By Coates/Wilson 2.0, If you’re looking for that high/low game that we used to see Coates and Wilson run then you’re not going to see it from Harrigan and Wilson... you’re better option for the high/low is Wilson and Jennings... but even Jennings moves around way more than Coates.
Harrigan is not the physical specimen that Coates is but Harrigan gives us such a different look at the forward spot that we’ve never really had (Williams does also, but she needs time.. just like Harrigan did her freshmen year). Harrigan is a finesse forward.. Coates was a powerful low block center..
Harrigan will definitely be a serious scoring threat for us this year. She eclipsed her career high in both games we’ve played so far (I think she had 18 points last night).. She’s long and quick.. handles the ball and can push it up court. She scored several times last night in transition taking the ball up court herself, beating guards. She can shoot the midrange and has expanded her range to the 3. She’s a player that’s going to benefit all season long from everybody collapsing on Wilson and being at the bottom of the scouting report.
Herbert Harrigan, Cliney, and Harris will be the keys for a successful season and a chance to reach another FF.Everyone knows that span is a shooter and Wilson is going to be Wilson. But nobody knows what to expect agaisnt HH, Harris and Cliney. They all look stronger and faster and improved. Harris only had 9 points and 4 assist but only played 15 mins. When she was in the game she had command of the team and looks unfazed about meeting the moment. I think she'll have a jaw dropping game Monday night. She took it easy in the first two games but I think it's safe to say Dawn's going to unleash her Monday.
Cliney has really impressed me. Her defense has always been stellar but it seems she's took it up a notch this year. 4 steals in the exhibition and 5 last night. If she can shut down players like Sophie Cunningham, Vivians, Nared then she could be in serious conversation for SEC DPOY. Her offense has improved also no longer is she hesistant to shoot or get rid of the ball as soon as she touches it. She played some PG last night so that's a good sign that her decision making is better as well. Her shot looks good and her passing ability has gotten better. Expect a big year from Cliney.
Lastly Ms. Herbert Harrigan. She looks so lean and smooth and her versatility has gotten even better. She made a nasty cross over step back jump shot move on a Al St. guard last night. Her range is out to the 3 point line, her defense is better and she's handling the ball up the floor like a guard. HH is going to have an All-SEC year. Very underrated but she was a sleeper out of High school and will wake everyone up this year!! Expecting great things from her! In store for another exciting season of basketball!!
