Some props for Hartley

[winlots]

PLeases me to say this, as I've not been a big fan of hers. Wife and I watched the G'town tapes again last night, and I thought that in some important ways, this was one of Hartley's better games, despite her tough first half.

The ball whipping around the court (and OFF the court as well , though largely not her errors there) the way it often does when she is NOT in the game. Was very pleased to see that.....also noticed there were times when she was ready to jack it up but pulled back and passed at the last second. Also thought that she was more judicious about her drives into traffic, along with being much more oriented toward involving her teammates in the offense.

Saw in the stats that she still took the most shots on the team, which she often does......30% more than the second highest shooter vs. G'town......so wasn't delighted with that, though I know SOME nights she will surely burn the cords.

But overall, thought she took important steps in the direction needed by the TEAM. ( Remember, since she came here, we've not gotten the brass ring, and at times have fallen short of the Big East regular (and/or tourney??) title as well. Not putting all that on her, of course...just noting it. ) So, hopefully, if what I thought I was seeing was accurate and is lasting, this will bode VERY well for our and her future. WAS it accurate?

 

[bruinbball]

The ball whipping around the court (and OFF the court as well , though largely not her errors there) the way it often does when she is NOT in the game.

Kelly got a little Mark Sanchez in her there for a bit early on. I am not sure I have seen her make so many unforced errors in such a short period of time. Oh well. Call it an anomaly.

Bria definitely pepped up when she got hot. I hope it sticks around - we need it!

 

[blackbird]

Bria Hartley is like the red headed step child of All Americans for Uconn fans.

I want Bria Hartley to take the most shots.

 

[sarals24]

I want Stef to take the most shots.

 

[HGN]

Anyone of them can take the most shots as long as the shots are falling.........We just have to become more confident shooters. We can shoot. But they don't always fall for us like we like. But they will by March. Remember < Bria didn't have a training camp and is still trying coming back slowly.

 

[Tonyc]

IMO the teams not jellin because the lineup changes to much with injuries and sickness. Againest ND Caroline and KML were in and out. With KML or Bria out of the lineup defenses can key on one. If Kelly is hitting were in good shape. Bria will be fine. Her shot has been a little more of a line drive when she misses. If you look at the GTown game and watch the shots Bria missed you will notice a hop in her shot and a good arch. When she misses she shoots with less of an arch. Im not worried about this team. I do have concerns like getting everybody more playtime but first getting them healthly and to stay healthly thats why Im so critical of the physical play. Contact is one thing some of the contact is physical and should not be allowed. A bump is ok, being thown to the floor or elbows to the ribs is not. JMO

 

[MilfordHusky]

I want Kaleena taking the most shots. Then Stef. Then Breanna. Then Bria.

 

[CONNFAN23]

Wow its gotten to the point where we are giving "props" to an all american with a stat line of 4/13 shooting, 3 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 3 assists, and 4 fouls.

 

[winlots]

Wow its gotten to the point where we are giving "props" to an all american with a stat line of 4/13 shooting, 3 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 3 assists, and 4 fouls.

CONN: think i've always been known on here for being interested in and embracing both the pros and the cons......so, gotta like what you have to say here, "Conn." Not an impressive stat line certainly. At the same time, IF this player is finally coming to a true appreciation of the power of team ball, "she's come a long way, Baby." And we'll GO a long way, Baby.

 

[winlots]

I want Kaleena taking the most shots. Then Stef. Then Breanna. Then Bria.

FORD (still wanting to shorten that reply handle up .....and played for the Fords, once upon a time....you OK with "Ford" if I remember it? ): Am good with Kaleena and Breanna......with Stef IF from down low. I have alot of confidence in Doty from deep....and pretty hard to leave Faris out of that whole bunch.....what is her percentage on 3s at this point? And, hasn't it been a rather consistent percentage this season? There are nights when Hartley will be up there with the best of em.

 

[HuskyNan]

Wow its gotten to the point where we are giving "props" to an all american with a stat line of 4/13 shooting, 3 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 3 assists, and 4 fouls.

All win said was that he's giving Bria props for taking a step in the right direction. She's been in a slump and this could be a step towards getting out of it.

 

[HuskyNan]

Bria Hartley is like the red headed step child of All Americans for Uconn fans.

I want Bria Hartley to take the most shots.

Well sure, she is the Shooting Guard, after all. That's kinda her job.

 

[semper]

I can remember "the hug" when Bria was seen as our fearless daggerlady, with ice water in her veins...bold, no fear. You don't get over this stuff. She'll be baaaaaaaaack....

 

[blackbird]

Right Nan, it is her job. But the original post had it as a negative thing that she shoots. Even though, she's an All American and her best asset is scoring. But sure, let's suggest she take less shots than a talented freshman bench player.

Also, apparently Bria doesn't understand team ball, but she's moving in the right direction. And, even though she's only a junior (so it's been two years), our team overachieved last season by getting to the final four, and Maya Moore was on the team her first year...but lets just make a note that she hasn't won a championship.

Let's not forget that she's passionless and she may be worried about her place on the team because she's may not be the star.

This is the same player who many advocated for not starting so that Kaleena could start, before Kaleena had even played a college game, last season.

Let's also make like the box score doesn't matter for Doty, who often has zeros and ones across the board in any big game, but when someone makes a half-hearted attempt to compliment Hartley, lets bring up the boxscore which showed her poor shooting percentage.

