Season Hangs On Olivia and Christyn

[RedStickHusky]

What/where is the "there"? Final Four, Championship, Championship game, undefeated season, Regional final?

Is there really more than one "there" in Husky land?

 

[CocoHusky]

Is there really more than one "there" in Husky land?

In Husky Land no. This is the BY and there are many here that have become far too content with just making it to a FF. I firmly reside in Husky Land and regularly visit the BY.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Husky Land! You don't get there in a car, a plane, or even a boat.

 

[Sam.the.Man]

What would be the right wine for eating crow, a red or a white?

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Actually, I've heard WPLJ (white port and lemon juice) goes very well with crow.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

It is a mystery to me how people are ignoring Anna! I believe there’s going to be a lot of pundits dining on crow as this season progresses. I’m pretty sure she is the best 3pt shooter on the team, she is big and has really worked to get in good shape. She is one of the best passers on the team and she has good bball IQ to boot! ??? I just don’t get it!

I think Anna will do very well. Should be big help. Just saying that getting to the NC game- and winning it- probably will not rest on whether Anna becomes an AA or close to it. I think that others- especially key freshmen- could do it if they show themselves to be great players!

 

[donalddoowop]

In Husky Land no. This is the BY and there are many here that have become far too content with just making it to a FF. I firmly reside in Husky Land and regularly visit the BY.

Okay Coco. Show me an example of many BYers who have become far too content with UConn just making the FF.

 

[CocoHusky]

Okay Coco. Show me an example of many BYers who have become far too content with UConn just making the FF.

The sky is not falling

I’ve been reading a lot of posts the past few days... just taking in all points and views. I’ve also been on the Notre Dame board and read a lot of there points and views. Here is my take. UCONN isn’t falling of the face of the earth. They have won 11 national titles been to 11 straight final...

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[psconn]

The season really hangs on COVID-19. I'm going to enjoy every minute of whatever season we get, however far we get. I need UConn basketball like an astronaut needs air.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I think our success depends on whoever can step up and be elite. That could well be Christyn and Olivia. It could also be Anna, Aubrey, Paige, Aaliyah, et al. Everyone need to play hard and smart.

 

[Jingo]

I think along the lines of this discussion, unless we have one of our top players earning an AA award (at least 3rd team), we do not reach the final 4 which leads me to the following question. Historically, how many teams have made a FF without an AA?

I think the reverse is true .. that is, if you make the FF they'll vote your best player as AA, eh?

 

[chrissaran]

The season goes as the team goes. When 4 of the starters had at least 100 assists, the team was humming. Same this year. The more they're willing to sacrifice for each other, the further the Huskies will go.

 

[hoophuskee]

Actually my question was for any team. This was to get a sense of how important it is that one of our players has to reach that level.

I took coco's meaning to be UCONN only too. We're talking if / whoever can help UCONN get to a final four. I felt the same way he did so I took your post to mean UCONN only. I don't care about "Miss State" either. The importance for UCONN is that they have never done it without one. That's a pretty big importance. And more important / relevant imo that what "Miss State" did.

 

[hoophuskee]

I think our success depends on whoever can step up and be elite. That could well be Christyn and Olivia. It could also be Anna, Aubrey, Paige, Aaliyah, et al. Everyone need to play hard and smart.

I'm usually a poster who thinks sometimes "size" gets overrated. However I recognize you need some of it. And some experience. If Liv is not effective, they aren't going far.

IMO Liv needs to be "good." There isn't a single other player that "needs" to be "good." Because on paper imo they can fill in any other spot. On paper I am hopeful that I think Edwards can play backup C. But I am very skeptical if Edwards can maintain playing at a high level at her "off-position" for significant minutes. And if Liv is mediocre - I can't imagine UCONN's defense will be worth much.