South Carolina vs Maryland

[Hayven]

What about Stanford?

I would be surprised if it’s not South Carolina-Stan in the end. I’ll be rooting for the Card in both matchups

 

[Bigboote]

Abby Myers appears to be another player transferring from a mid-major to P5 and flourishing.

 

[GardenState]

I know MD was missing Miller and have a lot of new pieces that will take some time to fit together, but SC, oh my.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Congrats Gamecocks. The Terps were totally outclass by you guys. I think the Terps will be fine in the Big 10 if the injuries don't catch up to them. Sellers is the latest to get hurt. That means they are down FOUR players. But they are no match for South Carolina or Stanford. The Baylor game is going to be HUGE for them.

 

[SCGamecock]

Their size is too big for anyone to contend with. Playing Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso together is simply unfair.

Why do people keep saying this? Stanford matches SC pound for pound.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Why do people keep saying this? Stanford matches SC pound for pound.

Length yes, pound for pound? Probably not.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Congrats Gamecocks. The Terps were totally outclass by you guys. I think the Terps will be fine in the Big 10 if the injuries don't catch up to them. Sellers is the latest to get hurt. That means they are down FOUR players. But they are no match for South Carolina or Stanford. The Baylor game is going to be HUGE for them.

Don't think Baylor has any post presence outside of Blackwell, unless they get Edwards cleared.

 

[TC22]

Don't think Baylor has any post presence outside of Blackwell, unless they get Edwards cleared.

And Blackwell is only 6’ tall. She’s just a great rebounder.

 

[darrell]

What about Stanford?

I’m a big fan of Stanford, but SC still has the advantage. They’re bringing Laeticia Amihere, Kamilla Cardoso, Sania Feagin and Ashlyn Watkins all off the bench. No other team can match that physicality.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Why do people keep saying this? Stanford matches SC pound for pound.

Sort of...not really... Maybe.

 

[Carnac]

I would be surprised if this game is close, even if Miller is good to go

Good call Hayven. It wasn’t close. SC took Maryland out back behind the woodshed and whooped that a&@. Maryland has a lot of work to do if they want to run with the big girls.

 

[JellyBean]

South Carolina looked REAL good. Scary good. To beat a top 20 team by 25 points, this early in the season. Scary. Maryland ain't the Sister's of the Poor. They are pretty good. I am looking forward to that Stanford/South Carolina game on the 20th.

 

[Carnac]

I’m a big fan of Stanford, but SC still has the advantage. They’re bringing Laeticia Amihere, Kamilla Cardoso, Sania Feagin and Ashlyn Watkins all off the bench. No other team can match that physicality.

Nobody!!!

 

[LwrcasefaN]

South Carolina looked REAL good. Scary good. To beat a top 20 team by 25 points, this early in the season. Scary. Maryland ain't the Sister's of the Poor. They are pretty good. I am looking forward to that Stanford/South Carolina game on the 20th.

I think MD will be better, but right NOW they seem to be experiencing some of what ails TN. Trying to get all those new pieces to gel. Meyers was Myers. The rest seemed unsure of their roles in the offense. Some just looked scared. Their guards had some nice and surprising dribble drives, but no one cut to take a pass. Lot of standing around at or near 3-point land. And Miller was out so that made MD easier to defend. Despite the loss, I did think they exposed a chink in SC's armor...push the tempo and don't allow them to set up on defense. Gia Cooke kept pushing it at them, but she needs to finish better. But she's just a freshman. And ZONE is definitely the way to play SC who was 28% from 3. Having said that, Stanford has the pieces to actually play SC man to man and mix up defenses. An advantage in that SC has essentially a freshman starting at PG.

 

[visitingcock]

I think MD will be better, but right NOW they seem to be experiencing some of what ails TN. Trying to get all those new pieces to gel. Meyers was Myers. The rest seemed unsure of their roles in the offense. Some just looked scared. Their guards had some nice and surprising dribble drives, but no one cut to take a pass. Lot of standing around at or near 3-point land. And Miller was out so that made MD easier to defend. Despite the loss, I did think they exposed a chink in SC's armor...push the tempo and don't allow them to set up on defense. Gia Cooke kept pushing it at them, but she needs to finish better. But she's just a freshman. And ZONE is definitely the way to play SC who was 28% from 3. Having said that, Stanford has the pieces to actually play SC man to man and mix up defenses. An advantage in that SC has essentially a freshman starting at PG.