Like I said, I don't remember an All American that's been less appreciated by fans or a player that has had her emotions questioned.

Uconn fans support struggling players, particularly when the player has very real reasons for struggling.

And I'm not saying Bria's game doesn't have flaws. But heck, even Diana had flaws...(thus, all basketball players have flaws. ) I just see a lack of appreciation and support along with some ridiculous judgements from Uconn fans about her. And I really can't imagine why.

 

[CTGirl15]

Right Nan, it is her job. But the original post had it as a negative thing that she shoots. Even though, she's an All American and her best asset is scoring. But sure, let's suggest she take less shots than a talented freshman bench player.

Also, apparently Bria doesn't understand team ball, but she's moving in the right direction. And, even though she's only a junior (so it's been two years), our team overachieved last season by getting to the final four, and Maya Moore was on the team her first year...but lets just make a note that she hasn't won a championship.

Let's not forget that she's passionless and she may be worried about her place on the team because she's may not be the star.

This is the same player who many advocated for not starting so that Kaleena could start, before Kaleena had even played a college game, last season.

Let's also make like the box score doesn't matter for Doty, who often has zeros and ones across the board in any big game, but when someone makes a half-hearted attempt to compliment Hartley, lets bring up the boxscore which showed her poor shooting percentage.

Like I said, I don't remember an All American that's been less appreciated by fans or a player that has had her emotions questioned.

Uconn fans support struggling players, particularly when the player has very real reasons for struggling.

And I'm not saying Bria's game doesn't have flaws. But heck, even Diana had flaws...(thus, all basketball players have flaws. ) I just see a lack of appreciation and support along with some ridiculous judgements from Uconn fans about her. And I really can't imagine why.

THANK YOU. You said pretty much exactly what I wanted to say and probably even better than I could have. Bravo. I agree completely.

 

[HuskyNan]

Right Nan, it is her job. But the original post had it as a negative thing that she shoots. Even though, she's an All American and her best asset is scoring. But sure, let's suggest she take less shots than a talented freshman bench player.

Also, apparently Bria doesn't understand team ball, but she's moving in the right direction. And, even though she's only a junior (so it's been two years), our team overachieved last season by getting to the final four, and Maya Moore was on the team her first year...but lets just make a note that she hasn't won a championship.

Let's not forget that she's passionless and she may be worried about her place on the team because she's may not be the star.

This is the same player who many advocated for not starting so that Kaleena could start, before Kaleena had even played a college game, last season.

Let's also make like the box score doesn't matter for Doty, who often has zeros and ones across the board in any big game, but when someone makes a half-hearted attempt to compliment Hartley, lets bring up the boxscore which showed her poor shooting percentage.

Like I said, I don't remember an All American that's been less appreciated by fans or a player that has had her emotions questioned.

Uconn fans support struggling players, particularly when the player has very real reasons for struggling.

And I'm not saying Bria's game doesn't have flaws. But heck, even Diana had flaws...(thus, all basketball players have flaws. ) I just see a lack of appreciation and support along with some ridiculous judgements from Uconn fans about her. And I really can't imagine why.

I don't think everyone gets your humor.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

Right Nan, it is her job. But the original post had it as a negative thing that she shoots. Even though, she's an All American and her best asset is scoring. But sure, let's suggest she take less shots than a talented freshman bench player.

Also, apparently Bria doesn't understand team ball, but she's moving in the right direction. And, even though she's only a junior (so it's been two years), our team overachieved last season by getting to the final four, and Maya Moore was on the team her first year...but lets just make a note that she hasn't won a championship.

Let's not forget that she's passionless and she may be worried about her place on the team because she's may not be the star.

This is the same player who many advocated for not starting so that Kaleena could start, before Kaleena had even played a college game, last season.

Let's also make like the box score doesn't matter for Doty, who often has zeros and ones across the board in any big game, but when someone makes a half-hearted attempt to compliment Hartley, lets bring up the boxscore which showed her poor shooting percentage.

Like I said, I don't remember an All American that's been less appreciated by fans or a player that has had her emotions questioned.

Uconn fans support struggling players, particularly when the player has very real reasons for struggling.

And I'm not saying Bria's game doesn't have flaws. But heck, even Diana had flaws...(thus, all basketball players have flaws. ) I just see a lack of appreciation and support along with some ridiculous judgements from Uconn fans about her. And I really can't imagine why.

Fine and accurate post. The frontrunner negativity towards Bria is a black mark for The Boneyard, IMHO.

 

[Tonyc]

There is an easy answer for not hitting treys and a shooting slump. Work the ball inside and stop shooting so many treys. If your not hitting them work on getting inside and closer the the basket. You do that by passing the ball inside and penetrating and dishing. That will give you an extra couple of seconds to get your outside shot off. Its all about not thinking, rhythem and confidence.

When your in a slump Ive found the best thing to do is get away from it for a while. Go to a movie, do other things. Your muscles and your subconscience know what to do. Whats interfereing with your muscles and subconscience is your thinking to much. Usually you just need time away from it for a few days. Many times practice is the worse thing you can do. By practicing and trying different things to find what you are doing wrong is nothing more then ingraining into your head what is wrong. Sometimes when youve lost your shot the best way to find it is not trying to find out what you did wrong, sometimes the best thing is to forget about it by doing other things, and getting your mind off it and it will find you.