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She’s Back - Paige Available vs. St. John's [merged thread]

I want her to enter the game with DeBerry and Piath please. Get their numbers up
 
jchuskie said:
doctors cleared Durant, we all know what happened vs the raptors in that next game he played.
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All injuries get cleared by doctors and not all ended up like Durant. A lot of nephews only say a player was rushed to go back playing if they get injured again and if they don't get injured again, they weren't rushed at all even with the same recovery time or even shorter.
 
Amashutcha said:
All injuries get cleared by doctors and not all ended up like Durant. A lot of nephews only say a player was rushed to go back playing if they get injured again and if they don't get injured again, they weren't rushed at all.
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And... there is a MOUNTAIN of difference between NCAA WBB and NBA Play Offs given the prize money and more involved with Pro Basketball. Durant went back in too early....a GAMBLE that failed. He and the Team knew they needed him...or at least thought they needed him...to win. That didn't work out the way they hoped.

Paige has been on the mend for 10+ weeks. NO ONE in the process is pushing anything, and we've heard it multiple times... Paige is the one to make final decision on when she returns. I am sure that IF she feels something "off" tomorrow, she will make sure Geno knows and she won't play....and likewise if she is playing and feels something "off" she will come out right away.
 
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If we want Paige to be at her best in March playing her some minutes in these last 2 games where we should blow St John and Providence out she’ll need to get back in game shape and timing. I like the move just my fingers is crossed cus of how this season is going
 
oldude said:
A side note. Mrs. oldude & I were thinking about driving down to the game tomorrow from Saratoga. Unfortunately, we’re going to get hit with a foot of snow through late afternoon, so we decided it would be safer to stay home and watch it on tv.

With that said, I have to wonder what the news of Paige’s return will do for ticket sales at The XL Center for tomorrow’s game?
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I will be there even if the state closes I84 (I've done it before).

As far as some who think Paige shouldn't play, I said this once and I'll say it again, a ship is safe in port, but that's not why the ship was built.
 
Charliebball said:
I hate to be a killjoy, and no I'm not a doctor and no I don't think that Geno or the med staff want PB to get reinjured but.......I really don't get it........she was favoring the leg a week ago, doesn't seem to be moving that comfortably the other day and now she's coming back with two games left in the regular season against St Johns when she's clearly not needed? My preference would be for her to continue to practice with the team at least until the first or second game of the Big East Tournament........:eek::oops:
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Of course we don't see how she's been moving in practices and what she has been attempting on the floor (quick changes of direction, sharp stops and starts, leaps and landings), so it's impossible to know or predict her readiness. But she's gotten the OK. Still, I'll be holding my breath while she's in any games for awhile . . . really.
 
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oldude said:
I assume Paige will come off the bench on Friday. I honestly don’t care if she turns it over half a dozen times and she can’t hit the broad side of a barn shooting it. But the thrill that UConn fans will collectively feel when she takes off her warmups, heads over to the scoring table and checks into the game will be unbelievable.
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Tsk, tsk-- if she can't drop at least 40% of her 3-point attempts, there will be many boneyarders demanding that she go back into rehab.:p
 
Charliebball said:
I hate to be a killjoy, and no I'm not a doctor and no I don't think that Geno or the med staff want PB to get reinjured but.......I really don't get it........she was favoring the leg a week ago, doesn't seem to be moving that comfortably the other day and now she's coming back with two games left in the regular season against St Johns when she's clearly not needed? My preference would be for her to continue to practice with the team at least until the first or second game of the Big East Tournament........:eek::oops:
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I guess that is not Geno's preference !
 
jaydee602 said:
Paige gets enough accolades for her basketball prowess, but she deserves so much credit for her positive, upbeat attitude since the day she sustained her energy. She worked hard & eagerly assumed the role of cheerleader on the bench for every game. What a role model & positive example for any player suffering a serious injury!
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Sometimes too much energy, she almost took a couple of players out with those crutches.:eek:
 
MilfordHusky said:
Among ESPN’s top overall (not just WBB) headlines:

www.espn.com

Paige Bueckers recovered from knee surgery, will rejoin UConn Huskies women's basketball team for game Friday game

Paige Bueckers has been cleared to return from knee surgery and will suit up for the first time since early December when the Huskies take on St. John's on Friday.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
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And it was Alexa Philippou that penned the story. Bet she loved being able to write that since she did cover Paige over the past couple of years.
 
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So what changed in a day? I just read an article saying she wouldn't play in the regular season with Geno saying some days she feels like she can go and others not. Good days and bad days and she's just not there yet. Then it's "she's playing tomorrow." Strange. Personally, I wouldn't play her until the NCAA Tournament. I think the team can handle the BE Tournament without her. Make sure she's 100% when she's needed the most.
 
But what about our bench entertainment? DeBerry brings physicality but Paige's subtle and less than subtle reactions are irreplaceable.
 
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UConn’s chances in the tournament have gotten a lot better.
 
I'm just relaying the info. Geno already said she wouldn't play right, this week. At the same time, there are articles that she will suit up:

 
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It’s funny, we all are saying (sincerely, I believe) that we are not expecting her to do much more than to safely get her toes wet, but I get the feeling none of us would be very surprised if she came out and scored 20 with 8-10 assists. I realize she probably won’t be in long enough to do that but still! Wishing her well, that’s for sure!
 
My main concern is a slippery xL court with the ice underneath. Might be best to wait for a Gamble return.
 
Cuango said:
It’s funny, we all are saying (sincerely, I believe) that we are not expecting her to do much more than to safely get her toes wet, but I get the feeling none of us would be very surprised if she came out and scored 20 with 8-10 assists. I realize she probably won’t be in long enough to do that but still! Wishing her well, that’s for sure!
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I'd be satisfied with a double-double in her 10 to 15 minutes of play.;)
 
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