But don’t SCar and Stanford both have questions at PG?

I would bet on Stanford at home next week. Possibly to probably not in the tourney when SCar has had more time to work out it’s PG inexperience issues.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

But don’t SCar and Stanford both have questions at PG?

I would bet on Stanford at home next week. Possibly to probably not in the tourney when SCar has had more time to work out it’s PG inexperience issues.

They do...sort of. But I suspect against SC that Haley Jones will do a lot of ball handling. And let me clarify SC has a very good starting PG, but this early in the season against an elite team is a big ask for most PGs with similar experience. You do have Fletcher, but she looked like she is still learning her way around your offense. I'm anticipating a grind and the first team to 60 wins.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

But don’t SCar and Stanford both have questions at PG?

I would bet on Stanford at home next week. Possibly to probably not in the tourney when SCar has had more time to work out it’s PG inexperience issues.

It also doesn't help that both of our PG's are, coming from injury and have minutes restrictions. I feel like by the time they get a good feel for the game they have to check out again.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

I think MD will be better, but right NOW they seem to be experiencing some of what ails TN. Trying to get all those new pieces to gel. Meyers was Myers. The rest seemed unsure of their roles in the offense. Some just looked scared. Their guards had some nice and surprising dribble drives, but no one cut to take a pass. Lot of standing around at or near 3-point land. And Miller was out so that made MD easier to defend. Despite the loss, I did think they exposed a chink in SC's armor...push the tempo and don't allow them to set up on defense. Gia Cooke kept pushing it at them, but she needs to finish better. But she's just a freshman. And ZONE is definitely the way to play SC who was 28% from 3. Having said that, Stanford has the pieces to actually play SC man to man and mix up defenses. An advantage in that SC has essentially a freshman starting at PG.

In order for that to work teams will have to start out rebounding us. Those missed 3s might as well be post entry passes given how many of those rebounds let to outbacks and trips to the free throw line.

 

[Dognusty]

Spooky for any team to have to play SC. Even if shots not falling they rebound and finish. If they make shots nobody beating them.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

In order for that to work teams will have to start out rebounding us. Those missed 3s might as well be post entry passes given how many of those rebounds let to outbacks and trips to the free throw line.

True. I would be really impressed if SC beats up on Stanford like they do most teams. Last year, even though SC won, Stanford outrebounded them. Turnovers was the problem for Stanford. Neither team is running away with this game.

 

[eebmg]

SC whipped them good with their C game. The scuffle got their heads on straight in second half,

 

[cancontent]

Congrats Gamecocks. The Terps were totally outclass by you guys. I think the Terps will be fine in the Big 10 if the injuries don't catch up to them. Sellers is the latest to get hurt. That means they are down FOUR players. But they are no match for South Carolina or Stanford. The Baylor game is going to be HUGE for them.

Maryland held up until the third which I thought was a good sign considering the roster situation. I don't think many expected the game being a 6 point difference at half. The freshman will give fans something to be excited about this season.

My only gripe was the guard Cooke driving to the hoop as many times that she did. Not sure if it's a habit or that she saw something because all I saw was a lot of South Carolina in the paint.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

True. I would be really impressed if SC beats up on Stanford like they do most teams. Last year, even though SC won, Stanford outrebounded them. Turnovers was the problem for Stanford. Neither team is running away with this game.

Yeah just like last year, Stanford is the team that worries me the most. They have the size to match, they can be just as physical and they can spread pretty well too.

 

[cancontent]

Yeah just like last year, Stanford is the team that worries me the most. They have the size to match, they can be just as physical and they can spread pretty well too.

I think Stanford gets overlooked in this area. With players like Belibi, Iriafen, Pretchel (sic?), they have players who are not afraid of contact. Betts could be a lot more physical than some expect even as a freshman. There's a reason she was a starter for the U19 squad when she was the youngest player on the roster. Combine this with their ability to shoot outside, being physical and outrebounding may not be enough.

Seeing both Beal and Cooke shot 3s last night was nice to see. If this continues, it could add another wrinkle to how South Carolina's offense works. This is the type of chess match I love to see in college basketball.

 

[visitingcock]

Yeah just like last year, Stanford is the team that worries me the most. They have the size to match, they can be just as physical and they can spread pretty well too.

I don’t worry about the results of next weekend’s game. Both teams can “afford” a loss in this game.

Really looking forward to it though!