No, it seems that maybe you don't know what you are talking about. You get the best player available that fits your system. Latson and Fulwiley were two of the best players available but would not have fit UConn's system.
Allie did not commit to UConn to sit on the bench, but she did. Neither did Jana, KK, or Shade. Have you talked to Heckel about why she committed to UConn?
Yeah. defense and passing aren't really Fulwiley's system....
Insightful video. Thank you for sharing.
There are several different versions of this online video on the internet that purports to outline UConn’s analytics based approach to recruiting Serah. While it is very interesting, it’s not based on any available facts.
Yup, the FF was a clinic. But the seasonal numbers were probably helped by the BE.
So more or less split 50/50 with KK? That could happen, but I see a few more minutes for KK. Maybe 60/40.
Thanks Nan. The numbers really tell the story this year. Having the best defense and best field goal percentage makes the best scoring margin a very likely outcome. Two numbers that jump out at me from these statistics that are going to change next year right away because of Serah are being 337th in free throw attempts per game and being 263rd in offensive rebounds per game. A sophomore season for Jana after a summer of training and skill work outs will also help both categories and the addition of Blanca, a slashing driver, is just one other factor among many that will help the free throws also.
UConn was a perimeter-oriented, jump shooting team until late in the season. Not many opportunities for fouls
Very fundamentally sound player. I like the way she sets a pick, clean with no movement. I like the way she seals underneath. Just pro level. I like the way she can shoot a short push shot or jumper and how she runs the floor on a break. She has to be covered at all times anywhere from 15 feet in (even more at times). Imagine what that means for Sarah. If Serah takes her post defender outside that leaves the key open for Sarah. Who can cover her one on one underneath with her moves? If Sarah is being defended by a 4 outside, that leaves the key open for Serah underneath.
Yes especially with 4 solid to great outside shooters starting and a 5th, Ash coming in as 6th or 7th man. Different ball game now. The ball is going down below, a fertile area for fouls.
pretty sure the script of that video is ai generated garbage.There are several different versions of this online video on the internet that purports to outline UConn’s analytics based approach to recruiting Serah. While it is very interesting, it’s not based on any available facts.
These videos started floating around over a week ago, contending that UConn had already met with Serah and made this presentation, when she only showed up at Storrs for her visit this week. In addition, whatever approach UConn took with Serah, there is absolutely no way UConn would share those details with some nameless blogger.
That would be similar to a pro football coach leaving around Shadeur Sanders phone number so that his 21 year old son could prank call Sanders during the NFL draft.
When you lead the nation in shooting percentage there aren’t a lot of opportunities for offensive rebounds.
You go to West Point to become an Army Officer. You come to UConn to become a professional basketball player. It's that simple.
Yes, that's the real reason for the statistic being that dramatic. One very pleasant surprise last year on the offensive rebounding end was Ash. Great timing on the jumps even over taller players.When you lead the nation in shooting percentage there aren’t a lot of opportunities for offensive rebounds.
I know what you mean but is it though? Is it that reductive? That makes it almost seem like the way Kentucky was in men's basketball about a decade ago. I think it's a lot more than that. Serah will be in the W, no doubt, and she will improve her skills and get great exposure here. But it's also being a part of the basketball royalty here, which stretches back in time 40 years. It's being part of a team and culture that has a fan base that is probably the most knowledgeable anywhere, the most loyal, and the most willing to adopt the players as family members. You play here you are part of the same tradition and lineage as the greatest players of all time. More than that, you get molded by this experience, of being pushed, of potentially being the player and person you never dreamed you would be and of always having that on your c.v.- "I played for Geno at UCONN". I'm hiring you for anything because I know you will go through a brick wall to get the job done.
I dunno. Rebekka Brunson went to Georgetown, EDD went to Delaware, and Courtney Williams went to Miami. They’re just a few from less elite schools that have had great to outstanding pro careers. If a player is good enough, she’ll go pro.
Nan