Some interesting things regarding Baylor vs UConn

[cferraro04]

If you are wondering where Brianna Banks 7.3 minutes have gone. Of course some of this is a result of three blow-outs and may not completely be accurate with regards to how Geno will distribute the minutes. For example, assuming that KML, Kelly and Dolson don't get into foul trouble there is no reason to suspect that their minutes will go down...in fact they are more than likely to go up as Geno shortens the bench. If any of them get into foul trouble then of course the reserves will see extra minutes

KML - (-2)
Dolson - (-3)
Breanna Stewart - (+.43)
Kelly Faris - (-1.67)
Bria Hartley - (+.73)
Morgan Tuck - (-.3)
Joriah Jefferson - (+6)
Caroline Doty - (+.83)
Kiah Stokes - (+3.7)
Heather Buck - (+2.13)

The following is a list of averages per game for points, rebounds since Brianna Banks has gone down...again some of the results are skewed to reflect Geno's increased use of bench players given the 3 blow-out victories of Marquette, DePaul and Providence.

KML - with BB - 16.8 without BB - 15.7 diff. (-1.1) RBs diff - (+.7)
Dolson - w BB - 14.2 without BB - 17.66 diff. (+3.46) RBs diff - (-2)
Stewart - w BB - 13.5 without BB - 10.66 diff (-2.84) RBs diff - (+1.66)
Kelly Faris - w BB - 10.8 without BB - 11 diff (+.2) RBs diff - (+1.0)
Bria Hartley - w BB - 9.5 without BB - 16.6 diff (+7.1) RBs diff - (+2.8)
M. Tuck - w BB - 5.7 without BB - 5.5 diff (-.2) RBs diff - (-.3)
MoJeff - w BB - 4.2 without BB - 7.33 diff (+3.13) RBs diff - (+.5)
Doty - w BB - 4.0 without BB - 7.33 diff (+3.33) RBs diff - (-1.5)
Stokes - w BB - 2.8 without BB - 5.66 diff (+2.86) RBs diff - (+2.03)


(Using the last three games as averages in order to factor in the loss of Brianna Banks)

Dolson - 17.66 points: 4.3 rebounds
KML - 15.7 points; 6.6 rebounds
Kelly Faris - 11.0 points; 6.3 rebounds
Bria Hartley - 16.6 points; 6.0 rebounds
Caroline Doty - 7.33 points; 1.0 rebounds
Breanna Stewart - 10.66 points; 8.66 rebounds
Moriah Jefferson - 7.33 points; 2.3 rebounds
Morgan Tuck - 5.5 points; 3.0 rebounds
Kiah Stokes - 5.66 points; 6.33 rebounds

Three pointers - 214 - 564 (.379)
Opponents 3pts - 117 - 402 (.291)
Average points per game - 83.8
Opponents pts per game - 46.9


Griner - 22.oo points; 8.5 rebounds
Odessey Sims - 13.0 points; 2.5 rebounds
Jordan Madden - 8.7 points; 3.9 rebounds
Brooklyn Pope - 11.1 points; 5.9 rebounds
Destiny Williams - 8.0 points 7.1 rebounds
Kenitra Hayden - 7.5 points; 4.2 rebounds
Alexis Brince - 5. 8 points; 2.8 rebounds
McKenzie Robertson - 2.6 points; .7 rebounds
Niya Johnson - 1.8 points; 1.6 rebounds

Three pointers - 82 - 227 (.361)
opponents - 135-504 (.268)
Average points per game - 81.8
Opponents pts per game - 53.0

 

[cferraro04]

My opinion on the Baylor game...we must contain Odessey Sims. She is the lynch pin of the Baylor Offense. Yes, the big girl in the middle is a handful...but if she can't get the ball, if you limit her touches it greatly reduces Baylor's ability to score the basketball. I think Griner gets her 25 points and 15 rebounds... We have to stop everyone else. On the other hand, Baylor has their work cut out for them especially if Bria Hartley is on her game. Having to deal with Dolson, KML, Bria, Kelly (now that she has amped up her offensive play) and a strong bench with Stewart, Moriah, Tuck and Kiah is a handful. To do it while contending with UConn's defensive pressure on the other end will make for a long night for Baylor. I'm picking UConn by nine, 73 to 64

 

[4ontheT]

Another point for consideration is whether the refs ...let 'em play ...or not .

 

[Icebear]

Contain Sims and then Griner is likely to be less of a problem.

 

[Zorro]

My opinion on the Baylor game...we must contain Odessey Sims.

Now who do we know who just might be able to do that?