

Q is averaging 19.5 minutes a game and KK 15.5. Ice’s minutes are managed after her injury.

Today, Shade got 0. KK only got 11. Qadence had 22, she made good use of them.

 

[Dove]

The thing I don't like about Qadence is that every time she's in the game, I can't take my eyes off her head. Very distracting.

 

[MilfordHusky]

It’s been said that Geno is trying to keep her minutes to 3-4 per quarter

Or 3-4 minutes at a stretch.

 

[theu954]

she should be starting in place of Caroline. Caroline is not producing

‼️ Couldn’t say it any better & I love #33

 

[theu954]

Q is the biggest surprise Geno brought to 2023 UConn class. She will be really good in 1-2 years.

She’s a lockEd in started by years end & definitely by next year

 

[theu954]

Would love to see what Qadence can do with the ball near the basket, maybe if she grabs a rebound- would be fantastic to see her go up aggressively right away

This I’ve yet to see her make a back door cut to the basket. I was shocked when she passed up on the three to attack the basket

 

[NEforceUConn]

2 games into the season and some are writing Carol off - to the bench. WTF?