Some Aaliyah love ❤️

[HuskyNan]

I can’t believe she doesn’t have her own thread

 

[cancontent]

I can’t believe she doesn’t have her own thread

Apologies for the Canadian bias but I think this to myself a lot. Especially considering how much her game has evolved since last season and how consistent she's been this season.

Wasn't able to see the game live, but found it on YouTube. I appreciated how Lobo and her announcing partner noted how much of an impact Aaliyah had in this game. Especially being tasked with defending Miller. That's not an easy assignment for anyone.

 

[HuskyNan]

Apologies for the Canadian bias but I think this to myself a lot. Especially considering how much her game has evolved since last season and how consistent she's been this season.

Wasn't able to see the game live, but found it on YouTube. I appreciated how Lobo and her announcing partner noted how much of an impact Aaliyah had in this game. Especially being tasked with defending Miller. That's not an easy assignment for anyone.

We UConn fans do tend to take sustained excellence for granted. Nykesha, Shea, Sue, Swin, Tamika, Asjha, Diana, Tina, Maya, Breanna…and so many more. Unfortunately, bad games get more chatter than a string of really good ones

 

[RoadMaster]

I can’t believe she doesn’t have her own thread

AA-Quality year, to date. Hopefully gets even better with Ayanna's continued development and the return of Dorka, Nika, and Azzi.
She is doing yeoman's work in this short-handed stretch.
Fun to watch!

 

[hoopsdiva]

Aaliyah isn't particularly flashy. She just shows up and does the work. Like the song says (and with apologies to Hamilton), "immigrants - we get the job done."

 

[AmeriConn]

Thanks for posting. Aaliyah is our MVP!!

 

[Beemer]

Aaliyah definitely deserves her own thread. That young lady is a force to be reckoned with out there and some WNBA will be lucky enough to draft her when the time comes.

 

[Bone Dog]

This is the awesome season we all dreamed of.

 

[CTGirl15]

Aaliyah was unstoppable against Maryland. She is absolutely having an All-American type year and should definitely be in that conversation. She's really bounced back from last year and has grown her game so much. She's being aggressive under the basket without a ton of fouls and her shooting touch this year is excellent, especially that elbow jumper that has become very consistent for her and changes the teams look when she can hit from out there.

 

[Next 12]

Aaliyah is doing GREAT this year. But the best is yet to come. She will be even better next year and this year AA recognition and next year a repeat AA year. GO AALIYAH!!! GO HUSKIES!!!

 

[Ozimoto]

We UConn fans do tend to take sustained excellence for granted. Nykesha, Shea, Sue, Swin, Tamika, Asjha, Diana, Tina, Maya, Breanna…and so many more. Unfortunately, bad games get more chatter than a string of really good ones

Unfortunately, this is true.

We seem to take good performances by talented players for granted and overstress on a bad performance. And not just on this forum. True in many aspects of life, unfortunately.

 

[cancontent]

We UConn fans do tend to take sustained excellence for granted. Nykesha, Shea, Sue, Swin, Tamika, Asjha, Diana, Tina, Maya, Breanna…and so many more. Unfortunately, bad games get more chatter than a string of really good ones

Unfortunately, this is true.

We seem to take good performances by talented players for granted and overstress on a bad performance. And not just on this forum. True in many aspects of life, unfortunately.

I think any fan base, regardless of sport is guilty of that. It feels that others get a bit more of a pass than others to me. Again, as someone who's been lucky to see her development well before she was on UConn's radar, I have a soft spot for what she's accomplished to date.

And I also get the frustration with last season because she didn't leap as far ahead as expected. Sure, her involvement with Canada Basketball and the Olympics could be part of it, however it was frustrating to read the comments about her involvement when some of her team mates were also representing USA basketball at FIBA events. Not exactly apples to apples, but it still didn't seem fair, especially considering the challenges Canada Basketball had to go through in comparison to other teams.

