Queen of the Nile

[Skeets]

My two cents (and not directed at you, personally): They are both offensive. I don’t think it adds anything to the discussion to refer to Jana by her race or national origin. Those things are not descriptors of her ability to play basketball.

For me, offensive might be too strong a wood, but there's something about both of these that rubs me the wrong way. On the other hand, Svet was sometimes called the "Siberian Husky" which I thought was humorous.

 

[Skeets]

I think you mean "The Queen of DeNile"

No, that was Nika

 

[oldude]

For me, offensive might be too strong a wood, but there's something about both of these that rubs me the wrong way. On the other hand, Svet was sometimes called the "Siberian Husky" which I thought was humorous.

Again, unless a nickname is clearly profane or offensive, so long as an athlete embraces that nickname, I think it’s fine. Another nickname that we have all heard that has been used for years, with clear racial overtones, relates to DT. At a point in her career, the GOAT was compared to Kobe Bryant, the Black Mamba. DT earned the nickname the White Mamba, which was clearly given out of respect for her agressive and competitive style of play.

 

[BBallF]

Again, unless a nickname is clearly profane or offensive, so long as an athlete embraces that nickname, I think it’s fine. Another nickname that we have all heard that has been used for years, with clear racial overtones, relates to DT. At a point in her career, the GOAT was compared to Kobe Bryant, the Black Mamba. DT earned the nickname the White Mamba, which was clearly given out of respect for her agressive and competitive style of play.

Wasn't it Kobe who gave DT the White Mamba moniker?

 

[cabbie191]

Jana ElAlfy has been making a lot of progress during the last few games. With Ice out, and we don't know how long that will be, Jana has taken advantage of the increased playing time.

The next few weeks will tell whether or not there is some irony at play here.

Last year when Edwards went down during the BE tournament, Ice stepped up in a way that I think few on this forum expected.

Wouldn't it be great (and a bit ironic at the same time, IMO) if Jana steps up in the same way during the BE tournament if Ice is still recovering? We certainly saw some promise against South Carolina. Hoping to see more tonight against Creighton.

 

[Longtime fan]

Jana ElAlfy has been making a lot of progress during the last few games. With Ice out, and we don't know how long that will be, Jana has taken advantage of the increased playing time.

Now, with Geno alternating the "Big and Small lineups" during the games, Janas presence has taken on more importance in our teams' offence. Her rebounding has been better, she is playing much more physical without fouling, and has scored a few points along the way. This increased time on the court is extremely important as we will face a few pretty good post players in the upcoming NCAA tournament.

We need Jana to be aggressive, be physical, even call for the ball if she is in the right situation. She has done that recently, and we just need her to be the player Geno wants her to be, and although the road for a first year post player is tough, we need her to be that player that can turn the tide if our perimeter game is not working. Jana has shown that she can do the job, and her fierceness will help her if her own self doesn't get in the way. That may have been phrased wrong, but what I mean is that she gets upset if she is not playing well, and that makes her performance go in the wrong direction.

I think the key to Janas success this year is the faith that her teammates have in her has to be redirected to Jana herself, and if this girl can stay focused on the next play, she will give us the ability to run the table. Anyway, if the Queen of the Nile can get her head together, her emergence as a key player in our offence will make us pretty hard to beat.

And if I had four wheels, I'd be a bus. Hope your optimism is justified. We do need the "South Carolina " version.

 

[oldude]

Wasn't it Kobe who gave DT the White Mamba moniker?

Not sure. But I believe it began during one of the Olympic Games when both Kobe & DT were present and in their prime.