Her work ethic is something every UConn fan hopes to see out of the team, especially when she's away from Storrs. Getting gym time to train in Ontario isn't easy or cheap, let alone in Kingston. Sometimes I've noticed via IG she's travelled to Toronto to access a gym available due to her Canada Basketball athlete status. Travelling 2 hours to work on getting better when you can't get what you want done at home isn't something many will do.

 

[Gus Mahler]

And Aaliyah is doing what she's doing while wearing that mask!

 

[SLY63]

I wonder if she will remove the mask once cleared or stick with it given her play?

 

[TCC Kid]

Apologies for the Canadian bias but I think this to myself a lot. Especially considering how much her game has evolved since last season and how consistent she's been this season.

Wasn't able to see the game live, but found it on YouTube. I appreciated how Lobo and her announcing partner noted how much of an impact Aaliyah had in this game. Especially being tasked with defending Miller. That's not an easy assignment for anyone.

OH'Canada! No apology is necessary, you are in good company and Canada has been better than well represented, then and now,, on Uconn WCBB. Think Berube!

 

[Carnac]

I can’t believe she doesn’t have her own thread

THIS is what I want to see a lot of Sunday...........consistancy!!!

 

[TCC Kid]

And Aaliyah is doing what she's doing while wearing that mask!

While masks are an irritation, it is possible it enhances her performance.

 

[Carnac]

And Aaliyah is doing what she's doing while wearing that mask!

There have been some "good" guys that wore masks.......The Lone Ranger, Zorro (a servant of the people), Batman & Robin, The Green Hornet, The Green Arrow, Spiderman, etc. Mark Aaliyah down as being a "good" guy.

 

[TCC Kid]

Unfortunately, this is true.

We seem to take good performances by talented players for granted and overstress on a bad performance. And not just on this forum. True in many aspects of life, unfortunately.

The problem with being a living human: We are not often noticed when we excel. Life isn't fair. Defecation occurs.

But isn't is WONDERFUL when a Kid Like EDWARDS is recognized? That does not mean she WASN"T recognized for what she could be and was before this--she has. If ALL didn't praise her MANY on the BY were and are "A"'s fans and cheerleaders.
I honestly cannot think of ONE UConn young woman that isn't praised, from time to time. DeBerry got a beating and then Cheers, Ines too felt the love. Caroline has felt both sides of being in the headlights--she is MY personal favorite, along with Ines. I'm too jumping on the DeBerry bandwagon.

 

[TCC Kid]

There have been some "good" guys that wore masks.......The Lone Ranger, Zorro (a servant of the people), Batman & Robin, The Green Hornet, The Green Arrow, Spiderman, etc. Mark Aaliyah down as being a "good" guy.

And each performs beyond human exploits wearing that mask. The great thing about Edwards---she plays great with or without --a super human mask.
I was about to speak to the wonders of wearing a Lone Range mask--but you beat me to it---thanks.

 

[cancontent]

OH'Canada! No apology is necessary, you are in good company and Canada has been better than well represented, then and now,, on Uconn WCBB. Think Berube!

Sorry (no pun intended), but I don't get the Berube reference. I thought Kia Nurse was the first Canadian to play for UConn?

 

[JoePgh]

Sorry (no pun intended), but I don't get the Berube reference. I thought Kia Nurse was the first Canadian to play for UConn?

Unless you count Kelly Schumacher, who was born in the US (Cincinnati) and was/is a US citizen, but moved to Canada (a small French-speaking town in the Province of Quebec) when she was 10 years old.

 

[HuskyNan]

Tsk tsk tsk - look up Christine “Big Rig” Rigby

 

[Scud49]

Now when she gets the ball, she seems so controlled and confident - I love it, an AA year for sure..!

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

There have been some "good" guys that wore masks.......The Lone Ranger, Zorro (a servant of the people), Batman & Robin, The Green Hornet, The Green Arrow, Spiderman, etc. Mark Aaliyah down as being a "good" guy.

Add Rip Hamilton of UConn MBB to that list of Good Guys!